Friday, January 29, 2016

our prayers are joined – v4

we are not alone, abandoned
in our walk upon this earth;
we are surrounded by the angels,
by the saints through the ages,
by all who were here before us
all those who have died in Christ

our prayers are joined
with the saints, in heaven;
all who have gone before us
our prayers are joined
with our Savior, with Christ
our brother, our King

our prayers are joined
with the Spirit within us
speaking to God for us;
our prayers are raised
to heaven, to His courts,
to the throne of Almighty God

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edited January 29, 2016
our prayers are joined – v4

(merging original and version 3)
edited January 15, 2016
a precious vessel of God’s love – v5
(editing original)
edited December 3, 2015
shines through the cracks – v2
edited December 2, 2015
our sharp edges – v2
edited December 2, 2015
I cause pain to my loved ones – v2
edited November 25, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love – v4
(Editing original also)
edited November 25, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love – v3
(editing original)
edited November 25, 2015
if our vessels were perfect – v3
(editing version 2)
edited November 25, 2015
we could hide the light of Jesus – v2
edited/ new November 23, 2015
I cause pain to my loved ones
edited/ new November 23, 2015
I cut my neighbors
November 23, 2015
our sharp edges
November 23, 2015
born into a new existence
edited November 17, 2015
our prayers are joined – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
November 17, 2015
If you knew who I am
November 15, 2015
John 4:7-15
Acts 11:1-18
message: “A  New You…”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
-          Friendship bracelet
by Pastor Ruth Foss
&
Centering Song, “Surely The Presence”
Opening Prayer
“I Will Call Upon The Lord”
“You Are My All In All”
“May Jesus Christ Be Praised”
“Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome”
offertory, “Come As You Are”
Prayer of Thanksgiving”
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
closing song, “This Is Amazing Grace”
Departing Blessing/ Closing Prayer
song after Departing Blessing, “I Will Call Upon The Lord”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 15, 2015
&
edited November 12, 2015
a safe place to be broken – v4
(editing version 3)
edited November 11, 2015
a safe place to be broken – v3
(editing version 2)
edited November 12, 2015
the light can’t be hidden – v3
(editing original)
edited November 11, 2015
church is a failure – v3
(editing original again)
edited November 11, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love – v2
edited November 10, 2015
we have failed our neighbor – v2
November 10, 2015
we have failed our neighbor
November 10, 2015
church is a failure – v2
edited/new name November 10, 2015
the Church is a failure
November 9, 2015
smoothed by the waves
November 9, 2015
gathered from the surf
edited/ merged November 9, 2015
if our vessels were perfect – v2
November 9, 2015
we could hide the light ofJesus
November 9, 2015
if our vessels were perfect
November 8, 2015
tumbling in the surf
November 8, 2015
Psalm 23 (NIV)
1 John 5:1-5 (NIV)
Psalm 31:19-24
message: “A Safe Place”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
“Becoming Soft on the Outside”
Mystery Box – Tootsie Roll Pops
(hard on the outside, soft on the inside)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 8, 2015
&
edited November 10, 2015
even when we hide it – v2
edited November 7, 2015
our prayers are joined – v2
November 5, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love
edited November 5, 2015
we must persevere – 2 – v2
November 4, 2015
in jars of clay
edited November 4, 2015
we must persevere – 2
November 4, 2015
you need to persevere
November 4, 2015
our prayers are joined
November 4, 2015
the light we follow
November 4, 2015
even when we hide it
Matthew 5:15 (KJV)
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel,
but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”
edited November 4, 2015
the light can’t be hidden – v2
November 4, 2015
the light can’t be hidden
November 3, 2015
from their light
edited/new November 3, 2015
shines through the cracks
November 3, 2015
through the cracks in my broken clay
November 1, 2015
All Saints Day
Hebrews 10:32-39
2 Corinthians 4:7
message: “Remember …” (including the naming of our saints)
and Communion Liturgy and Great Thanksgiving
text
video
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
Mystery Box – ballerina, teacup and saucer, apple
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 1, 2015

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

our prayers are joined – v4

we are not alone, abandoned
in our walk upon this earth;
we are surrounded by the angels,
by the saints through the ages,
by all who were here before us
all those who have died in Christ

our prayers are joined
with the saints, in heaven;
all who have gone before us
our prayers are joined
with our Savior, with Christ
our brother, our King

our prayers are joined
with the Spirit within us
speaking to God for us;
our prayers are raised
to heaven, to His courts,
to the throne of Almighty God

