Thursday, April 14, 2016

we each are Peter

we each are Peter
wanting to follow
we start to walk forward
but we see the water
we fear the unknown
the wind swirling around us
we want to be faithful
but we have feet of clay

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edited April 14, 2016
we each are Peter

edited April 14, 2016
we each are Thomas – v2
April 3, 2016
we each are Thomas
April 3, 2016
eating with them

John 21:9-14
April 3, 2016
Mary shared with them

April 3, 2016
Mary as the witness

April 3, 2016
Mary in the garden

April 3, 2016
Mary at the tomb

April 3, 2016
Mary at the cross

April 3, 2016
Mary was with Jesus
April 3, 2016
Resurrection People
April 3, 2016
the mercy seat in the tomb
John 19:23-42
John 20:1-18
Bible Study
Chapter 6, “Eternal Life"
&
“The Gospel of John: Part 6
John 20-21
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
April 3, 2016
&
Bible Study
Chapter 5, “The Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion”
&
“The Gospel of John: Part 5
John 18-19
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Palm Sunday
March 20, 2016
&
March 13, 2016
Bible Study
Chapter 4, “The Final Discourse”
&
“The Gospel of John: Part 4
John 12:17
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Fift Sunday in Lent
March 13, 2016
&
March 6, 2016
Bible Study
John 6
John 8
Chapter 3, “The I AM Statements of Jesus
&
“The Gospel of John: Part Three”
John 6-11
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 6, 2016
&
Bible Study
John 2
John 9
Chapter 2, The Miraculous Signs of Jesus”
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Third Sunday in Lent
February 29, 2016
&
February 21, 2016
Bible Study
Chapter 1, “The Word Made Flesh” and video
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Rev. Adam Hamilton
fill in by Raymond A. Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2016
&
February 14, 2016
Introduction
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World


All of my poems and photographs and videos 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 41,160+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.

we each are Thomas – v2

We each are Thomas
doubting, struggling
wanting to believe;
but do we truly see
that which is right before us

We should ask ourselves
do believe in the risen Jesus
do we trust in God
do we listen to the Spirit
guiding our steps in life

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edited April 14, 2016
we each are Thomas – v2

April 3, 2016
we each are Thomas
April 3, 2016
eating with them

John 21:9-14
April 3, 2016
Mary shared with them

April 3, 2016
Mary as the witness

April 3, 2016
Mary in the garden

April 3, 2016
Mary at the tomb

April 3, 2016
Mary at the cross

April 3, 2016
Mary was with Jesus
April 3, 2016
Resurrection People
April 3, 2016
the mercy seat in the tomb
John 19:23-42
John 20:1-18
Bible Study
Chapter 6, “Eternal Life"
&
“The Gospel of John: Part 6
John 20-21
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
April 3, 2016
&
Bible Study
Chapter 5, “The Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion”
&
“The Gospel of John: Part 5
John 18-19
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Palm Sunday
March 20, 2016
&
March 13, 2016
Bible Study
Chapter 4, “The Final Discourse”
&
“The Gospel of John: Part 4
John 12:17
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Fift Sunday in Lent
March 13, 2016
&
March 6, 2016
Bible Study
John 6
John 8
Chapter 3, “The I AM Statements of Jesus
&
“The Gospel of John: Part Three”
John 6-11
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 6, 2016
&
Bible Study
John 2
John 9
Chapter 2, The Miraculous Signs of Jesus”
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
bible study by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Third Sunday in Lent
February 29, 2016
&
February 21, 2016
Bible Study
Chapter 1, “The Word Made Flesh” and video
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Rev. Adam Hamilton
fill in by Raymond A. Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2016
&
February 14, 2016
Introduction
John: the gospel of light and life,
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World


All of my poems and photographs and videos 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 41,160+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.

no matter the struggle

no matter the struggle
the tempest that holds us
we can feel peace
in the midst of the storm
we can know rest
in the center of conflict
we can bear witness
to light in the darkness
to calm in the storm

