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Sunday, February 19, 2017

sermon, "The Methodically, Compassionate Life...", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, February 19, 2017, Patten, ME



February 19, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Go Beyond the Ordinary”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 119:33-40 AMP
Deuteronomy 24:19-22 NLT
Leviticus 19:9-10 NLT
Ruth 2:17-22 NLT
Matthew 5:40-46 NLT
“Who are you” by The Who

“The Methodically, Compassionate Life…”

Prayer that God’s Word is heard through me or in-spite of me…

Please stand for the reading of the Gospel St. Matthew, chapter 5, verses 40 through 46. Listen to the Word of God, His Love Letter to His beloved, you and I…Read Matthew from the Message Bible.
“Who are you” theme song…

I have question. Should we go the extra mile when we do things or do you think just doing what is called for good enough? I mean seriously, when we are asked to do something, we have that invitation…from the Holy Spirit within us…to go one step further. Should we live a mediocre, average or runoff the mill life or an extraordinary life…a life of intention and resolve? Which do you think would be more fulfilling? What and who do you think we are called to be when we answered the call of Jesus in, on and through our life? Random acts of kindness…compassion…not only brightens someone else’s day but also our own.
The story of the bathroom…

We have been talking about how God’s promises and truths, can be very hard to understand if we don’t realize who we are in Christ Jesus. Who are we really…how does God equip us…what are we supposed to do…? We have begun to look at who we are in Christ… I continue to truly believe that we all want to become the “you” God wants us to be. Let’s see what transformation happens as we become who God says we are and not who the world thinks we are. 

On our journey, we have discovered one fact…you and I are God’s beloved. You and I are cherished, favored, and loved by God…there is One who never reject us…flaws and all… We went to the river with Jesus and remembered our baptism and the promise found there. We are striving to live that life of acceptance and grace so that we in turn will accept others and offer them the same grace we have received.

We talked about the different names that we go by, how we are identified.
Not only are we God’s beloved we also carry Christ’s name when we call ourselves “Christ”ians…what a thought that is… God has called us to an extraordinary purpose that only you or I can fulfill. As we find our niche…we become an example for those who are looking for a better way…

We know that when we noble…act with integrity, we honor God and embody the life we are called to live…one of trustworthiness and honesty.  As we show this character trait, we can begin living relationally with those around us…creating a three-fold cord that just can’t…no won’t be broken.

Today I have two words for you “Methodical Compassion” …being intentional in our lives as we live with others who are just as broken as we are. We need to be deliberate with how we live out our life here in a foreign country…remember that we are not of this world, only in it to exemplify our homeland in the way we live and love one another. Now we are Methodist and we know how to live by a method…so to speak. There is truly a method to our madness…to reach the least, lost and forgotten with the Gospel of peace, love, joy, acceptance, forgiveness, and new life.

But what if we…you and I…decided that we were going to live how God would have me live? What if we took to heart the Psalm read this morning? Asking the Lord to teach us and give us understanding…to live life with abandon to the will of God…letting God have control and rule over everything and anything pertaining to our life journey.

The Matthew scripture tells us what that life would look like… we would go beyond what is called and love even those who would harm us. Pretty much what Jesus modeled for us in His life and death. What would it take for you and I to live that life of abandon to and for God?

OK…so let’s look at a couple more examples of methodically, intentionally, showing compassion for others that may open our mind to the possibilities that are there for us…The first is from Leviticus chapter 19 verses 9-10:
9 “When you harvest the crops of your land, do not harvest the grain along the edges of your fields, and do not pick up what the harvesters drop. 10 It is the same with your grape crop—do not strip every last bunch of grapes from the vines, and do not pick up the grapes that fall to the ground. Leave them for the poor and the foreigners living among you. I am the Lord your God.

Instead of grabbing everything for ourselves, instead of keeping the whole harvest that God has given us, we are to share with those who are less fortunate. We are blessed to be a blessing and when we are Methodically Compassionate, we care for others and their needs…sometimes even before our own.
The next sounds a lot like the first but there is a “little twist” to it in the end. This one comes from Deuteronomy chapter 24, verses 19-22. Listen and see if you can find that little twist I talked about…
19 “When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don’t go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the Lord your God will bless you in all you do. 20 When you beat the olives from your olive trees, don’t go over the boughs twice. Leave the remaining olives for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. 21 When you gather the grapes in your vineyard, don’t glean the vines after they are picked. Leave the remaining grapes for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. 22 Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. That is why I am giving you this command.

Did you hear the twist I this scripture? It tells us to remember the time of our slavery…remember when we were in want…in need. Now I don’t think that this remembering has do with just our physical needs…I believe it includes us remembering when we were Spiritually in bondage. When we are engaging others, they may have a greater need than what can be seen. They may be spiritually hungry and thirst for more in their lives.
I think my favorite example about caring for others is the story of Ruth. Not only did she care for her mother-in-law after her husband’s death but she went the extra mile and left all she knew for a better way of life and followed her all the way back to her people. I want to share Ruth chapter 2 verses 17-22 of this love story with you this morning. This is just one of the many pieces of this story that you see the compassion for others:
17 So Ruth gathered barley there all day, and when she beat out the grain that evening, it filled an entire basket. 18 She carried it back into town and showed it to her mother-in-law. Ruth also gave her the roasted grain that was left over from her meal.
19 “Where did you gather all this grain today?” Naomi asked. “Where did you work? May the Lord bless the one who helped you!”
So Ruth told her mother-in-law about the man in whose field she had worked. She said, “The man I worked with today is named Boaz.”
20 “May the Lord bless him!” Naomi told her daughter-in-law. “He is showing his kindness to us as well as to your dead husband. That man is one of our closest relatives, one of our family redeemers.”
21 Then Ruth said, “What’s more, Boaz even told me to come back and stay with his harvesters until the entire harvest is completed.”
22 “Good!” Naomi exclaimed. “Do as he said, my daughter. Stay with his young women right through the whole harvest. You might be harassed in other fields, but you’ll be safe with him.”

