Saturday, October 29, 2016

we need each other - 2


we need each other, each one,
we are not islands, separate,
we reach our purpose, our potential
connected to the vine, to Christ,
to one another, together, living out our calling
we need each other, to be the body,
to be the image of God, of Christ
to be His hands and feet, His voice
we are called to community, to be
the Good Samaritan, the good neighbor
to love with the love of Christ
we need each other,  all of us,
like a hand needs fingers
we are called to be one body
the living body of Christ

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October 29, 2016
we need each other - 2

October 29, 2016
adding parts
October 29, 2016
shattered and broken
October 29, 2016
we will die apart
October 29, 2016
gathered together
October 29, 2016
just shards and pieces
edited October 29, 2016
useless apart – v2
October 29, 2016
useless apart
October 29, 2016
we are one body
edited/new name October 28, 2016
whose we are - 4
October 28, 2016
whose they were
October 28, 2016
arguing theology
October 28, 2016
the church was fighting
October 28, 2016
the haze of the enemy
October 28, 2016
tainted by the world
October 28, 2016
He took on my sin
October 28, 2016
He died for my sin
October 28, 2016
we are to die for - 2
October 26, 2016
to become community
October 25, 2016
He called it good
October 25, 2016
grieving God – 2 – v2
October 25, 2016
why are we not sharing
October 25, 2016
why are we not caring
October 25, 2016
why are we not loving
October 25, 2016
why are we not healing
October 25, 2016
It grieves God’s heart
October 25, 2016
grieving God - 2
October 24, 2016
melt me, Spirit
October 24, 2016
break my heart, oh God
October 24, 2016
break me, Holy Spirit
October 24, 2016
defeat me, Lord Jesus
October 23, 2016
missing pieces of the body
October 23, 2016
Do we break God’s heart
October 23, 2016
Repeating the Message - 2
October 23, 2016
what breaks your heart
October 23, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
The Body of Christ. . . ?
“Break my heart / I want to touch lives”
Psalm 145
1 Corinthians 12:25-25 (The Message)
Romans 12:4-10 (The Message)
sermon, “What Do You Really Feel…”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 23, 2016
&
October 23, 2016
pick up the towel - 2
October 23, 2016
we need to help them
October 23, 2016
knitted as a body
October 22, 2016
He is the Master
October 22, 2016
as one body - 2
October 22, 2016
we must be awake
October 22, 2016
come beside our neighbors
October 22, 2016
Follow God’s Plan
October 22, 2016
we have no say
October 22, 2016
look me in the eye - 2
October 22, 2016
will we see a change
edited October 22, 2016
not one of us is perfect – v2
edited October 22, 2016
how do we show love – v2
October 22, 2016
how do we show love
October 22, 2016
is it manifestly evident
October 22, 2016
do they know we love them
edited/ name change October 22, 2016
does our love
edited October 22, 2016
do you love – v2
October 22, 2016
do you love
edited October 22, 2016
dipped in the ink of poison – v3
edited October 21, 2016
dipped in the ink of poison – v2
edited October 21, 2016
we are to love – 2 – v2
edited October 21, 2016
we have been marked by the holy
October 21, 2016
we are to love - 2
October 21, 2016
we have been marked by death
October 21, 2016
we must not judge our neighbor
October 21, 2016
someone chose to love us
October 20, 2016
we must be the Good Samaritan, the Good Neighbor
edited October 20, 2016
for someone we were an other – v2
October 20, 2016
for someone we were an other
October 20, 2016
our words do not stay private
October 20, 2016
dipped in the ink of poison
edited October 20, 2016
our words cut deeply
