Only by the angel’s intervention
the story we all know
only because of the divine messenger
was the story to unfold
Joseph was ready, waiting,
prepared to send her away in secret
to avoid her public humiliation
her stoning by the people
Only when the messenger
the angels spoke to Joseph
only then was the story changed
with Joseph being faithful
Taking on the responsibility
for his pregnant bride, Mary,
her unborn child, Jesus,
his responsibility too
Even naming him Jesus
for He was to heal us
and bring us to the Creator
through His loving sacrifice
edited December 9, 2014
Her Unborn Child – v2
December 19, 2010
Her Unborn Child
&
edited December 8, 2014
Took Upon Himself – v2
December 8, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus
edited/ new December 8, 2014
I look at this baby
December 8, 2014
How can I teach Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
(as performed by Raymond A. Foss
who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive
father)
children’s message
– mystery box –
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
December 19, 2010
Took Upon Himself
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
John 5:9 (bulletin cover)
Psalm 98:4-9 (“Joy to the World”, UMH #246)
Matthew 2:1-12 (“Star-Child”, TFWS #2095)
Luke 2:6-20 (“Angels We Have Heard on High”, UMH #238)
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean
McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know
where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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