Saturday, July 04, 2015

we are the stones of the temple – v2

we are not separate islands
individual stones to stand independent
we are the stones of the temple
living stones of this earth
which are gathered together

we are the living stones
our lives from the dust, gathered,
molded by God’s loving hands
we are the ones gathered, picked up,
joined together in this sacred time

we live, have life, within the circle,
this hour of prayer, this calling,
to love, to care for one another
joined with the cornerstone of Christ
we are the stones of the temple
making a living home for God

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edited July 4, 2015
we are the stones of the temple – v2

July 3, 2015
we are the stones of the temple
New England Conference of United Methodist Church
Annual Conference 2015 (#NEAC15)
worship guides
NEUMC Photos
my photos
Worship Director Marcia McFee
Guest Preacher Bishop Gregory Palmer
New England Annual Conference Resolution on shooting in Charleston
speech 6/23/2015
South Carolina State Senator Paul Thurmond (R), son of former South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, remarks on Confederate Flag. Paul Thurmond remarks on Confederate Flag.
Mark 4:4-8 (bible study topic on 6/17/2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church)
&
I forgive you  statements of victims’ family – Nadine Collier, Anthony Thompson, Felicia Sanders
&
Hate Won’t Win campaign
&
Jon Stewart’s June 18, 2015 opening monologue on Charleston shooting
&
The funeral for the Reverend Clementa Pinkney 6/26/15
&
President Barack Obama’s Eulogy (video and full text)
&
June 22, 2015
We pray for our sisters, our brothers
@dreamUMC #dreamumc tweetup on Charleston shooting
Guest Preacher Thom White Wolf Fassett
COMMENTARY: 2012 Act of Repentance of The United Methodist Church
Recap of Thursday sessions
Act of Repentance
by Pat Warrior Woman Parent
&
story by Thom White Wolf Fassett about Willie,
an Inuit member of the Methodist Church in Nome, AK,
janitor in the school system, and revered elder,
a bridge to the modern age and a follower of ancient ways
&
Recap of Friday sessions
extract of sermon
Bishop Palmer
Recap of Saturday sessions
bible study on Luke 10 (Good Samaritan)
led by Bishop Palmer
worship
Laity Address
by Janet O’Neill
opening prayer for morning session on Saturday, 6/20/15

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we are the stones of the temple – v2

we are not separate islands
individual stones to stand independent
we are the stones of the temple
living stones of this earth
which are gathered together

we are the living stones
our lives from the dust, gathered,
molded by God’s loving hands
we are the ones gathered, picked up,
joined together in this sacred time

we live, have life, within the circle,
this hour of prayer, this calling,
to love, to care for one another
joined with the cornerstone of Christ
we are the stones of the temple
making a living home for God

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edited July 4, 2015
we are the stones of the temple – v2

July 3, 2015
we are the stones of the temple
New England Conference of United Methodist Church
Annual Conference 2015 (#NEAC15)
worship guides
NEUMC Photos
my photos
Worship Director Marcia McFee
Guest Preacher Bishop Gregory Palmer
New England Annual Conference Resolution on shooting in Charleston
speech 6/23/2015
South Carolina State Senator Paul Thurmond (R), son of former South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, remarks on Confederate Flag. Paul Thurmond remarks on Confederate Flag.
Mark 4:4-8 (bible study topic on 6/17/2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church)
&
I forgive you  statements of victims’ family – Nadine Collier, Anthony Thompson, Felicia Sanders
&
Hate Won’t Win campaign
&
Jon Stewart’s June 18, 2015 opening monologue on Charleston shooting
&
The funeral for the Reverend Clementa Pinkney 6/26/15
&
President Barack Obama’s Eulogy (video and full text)
&
June 22, 2015
We pray for our sisters, our brothers
@dreamUMC #dreamumc tweetup on Charleston shooting
Guest Preacher Thom White Wolf Fassett
COMMENTARY: 2012 Act of Repentance of The United Methodist Church
Recap of Thursday sessions
Act of Repentance
by Pat Warrior Woman Parent
&
story by Thom White Wolf Fassett about Willie,
an Inuit member of the Methodist Church in Nome, AK,
janitor in the school system, and revered elder,
a bridge to the modern age and a follower of ancient ways
&
Recap of Friday sessions
extract of sermon
Bishop Palmer
Recap of Saturday sessions
bible study on Luke 10 (Good Samaritan)
led by Bishop Palmer
worship
Laity Address
by Janet O’Neill
opening prayer for morning session on Saturday, 6/20/15