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edited January 29, 2016
our prayers are joined – v4

(merging original and version 3)
edited January 15, 2016
a precious vessel of God’s love – v5
(editing original)
edited December 3, 2015
shines through the cracks – v2
edited December 2, 2015
our sharp edges – v2
edited December 2, 2015
I cause pain to my loved ones – v2
edited November 25, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love – v4
(Editing original also)
edited November 25, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love – v3
(editing original)
edited November 25, 2015
if our vessels were perfect – v3
(editing version 2)
edited November 25, 2015
we could hide the light of Jesus – v2
edited/ new November 23, 2015
I cause pain to my loved ones
edited/ new November 23, 2015
I cut my neighbors
November 23, 2015
our sharp edges
November 23, 2015
born into a new existence
edited November 17, 2015
our prayers are joined – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
November 17, 2015
If you knew who I am
November 15, 2015
John 4:7-15
Acts 11:1-18
message: “A  New You…”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
-          Friendship bracelet
by Pastor Ruth Foss
&
Centering Song, “Surely The Presence”
Opening Prayer
“I Will Call Upon The Lord”
“You Are My All In All”
“May Jesus Christ Be Praised”
“Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome”
offertory, “Come As You Are”
Prayer of Thanksgiving”
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
closing song, “This Is Amazing Grace”
Departing Blessing/ Closing Prayer
song after Departing Blessing, “I Will Call Upon The Lord”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 15, 2015
&
edited November 12, 2015
a safe place to be broken – v4
(editing version 3)
edited November 11, 2015
a safe place to be broken – v3
(editing version 2)
edited November 12, 2015
the light can’t be hidden – v3
(editing original)
edited November 11, 2015
church is a failure – v3
(editing original again)
edited November 11, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love – v2
edited November 10, 2015
we have failed our neighbor – v2
November 10, 2015
we have failed our neighbor
November 10, 2015
church is a failure – v2
edited/new name November 10, 2015
the Church is a failure
November 9, 2015
smoothed by the waves
November 9, 2015
gathered from the surf
edited/ merged November 9, 2015
if our vessels were perfect – v2
November 9, 2015
we could hide the light ofJesus
November 9, 2015
if our vessels were perfect
November 8, 2015
tumbling in the surf
November 8, 2015
Psalm 23 (NIV)
1 John 5:1-5 (NIV)
Psalm 31:19-24
message: “A Safe Place”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
“Becoming Soft on the Outside”
Mystery Box – Tootsie Roll Pops
(hard on the outside, soft on the inside)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 8, 2015
&
edited November 10, 2015
even when we hide it – v2
edited November 7, 2015
our prayers are joined – v2
November 5, 2015
a precious vessel of God’s love
edited November 5, 2015
we must persevere – 2 – v2
November 4, 2015
in jars of clay
edited November 4, 2015
we must persevere – 2
November 4, 2015
you need to persevere
November 4, 2015
our prayers are joined
November 4, 2015
the light we follow
November 4, 2015
even when we hide it
Matthew 5:15 (KJV)
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel,
but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”
edited November 4, 2015
the light can’t be hidden – v2
November 4, 2015
the light can’t be hidden
November 3, 2015
from their light
edited/new November 3, 2015
shines through the cracks
November 3, 2015
through the cracks in my broken clay
November 1, 2015
All Saints Day
Hebrews 10:32-39
2 Corinthians 4:7
message: “Remember …” (including the naming of our saints)
and Communion Liturgy and Great Thanksgiving
text
video
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
Mystery Box – ballerina, teacup and saucer, apple
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 1, 2015

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

As I Have Loved You – v5

How can we live out His command
following His example
how He lived here with us;
Yet it is to us, this charge
this commission to go as His disciples
His friends, the sheep of His flock,
out into God’s world

Christ’s command to us
not that we love one another
something different, pay attention;
Not this alone, by half, more,
though it would be
hard enough itself

A new commandment He gave to us
our command of our Savior
on the night before His sacrifice
at that moment, just as He is choosing
to become the Lamb
to be offered on the altar of the cross

To love one another
as He first loved us
giving Himself, His body, over
pouring out His life’s blood
paying the ultimate cost,
Climbing our cross

