Mary and Joseph’s journey,
so much more, much more
than traveling from Nazareth
to Bethlehem, the Temple, Jerusalem,
the holy city of David; Jesse’s shoot,
the root of Jesse, long buried
about to bloom, to flower
that which was long foretold
coming into view
So much more, than distance only
their journey, each one of them,
heavenly blessed, touched by angels
by the voice of angels blessed
called to be the agents, the servants
the means for the Savior, coming to save
into the world, human, incarnate
Living God, the babe she carried,
his first son, so far their journeys
together they traveled to
David’s city, to Jerusalem,
to Bethlehem, the fulfillment to come
their journey, holy and righteous,
leading us, in the Advent-tide
All of us pilgrims now with them
journeying to that manger bed
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edited December 9, 2014
Mary and Joseph’s Journey – v2
December 6, 2008
Mary and Joseph’s Journey
Isaiah 11:1-9
Matthew 1:18-24 (Joseph)
Luke 1:26-38 (Mary)
&
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
&
2nd 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 – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box – spool of
thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box –
envelope with note
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
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014
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