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

testimony of life – v2

The witness of God
speaking the Christ
the testimony of life
life within His life

The witness of God
speaking the Christ
the Word alive, here with us
Christ leading us into life

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edited July 4, 2015
testimony of life – v2

May 18, 2012
testimony of life
1 John 5:9-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 18, 2012
read May 17, 2012 and May 18, 2012

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Bringing Word – v3

They are working in God’s vineyard
Bringing Word, God’s Word
a Good News, a Gospel
to the masses, the sheep of their flock
like water in the desert
week on week,
synthesized meaning in small bites
of the ancient text
knitted with their history
and ours too we know
so we can comprehend
understand the deeper meanings
lessons even still, for our lives

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edited July 4, 2015
Bringing Word – v3

(editing original)
edited September 25, 2014
Bringing Word – v2
4/27/06 9:05pm
Bringing Word
title drafted 3/15/05 in Disciple I class
&
starting Disciple 1 bible study
September 2, 2004
the first time I had read the bible
as an adult, or really at all…
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the voices woven – v8

the voices are woven
as waves crashing,
swooping, falling
upon the shore, the bank,
rising and falling
seconds apart
a staggered choir
a capricious harmony
stronger together
woven into one voice
one in the fabric of love.

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edited July 4, 2015
the voices woven – v8

(editing version 2)
edited December 4, 2014
the voices woven – v7
(editing version 5)
edited October 20, 2014
the voices woven – v6
edited February 26, 2014
the voices woven – v5
(editing original again)
edited February 21, 2014
the voices woven – v4
(editing original again)
Edited December 28, 2013
the voices woven – v3
(editing original again)
Edited November 10, 2013
the voices woven – v2
October 27, 2013
the voices woven
Sermon 2 of Fall Series
“Shepherd Us O God”
Psalm 23:1-2 (King James Version)
James 3:18 (Common English Bible)
2 Samuel 22:3 (New Living Translation)
Proverbs 14:30 (New International Version)
Psalm 121:8 (King James Version)
“Shepherd Me O God” by Marty Haugen
2st service of Fall Sermon Series:
Psalm 23
Lord’s Prayer
Offertory – “I Stand In Awe”
children’s message
“listen to the right voices, listen to God’s Word”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
and sermon “Safe and Sound”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
October 27, 2013
&
1st service of Fall Sermon Series:
“Shepherd Us O God”
John 10:11-18 (The Message)
John 10:1-10 (The Message)
John 10:1-18 (The Message)
Psalm 23
Lord’s Prayer
children’s message
follow the bible
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “The Good Shepherd
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
October 20, 2013

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Never Give Up – v2

The race of life too important
all human flesh passes away
the goal of paradise
ours if we never give up
staying focused on the Christ

Stripped to the bare essentials
the race, the path before us,
running with Christ
His Spirit within us
let Him set the pace

God knows the path
the way that is set before us
let us be Christ’s feet
the race of life too important
in Christ is our victory.

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edited July 4, 2015
Never Give Up – v2

July 24, 2010
Never Give Up
Hebrews 12:1
Hebrews 12:1-3
&
Day 305, “The Race of Life”, in
 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
read July 23, 2010 and July 24, 2010

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Belonging – v2

We are called to belong
to abide in the Christ
not to be conformed
to fit into this world
Finding belonging in our Savior
in the Son of the living God
clinging to our Master
safe within His arms

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edited July 4, 2015
Belonging – v2

May 17, 2012
Belonging
John 17:11-19
John 17:6-19
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 16, 2012
read May 17, 2012
&
John 17:6-10
John 17:6-19
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 15, 2012
read May 15, 2012

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Lord’s Prayer – 2 – v2

Father, You alone are God
may Your name be praised forever;
Come to this earth to claim us;
Provide my daily needs.
Forgive me my sins as
I will forgive all others the same.
Save me from temptation,
from the Evil One,
for this all I pray
to Your, my Lord.