Boaz showed caring for her by letting her glean in his fields and letting her stay with his own workers for safety. Ruth showed compassion by sharing her meal with her mother-in-law Naomi and gleaning for barley in the first place.

So…what are some ways we can be methodical…to be Methodist…in our lives and in the lives of those around us? Give people a chance to respond. OK…how do you think we as a church…not just as Methodist or even as the whole body but we, here…you and I…Stetson Memorial UMC…can give/go that extra mile? Remember…methodically with purpose and intention…

Who are you…who am I? Are you and I showing compassion to those around us or are we putting on blinders and seeing only what we want out of life? Are you and I being intentional with caring for others or are we just halfheartedly caring about the needs of others…? Are you and I acting in ways that show’s God’s love and compassion or are we living selfishly? We are called to be the mirror image of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. How are we doing with that? My prayer is that we would live lives that are Methodically Compassionate as we look for ways to feed both the physical and the Spiritual needs of others…to share the greatest gift of all…the gift of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ to a world in need of compassion and love.

Amen

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February 19, 2017

February 19, 2017
leave the gleanings
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/leave-gleanings.html
February 19, 2017
give to your neighbor
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/give-to-your-neighbor.html
February 19, 2017
empathy, compassion
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/empathy-compassion.html
February 19, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Go Beyond the Ordinary”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 119:33-40 AMP
Deuteronomy 24:19-22 NLT
Leviticus 19:9-10 NLT
Ruth 2:17-22 NLT
Matthew 5:40-46 NLT
“Who are you” by The Who
and sermon, “The Methodically, Compassionate Life…”
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1043483519091336&id=174161846023512

video

by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com
sermon blog
http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com
meditation blog
http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/
Children’s Message from the Mystery Box

by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512
Patten, ME
February 19, 2017
&
February 19, 2017
offer God’s love
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/offer-gods-love.html 
February 19, 2017
we embody Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-embody-christ.html
edited February 18, 2017
Jesus calls us friend – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/jesus-calls-us-friend-v2.html
February 18, 2017
Jesus calls us friend
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/jesus-calls-us-friend.html
John 15:11-15
edited February 18, 2017
John spoke his name – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/john-spoke-his-name-v3.html
February 18, 2017
we follow the example of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-follow-example-of-christ.html
February 16, 2017
we are to offer God’s mercy
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-are-to-offer-gods-mercy.html
February 16, 2017
we are to act in love
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-are-to-act-in-love.html
February 16, 2017
families stick together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/families-stick-together.html
February 16, 2017
friends love
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/friends-love.html
February 16, 2017
hold fast together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/hold-fast-together.html
Proverbs 17:17
February 16, 2017
put your life on the line
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/put-your-life-on-line.html
John 15:11-15
February 16, 2017
don’t let it fester
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/dont-let-it-fester.html
February 16, 2017
go and tell them
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/go-and-tell-them.html
Matthew 18:15-17
February 16, 2017
abandon your offering
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/abandon-your-offering.html
Matthew 5:21-22
edited/new name February 16, 2017
encourage one another
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/encourage-one-another.html
February 16, 2017
speak together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/speak-together.html
February 14, 2017
spurring each other on
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/spurring-each-other-on.html
Hebrews 10:24-25
February 13, 2017
work things out
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/work-things-out.html
February 13, 2017
so much as anger
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/so-much-as-anger.html
February 13, 2017
anger is murder
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/anger-is-murder.html
February 13, 2017
make things right
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/make-things-right.html
Matthew 5:23-24
February 13, 2017
words kill
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/words-kill.html
Matthew 5:21-22
February 13, 2017
the other helps
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-other-helps.html
February 13, 2017
Share the wealth
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/share-wealth.html
February 13, 2017
Share the work
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/share-work.html
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
February 13, 2017
Share the work
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/share-work.html
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
edited February 12, 2017
a downward spiral – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/a-downward-spiral-v2.html
cropped February 12, 2017
may we dance in the circle – pt 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/may-we-dance-in-circle-pt-2.html
(second stanza)
cropped February 12, 2017
may we dance in the circle – pt 1
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/may-we-dance-in-circle-pt-1.html
(first stanza)
February 12, 2017
may we dance in the circle
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/may-we-dance-in-circle.html
edited February 12, 2017
may our lives be joined – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/may-our-lives-be-joined-v2.html
February 12, 2017
may our lives be joined
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/may-our-lives-be-joined.html
February 12, 2017
may we live in communion
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/may-we-live-in-communion.html
February 12, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Relational/ Right Relationship”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 119:1-10
Matthew 18:15-17
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (MSG)
Matthew 5:22-24 (MSG)
and sermon, “Relational Living. . . “
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1041640945942260&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/sermon-relational-living-by-pastor-ruth.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/832740583974146049

