growing the flames – v3

growing the flames,

fed by the Spirit

kindling new fire

where the work is to be done

loving, nurturing the embers

the ashes of faithfulness

God’s breath alone

setting them ablaze once more

a fire for the harvest

to spread the Good News

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edited February 2, 2015

growing the flames – v3

(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)

edited February 2, 2015

from the remains of other fires – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/from-remains-of-other-fires-v2.html

edited March 8, 2014

growing the flames – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/growing-flames-v2.html

Edited June 23, 2013

growing the flames

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/growing-flames.html

Edited June 22, 2013

“kindling flames”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/kindling-flames.html

Edited June 22, 2013

“growing fire”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/growing-fire.html

Edited June 21, 2013

“rising from the ashes – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/rising-from-their-ashes-v2.html

Edited June 21, 2013

“rising from their ashes”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/rising-from-their-ashes.html

Edited June 16, 2013

“from the remains of other fires”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/from-remains-of-other-fires.html

Edited June 16, 2013

“using embers to make fire”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/using-embers-to-make-fire.html

June 16, 2013

“using ashes to make fire”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/06/using-ashes-to-make-fire.html

Hebrews 11 Fund

http://www.neumc.org/console/files/oForms_YJ7JB6/Hebrews_11_Grant_Request_Form_YM8XE4PT.pdf

Annual Conference

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New England United Methodist Church

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2013 Theme: Strangely Warmed; Formed by God

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening scripture to us?”

--Luke 24:13-35 led by Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/318

sermons:

-          “Recognizing the Holy”, 6/13/2013 (by Reverend Hand),

o   reflection on Luke 24:13-35, the Walk to Emmaus

-          “Episcopal Address, 6/13/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)

-          “A Word about Work” , 6/14/2013 (by Reverend Hand)

o   reflection on Luke 10:25-37

-          “Do you see . . . ?”, 6/14/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)

o   reflection on Luke 7:36-50

Honored Guests - http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/814

Conference Preacher – Rev. Stephanie Moore Hand –

http://providenceumc.org/contact/our-staff/rev-stephanie-moore-hand

June 12, 2013 to June 15, 2015

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