Saturday, January 17, 2015

A moment of revelation – v2

a moment of revelation
new truth, new insights,
an epiphany, stopping time
insight in that instant
as if seeing with new eyes

God gifts us with these moments
if we are open, if we will see,
these revelations, discerning
seeing God’s hand in creation
the Potter touching our lives

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edited January 17, 2015
A moment of revelation – v2

January 14, 2015
A moment of revelation
edited January 17, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v3
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v2
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of the maidens – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 15, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 15, 2015
the epiphany of John – v2
January 15, 2015
The day of Epiphany
January 14, 2015
A moment of revelation
January 14, 2015
the epiphany of Anna
January 14, 2015
the Epiphany that mattered
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the Sanhedrin – v2
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the ten virgins – v2
(editing the epiphany of the maidens – v2)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the ten virgins
(editing the epiphany of the maidens)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel
merging two earlier poems
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v2
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph – v2
edited January 11, 2015
the epiphany of Noah – v2
edited January 11, 2015
the epiphany of the ten maidens
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Babel – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of the people – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Cain – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of David – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Revelation – v2
January 9, 2015
the epiphany of meaning
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew – v2
edited January  8, 2015
the epiphany of Legion – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Paul
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Mary – 2 – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s – v2
edited/merged January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace, of justification
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Christ’s presence
Luke 1:39-45
John the Baptist (in utero) and Elizabeth (by the Spirit)
know it is the Christ in Mary’s womb
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Elizabeth
Luke 1:42-45
Elizabeth knows who Mary carries
Luke 1:39-45
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of justification
Galatians 2:16
Romans 3:9-31
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace - 2
Ephesians 2:1-10
Romans 5:3-4
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the unborn
Psalm 22:29-31
John 20:25-29
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Babel
Genesis 11:1-9
don’t try to be God
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the rich young ruler
Luke 18:23
his wealth was his stumbling block
Luke 18:18-30
Mark 10:22
Mark 10:17-31
Matthew 19:22
Matthew 19:16-30
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Martha
Luke 10:41-42
Mary chose the better part
Luke 10:38-42
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Miriam
Numbers 12:1-15
given leprosy for disobedience
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the fishes
John 6:8-13
a young boys lunch fed the 5,000
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Naaman
2 Kings 5:1-5
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Elijah
1 Kings 19
God was in the still small voice
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the widow
1 Kings 17:7-24
oil and flour not running out
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Deborah
Numbers 4:1-5:31
God appointing a woman as judge over Israel
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Aaron
Numbers 20:12
Numbers 20:24
Aaron would not go to the Promised Land
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the snake
Genesis 3:13-15
God’s judgment on the snake in the Garden of Eden
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Prodigal Son
Luke 15:20
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and
was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw
his arms around him and kissed him.”
Luke 15:11-32
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Rich Fool
Luke 12:20
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be
demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’”
Luke 12:13-21
Parable of the Rich Fool
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the people
Exodus 32:1-35
the golden calf
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the maidens
Matthew 25:1-13
only five were saved
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the one leper
Luke 17:11-19
only one of the ten lepers
stopped to praise God for their healing
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Mary Magdalene
John 20:11-18
knowing it was Jesus on Easter
when he called her by name
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the woman
John 8:1-11
woman caught in adultery
not stoned at all
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew
Matthew 9:9-13
the calling of Matthew
Luke 18:9-14
the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
January 6, 2015
the epiphany o f Moses
Numbers 20:6-11
God told Moses to speak to the rock to get water;
Moses hit the rock instead. God made a judgment
on Moses that he would not enter the Promised Land.
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Legion
Luke 8:28
awareness of the identity of Christ
Luke 8:26-39
Matthew 8:29
Mark 5:7
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of David
2 Samuel 12:18
Bathsheba’s baby died
2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Psalm 51:1-19
January 6, 2015
the Epiphany of Daniel
the Book of Daniel
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Thomas
John 20:28
“My Lord and My God!”
John 20:25-29
Thomas needed to touch to believe.
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-12
the fire of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-21
the Day of Pentecost
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Pharaoh
Exodus 15:4
“Pharaoh’s chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea.
The best of Pharaoh’s officers are drowned in the Red Sea.”
Exodus 14:26-28
Exodus 14:5-31
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of his brothers
Genesis 45:1-28
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers
Genesis 37:12-36
Joseph sold by his brothers
Genesis 41:1-46:30
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Hagar
Genesis 21:9
Sarah demanded Hagar and Ishmael be banished
Genesis 21:17-18
God promises to make a great nation of Ishmael
Genesis 21:1-21
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Cain
Genesis 4:1-13
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the rich man
Luke 16:19-31
the Rich Man and Lazarus
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Noah
Genesis 6:9-22
Genesis 7:1-24
Genesis 8:1-22
Flood story
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Adam and Eve
Genesis 3:1-10
the Fall of Man, realizing they were naked
Genesis 3:1-24
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley
“I felt my heart strangely warmed.”
John Wesley’s Journal
May 24, 1738,
describing what happened to him at Aldersgate
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of John
Luke 1:41
John (the Baptist) leaped in his mother’s womb
when Mary came to Elizabeth
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of adoption
John 19:26-27
Jesus uniting Mary and John,
his mother and the disciple He loved
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Revelation
the Book of Revelations
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Stephen
Acts 7:55
Acts 7:54-60
the stoning of Stephen
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Sanhedrin
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel - 2
1 Samuel 16:12-13
God chooses Jesse’s youngest, David
1 Samuel 16:1-13
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel - 1
1 Samuel 3:1-10
God speaks to Samuel
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Cleopas
Luke 24:30-32
their eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Saul
Acts 9:1-18
the conversion of Saul/Paul
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Nicodemus
John 19:38-40
Nicodemus helping Joseph of Arimathea with Jesus’ body
John 3:1-21
Nicodemus coming to Jesus in secret at night
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Sarai
Genesis 18:1-15
Sarai laughing about becoming pregnant,
and God noticing…
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the thief
Luke 23:29-43
the good thief asking  to be with Christ
and Christ promising he would be with Him in paradise
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the Centurion
Matthew 27:54
Mark 15:39
January 5, 2015
the Epiphany of Simeon
Luke 2:22-40 NIV
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jacob
Genesis 32:30
Jacob realizing he had wrestled with God
Genesis 32:22-31
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Judas
Matthew 27:1-5
Judas realizing he had shed innocent blood
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Peter
Jesus looking at him after he denied him, crying bitterly
Luke 22:61-62
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Andrew
John 1:35-42
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jerusalem - 2
Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Pilate
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Mary – 2
Luke 2:33-35
prophecy of Simeon
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jerusalem - 1
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Herod