video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko7akAomde4
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1037371859702502/
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from the Mystery Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXzeqBBStNs
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1037624079677280/
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 12, 2017
&
edited February 11, 2017
you have been sealed with power – v5
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/you-have-been-sealed-with-power-v5.html
(merging version 4 and version 3,
the mirror images)
edited February 11, 2017
you have been sealed with power – v4
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/you-have-been-sealed-with-power-v4.html
(editing version 3)
(reversing the order of each line of the poem)
edited February 11, 2017
you have been sealed with power – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/you-have-been-sealed-with-power-v3.html
(editing version 2)
edited February 11, 2017
the clear water of God – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-clear-water-of-god-v2.html
edited February 11, 2017
pools of shimmering light – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/pools-of-shimmering-light-v2.html
edited February 11, 2017
the water is light – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-water-is-light-v3.html
edited February 10, 2017
the water is light – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-water-is-light-v2.html
February 10, 2017
the water is light
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-water-is-light.html
February 10, 2017
pools of shimmering light
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/pools-of-shimmering-light.html
February 10, 2017
the clear water of God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-clear-water-of-god.html
edited February 10, 2017
Springs of Salt Water – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/springs-of-salt-water-v2.html
February 10, 2017
Springs of Salt Water
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/springs-of-salt-water.html
February 10, 2017
the fruit of integrity
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-fruit-of-integrity.html
February 10, 2017
plant by the water
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/plant-by-water.html
February 10, 2017
if we lose our salt
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/if-we-lose-our-salt.html
edited February 9, 2017
Fire added – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/fire-added-v2.html
edited February 9, 2017
Spirit of Fire – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/spirit-of-fire-v3.html
edited February 9, 2017
drink in the water – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/drink-in-water-v2.html
February 8, 2017
drink in the water
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/drink-in-water.html 
February 8, 2017
draw in God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/draw-in-god.html
February 8, 2017
we have a purpose
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-have-purpose.html
February 8, 2017
a world in need of light
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/a-world-in-need-of-light.html
edited February 7, 2017
salt of your tears – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/salt-of-your-tears-v3.html
edited February 7, 2017
salt of your tears – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/salt-of-your-tears-v2.html
February 7, 2017
salt of your  tears
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/salt-of-your-tears.html
February 7, 2017
shine the light of the gospel
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/shine-light-of-gospel.html
February 7, 2017
come to fulfill the law
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/come-to-fulfill-law.html
Matthew 5:13-20
edited/merged February 6, 2017
shaving the truth – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/shaving-truth-v2.html
February 6, 2017
a downward spiral
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/a-downward-spiral.html
February 6, 2017
shaving the truth
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/shaving-truth.html
edited February 5, 2017
We live for Him who died for us – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-live-for-him-who-died-for-us-v3.html
February 5, 2017
stand for something
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/stand-for-something.html
edited February 5, 2017
offering salt – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/offering-salt-v2.html 
February 5, 2017
offering salt
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/offering-salt.html
February 5, 2017
Share Light
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/share-light.html
edited February 5, 2017
Holding onto the Light – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/holding-onto-light-v2.html
February 5, 2017
Holding onto the Light
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/holding-onto-light.html
February 5, 2017
Scouting Sunday
Pledge of Allegiance / Scout Motto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMGSw1BTjSQ
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1031997443573277/
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/video-pledge-of-allegiance-and-scout.html
Children’s Message – Scout Law Candle Ceremony
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1031993203573701/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doxQLq0DOkA
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/video-childrens-message-scout-law.html
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Integrity/Noble”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 112
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-boOI1rckc
Psalm 84
Psalm 1:103 (CEB)
Isaiah 58:6-11 (TLB
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (TLB)
Matthew 5:13-16 (TLB)
and sermon, “Springs of Salt Water…“
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1031621000277588&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/sermon-springs-of-salt-water-by-pastor.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/828396240178126850
video
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1036521563120865/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doxQLq0DOkA
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Communion
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 5, 2017
Scouting Sunday
&
edited February 5, 2017
We are on display – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-are-on-display-v3.html
February 4, 2017
the mirror image of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-mirror-image-of-christ.html
February 4, 2017
what the Lord require
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/what-does-lord-require.html
February 4, 2017
Speak from the Spirit - 3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/speak-from-spirit-3.html
February 4, 2017
when we act justly
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/when-we-act-justly.html
February 4, 2017
emulate the master
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/emulate-master.html
February 4, 2017
mirror Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/mirror-christ.html
February 4, 2017
model Jesus
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/model-jesus.html
February 4, 2017
our identity in Jesus
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/our-identity-in-jesus.html
edited February 4, 2017
who are we really – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/who-are-we-really-v3.html
edited February 4, 2017
maybe this year – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/maybe-this-year-v2.html
February 4, 2017
they watch our words
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/they-watch-our-words.html
edited February 4, 2017
we are on display – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-are-on-display-v2.html
February 4, 2017
we are on display
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-are-on-display.html
February 4, 2017
walk in the way of Jesus
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/walk-in-way-of-jesus.html
edited/expanded February 4, 2017
Follow Christ’s example – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/follow-christs-example-v3.html
expanded February 4, 2017
follow Christ’s example – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/follow-christs-example-v2.html
February 4, 2017
follow Christ’s example – v1
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/follow-christs-example-v1.html
February 4, 2017
they follow our example
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/they-follow-our-example.html
February 4, 2017
a shining example - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/a-shining-example-2.html
edited February 4, 2017
set a good example – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/set-good-example-v3.html
February 4, 2017
set a good example – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/set-good-example-v2.html
February 4, 2017
set a good example
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/set-good-example.html
edited February 4, 2017
tell me how – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/tell-me-how-v2.html
edited February 4, 2017
loved forever – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/loved-forever-v2.html
edited February 4, 2017
Too much for us to carry – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/too-much-for-us-to-carry-v2.html
February 3, 2017
do we react quickly – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/do-we-react-quickly-v2.html
edited February 3, 2017
we become – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-become-v2.html
February 3, 2017
we become
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-become.html
February 3, 2017
when we speak the truth in love
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/when-we-speak-truth-in-love.html
February 3, 2017
no matter how far we fall
