but we have hope – v3

Life isn’t a bowl of cherries,

(no one said it would be)

there are struggles, trials;

but we have hope,

because of the healing of Jesus.

Christ’s hand is still upon us

holding us so lovingly

like the Potter to the clay;

His sacrifice healing,

showing us the way.

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edited July 2, 2015

but we have hope – v3

(editing version 2)

edited February 3, 2015

but we have hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/but-we-have-hope-v2.html

February 13, 2012

but we have hope

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/but-we-have-hope.html

edited October 21, 2014

spiritually stale – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/spiritually-stale-v2.html

February 18, 2012

spiritually stale

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/spiritually-stale.html

Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”

Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)

2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)

Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)

Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347

hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340

hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)

and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/sermon-soul-cleaning-time-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 2012

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