Welcome the stranger, the other
do not judge your neighbor;
offer them hope in the
darkness
a place to call their own
Open your doors, your hearts
to love, to mercy, to
justice;
stand with the hurting
all of them all over the
earth
Welcome the immigrant
the stranger, the other;
welcome each refugee
those seeking new life
Show them love and mercy
in your words, in your
actions;
welcome the stranger, the
other
as you may be welcoming
Christ
Welcome those different, the
others,
seeking a place of refuge,
of peace;
open your lives, the doors,
that they may find rest
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edited/ expanded January
29, 2017
welcome the immigrant – v2
edited/ expanded January
29, 2017
welcome the immigrant
edited January 28, 2017
welcome the stranger – v2
Matthew 25:31-46
January 28, 2017
welcome the stranger
Matthew 25:31-46
edited/expanded July 23,
2016
we have a calling – 2
editing to hear their
cries – v2
expanded July 23, 2016
to hear their cries – v2
July 23, 2016
to hear their cries – v1
July 22, 2016
lead them to the rock
edited July 22, 2016
held by the chaos
July 22, 2016
in the dark places
editing “too many in
Sheol”
July 22, 2016
cling to God for help – v2
July 21, 2016
too many in Sheol
July 21, 2016
we have a calling
July 21, 2016
those who are still in the
valley
July 21, 2016
God called to him
July 21, 2016
a safe harbor – v2
July 20, 2016
Lead me to the rock
July 20, 2016
go to the rock
July 20, 2016
we cling to God for help
July 20, 2016
cling to God for help
July 20, 2016
we need the rock
July 19, 2016
the sure foundation
July 19, 2016
a safe harbor
July 19, 2016
we are down in the valley
July 19, 2016
a higher place
July 18, 2016
guide them to the heights
July 17, 2016
climbing higher- 2
July 17, 2016
Higher Ground
July 17, 2016
above the chaos
July 17, 2016
miles in all directions
July 17, 2016
from the heights
July 17, 2016
a new perspective
July 17, 2016
we bring You these gifts
7/17/16 Prayer of
Thanksgiving
&
July 17, 2016
climb the mountain
July 17, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
God Is A Rock
“Take Me To The Rock”
Psalm 30
Psalm 61;
Psalm 88;
Exodus 3:1-3;
Genesis 22:1-2
and sermon, “Higher
Ground…”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Cristy Ann Chaffee
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
July 17, 2016
&
July 17, 2016
build your house
July 17, 2016
build upon God
July 17, 2016
sinking fast
edited July 17, 2016
Solid Rock – v2
July 17, 2016
where will we stand
July 16, 2016
seeking that rock
July 16, 2016
like a house of cards
edited July 16, 2016
on this rock we stand
July 16, 2016
we can stand - 2
July 15, 2016
fixed to the rock
July 14, 2016
nothing moved that house
July 13, 2016
build our lives
July 13, 2016
Solid Rock
July 10, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
God Is A Rock
“Solid Rock”
Psalm 91
Psalm 18:1-3;
Psalm 62:5-8;
Deuteronomy 32:1-4;
Matthew 7:24-27
and sermon, “Firmness of
Rock…”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
July 10, 2016
&
July 23, 2016
all lives matter
edited July 13, 2016
as they are – v2
July 11, 2016
as they are
July 11, 2016
just a word – v2
July 10, 2016
just a word
July 10, 2016
when we bar their entrance
July 10, 2016
when we judge our neighbor
July 10, 2016
we cannot leave this for
others
July 10, 2016
we must lead
edited July 10, 2016
we must Pray for our
nation
July 10, 2016
Pray for our nation
July 10, 2016
Share Light in the
Darkness
July 10, 2016
SHINE LIGHT, SHOW LOVE
July 9, 2016
what can we do
We must step up
about posting by S.E. Cupp
on Twitter 7/8/2016 9:01pm
“My country is in a sad, dark place. And there are no
Lincolns poised to lead it into the light.”