Giving His own life
not needing any other;
Choosing to be the Servant
to be our Sacrifice of Love
reconciling the whole world
so that we may see God

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edited January 29, 2016
As I Have Loved You – v5

(merging edits to original and version 4)
Edited November 23, 2013
“As I Have Loved You – v4”
Edited August 14, 2013
“As I Have Loved You – v3”
Edited May 3, 2013
“As I Have Loved You – v2”
May 2, 2010
“As I Have Loved You”
1 Timothy 2:1-4
1 Timothy 2:1
1 Timothy 2:1-6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for May 2, 2010, read May 2, 2010
“A Call to Pray”,
by Heather Davis
&
John 13:34-35
John 13:31-35
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010,
“Tending to the Holy”,
by Amelia Chua
for May 2, 2010

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the epiphany of Peter – v3

The epiphany of Peter
seeking after the flesh;
Only wanting self-preservation
not loyalty to Christ.

Denying his brother, His Savior
His best friend;
The epiphany of Peter
in the eyes of Jesus, our Lord.

Weeping bitterly
for what he had done
denying His Savior
his best friend.

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edited January 29, 2016
the epiphany of Peter – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 23, 2015
the epiphany of Peter – v2
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Peter
Jesus looking at him after he denied him, crying bitterly
Luke 22:61-62
Mark 14:77
Matthew 26:74-75
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
edited March 22, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v4
(editing version 2)
edited January 24, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v3
(merging edits to version 2 and version 1)
edited January 16, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v2
January 5, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
edited January 4, 2015
giving Christ to the Father – v2
December 27, 2014
giving Christ to the Father
December 27, 2014
that fateful day
December 26, 2014
claiming God as His Father
December 26, 2014
father versus Father
December 26, 2014
the defining moment
December 26, 2014
the first words of Jesus
Advent book study:
Luke 2:41-51
Jesus at age 12 in the Temple
Chapter 3: “Amazed, Astounded, and Astonished”
Not A Silent Night
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
edited January 12, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph – v2
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

edited January 28, 2016
the epiphany of the widow – v2
edited January 27, 2016
the epiphany of Elizabeth – v2
edited January 23, 2016
the epiphany of Naaman – v2
edited January 10, 2016
the epiphany of John Wesley – v4
(merging edits to original and version 3)
edited October 11, 2015
the epiphany of the rich young ruler – v4
(editing original)
edited May 14, 2015
the epiphany of the rich young ruler – v3
(editing original)
edited May 1, 2015
Ten Maidens – v4
(editing version 3)April 17, 2015
the epiphany of vision – v2
April 17, 2015
the epiphany of vision – v1
edited April 13, 2015
the Epiphany of Simeon – v2
edited March 23, 2015
the epiphany of Joseph – v3
(editing version 2)
edited March 23, 2015
the epiphany of Aaron – v2
edited March 23, 2015
the epiphany of Peter – v2
edited March 22, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v4
edited March 13, 2015
the epiphany of Sarai – v2
edited March 5, 2015
the epiphany of Moses – v2
edited February 28, 2015
the epiphany of grace, of justification – v2
typo fixed February  28, 2015
edited/merged January 7, 2015
the epiphany of grace, of justification
edited February 3, 2015
the epiphany of adoption – v3
(merging edits to version 2 and version 1)
edited February 2, 2015
the epiphany of Legion – v4
Mark 1:21-28
(editing version 3 and 2/1/2015 worship)
edited January 25, 2015
the epiphany of Christ’s presence – v2
edited January 25, 2015
the epiphany of Daniel
edited January 25, 2015
the epiphany of adoption – v2
edited January 25, 2015
the epiphany of the rich young ruler – v2
edited January 25, 2015
the epiphany of Saul – v2
edited January 24, 2015
the epiphany of the woman – v2
edited January 24, 2015
the epiphany of Pharaoh – v2
edited January 24, 2015
the epiphany of Legion – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited January 24, 2015
the epiphany of Martha – v2
edited January 24, 2015
the epiphany of Jesus – v3
(merging edits to version 2 and version 1)
edited January 23, 2015
the epiphany of Noah – v3
(editing version 2)
edited January 17, 2015
A moment of revelation – v2
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
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
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-          Winnie the Pooh security blanket
-          borrowed from Nolan Howes
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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