February 12, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Becoming You. .
. ”
“Relational/Right Relationships”
Adapted from Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?” Sermon Series
Psalm 119:1-10
Matthew 18:15-17
Ecclesiastes 5:9-12
MSG
Matthew 5:22-24 MSG
“Who are you” by The
Who
“Relational Living.
. . ”
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 18, verses 15 through 17. 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. . .
Who
here like to be all alone? Who just can’t stand be around others so much that
they would rather be on an island by themselves? Ok...there are some days that this sounds like a truly happy life. . . but
how long would we really be able to live without social media. . . even if we
want to be alone. . . It can be hard
to have a relationship with others who are just as broken as we are. . . that
whole brokenness gets in the way...
What
was God thinking anyway? Expecting us to be all relational and stuff with each
other. . . never mind being relational with Him outside of these four walls and
time we share with Him while we are here. Shocking.
. . ! Beloved. . . one point to think
about is this. . . God doesn’t need us.
. . but wants us to be in relationship so much with Him. . . He gave His one
and only begotten Son to die for us so that He can. . . 13 Greater love has no
one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13 NIV)
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. . . we have begun a deep journey
into these questions and more. 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. Even in this world of rejection and
exclusiveness, there is One who never reject us. . . flaws and all. . . no
matter how far we may fall. We have gone 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 can extend that same grace to others.
We
talked about the different names that we go by, how we are identified.
We
are the beloved of God. . . if we choose to accept and believe. . . We also are honored by bearing Jesus 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 act with nobility. . . with integrity we honor God and embody
the life we are called to live. . . one of trustworthiness and honesty. We need
to be that type of Christian as we try to have relational living with those
around us. . . living out and in the family of God. But why is it that when it
comes to relating to and caring for our fellow man, we can tend to come up a
little short? Why do we get lonely when we try to live our lives on our own?
What does God say about living in communion. . . relationally. . . with those
whom He also created? 17 Friends love
through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of
trouble. (Proverbs 17:17 MSG)
From
the beginning of time. . . all the way back to the Garden of Eden. . . we were
created to be in relation with one another. . . It is not good for man to be alone. Let us create a helper him. . .
and with God. . . The God came and walked
in the garden in the cool of the evening...Unfortunately because of
humankinds fall from grace, selfishness, greed and jealousy. . . just to name a
few. . . came into play. We were created
for relational living with our fellow creatures and with God.
The
scripture from Matthew 18 this morning, speaks about how we are to act towards
one another with our community of faith. I
think it works for those who are not of the faith. . . it just may bring them
to the redemption and faith in Jesus Christ. We are to act in love. . . even
if the other person doesn’t. . . even if they won’t admit they are wrong. We
are to still offer God’s love and mercy. There
have been many church’s. . . too many church’s. . . that have closed their
doors because they reuse to show God’s love. There have been those who have
just died because they choose not to show God’s love to those within their own
body and others who are not of that body. . . who are in need of a Savior. . . decide
that they don’t need Christ because they treat others better than those who are
His ambassadors. . . We were created for
relational living with our fellow creatures and with God.
It
is hard to always offer God’s love to others. . . especially if they are not
like we are. . . especially if they have acted in not so Christ-like ways
towards us. It is hard to offer God’s love to someone who may think they don’t
need it in their lives. But what will become of this world if we. . . if you
and I. . . decide that we just won’t live with our brothers and sisters. . . decide
that we have offered God’s love one too many times and now we are done? Start over from scratch, confront him with
the need for repentance, and offer again God’s forgiving love.
Matthew
5:22-24 states:
I’m telling you that
anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder.
Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into
court. Thoughtlessly yell ‘stupid!’ at a sister and you are on the brink of
hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.
23-24 “This is how I want
you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship
and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has
against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and
make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God.
(MSG Bible)
It
doesn’t say to just pretend that there is no issue. It doesn’t say to hold a
grudge. It doesn’t even say if you are right you don’t have to do anything. It
does say to go and fix the relationship. There is nothing more difficult than
worshipping with someone you are angry with. You can’t concentrate and give God
your attention. All that is going through your mind is the issue between you
and your brother or sister. We were
created for relational living with our fellow creatures and with God.
The
example we are to copy is that of Jesus. When Jesus knew His time was growing
near, He had this conversation with His Disciples. The conversation is found in
John’s Gospel in the 15th Chapter verses 11-15:
11-15 “I’ve told you these
things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly
mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the
very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my
friends when you do the things I command you. I’m no longer calling you
servants because servants don’t understand what their master is thinking and
planning. No, I’ve named you friends because I’ve let you in on everything I’ve
heard from the Father.
Love
one another as “I” have loved you. . . no longer servants but His friends.
Beloved Jesus calls us friend. Now He died for us but still calls us friends. .
. we have sinned and sinned again but He still calls us friends. . . how can we
not forgive those who offend us in such minute ways? How can we not give them
grace. . . show God’s love He has shown to us? Jesus wanted, and still wants,
not a servant master relationship but a friend relationship.