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edited July 4, 2015
The Lord’s Prayer – 2 – v2

edited July 4, 2015
The Lord’s Prayer – v3
(editing version 2)
edited July 4, 2015
Our Father – v2
June 17, 2008
Lead Us not into temptation
June 17, 2008
Forgive Us … As We Forgive
June 17, 2008
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
June 17, 2008
Thy Kingdom Come
June 17, 2008
Hallowed Be Thy Name
June 15, 2008
Our Father
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Lectionary Year A,
Luke 15:11-32, Lectionary Year A, Prodigal Son,
the Lord’s Prayer, and the sermon,
“Jesus’ Teachings on Fatherhood”,
by Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
Father’s Day
June 15, 2008
&
July 4, 2015
The Lord’s Prayer – revised
The Lord’s Prayer (traditional, trespasses)
July 28, 2013
The Lord’s Prayer – 2
Luke 11:1-4
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Luke 11:1-13
“Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
July 22, 2013 to July 28, 2013
“Relationship with the Living God”
by Patricia Wilson
for July 27, 2013
read July 28, 2013
&
Edited April 27, 2013
“The Lord’s Prayer – v2”
April 25, 2013
Our First Prayer – v2
April 25, 2013
Our First Prayer
April 25, 2013
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Wednesday night worship
new series on the Lord’s Prayer
United Methodist Hymnal, #895
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
Worship Theme: “Teach Us to Pray”
message, “Let us pray. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH              
April 24, 2013
Eastertide

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Lord’s Prayer – v3

the ancient words important
one source, the Christ,
offering a model prayer
to pray to paradise

raising up our petitions
to our Father, to God,
knowing God will answer
our Sovereign, our Lord

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edited July 4, 2015
The Lord’s Prayer – v3

(editing version 2)
edited July 4, 2015
Our Father – v2
June 17, 2008
Lead Us not into temptation
June 17, 2008
Forgive Us … As We Forgive
June 17, 2008
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
June 17, 2008
Thy Kingdom Come
June 17, 2008
Hallowed Be Thy Name
June 15, 2008
Our Father
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Lectionary Year A,
Luke 15:11-32, Lectionary Year A, Prodigal Son,
the Lord’s Prayer, and the sermon,
“Jesus’ Teachings on Fatherhood”,
by Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
Father’s Day
June 15, 2008
&
July 4, 2015
The Lord’s Prayer – revised
The Lord’s Prayer (traditional, trespasses)
July 28, 2013
The Lord’s Prayer – 2
Luke 11:1-4
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Luke 11:1-13
“Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
July 22, 2013 to July 28, 2013
“Relationship with the Living God”
by Patricia Wilson
for July 27, 2013
read July 28, 2013
&
Edited April 27, 2013
“The Lord’s Prayer – v2”
April 25, 2013
Our First Prayer – v2
April 25, 2013
Our First Prayer
April 25, 2013
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Wednesday night worship
new series on the Lord’s Prayer
United Methodist Hymnal, #895
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
Worship Theme: “Teach Us to Pray”
message, “Let us pray. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH              
April 24, 2013
Eastertide

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Our Father – v2

The prayer Christ taught us,
of the Savior, God incarnate
written in the scriptures
beginning with a name of God
a loving intimate name,
not a cold, aloof God
a judgmental God in heaven

A loving father, real and personal
caring, forgiving,
reaching for us,
for a connection
a living relationship
with our God, our Father,
hallowed be His name

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edited July 4, 2015
Our Father – v2

June 17, 2008
Lead Us not into temptation
June 17, 2008
Forgive Us … As We Forgive
June 17, 2008
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
June 17, 2008
Thy Kingdom Come
June 17, 2008
Hallowed Be Thy Name
June 15, 2008
Our Father
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Lectionary Year A,
Luke 15:11-32, Lectionary Year A, Prodigal Son,
the Lord’s Prayer, and the sermon,
“Jesus’ Teachings on Fatherhood”,
by Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
Father’s Day
June 15, 2008
&
July 4, 2015
The Lord’s Prayer – revised
The Lord’s Prayer (traditional, trespasses)
July 28, 2013
The Lord’s Prayer – 2
Luke 11:1-4
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Luke 11:1-13
“Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
July 22, 2013 to July 28, 2013
“Relationship with the Living God”
by Patricia Wilson
for July 27, 2013
read July 28, 2013
&
Edited April 27, 2013
“The Lord’s Prayer – v2”
April 25, 2013
Our First Prayer – v2
April 25, 2013
Our First Prayer
April 25, 2013
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Wednesday night worship
new series on the Lord’s Prayer
United Methodist Hymnal, #895
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
Worship Theme: “Teach Us to Pray”
message, “Let us pray. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH        
April 24, 2013
Eastertide

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 38,130+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.