October 20, 2016
our words cut
October 20, 2016
we are we to judge
October 20, 2016
not one of us is perfect
edited October 14, 2016
Christ commanded us to love – 2 – v2
October 14, 2016
Christ commanded us to love - 2
October 14, 2016
we must love everyone
October 13, 2016
Do you love Hillary, the Donald
October 13, 2016
we must love them
October 13, 2016
even when they do evil
edited October 13, 2016
they are our neighbors – v2
October 13, 2016
they are our neighbors
October 12, 2016
we fail to follow
October 12, 2016
we were made clean
October 12, 2016
Christ washed us
October 12, 2016
Christ was the servant
October 12, 2016
Christ lived out the commandment
October 12, 2016
we have forgotten Christ
edited October 11, 2016
love them like Christ – v2
October 11, 2016
love them like Christ
October 11, 2016
reach out in compassion
October 11, 2016
look into the eyes
October 11, 2016
God created our family
October 11, 2016
those who claim Jesus
edited October 11, 2016
we defy God – v2
edited October 10, 2016
stepping beyond ourselves – v2
October 10, 2016
we reject God’s beloved
October 10, 2016
we deny our family
October 10, 2016
we defy God
October 10, 2016
God defines love
October 10, 2016
we are to die for
October 10, 2016
we have cheapened love
October 10, 2016
you have answered correctly
October 10, 2016
follow his example - 2
edited October 10, 2016
we put on the servant – v2
October 10, 2016
we put on the servant
October 10, 2016
we are to offer love
October 10, 2016
we are to live out his example
October 10, 2016
the one who showed mercy
October 10, 2016
the greatest commandment
October 10, 2016
to do what I could not
October 10, 2016
because Christ did just that
October 10, 2016
Don’t walk by
October 10, 2016
stepping beyond ourselves
October 9, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
The Body of Christ. . . ?
“Love Them Like Jesus”
Psalm 67
Matthew 22:34-40
Luke 10:25-37
John 13:34-35
sermon, “Who Do You Love. . . ”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message  - a tea-light candle in the Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 9, 2016
&
edited October 8, 2016
why Christ had to come – v3
edited October 8, 2016
why Christ had to come – v2
October 8, 2016
why Christ had to come
merged October 8, 2016
do we love like Christ loves
October 8, 2016
do we love like Jesus
October 8, 2016
do we love like the servant
October 8, 2016
do we love ourselves
October 7, 2016
help fill that need
October 7, 2016
enter their chaos
get involved do something
October 6, 2016
to see a need and just look away
October 6, 2016
How can we look away
October 6, 2016
into their chaos
October 6, 2016
into the mud
October 6, 2016
it gets too personal
October 6, 2016
it gets messy
edited October 6, 2016
it breaks my heart – v2
October 5, 2016
it breaks my heart
October 5, 2016
to see someone in pain, in anguish
October 5, 2016
to see loved ones hurting
October 5, 2016
hard to see
edited October 3, 2016
I can see it in your eyes – v2
October 3, 2016
speak to me
edited October 3, 2016
through their eyes – 3 – v2
cOctober 3, 2016
It is difficult to look into their eyes
October 3, 2016
I can see it in your eyes
October 2, 2016
Look them in the eye
October 2, 2016
through their eyes - 3
October 2, 2016
look me in the eye
October 2, 2016
may I set aside myself
inspired by Pastor Ruth’s prayer before delivering her sermon
(within the video below)
October 2, 2016
Thank you for this place
inspired by Pastor Ruth’s Opening Prayer
October 2, 2016
their eyes speaking to us
inspired by the bulletin cover image
and sermon title
October 2, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
The Body of Christ. . . ?