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/no-matter-how-far-we-fall.html
February 3, 2017
loved forever
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/loved-forever.html
February 3, 2017
who are we really - 3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/who-are-we-really-3.html
February 2, 2017
we set a good example when
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-set-good-example-when.html
February 2, 2017
when others offend us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/when-others-offend-us.html
February 2, 2017
do we react quickly
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/02/do-we-react-quickly.html
January 31, 2017
are we being Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/are-we-being-christ.html
January 30, 2017
we are given mercy
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-given-mercy.html
January 30, 2017
we chase them away
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-chase-them-away.html
January 30, 2017
if we were that example
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/if-we-were-that-example.html
January 30, 2017
Monkey See, Monkey Do
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/monkey-see-monkey-do.html
January 30, 2017
we yearn for peace
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-yearn-for-peace.html
January 30, 2017
Teach Me, Lord
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/teach-me-lord.html
January 30, 2017
we learn by doing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-learn-by-doing.html
January 30, 2017
teach me how
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/teach-me-how.html
January 30, 2017
we learn by hearing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-learn-by-hearing.html
January 29, 2017
tell me how
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/tell-me-how.html
January 29, 2017
tell me
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/tell-me.html
January 29, 2017
each moment is a test
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/each-moment-is-test.html
edited January 29, 2017
they want us to fail – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/they-want-us-to-fail-v2.html
January 29, 2017
they want us to fail
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/they-want-us-to-fail.html
January 29, 2017
some hope we fail
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/some-hope-we-fail.html
January 29, 2017
others are watching - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/others-are-watching-2.html
January 29, 2017
they are watching
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/they-are-watching.html
January 29, 2017
we learn by seeing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-learn-by-seeing.html
January 29, 2017
show me how to do it
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/show-me-how-to-do-it.html
January 29, 2017
show me how
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/show-me-how.html
January 29, 2017
show me
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/show-me.html
January 29, 2017
Beatitudes
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/beatitudes.html
Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
edited January 29, 2017
be a light bearer , a witness – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/be-light-bearer-witness-v2.html
January 29, 2017
be a light bearer, a witness
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/be-light-bearer-witness.html
edited January 29, 2017
humility and servanthood – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/humility-and-servanthood-v3.html
edited January 29, 2017
humility and servanthood – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/humility-and-servanthood-v2.html
edited January 29, 2017
oh yes, love mercy – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/oh-yes-love-mercy-v2.html
January 29, 2017
oh yes, love mercy
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/oh-yes-love-mercy.html 
Micah 6:6-8 (KJV)
6 Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands
of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit
of my body for the sin of my soul?
8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and
what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with thy God?
edited January 29, 2017
redistribute grace – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/redistribute-grace-v2.html
January 28, 2017
bear Christ’s light
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/bear-christs-light.html
January 28, 2017
be an example
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/be-example.html
January 28, 2017
be a witness
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/be-witness.html
January 29, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Example”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 15 (NIV)
Micah 6:6-8
Matthew 5:1-12
and sermon, “Monkey See. . . Monkey Do. . . “
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1025180864254935&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sermon-monkey-see-monkey-do-by-pastor.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/825890810256322560
video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pzblAqht0
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1026107177495637/
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message – mystery box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCD-tt3LfFc
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1025569554216066/
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 29, 2017
&
edited January 27, 2017
Their Reward – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/their-reward-v2.html
January 27, 2017
listen to the Spirit - 3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/listen-to-spirit-3.html
edited January 27, 2017
don’t let them stop you – v4
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/dont-let-them-stop-you-v4.html
edited January 27, 2017
don’t let them stop you – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/dont-let-them-stop-you-v3.html
edited January 27, 2017
we must be willing to go – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-must-be-willing-to-go-v2.html
edited January 27, 2017
the One who redeemed us – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-one-who-redeemed-us-v2.html
edited January 27, 2017
A Red Sea Moment – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-red-sea-moment-v2.html
edited January 27, 2017
We are the clay of the Potter – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-clay-of-potter-v3.html
January 27, 2017
our sense of calling
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-sense-of-calling.html
edited January 27, 2017
we are given a purpose – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-given-purpose-v2.html
January 27, 2017
we are given a purpose
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-given-purpose.html
January 27, 2017
your work to do
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/your-work-to-do.html
January 27, 2017
live into your calling
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/live-into-your-calling.html
January 27, 2017
if God calls us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/if-god-calls-us.html
January 26, 2017
Are we willing to follow
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/are-we-willing-to-follow.html
January 26, 2017
giving  to the Potter - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/giving-to-potter-2.html
expanded January 26, 2017
striving to follow – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/striving-to-follow-v2.html
January 26, 2017
striving to follow
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/striving-to-follow.html
January 26, 2017
starting over - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/starting-over.html
expanded January 26, 2017
are you working
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/are-you-working-v2.html
January 26, 2017
are you working
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/are-you-working.html
January 26, 2017
a desert experience
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-desert-experience.html
January 26, 2017
A Red Sea Moment
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-red-sea-moment.html
January 26, 2017
step into the calling of God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/step-into-calling-of-god.html
January 26, 2017
God has a purpose
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-has-purpose.html
January 26, 2017
God has a plan - 5
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-has-plan-5.html
January 26, 2017
we are equipped by God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-equipped-by-god.html
January 26, 2017
as we release ourselves
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/as-we-release-ourselves.html
January 26, 2017
when we are called
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/when-we-are-called.html
January 26, 2017
He who calls you is faithful
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/he-who-calls-you-is-faithful.html
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
January 26, 2017
bear fruit with patience
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/bear-fruit-with-patience.html
Luke 8:11-15
edited January 26, 2017
keep the word
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/keep-word-v2.html
Luke 8:11-15
January 26, 2017
keep the word
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/keep-word.html
Luke 8:11-15
January 26, 2017
called to be saints
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/called-to-be-saints.html
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
edited January 26, 2017
sanctified in Christ – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sanctified-in-christ-v2.html
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
January 26, 2017
sanctified in Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sanctified-in-christ.html
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
January 26, 2017
