Friday, May 15, 2015

Joseph Took Upon Himself

The angel calling to him
The awesome responsibility
to trust in his dream
to believe in her faithfulness;
To believe the ancient prophecy
the ancient words come alive
in Mary, his bride,
already heavy with child.

He took this upon himself
taking her to himself
believing the angel’s story
and raising the Son of Glory;
Offering his own life
whatever plans he had
to care for her, for the child,
to be the step-father of God.

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edited/new name May 15, 2015
Joseph Took Upon Himself

(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited December 8, 2014
Took Upon Himself – v2
December 8, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus
edited/ new December 8, 2014
I look at this baby
December 8, 2014
How can I teach Jesus
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
&
December 19, 2010
Took Upon Himself
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews  12:28-13.3
John 5:9 (bulletin cover)
Psalm 98:4-9 (“Joy to the World”, UMH #246)
Matthew 2:1-12 (“Star-Child”, TFWS #2095)
Luke 2:6-20 (“Angels We Have Heard on High”, UMH #238)
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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