Eyes. . . Windows of the Soul
Psalm 100
John 13:1-9, 12-17
James 2:14-17
Matthew 25:34,40-41, 45
and message: “The Eyes Have It. . . ”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message on the Prodigal Son,
based on a ring being in the Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 2, 2016
&
October 2, 2016
we must return
October 2, 2016
we must stand
October 2, 2016
Are we all the body of Christ
October 2, 2016
as he took up the cup
October 2, 2016
we set aside self
October 2, 2016
different parts of the same body
October 2, 2016
who do you want to follow
October 2, 2016
one in one purpose
October 1, 2016
what are we doing
October 1, 2016
God wants us to come – v2
edited October 1, 2016
God wants us to go – v2
edited October 1, 2016
come to the banquet – v2
September 30, 2016
come to the banquet
September 30, 2016
God wants us to go
September 30, 2016
God wants us to come
September 30, 2016
the table is set
September 30, 2016
accept the invitation
September 30, 2016
out in the street
edited September 29, 2016
God can use us in each season – v2
September 29, 2016
we are the servants
edited September 29, 2016
are they welcome at our table
edited September 29, 2016
are we offering them a place
September 29, 2016
offer them a place
September 29, 2016
extend the king’s welcome
September 29, 2016
invite others to the banquet
edited September 29, 2016
gather the others – v2
September 29, 2016
gather the others
September 29, 2016
inviting all
September 29, 2016
you’re picking sides
September 29, 2016
How God must grieve
September 29, 2016
keep aflame – v2
September 28, 2016
share joys
editing “share tears”
September 28, 2016
what really matters – v2
September 28, 2016
seek to do the will of God
edited September 28, 2016
seek to share the word – v2
September 28, 2016
seek to share the word
September 28, 2016
discover beauty
September 28, 2016
if you see your enemy hungry
September 28, 2016
keep burning
September 27, 2016
keep aflame
September 27, 2016
pray all the harder
September 27, 2016
make friends
September 27, 2016
share tears
September 27, 2016
God can use us in each season
September 27, 2016
come along beside them
edited September 27, 2016
Church is family – v3
September 27, 2016
imperfect love - 2
September 27, 2016
we need to stand together
Proverbs 27:17
September 26, 2016
run for dear life
September 26, 2016
don’t fake it
September 26, 2016
no one seems to care
September 26, 2016
we have our own set of rules
edited September 26, 2016
an earthly family – v2
September 26, 2016
the same truth
September 26, 2016
we are called to speak
September 26, 2016
It is about Jesus
September 26, 2016
that is the real truth
September 26, 2016
the Holy Spirit leads us - 2
September 26, 2016
in perfect love
September 26, 2016
as one family
September 26, 2016
we need to do this together
September 26, 2016
His definition of family
September 26, 2016
Do we question God
September 26, 2016
a broken family
September 26, 2016
an earthly family
September 25, 2016
a perfect family
September 25, 2016
how are we fulfilling our covenant
September 25, 2016
our sworn duty
September 25, 2016
we have made a divine oath
September 25, 2016
Are we working for the Kingdom
September 25, 2016
if we were not here
September 25, 2016
what difference did I make
September 25, 2016
how often have I been faithful
September 25, 2016
whose life have I changed
September 25, 2016
who have I brought to Christ
edited September 25, 2016
we acknowledge our differences
edited September 25, 2016
acknowledging our differences – v2
September 25, 2016
acknowledging our differences
September 25, 2016
cultivating a life in common
September 25, 2016
God can use us too
edited September 25, 2016
Church is family – v2
different name September 25, 2016
Church is family
September 25, 2016
an authentic family
September 25, 2016
with one common purpose
September 25, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
“The Body of Christ. . . ?”
“Is There A Higher Purpose?”