Called by God - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/called-by-god-2.html
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
January 26, 2017
called to be a people
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/called-to-be-people.html
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
January 26, 2017
by the will of God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/by-will-of-god.html
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
edited January 25, 2017
we must walk in our purpose – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-must-walk-in-our-purpose-v2.htmlJanuary 25, 2017
God asked a question
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-asked-question.html
edited January 25, 2017
disciples of Christ – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/disciples-of-christ-v2.html
January 25, 2017
don’t let them steal your joy
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/dont-let-them-steal-your-joy.html
January 25, 2017
stay on the path - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/stay-on-path-2.html
edited January 25, 2017
don’t let them stop you – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/dont-let-them-stop-you-v2.html
January 24, 2017
don’t listen to the voices
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/dont-listen-to-voices.html
January 24, 2017
don’t let them stop you
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/dont-let-them-stop-you.html
January 24, 2017
we must walk in our purpose
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-must-walk-in-our-purpose.html
edited January 24, 2017
Fishing Lessons – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fishing-lessons-v2.html
January 24, 2017
Fishing Lessons
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fishing-lessons.html
January 24, 2017
God speaks our name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-speaks-our-name.html
edited January 24, 2017
John spoke his name – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/john-spoke-his-name-v2.html
edited January 23, 2017
what is it Lord – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/what-is-it-lord-v2.html
January 23, 2017
what is it Lord
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/what-is-it-lord.html
January 23, 2017
they immediately followed
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/they-immediately-followed.html
edited January 23, 2017
God has called you for a purpose – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-has-called-you-for-purpose-v2.html
January 23, 2017
God has called you for a purpose
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-has-called-you-for-purpose.html
January 23, 2017
disciples of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/disciples-of-christ.html
January 23, 2017
How do we fit
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/how-do-we-fit.html
January 23, 2017
they left at once
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/they-left-at-once.html
January 23, 2017
Listen to the Word of God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/listen-to-word-of-god.html
expanded January 22, 2017
we have a purpose – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-have-purpose-v3.html
expanded January 22, 2017
we have a purpose – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-have-purpose-v2.html
January 22, 2017
we have a purpose – v1
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-have-purpose-v1.html
January 22, 2017
called - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/called-2.html
January 22, 2017
chosen - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/chosen-2.html
January 22, 2017
created
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/created.html
January 22, 2017
why aren’t we acting boldly
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/why-arent-we-acting-boldly.html
January 22, 2017
why are we afraid - 3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/why-are-we-afraid-3.html
Psalm 27:1, 4-8
January 22, 2017
no matter the naysayers
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/no-matter-naysayers.html
January 22, 2017
Created, Chosen, and Called
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/created-chosen-and-called.html
January 22, 2017
Listen to the whisper
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/listen-to-whisper.html
January 22, 2017
Heed your calling
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/heed-your-calling.html
January 22, 2017
God calls to us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-calls-to-us.html
January 22, 2017
God wants volunteers
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-wants-volunteers.html
January 22, 2017
will you pick up your mantle
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/will-you-pick-up-your-mantle.html
January 21, 2017
we must be willing to go
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-must-be-willing-to-go.html
January 21, 2017
they straightway left their nets
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/they-straightway-left-their-nets.html
January 22, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Called”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 27:1, 4-8
Isaiah 6:8
Matthew 4:18-22
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
and sermon, “Job Search…”
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1016524631787225&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sermon-job-search-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/823307214341505025
video
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1016539061785782/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECxXfIaswA
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/video-sermon-job-search-by-pastor-ruth.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/823475527952592896
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message – mystery box
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1016538125119209/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-CtzvNZDW8
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/video-childrens-message-from-mystery.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/823477252788723713
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 22, 2017
&
January 21, 2017
the One who teaches us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-one-who-teaches-us.html
January 21, 2017
the One who guides us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-one-who-guides-us.html
January 21, 2017
the One who takes away our sin
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-one-who-takes-away-our-sin.html
January 21, 2017
the One who redeemed us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-one-who-redeemed-us.html
January 21, 2017
God continues to call us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-continues-to-call-us.html
January 21, 2017
God molds us into the name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none_21.html
January 21, 2017
The one who knows our name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-one-who-knows-our-name.html
January 21, 2017
God molds us into the image
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-molds-us-into-image.html
January 21, 2017
we bear the name of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-bear-name-of-christ.html
January 21, 2017
children of the Most High God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/children-of-most-high-god.html
January 21, 2017
healing our broken vessels
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/healing-our-broken-vessels.html
edited January 21, 2017
We are the clay of the Potter – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-clay-of-potter-v2.html
edited January 20, 2017
Claimed by the Creator – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/claimed-by-creator-v2.html
edited January 20, 2017
this is the God who named us – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/this-is-god-who-named-us-v2.html
January 20, 2017
this is the God who named us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/this-is-god-who-named-us.html
edited January 20, 2017
do we know our name – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/do-we-know-our-name-v2.html
edited January 20, 2017
Rabbi, Messiah, and Lamb – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/rabbi-messiah-and-lamb-v3.html
edited January 19, 2017
our identity in Christ - v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-identity-in-christ-v2.html
January 19, 2017
the God who gave us life
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-god-who-gave-us-life.html
January 19, 2017
We are clay of the Potter
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-clay-of-potter.html
(starting with second stanza of “God is the one who formed you”)
January 19, 2017
God is the one who formed you
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-is-one-who-formed-you.html
January 19, 2017
we were only dust
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-were-only-dust.html
January 19, 2017
you give us the breath of life
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-give-us-breath-of-life.html
January 19, 2017
we are all formed by your hand
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-all-formed-by-your-hand.html
January 19, 2017
Claimed by the Creator
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/claimed-by-creator.html
edited January 19, 2017
You are mine – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-are-mine-v2.html
January 19, 2017
the Lord your God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-lord-your-god.html
January 19, 2017
we are the clay - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-clay-2.html
January 19, 2017
this is the potter
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/this-is-potter.html
January 19, 2017
the Creator of the universe
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-creator-of-universe.html
January 19, 2017
we too are beloved – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-too-are-beloved-v2.html
