Friday, July 31, 2015

Empty, Like Children – v3

Empty, of our histories,
but we are not truly innocent,
because we walk the earth
yet, we are empty, like children
able to be filled, vessels,
a slate open, ready
because of Christ’s sacrifice;
we must be mindful of our station
humble before our God
wanting to be like children
new before the Lord;
open to God’s teaching
new clay, to be touched, shaped,
molded for Your purpose
dedicated in love.

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edited July 31, 2015
Empty, Like Children – v3

(editing version 2)
edited February 24, 2014
Empty Like Children – v2
October 23, 2010
Empty Like Children
Matthew 18:1-9
The Greatest
Matthew 17:14-20:34
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 14, 2010,
read partially October 21, 2010
&
edited July 13, 2015
the message of the cross – 2 – v2
July 7, 2015
the message of the cross - 2
1 Corinthians 1:18
July 5, 2015
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
4th of July
Declaration of Independence
and sermon, “Just Say Jesus” and Communion liturgy
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
-          mystery box – empty
-          “A God-shaped Hole”
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
opening video, “In God We Still Trust”, by Diamond Rio
“I Will Celebrate”
“Mighty Is Our God”
“Let Everything That Has Breath”
“I Exalt Thee”
offering – “The Love of God Goes On”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
by Judith Heath
Pastoral Prayer
by Pastor Ruth Foss
song during communion, “He Reigns”
Prayer after Communion
by Pastor Ruth Foss
closing song – “Friend of God” and “God Bless America”
Departing Blessing
song after blessing, “I Will Celebrate”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 5, 2015

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