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April 14, 2016
no matter the struggle

Psalm 23
devotion for April 13, 2016
read April 14, 2016
&
April 14, 2016
my desire for faith
April 14, 2016
A longing for faith
Psalm 23
devotion for April 14, 2016
read April 14, 2016
&
 “Faith and the Power of Community”
by Roy M. Carlisle
for April 11, 2016 to April 17, 2016
The Upper Room Disciplines 2016



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 41,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

my desire for faith

my desire for faith
to pray with the psalmist
to have no fear
my desire for faith
the beginning of the journey
to a place of rest
within the storms

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April 14, 2016
my desire for faith

April 14, 2016
A longing for faith
Psalm 23
devotion for April 14, 2016
read April 14, 2016
&
“Faith and the Power of Community”
by Roy M. Carlisle
for April 11, 2016 to April 17, 2016
The Upper Room Disciplines 2016



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 41,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A longing for faith

A longing for faith
for calm in the storms
a way through the wilderness
safe in Your arms
A longing for faith
to move mountains
for a peace to transcend
all of my struggles

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April 14, 2016
A longing for faith

Psalm 23
devotion for April 14, 2016
read April 14, 2016
&
“Faith and the Power of Community”
by Roy M. Carlisle
for April 11, 2016 to April 17, 2016
The Upper Room Disciplines 2016


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 41,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

video, 4/10/16 video of most of the congregations posing for picture, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/Idfj50gIKgc


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video, 4/10/16 call to worship with the shofar, by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/A3IHkKg2WMc


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video, 4/10/16 centering song, "Surely the Presence", Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/eYTmKCL62wQ

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video, 4/10/16 Departing Blessing by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/39qBxHyXNjY


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video, 4/10/16 He Is Exalted, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/QMucIejBMlE

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video, sermon, "Touch Lives...", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME, April 10, 2016


https://youtu.be/sWj97f-F3v8

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video, 4/10/16 Opening Prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/3FbfThMC3oM

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Monday, April 11, 2016

video, 4/10/16 pastoral prayer and Lord's Prayer, by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/SH-dbA_9PGc

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video, 4/10/16, Children's Message by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/1mAAhvMzFq4


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video, 4/10/16, There Is A River, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/eqC5_C-T-PM

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video, 4/10/16, The Old Rugged Cross, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/5HFKrS0t3Wg

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video, 4/10/16, Trading My Sorrows, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/JbQXB853fb8

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video, 4/10/16, Mighy to Save, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/L0QwVxJn2T4

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video, 4/10/16, Ancient of Days, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Patten, ME


https://youtu.be/7fXcITOhAPQ

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Sunday, April 10, 2016

The Rider Comes – v2

Amen, Hallelujah,
the Rider comes
from the clouds of heaven
descending from His throne
with His sword in His hand
to exact the judgment,
to mete out the wrath,
of Almighty God.

His name is written
on His body, His office,
the power of His title;
The Word of God come
to complete His mission.
Amen, Hallelujah,
may we worship Him alone.

Babylon has fallen
and the nations with her;
The anti-Christ and false prophet
are cast into the lake of fire forever.
Amen, Hallelujah,
for the coming of our King.

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edited April 10, 2016
The Rider Comes – v2

April 10, 2016
The Rider Comes
Bible study
Revelations
Revelations 19
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 10, 2016

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 41,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Rider Comes

Amen, Hallelujah,
the Rider comes
from the clouds of heaven
descending from His throne
with His sword in His hand
to exact the judgment
to mete out the wrath
of Almighty God
His name is written
on His body, His office
the power of His title
the Word of God come
to complete His mission
Amen, Hallelujah,
may we worship Him alone
Babylon has fallen
and the nations with her
the anti-Christ and false prophet
cast into the lake of fire.
Amen, Hallelujah,
for the coming of our King

==================
April 10, 2016
The Rider Comes

Bible study
Revelations
Revelations 19
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 10, 2016

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 41,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.