January 18, 2017
I have called you by name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-have-called-you-by-name.html
January 18, 2017
You are mine
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-are-mine.html
January 18, 2017
I have redeemed you
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-have-redeemed-you.html
edited January 18, 2017
Rabbi, Messiah, and Lamb – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/rabbi-messiah-and-lamb-v2.html
January 18, 2017
Rabbi, Messiah, and Lamb
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/rabbi-messiah-and-lamb.html
edited January 18, 2017
Rabbi, teacher – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/rabbi-teacher-v2.html
edited January 18, 2017
many pieces, one body of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/many-pieces-one-body-of-christ.html
edited January 18, 2017
I follow Christ – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-follow-christ-v2.html
January 18, 2017
I follow Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-follow-christ.html
January 18, 2017
John spoke his name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/john-spoke-his-name.html
January 18, 2017
Jesus was the Lamb
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/jesus-was-lamb.html
January 18, 2017
do we know our name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/do-we-know-our-name.html
January 18, 2017
Christ taught us about God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/christ-taught-us-about-god.html
January 18, 2017
we are taught by his life
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-taught-by-his-life.html
January 18, 2017
we are still being  taught
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-still-being-taught.html
January 17, 2017
Rabbi, teacher
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/rabbi-teacher.html
January 16, 2017
Jesus wore that name to the cross
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/jesus-wore-that-name-to-cross.html
January 16, 2017
shattered pieces of the body of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/shattered-pieces-of-body-of-christ.html
January 16, 2017
Claiming other masters
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/claiming-other-masters_16.html
January 16, 2017
we have gone to the river
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-have-gone-to-river.html
January 16, 2017
we are God’s beloved - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-gods-beloved-2.html
January 16, 2017
not who the world thinks we are
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/not-who-world-thinks-we-are.html
January 16, 2017
may we become who God says we are
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/may-we-become-who-god-says-we-are.html
January 16, 2017
to become who God wants me to be
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/to-become-who-god-wants-me-to-be.html
January 16, 2017
we have found the Messiah - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-have-found-messiah-2.html
January 16, 2017
we have found the Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-have-found-christ.html
January 16, 2017
named by God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/named-by-god.html
January 16, 2017
labeled by the world
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/labeled-by-world.html
January 16, 2017
I want there to be more
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-want-there-to-be-more.html
edited January 16, 2017
a Follower of Christ – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-follower-of-christ-v2.html
January 16, 2017
a Follower of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-follower-of-christ.html
January 16, 2017
He is the One
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/he-is-one.html
January 15, 2017
rejecting their labels
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/rejecting-their-labels.html
January 15, 2017
names we long to hear
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/names-we-long-to-hear.html
January 15, 2017
the names we hear whispered
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-names-we-hear-whispered.html
January 15, 2017
the names we call ourselves
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-names-we-call-ourselves.html
January 15, 2017
peeling away the veneer
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/peeling-away-veneer.html
January 15, 2017
following the Messiah
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/following-messiah.html
January 15, 2017
leaving the prophet
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/leaving-prophet.html
January 14, 2017
leaving John at the Jordan
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/leaving-john-at-jordan.html
January 14, 2017
bringing Peter to Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/bringing-peter-to-christ.html
January 14, 2017
chasing after the Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/chasing-after-christ.html
on Andrew, brother of Peter
edited January 14, 2017
fire fell upon the Christ – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fire-fell-upon-christ-v3.html
(editing version 2)
edited January 14, 2017
through the waters, through the fire – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-waters-through-fire-v2.html
January 9, 2017
through the waters, through the fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-waters-through-fire.html
edited January 14, 2017
we are blessed – 3 – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-blessed-3-v2.html
January 14, 2017
we are blessed - 3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-blessed-3.html
January 14, 2017
who are you
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-are-you.html
January 14, 2017
Do we know who we are
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/do-we-know-who-we-are.html
January 14, 2017
You are the Beloved of God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-are-beloved-of-god.html
January 15, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
“Named”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 40:1-7 (TLB)
Isaiah 43:1-3 (NIV Bible)
John 1:29-32 (NLT)
John 1:37-41 (NLT)
1 Corinthians 1:11-12 (NIV Bible)
Isaiah 64:8 (NLT)
and sermon, “Who Do You Say You Are…?”
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1010947459011609&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sermon-who-do-you-say-you-are-by-pastor.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/820697383776505857
video
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1011131812326507/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J7oXoMqlpc
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message – mystery box
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/1011098925663129/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mvd3s-8hDE
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 15, 2017
&
edited January 13, 2017
Fire fell upon the Christ – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fire-fell-upon-christ-v2.html
edited January 13, 2017
Fire fell upon Him – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fire-fell-upon-him-v2.html
edited January 13, 2017
Fire fell upon the Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fire-fell-upon-christ.html
January 13, 2017
fire fell upon him
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fire-fell-upon-him.html
edited January 12, 2017
life-giving fire – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/life-giving-fire-v3.html
(editing version 2)
edited January 12, 2017
a moment in history – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-moment-in-history-v2.html
edited January 12, 2017
a moment in history
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-moment-in-history-v2.html
January 12, 2017
a moment in history
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-moment-in-history.html
edited/new January 12, 2017
in the water we die
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/in-waters-we-die.html
January 12, 2017
into the waters we fall
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/into-waters-we-fall.html
edited January 12, 2017
through water, through fire – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-water-through-fire-v2.html
edited January 12, 2017
droplets of your mercy – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/droplets-of-your-mercy-v2.html
edited January 11, 2017
this is the promise – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/this-is-promise-v2.html
edited January 11, 2017
unconditional love – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/unconditional-love-v2.html
edited January 11, 2017
you have been sealed with power – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-have-been-sealed-with-power-v2.html
edited January 11, 2017
breaking open our lives  - v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/breaking-open-our-lives-v3.html
(editing version 2)
edited January 11, 2017
our jars of alabaster – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-jars-of-alabaster-v2.html
edited January 11, 2017
scattering our gifts – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/scattering-our-gifts-v2.html
January 10, 2017
you have been sealed with grace
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-have-been-sealed-with-grace.html
January 10, 2017
you have been sealed with power
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-have-been-sealed-with-power.html
January 9, 2017
you have been sealed – v2
 http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-have-been-sealed-v2.html
January 9, 2017
through water we are redeemed – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-water-we-are-redeemed-v2.html
January 9, 2017
Remember your baptism – v4
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/remember-your-baptism-v4.html
(editing version 3)
edited January 9, 2017
through water, through fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-water-through-fire.html
January 9, 2017
