Saturday, January 31, 2015

Empowered by the Holy Spirit – v3

Forever changed, different
these followers of Jesus
while Christ traveled and preached
healed, and walked, with them
Emmanuel upon the earth

Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Christ now risen, holy once more
a new body, raised from the dead
breathing upon them, breath,
Transformed, reborn

Changed in that instant
the disciples reborn,
given power, authority
charged to go and spread His Word;
Emboldened to tell the world

The message of the Lord
to offer grace and hope
to all who seek, who long,
and hunger, and thirst,
all around the world

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edited January 31, 2015
Empowered by the Holy Spirit – v3

(merging edits to version 2 and original)
edited June 29, 2014
Empowered by the Holy Spirit – v2
November 5, 2009 and November 6, 2009
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Annual Church Conference
moderated by Reverend John Blackadar
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
&
John 20:19-22
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 5, 2009

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