We think of the fishermen
of the first disciples
seeing their hands doing
the work of the church
Each of them was chosen
called by the Shepherd
to follow Him completely
in love and submission
The humble King guiding
all of us on this journey,
this walk,
showing us an example
of servanthood and sacrifice
To continue His work
to be the carpenter’s hands
using all we have, our
gifts,
to lift up our fellow man
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edited March 10, 2016
The Carpenter’s Hands – v4
(merging edits to version
2 and version 3)
Edited November 17, 2013
“The Carpenter’s Hands –
v3”
(editing original again)
Edited August 31, 2013
“The Carpenter’s Hands –
v2”
January 21, 2011 and
January 22, 2011
“The Carpenter’s Hands”
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and
October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to
Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is
not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend
Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist
Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
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