&
my response, 7/8/2016 9:04pm
“then it is
incumbent on each of us in our own small way to spread light, love, compassion,
& unity in our words, thoughts & actions”
&
July 9, 2016
we will be covered in dust
July 9, 2016
we have no right of
ownership
July 9, 2016
how can we exclude the
outsider – v2
July 9, 2016
from the “outside” in – v3
(editing version 2)
July 6, 2016
a nation of immigrants –
v2
July 5, 2016
I’m from away
July 5, 2016
He’s dirty, from away
July 5, 2016
He’s from Away
July 5, 2016
how can we exclude the
outsider
July 4, 2016
a people stitched together
July 4, 2016
a nation of immigrants
July 4, 2016
we are adopted sisters and
brothers
edited/ new July 4, 2016
we were all outsiders
July 4, 2016
we are all neighbors
July 4, 2016
open your heart - 2
merged/ edited July 3,
2016
There are no outsiders –
v2
July 3, 2016
there are only sisters and
brothers
July 3, 2016
open the doors
July 3, 2016
welcome them
July 3, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
Psalm 30:1-5
Luke 10:25-37
The Good Samaritan
and sermon, “He’s from
Away”
text
draft
text – 7/2/16
video
by Raymond A. Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by
Chrissy McCarthy
Pastor
Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
July 3, 2016
&
July 2, 2016
welcoming to them
edited July 2, 2016
from the “outside” in – v2
June 27, 2016
from the “outside” in
edited June 27, 2016
Those People – 2 – v2
June 26, 2016
Those People - 2
June 26, 2016
do not lose focus
June 26, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
Psalm 16:7-11
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
and sermon, “The Dust of
the Church…”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
June 26, 2016
&
edited June 25, 2016
love the stranger – v3
edited June 25, 2016
love the stranger – v2
June 25, 2016
love the stranger
edited/ merged June 25,
2016
Jesus came for those who
were unworthy – v2
June 25, 2016
Jesus came for those who
were unworthy
June 25, 2016
do not cry, do not weep
June 25, 2016
in the midst of her pain
June 25, 2016
bring them in
June 25, 2016
no one wants to be alone
June 25, 2016
we don’t see them
June 25, 2016
Christ sought those
June 25, 2016
Lost and Alone
written June 22, 2016
May 29, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
The Lonely
Luke 7:11-17
Psalm 96
and sermon, “You Are Never
Alone”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
May
29, 2016
&
June 25, 2016
We are not alone - 3
Psalm 77:1-2, 1-20
Psalm 77:1-20
devotion for June 23, 2016
read June 23, 2016
“Learning from What We Would Avoid”
Disciplines June 20, 2016 to June 26, 2016
by Robert P Fugarino
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
&
edited June 19, 2016
open our arms – v2
June 19, 2016
open our arms
June 19, 2016
let light shine in
June 19, 2016
open our doors
June 19, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
Psalm 8
Luke 9:51-62
and sermon, “Home Sweet
Home…”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
June 19, 2016
&
June 18, 2016
make this a place of
welcome
anticipating tomorrow’s
sermon
June 19, 2016
&
June 18, 2016
were they demons
June 18, 2016
chains that bind us
June 18, 2016
release the demons
June 18, 2016
the demons leave us
June 18, 2016
we free others
June 18, 2016
Freed of our chains
June 12, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
Psalm 139
Luke 8:26-39
and sermon, “Broken
Chains”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
June 12, 2016
&
June 11, 2016
he missed a blessing
June 11, 2016
he couldn’t see her
June 11, 2016
he didn’t see her gift
June 5, 2016
she gave her all
June 5, 2016
offering to Christ
June 5, 2016
washing His feet
June 5, 2016
dividing the flock
June 5, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
“Senior Recognition
Sunday”
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
Psalm 146
Luke 7:36-8:3
and sermon, “Judgmentally
Challenged”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
June 5, 2016
&
May 29, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Outsiders”
The Lonely
Luke 7:11-17
Psalm 96
and sermon, “You Are Never
Alone”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
May
29, 2016
&
merged May 26, 2016
by the grace of God – v2
May 24, 2016
we are worthy
May 24, 2016
by the grace of God
edited May 24, 2016
Jesus was welcomed by the
outsiders – v2
May 24, 2016
who is unworthy of God’s
grace
May 23, 2016
who is unworthy of my
grace
May 23, 2016
until we claimed Jesus
May 23, 2016
I am worthy
May 23, 2016
you are worthy
May 23, 2016
by grace we are on the
inside
May 23, 2016
we are all unworthy
edited May 23, 2016
we are unworthy
May 23, 2016
he was unworthy
May 22, 2016
why are they kept on the
outside
May 22, 2016
who are the outsiders
May 22, 2016
are they welcome
May 22, 2016
Jesus was welcomed by
outsiders
May 22, 2016
silencing his voice
May 22, 2016
who is worthy
May 22, 2016
who are the outsiders
May 22, 2016
who do we find unworthy
May 22, 2016
Stetson Memorial UMC
Trinity Sunday
Psalm 8
Luke 7:1-10
and sermon, “Are
You Worthy?”
text
video
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
-
Smokey the Bear and one of Pastor Ruth’s business cards
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
May
22, 2016
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