January 5, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s
edited/ new January 5, 2015
they bowed down and worshiped him
January 5, 2015
they opened their  treasure
January 5, 2015
there was no epiphany
January 5, 2015
each epiphany moment
January 4, 2015
the treasure of the Magi
January 4, 2015
Epiphany Moments
January 4, 2015
Epiphanies and Revelations
Worship Theme: Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12 NIV
Luke 2:22-40 NIV
Epiphany Sunday
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-          Winnie the Pooh security blanket
-          borrowed from Nolan Howes
by Pastor Ruth Foss
communion
sermon “I Could Have Had A V-8. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany Sunday
January 4, 2015
&
Worship Theme: New Year
Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 NIV
Revelation 21:1-6 NIV
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
sermon “A Year in Review
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you Lord – v7
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
December 28, 2014
&
John 1:1-14
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Shepherd”
as performed by and worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2014
&
Luke 2:1-7 (KJV)
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Innkeeper”
(as performed by Doris DeRespino
with Madison Robinson
and Shanequa Foss as the daughters)
children’s message
-          understanding time
by Julie Stites
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v6
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
&
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
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)
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v4
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd 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 – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
 “Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
Luke 1:19-20a
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

seven times seventy – v2

something we should think about
a deeper message within this
God doesn’t do coincidence
something else is going on
in this convergence of scripture

all part of a plan revealing
seven times seventy
the years numbered
the times to forgive one another
until we reach heaven

the numbers aligning
Godly precision, perfect
mercy the journey, forgiveness
in our walk in life
to forgive as Christ did

until the end of the earth
seventy times seven
the days aligned in heaven
forgiveness and history
until the end of the age 

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edited January 17, 2015
seven times seventy – v2

January 16, 2015
seven times seventy
Daniel 9:24
Daniel 9
January 16, 2015
as you forgive me
Matthew 18:21-22 (NASB)
devotion “Seventy Times Seven”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for December 30, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
edited September 23, 2014
seventy times seven – 2 – v2
September 23, 2014
drafted September 13, 2014
seventy times seven - 2
Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
Luke 23:34
John 13:33-35
devotion for September 13, 2014
read September 13, 2014
&
 “Choosing God – Freeing the Soul”
for September 8, 2014 to September 14, 2014
by Catherine Cavanaugh
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 14:19-31
story of God’s parting the Red Sea
and drowning the Egyptians soldiers
Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
“The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-21)(NCV)
Romans 14:1-12
“Don’t Criticize Other People” (NCV)
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
the parable of the unforgiving servant