through the waters, through the fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-waters-through-fire.html
January 9, 2017
life-changing baptism
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/life-changing-baptism.html
January 9, 2017
WE ARE BELOVED - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-beloved-2.html
January 9, 2017
through his name
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/through-his-name.html
January 9, 2017
this is the promise
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/this-is-promise.html
January 9, 2017
we too are beloved
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-too-are-beloved.html
January 9, 2017
the delight of my life
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-delight-of-my-life.html
January 9, 2017
marked by my love - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/marked-by-my-love-2.html
January 9, 2017
accepted, flaws and all
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/accepted-flaws-and-all.html
January 9, 2017
love is conditional
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/love-is-conditional.html
January 9, 2017
Cherished, favored, and loved
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/cherished-favored-and-loved.html
January 8, 2017
unconditional love
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/unconditional-love.html
January 8, 2017
the flame within us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-flame-within-us.html
January 8, 2017
to complete the new creation - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/to-complete-new-creation-2.html
January 8, 2017
in our baptism of water – 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/in-our-baptism-of-water-2.html
&
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February 6, 2016
let these waters remind us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/let-these-waters-remind-us.html
February 6, 2016
Come, refresh us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/come-refresh-us.html
February 6, 2016
droplets of your mercy
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/droplets-of-your-mercy.html
February 6, 2016
you have been sealed
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/you-have-been-sealed.html
February 6, 2016
your healing waters flow
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/your-healing-waters-flow.html
February 6, 2016
through water we are redeemed
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/through-water-we-are-redeemed.html
edited February 6, 2016
Remember your baptism – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/remember-your-baptism-v3.html
(editing version 2)
edited February 5, 2016
Remember your baptism – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/remember-your-baptism-v2.html
February 5, 2016
Remember your baptism
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/remember-your-baptism.html
February 5, 2016
Fire and Water work together - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/fire-and-water-work-together-2.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/fire-and-water-work-together-2_5.html
edited February 4, 2016
the Spirit and Water – v4
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-spirit-and-water-v2.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-spirit-and-water-v2_4.html
(merging edits to version 2 and version 3)
February 3, 2016
Fire is added - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/fire-is-added-2.html
February 3, 2016
out of the waters - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/out-of-waters-2.html
edited February 3, 2016
God created – 2 – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/god-created-2-v2.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/god-created-2-v2_3.html
February 3, 2016
God created - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/god-created-2.html
February 2, 2016
the earth was birthed - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-earth-was-birthed-2.html
February 2, 2016
God, through Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/god-through-christ.html
February 2, 2016
God created light - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/god-created-light-2.html
February 2, 2016
the flames within us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-flames-within-us.html
February 2, 2016
in our baptism of water
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/in-our-baptism-of-water.html
January 20, 2016
fire and water work together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/fire-and-water-work-together.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/fire-and-water-work-together_20.html
January 17, 2016
never before
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/never-before.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/never-before_17.html
January 17, 2016
understanding
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/understanding.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/understanding_17.html
January 17, 2016
all of a sudden
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/all-of-sudden.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/all-of-sudden_17.html
January 17, 2016
unveiling our eyes
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/unveiling-our-eyes.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/unveiling-our-eyes_17.html
edited January 14, 2016
The Spirit and Water – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-spirit-and-water-v3.html
(editing original)
edited January 11, 2016
The Spirit and Water – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-spirit-and-water-v2.html
January 10, 2016
The Spirit and Water
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-spirit-and-water.html 
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
and sermon, “Fire and Water ”
text:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=779420412164316&id=174161846023512
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=779420705497620&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/sermon-fire-and-water-by-pastor-ruth_7.html 
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/sermon-fire-and-water-by-pastor-ruth.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/696321895571025920
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/696321153174994945
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/696321650388791296
video:
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/767963859976638/
https://t.co/sMMpjW9rFE
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message from Mystery Box
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/767928153313542/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEsKIebhEU8
by Pastor Ruth Foss
praise song  - “Hear Our Praises”
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/767927266646964/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn81sGVkzl4
praise song – “You Deserve the Glory”
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/767903769982647/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwVMSDAnEgE
praise songs - "We Will Dance", "Blessed Assurance", and "Glory and Honor", all together
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/767961713310186/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkgI3VWiwHo
offertory – “Your Love Oh Lord”
https://www.facebook.com/174161846023512/videos/767904146649276/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0E3R7zQaq0
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 10, 2016
======================
&
January 8, 2017
My Chosen One
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-chosen-one.html
January 8, 2017
remembering my baptism
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/remembering-my-baptism.html
January 8, 2017
Water and Fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/water-and-fire.html
edited January 8, 2017
life-giving fire – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/life-giving-fire-v2.html
January 8, 2017
life-giving fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/life-giving-fire.html
January 8, 2017
Spirit of fire – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/spirit-of-fire-v2.html
January 8, 2017
Spirit of fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/spirit-of-fire.html
January 8, 2017
You are God’s Beloved
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/you-are-gods-beloved.html
January 8, 2017
temples of fire
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/temples-of-fire.html
January 8, 2017
Fire added
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/fire-added.html
January 8, 2017
the life you birthed in us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-life-you-birthed-in-us.html
January 8, 2017
This was God’s Servant
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/this-was-gods-servant.html
January 8, 2017
coming to the Jordan
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/coming-to-jordan.html
January 8, 2017
I can’t baptize you
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-cant-baptize-you.html
edited January 8, 2017
Cherished of God – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/cherished-of-god-v2.html
January 7, 2017
Cherished of God
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/cherished-of-god.html
January 7, 2017
His cousin standing before him
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/his-cousin-standing-before-him.html
January 7, 2017
Baptizing  Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/baptizing-christ.html
January 7, 2017
Baptizing Jesus
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/baptizing-jesus.html
January 7, 2017
taking God into his arms
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/taking-god-into-his-arms.html
January 7, 2017
Cherished and Beloved
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/cherished-and-beloved.html
January 7, 2017
more than a prophet
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/more-than-prophet.html
January 8, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Isaiah 42:1-9