Psalm 147:1-11
Isaiah 1:11-17 (The Message)
1 Corinthians 1:10-12 (The Message)
Luke 14:15-24 (The Message)
Romans 12:9-21 (The Message)
and message: “Is This All There Is. . . ?”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 25, 2016
&
September 24, 2016
what really matters
September 24, 2016
a collective vision
September 24, 2016
family loves
September 24, 2016
where they are
edited September 23, 2016
Satan stalks us
edited September 23, 2016
Evil stalks us – v2
edited September 23, 2016
Evil stalks us – v2
edited September 23, 2016
broken, shattered – v4
 (editing version 2)
September 23, 2016
evil stalks us
September 23, 2016
we are not perfect
September 23, 2016
we must be transparent
September 23, 2016
no secrets
edited September 23, 2016
we are called to another way – v2
September 22, 2016
we are called to another way
edited September 22, 2016
feeling God at work – v2
edited September 22, 2016
in community with one another – v3
edited September 22, 2016
in community with one another – v2
September 22, 2016
in community with one another
September 21, 2016
less I statements
edited September 21, 2016
broken, shattered – v3
September 21, 2016
seeing ourselves - 2
September 21, 2016
welcoming the others
September 21, 2016
as the body of Christ
edited September 21, 2016
we are stronger together – v2
edited September 20, 2016
gathering the broken people
September 20, 2016
gathering the broken pieces
September 20, 2016
gathering the other threads
September 20, 2016
we are stronger together
edited September 20, 2016
broken, shattered – v2
September 20, 2016
we are called, we are summoned
September 20, 2016
broken, shattered
September 20, 2016
serving others
September 20, 2016
loving others
September 20, 2016
helping one another
September 20, 2016
a way of living
September 20, 2016
in bondage
September 20, 2016
aching, hurting
September 20, 2016
clothed in righteousness
September 19, 2016
clothed in love - 4
September 19, 2016
robed in Christ
September 19, 2016
she was all alone
edited September 19, 2016
I was crying in the back pew – v3
edited September 19, 2016
I was crying in the back pew – v2
September 19, 2016
I was crying in the back pew
edited September 19, 2016
you welcomed me in – v2
September 19, 2016
you welcomed me in
September 19, 2016
I was a stranger
edited September 19, 2016
parched souls – v2
September 19, 2016
parched souls
September 19, 2016
living water - 2
September 19, 2016
feed their spirits
September 19, 2016
hungry for Jesus - 2
September 18, 2016
welcome them in – 2
September 18, 2016
anew each day
September 18, 2016
lead them to grace
September 18, 2016
as much as we are
September 18, 2016
defining what He has created
September 18, 2016
God defines family
September 18, 2016
we leave people out
September 18, 2016
perfect love
September 18, 2016
family, the body
September 18, 2016
clay in His hand
September 18, 2016
feeling God at work
September 18, 2016
A right relationship with God
September 18, 2016
deep in love with God
September 18, 2016
love, unconditional love
September 18, 2016
the chink in our armor
September 18, 2016
we love them, we hate them
September 18, 2016
we need them
September 18, 2016
welcome the family
edited September 18, 2016
each act of kindness – v2
September 18, 2016
each act of kindness
September 18, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
“The Body of Christ. . . ?”
“What really matters?”
Psalm 150
Matthew 25:34-46
bulletin cover
message: “What Is Most Important. . . ?”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 18, 2016
&
forgive us, Lord
September 18, 2016
family – haiku - 2
September 18, 2016
family – haiku
September 18, 2016
will I go and do likewise
edited September 18, 2016
will I extend grace – v2
edited September 18, 2016
do I see Jesus
edited September 18, 2016
do we see Jesus – 3
September 18, 2016
do you see Jesus
September 18, 2016
will I extend grace
September 18, 2016
stick closer together
September 18, 2016
family - 2
edited September 18, 2016
open our hearts – 2 – v2
September 18, 2016
open our hearts - 2
September 18, 2016
open our minds - 2
September 18, 2016
open our doors - 2
September 18, 2016
we hurt our sisters
September 18, 2016
the church is wrong
September 18, 2016
we leave the family
September 18, 2016
we have been asleep
September 18, 2016
we must awake from our slumber
September 18, 2016
grab their hand
September 18, 2016
as we wake up
September 18, 2016
Are you awake
September 18, 2016
if we go numb
September 18, 2016
we miss God’s blessings
edited September 17, 2016
it can’t be fake – v2
edited September 16, 2016
alive again – v2
edited September 16, 2016
in our lives – 2 – v2
edited September 16, 2016
as the body - v2
edited September 16, 2016
we need that joy – v2
edited September 16, 2016
there is hope in that light – v2
edited September 16, 2016
be the light of Jesus – v2
September 16, 2016
alive again
September 16, 2016
it can’t be fake
September 16, 2016
in our lives – 2
September 16, 2016
as the body
September 15, 2016
we need that joy
September 15, 2016
there is hope in that light
edited September 15, 2016
shine the light of Jesus – v2
edited September 15, 2016
be the light of Jesus
September 15, 2016
shine the light of Jesus
edited September 15, 2016
we must stay connected
September 15, 2016
stay connected
September 15, 2016
we must draw together
edited September 15, 2016
I pray for the light – v2
September 15, 2016
I pray for the light
September 12, 2016
outside our walls
September 12, 2016
to change the tide
September 12, 2016
family means
September 12, 2016
like family
September 12, 2016
within our family
September 12, 2016
Yes, I am asleep
September 12, 2016
to be Christ-like
September 12, 2016
sleeping
edited September 12, 2016
we have forgotten family – v2
September 11, 2016
we have forgotten family
September 11, 2016
with God’s help
September 11, 2016
Are you asleep
September 11, 2016
we need to wake up
September 11, 2016
did he miss the message
September 11, 2016
we are all broken
September 11, 2016
expand
September 11, 2016
asleep during the sermon
September 11, 2016
waking up
September 11, 2016
no one is left behind
September 11, 2016
we leave out people
September 11, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
“The Body of Christ. . . ?”