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In Her Garden – v2

In Her garden, the beautiful garden
there is color and sweet perfume
bounty and balance
the scattering and the gathering
the planting and the harvest,
seed and flower, bloom and
reaping the fruits
a place to still the disquiet,
to walk quietly with, to commune with,
the Creator, our Master, our Savior,
Her garden holds love,
wonders to behold, symmetry
provision from the trees,
the stalks, the vine
all we need, is found
for the taking, in Her garden.


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edited January 17, 2015
In Her Garden – v2

August 24, 2007 15:47
In Her Garden
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the epiphany of Abraham – v3

the epiphany of Abraham
the covenant with God
the epiphany of the patriarchs
the fulfillment of God’s promise
of the bounty, the nations
not for them to know
only to be faithful
the epiphany of Abraham
his legacy, his children
too many to count
as the stars in heavens
the grains of sand by the seas
the epiphany of Abraham
of all of the patriarchs
not for them to know
only to be faithful
to follow the will of God


edited January 17, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v3

(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v2
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v2
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of the maidens – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 15, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 15, 2015
the epiphany of John – v2
January 15, 2015
The day of Epiphany
January 14, 2015
A moment of revelation
January 14, 2015
the epiphany of Anna
January 14, 2015
the Epiphany that mattered
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the Sanhedrin – v2
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the ten virgins – v2
(editing the epiphany of the maidens – v2)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of the ten virgins
(editing the epiphany of the maidens)
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel
merging two earlier poems
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham – v2
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph – v2
edited January 11, 2015
the epiphany of Noah – v2
edited January 11, 2015
the epiphany of the ten maidens
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Babel – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of the people – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Cain – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of David – v2
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 9, 2015
the epiphany of Revelation – v2
January 9, 2015
the epiphany of meaning
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew – v2
edited January  8, 2015
the epiphany of Legion – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Paul
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany of Mary – 2 – v2
edited January 8, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s – v2
edited/merged January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace, of justification
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Christ’s presence
Luke 1:39-45
John the Baptist (in utero) and Elizabeth (by the Spirit)
know it is the Christ in Mary’s womb
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Elizabeth
Luke 1:42-45
Elizabeth knows who Mary carries
Luke 1:39-45
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of justification
Galatians 2:16
Romans 3:9-31
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace - 2
Ephesians 2:1-10
Romans 5:3-4
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the unborn
Psalm 22:29-31
John 20:25-29
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Babel
Genesis 11:1-9
don’t try to be God
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the rich young ruler
Luke 18:23
his wealth was his stumbling block
Luke 18:18-30
Mark 10:22
Mark 10:17-31
Matthew 19:22
Matthew 19:16-30
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Martha
Luke 10:41-42
Mary chose the better part
Luke 10:38-42
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Miriam
Numbers 12:1-15
given leprosy for disobedience
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of the fishes
John 6:8-13
a young boys lunch fed the 5,000
January 7, 2015
the epiphany of Naaman
2 Kings 5:1-5
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Elijah
1 Kings 19
God was in the still small voice
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the widow
1 Kings 17:7-24
oil and flour not running out
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Deborah
Numbers 4:1-5:31
God appointing a woman as judge over Israel
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Aaron
Numbers 20:12
Numbers 20:24
Aaron would not go to the Promised Land
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Abraham
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the snake
Genesis 3:13-15
God’s judgment on the snake in the Garden of Eden
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Prodigal Son
Luke 15:20
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and
was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw
his arms around him and kissed him.”
Luke 15:11-32
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Rich Fool
Luke 12:20
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be
demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’”
Luke 12:13-21
Parable of the Rich Fool
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the people
Exodus 32:1-35
the golden calf
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the maidens
Matthew 25:1-13
only five were saved
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the one leper
Luke 17:11-19
only one of the ten lepers
stopped to praise God for their healing
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Mary Magdalene
John 20:11-18
knowing it was Jesus on Easter
when he called her by name
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the woman
John 8:1-11
woman caught in adultery
not stoned at all
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Matthew
Matthew 9:9-13
the calling of Matthew
Luke 18:9-14
the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
January 6, 2015
the epiphany o f Moses
Numbers 20:6-11
God told Moses to speak to the rock to get water;
Moses hit the rock instead. God made a judgment
on Moses that he would not enter the Promised Land.