Matthew 3:13-17
Acts 10:34-43
and sermon, “Cherished, Favored, and Loved…”
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1006268719479483&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sermon-cherished-favored-and-loved-by.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/818255880365993984
video
http://pstruthsermons.blogspot.com/2017/01/beloved.html
https://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/2017/01/08/beloved/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FmTTWAM1es
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1006459742793714&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/video-sermon-cherished-favored-and.html
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message – mystery box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8GY27c-KX0
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1006296462810042&id=174161846023512
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 8, 2017
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
&
January 7, 2017
prisoners of Christ – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/prisoners-of-christ-v2.html
January 7, 2017
being vessels, servants
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/being-vessels-servants.html
January 7, 2017
prisoners of Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/prisoners-of-christ.html
edited January 7, 2017
offering our witness – 2 – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/offering-our-witness-2-v2.html
January 7, 2017
offering our witness - 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/offering-our-witness-2.html
edited January 7, 2017
like seeds of the Sower – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/like-seeds-of-sower-v2.html
January 7, 2017
within the alabaster
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/within-alabaster.html
January 7, 2017
like jars of alabaster
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/like-jars-of-alabaster.html
January 7, 2017
our jars of alabaster
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-jars-of-alabaster.html
January 7, 2017
scattering our gifts
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/scattering-our-gifts.html
January 7, 2017
showering our gifts
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/showering-our-gifts.html
edited January 7, 2017
breaking open our lives – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/breaking-open-our-lives-v2.html
January 7, 2017
breaking open our lives
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/breaking-open-our-lives.html
January 7, 2017
breaking open the bottles
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/breaking-open-bottles.html
January 7, 2017
laying our gifts at Christ’s feet
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/laying-our-gifts-at-christs-feet.html
January 6, 2017
like seeds of the Sower
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/like-seeds-of-sower.html
Epiphany Day / Three Kings Day
January 6, 2017
like gifts of the Magi
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/like-gifts-of-magi.html
Epiphany Day / Three Kings Day
January 6, 2017
we share our stories of faith
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-share-our-stories-of-faith.html
edited January 6, 2017
Ignore the world – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/ignore-world-v2.html
edited January 6, 2017
becoming who God says we are – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/becoming-who-god-says-we-are-v2.html
Epiphany Day / Three Kings Day
edited January 6, 2017
treasure we carry – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/treasure-we-carry-v3.html
Epiphany Day / Three Kings Day
edited January 6, 2017
treasure we carry – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/treasure-we-carry-v2.html
January 6, 2017
treasure we carry
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/treasure-we-carry.html
Epiphany Day / Three Kings Day
January 6, 2017
redistribute grace
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/redistribute-grace.html
January 6, 2017
grace is entrusted to us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/grace-is-entrusted-to-us.html
January 6, 2017
we hold grace
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-hold-grace.html
edited January 6, 2017
who are we really – 2 – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-are-we-really-2-v2.html
January 5, 2017
a new revelation
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-new-revelation.html
January 5, 2017
becoming who God says we are
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/becoming-who-god-says-we-are.html
January 5, 2017
our identity in Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-identity-in-christ.html
January 5, 2017
Do we know
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/do-we-know.html
January 5, 2017
Ignore the world
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/ignore-world.html
January 5, 2017
who are we really – 2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-are-we-really-2.html
January 4, 2017
a journey to discover
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-journey-to-discover.html
edited January 4, 2017
who are we really – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-are-we-really-v2.html
January 4, 2017
who are we really
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-are-we-really.html
January 4, 2017
who we are in Christ
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-we-are-in-christ.html
edited January 3, 2017
yoked to one another – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/yoked-to-one-another-v2.html
January 3, 2017
yoked to one another
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/yoked-to-one-another.html
edited January 3, 2017
Doing more together – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/doing-more-together-v2.html
January 3, 2017
Doing more together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/doing-more-together.html
January 3, 2017
Too much for us to carry
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/too-much-for-us-to-carry.html
January 3, 2017
Let’s Do This Together – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-do-this-together-v2.html
January 3, 2017
Let’s Do This Together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-do-this-together.html
January 3, 2017
We are commissioned
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-commissioned.html
January 3, 2017
God will dwell with us
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/god-will-dwell-with-us.html
January 2, 2017
Their Reward
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/their-reward.html
January 2, 2017
we celebrate the Magi
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-celebrate-magi.html
January 2, 2017
Doing more
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/doing-more.html
January 2, 2017
Saving more
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/saving-more.html
January 2, 2017
Grace is given - 3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/grace-is-given-3.html
January 2, 2017
Let’s bring them
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-bring-them.html
January 2, 2017
maybe this year
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/maybe-this-year.html
January 1, 2017
Let’s share the message
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-share-message.html
January 1, 2017
we can do this together
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-can-do-this-together.html
January 1, 2017
not sitting silent, doing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/not-sitting-silent-doing.html
January 1, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
New Year’s Day
Sermon Series:
 “Becoming You…”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 8 NKJV
Revelation 21:1-6 CEB
Ephesians 3:1-12 CEB
Matthew 2:9-10 NIV
and sermon, “Let’s Do This…!”
text
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1001863103253378&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/01/sermon-lets-do-this-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/816089490741690368
video
http://pstruthsermons.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-do-this.html
https://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/2017/01/08/lets-do-this/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIMvgwytXI4
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message – tissue in mystery box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xMJdocP9ic
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 1, 2017
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
New Years Day

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, beloved, Psalm 119, Matthew 5, baptism, called, example, integrity, relationship, Leviticus 19, compassion,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, beloved, Psalm 119, Matthew 5, baptism, called, example, integrity, relationship, Ecclesiastes 4,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, beloved, Isaiah 58, Matthew 5, baptism, called, example, Scouting Sunday, integrity,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, beloved, Psalm 15, Micah 6, Matthew 5,calling, baptism, called, example, mercy, justice, humble, USA,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, cherished, beloved, Psalm 27, Isaiah6, Matthew 4, 1 Corinthians 1,calling, baptism,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, cherished, beloved, Isaiah 43, Psalm 40, John 1, 1 Corinthians 1, favored, baptism,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, journey, Isaiah 42, Matthew 3, Acts 10, cherished, favored, loved, baptism of the Lord, baptism,

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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Advent, Christmas, hope, peace, sacred, joy, Ephesians  3, Revelations 21, Psalm 8, Epiphany, Magi, journey,

#Christ #God #Spirit #grace #love #hope #Advent #Christmas #peace #sacred #joy #Epiphany #Ephesians3

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