Wake Up!
Galatians 6:1-5
Acts 20:7-12
Eutychus
message: “Hey, Are You Asleep. . . ?”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 11, 2016
&
and 15th anniversary of the attack of September 11, 2001
&
September 10, 2016
a gathering together
September 10, 2016
a Godly community
Pastor Ruth Foss
weblog - “A Pastor’s Meditations”
“What is worship?”
September 10, 2016
&
September 10, 2016
we must be the body of Christ
edited September 10, 2016
Are we the body of Christ – v3
September 10, 2016
changing the picture
September 10, 2016
pulling at the threads
September 10, 2016
grieving God’s Spirit
September 10, 2016
denying the welcome of God
September 10, 2016
we don’t define family
September 10, 2016
as the family of Christ
edited/new name September 10, 2016
we must close our eyes
September 10, 2016
draw wide the circle
September 10, 2016
Do I see the face of Jesus
September 10, 2016
close our eyes
September 10, 2016
draw the circle wider
September 10, 2016
love the family of believers
September 10, 2016
stand firm in the faith
September 10, 2016
what would we have to do
September 10, 2016
Resist Satan
September 10, 2016
do good to all people
September 10, 2016
connected - 2
September 9, 2016
we come to worship
edited September 9, 2016
surrender to Jesus – v3
edited September 9, 2016
Are we the body of Christ – v2
edited September 9, 2016
those who game the system – v2
edited September 9, 2016
Do we lack a vision – v2
edited September 8, 2016
bring bandages – v2
edited September 8, 2016
family – v2
edited September 8, 2016
family – v2
September 8, 2016
family
September 8, 2016
bring bandages
edited September 5, 2016
needing the Savior – v2
edited September 5, 2016
do we know our siblings – v3
edited September 5, 2016
do we know our siblings – v2
September 5, 2016
do we know our siblings
edited September 5, 2016
If Jesus was here with us – v3
September 5, 2016
we have distorted the image
September 5, 2016
what would it look like
September 5, 2016
powerful questions
September 5, 2016
if we are the body
September 5, 2016
Are we the body of Christ
September 5, 2016
Are we the family of God
September 5, 2016
what family is
September 5, 2016
Are we family
September 4, 2016
I lay down my life – 3
edited September 5, 2016
we are blood, we are family – v2
edited September 5, 2016
the meaning of family – v2
September 5, 2016
those on his right
September 4, 2016
we are blood, we are family
September 4, 2016
the meaning of family
September 4, 2016
Yes, we are
September 4, 2016
empty seats
September 4, 2016
ache in the tearing
September 4, 2016
brothers and sisters - 2
September 4, 2016
We Are Family
September 4, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
“The Body of Christ. . . ?”
Family
Psalm 150
Matthew 25:34-46
Galatians 6:10
1 Peter 2:17
1 Peter 5:9
message: “We Are Family. . . ”
(in the printed bulletin as, “We Are Family. . . ?”)
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 4, 2016

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