Friday, May 29, 2015

Caring for the Earth – v2

In our time upon the earth
in this place where
we are planted, where we live,
each of us needs to be mindful
to care for the earth;
what we have been given,
tending the garden with love,
for those to come.

The earth is not our alone to exploit,
to use up, to consume.
The world is entrusted to us
but for a short time;
To care and to nurture
to leave as much behind
for those to come.

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edited May 29, 2015
Caring for the Earth – v2

April 11, 2010
Caring for the Earth
Deuteronomy 11:13-17
Psalm 8:3-9
Matthew 12:35
Luke 12:13-21, Parable of the Rich Fool
Unison Prayer from the Worship Sourcebook
Worship Theme: “God’s Creation”
and sermon, “If you . . . I will. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
the first in a series of sermons, based in part on the pastoral letter from the Council of Bishops, “God’s Renewed Creation: Call to Hope and Action,”
and the study guide, etc., based on this letter:  
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 11, 2010
First Sunday After Easter

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