Saturday, February 14, 2015

written in the book of love – v5

That we would be His disciples
not judging our neighbors,
offering love, mercy,
even to the stranger,
in the name of our Lord.

That we would be humble
gracious to our sister, our brothers
to all those we meet;
that our name would be written
written in God’s Book of Love,

Messengers ever
being light, salt in the world;
witnesses here
God’s holy people
here on this earth.

Going in His name
the One who was sent;
going as the Spirit sends us
commissioned and anoint
to the ends of the earth.

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edited February 14, 2015
written in the book of love – v5

(merging edits to original and version 3)
edited February 12, 2015
written in the book of love – v4
(merging edits to original and version 3)
edited December 17, 2014
written in the book of love – v3
edited April 2, 2014
written in the book of love – v2
June 25, 2011
written in the book of love
note of Cynthia Good
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
Riruta UMC
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

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