Tuesday, May 12, 2015

we are given peace

we are given peace
within the maelstrom
we find rest
within the story
we see joy, God’s presence
we do not despair
in the trials of life
as we are changed
our eyes see more full
the glass being filled
every day
life a joy
upon the journey
changed by the story
of God’s grace.

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May 12, 2015
we are given peace

Fifth Sunday of Easter
Psalm 73:23-28 (Common English Bible)
Philippians 4:4-9 (The Message)
and sermon, “I Will Rejoice for He Is My God!“
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by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
-          mystery box – Life Saver candy
-          “Grab the life preserver”
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
by Roberta Moore
“Our God is Faithful”
“Happy Song”
“God is Good All The Time”
“I Will Magnify His Name”
“Spirit of the Living God”
Offertory, “Trust His Heart”
Communion “God of Wonders”
closing song, “Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 3, 2015
&
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Matthew 22:36-38
1 John 4:16b-21
and sermon, “Loving God. . . “
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
-          mystery box – bracelet of fishing hooks
-          “We are all called to be fishers of men”
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 26, 2015
&
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:12-19
1 John 3:1-7
Acts 3:1-19
Matthew 28:18-20
2 Kings 2:1-11
and sermon, “Let the Story Change You”
video:
text:
by Raymond A. Foss
Children’s Message
-          mystery box – sunglasses and mint/candy
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015
&
First Sunday after Easter
Isaiah 52:13-15
Luke 24:13-53
Walk to Emmaus
Christ Appearing to Disciples
Ascension
and sermon, “The Rest of the Story”
by Steve Curtis
Children’s Message
-          mystery box – large candle
-          “Shine the light as copies of Jesus”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 12, 2015
&
April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday!
Matthew 28:1-10 (The Message)
John 20:1
John 20:11-16 (Amplified Bible)
Communion
and sermon “The End Is Just the Beginning…”
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video:
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by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 5, 2015

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