Monday, December 01, 2014

I am God’s Messenger

As an angel,
commissioned in heaven
we serve the Lord,
whatever God pleases
we descend from heaven
to share a message
to intervene as God ordains
I am God’s Messenger

I spoke to Daniel
about the end times, the future
the rise and fall of nations
and the persecution of the people
I prophesied to Daniel
about the coming Messiah
I told him about the victory
in the seventieth week

I spoke to Zechariah
in the Holy of Holies
in the Temple in Jerusalem
I spoke to him of John
the baby, the prophet;
but he did not believe
and I struck him silent
for doubting the word of God
fulfilling the prophets

I spoke to Mary
the betrothed of Joseph
I told her of God’s plan
I told her a tale of wonder
she would be the one
to fulfill scripture
she would bear a child
and name him Jesus
the Savior, Messiah
come to the earth

I spoke to the shepherds
proclaiming the Good News
Christ’s coming from heaven
God come to earth
I shouted praises
with the heavenly choir
we knew the story
why God came down
I spoke to the shepherds
on the hilltop that night
bringing the Good News
of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem


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I am God’s Messenger
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I spoke to Mary – v2

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I spoke to the shepherds
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I spoke to Mary
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I spoke to Zechariah
December 1, 2014
I spoke to Daniel
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
as performed by Terry Pettengill
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box – 
envelope with note
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

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