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Legion
Luke 8:28
awareness of the identity of Christ
Luke 8:26-39
Matthew 8:29
Mark 5:7
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of David
2 Samuel 12:18
Bathsheba’s baby died
2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Psalm 51:1-19
January 6, 2015
the Epiphany of Daniel
the Book of Daniel
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Thomas
John 20:28
“My Lord and My God!”
John 20:25-29
Thomas needed to touch to believe.
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-12
the fire of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-21
the Day of Pentecost
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Pharaoh
Exodus 15:4
“Pharaoh’s chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea.
The best of Pharaoh’s officers are drowned in the Red Sea.”
Exodus 14:26-28
Exodus 14:5-31
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of his brothers
Genesis 45:1-28
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers
Genesis 37:12-36
Joseph sold by his brothers
Genesis 41:1-46:30
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Hagar
Genesis 21:9
Sarah demanded Hagar and Ishmael be banished
Genesis 21:17-18
God promises to make a great nation of Ishmael
Genesis 21:1-21
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Cain
Genesis 4:1-13
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the rich man
Luke 16:19-31
the Rich Man and Lazarus
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Noah
Genesis 6:9-22
Genesis 7:1-24
Genesis 8:1-22
Flood story
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Adam and Eve
Genesis 3:1-10
the Fall of Man, realizing they were naked
Genesis 3:1-24
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of John Wesley
“I felt my heart strangely warmed.”
John Wesley’s Journal
May 24, 1738,
describing what happened to him at Aldersgate
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of John
Luke 1:41
John (the Baptist) leaped in his mother’s womb
when Mary came to Elizabeth
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of adoption
John 19:26-27
Jesus uniting Mary and John,
his mother and the disciple He loved
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Revelation
the Book of Revelations
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Stephen
Acts 7:55
Acts 7:54-60
the stoning of Stephen
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of the Sanhedrin
January 6, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel - 2
1 Samuel 16:12-13
God chooses Jesse’s youngest, David
1 Samuel 16:1-13
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Samuel - 1
1 Samuel 3:1-10
God speaks to Samuel
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Cleopas
Luke 24:30-32
their eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Saul
Acts 9:1-18
the conversion of Saul/Paul
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Nicodemus
John 19:38-40
Nicodemus helping Joseph of Arimathea with Jesus’ body
John 3:1-21
Nicodemus coming to Jesus in secret at night
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Sarai
Genesis 18:1-15
Sarai laughing about becoming pregnant,
and God noticing…
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the thief
Luke 23:29-43
the good thief asking  to be with Christ
and Christ promising he would be with Him in paradise
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the Centurion
Matthew 27:54
Mark 15:39
January 5, 2015
the Epiphany of Simeon
Luke 2:22-40 NIV
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jacob
Genesis 32:30
Jacob realizing he had wrestled with God
Genesis 32:22-31
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Judas
Matthew 27:1-5
Judas realizing he had shed innocent blood
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Peter
Jesus looking at him after he denied him, crying bitterly
Luke 22:61-62
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Andrew
John 1:35-42
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jerusalem - 2
Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Pilate
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Mary – 2
Luke 2:33-35
prophecy of Simeon
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jerusalem - 1
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of the Magi
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Herod

January 5, 2015
the epiphany was Herod’s
edited/ new January 5, 2015
they bowed down and worshiped him
January 5, 2015
they opened their  treasure
January 5, 2015
there was no epiphany
January 5, 2015
each epiphany moment
January 4, 2015
the treasure of the Magi
January 4, 2015
Epiphany Moments
January 4, 2015
Epiphanies and Revelations
Worship Theme: Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12 NIV
Luke 2:22-40 NIV
Epiphany Sunday
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-          Winnie the Pooh security blanket
-          borrowed from Nolan Howes
by Pastor Ruth Foss
communion
sermon “I Could Have Had A V-8. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany Sunday
January 4, 2015
&
Worship Theme: New Year
Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 NIV
Revelation 21:1-6 NIV
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
sermon “A Year in Review
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you Lord – v7
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
December 28, 2014
&
John 1:1-14
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Shepherd”
as performed by and worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2014
&
Luke 2:1-7 (KJV)
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Innkeeper”
(as performed by Doris DeRespino
with Madison Robinson
and Shanequa Foss as the daughters)
children’s message
-          understanding time
by Julie Stites
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v6
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
&
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
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)
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v4
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd 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 – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
 “Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
Luke 1:19-20a
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

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