I
believe that the most visual imagery of how we should be with one another is
found in Ecclesiastes 5:9-12. Speak from
the Spirit about the rope. . . Listen
to how it describes relational living. I believe that this is what God intended
all along. I love how the Message Bible Translation puts it:
9-10 It’s better to have a
partner than go it alone.
Share the work, share the
wealth.
And if one falls down, the
other helps,
But if there’s no one to
help, tough!
11 Two in a bed warm each
other.
Alone, you shiver all
night.
12 By yourself you’re
unprotected.
With a friend you can face
the worst.
Can you round up a third?
A three-stranded rope
isn’t easily snapped.
Three-fold
relationship. . . You, others, and God. That is something that will never be
able to be broken. With God within the mi we truly can live that relational
life He intended us to have. . .
Who
are you? Are you and I living a relational or a “Lone Ranger” type of life? Are
you and I loving other not as we love ourselves but how Jesus loved and still
loves us. . . ? Are you and I offering the hand of grace or the backhand of the
word? We are called to be the mirror image of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. How
are we doing with that? Are you and I acting in ways that honor God or
ourselves? Who are you and I this relational way of living, worldly or godly? Are
we stuck living in a me un-relationality or is there so much more than that as
we model the imagery of relationally living our three-fold life?
“Let’s see how inventive
we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together
as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day
approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25 MSG)
Amen
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February 16,
2017
we are to
offer God’s mercy
February 16,
2017
we are to act
in love
February 16,
2017
families stick
together
February 16,
2017
friends love
February 16,
2017
hold fast
together
Proverbs 17:17
February 16,
2017
put your life
on the line
John 15:11-15
February 16,
2017
don’t let it
fester
February 16,
2017
go and tell
them
Matthew
18:15-17
February 16,
2017
abandon your
offering
Matthew
5:21-22
edited/new
name February 16, 2017
encourage one
another
February
16, 2017
speak
together
February 14,
2017
spurring each
other on
Hebrews
10:24-25
February 13,
2017
work things
out
February 13,
2017
so much as
anger
February 13,
2017
anger is
murder
February 13,
2017
make things
right
Matthew
5:23-24
February 13,
2017
words kill
Matthew
5:21-22
February 13,
2017
the other
helps
February 13,
2017
Share the
wealth
February 13,
2017
Share the work
Ecclesiastes
4:9-10
February 13,
2017
Share the work
Ecclesiastes
4:9-10
edited
February 12, 2017
a downward
spiral – v2
cropped
February 12, 2017
may we dance
in the circle – pt 2
(second
stanza)
cropped
February 12, 2017
may we dance
in the circle – pt 1
(first stanza)
February 12,
2017
may we dance
in the circle
edited
February 12, 2017
may our lives
be joined – v2
February 12,
2017
may our lives
be joined
February 12,
2017
may we live in
communion
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
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
sermon blog
meditation
blog
Children’s
Message from the Mystery Box
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
(merging
version 4 and version 3,
the mirror
images)
edited
February 11, 2017
you have been
sealed with power – v4
(editing version
3)
(reversing the
order of each line of the poem)
edited
February 11, 2017
you have been
sealed with power – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited
February 11, 2017
the clear
water of God – v2
edited
February 11, 2017
pools of
shimmering light – v2
edited
February 11, 2017
the water is
light – v3
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February 10, 2017
the water is
light – v2
February 10,
2017
the water is
light
February 10,
2017
pools of
shimmering light
February 10,
2017
the clear
water of God
edited
February 10, 2017
Springs of
Salt Water – v2
February 10,
2017
Springs of
Salt Water
February 10,
2017
the fruit of
integrity
February 10,
2017
plant by the
water
February 10,
2017
if we lose our
salt
edited
February 9, 2017
Fire added –
v2
edited
February 9, 2017
Spirit of Fire
– v3
edited
February 9, 2017
drink in the
water – v2
February 8,
2017
drink in the
water
February 8,
2017
draw in God
February 8,
2017
we have a
purpose
February 8,
2017
a world in
need of light
edited
February 7, 2017
salt of your
tears – v3
edited
February 7, 2017
salt of your
tears – v2
February 7,
2017
salt of
your tears
February 7,
2017
shine the
light of the gospel
February 7,
2017
come to
fulfill the law
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
February 6, 2017
a downward
spiral
February 6,
2017
shaving the
truth
edited
February 5, 2017
We
live for Him who died for us – v3
February 5,
2017
stand for
something
edited
February 5, 2017
offering salt
– v2
February 5,
2017
offering salt
February 5,
2017
Share Light
edited
February 5, 2017
Holding onto
the Light – v2
February 5,
2017
Holding onto
the Light
February 5, 2017
Scouting
Sunday
Pledge of
Allegiance / Scout Motto
Children’s
Message – Scout Law Candle Ceremony
Stetson
Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Becoming
You. . . ”
“Integrity/Noble”
Adapted from
Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?”
Sermon Series
Psalm 112
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
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
February 4,
2017
the mirror
image of Christ
February 4,
2017
what the Lord
require
February 4,
2017
Speak from the
Spirit - 3
February 4,
2017
when we act
justly
February 4,
2017
emulate the
master
February 4,
2017
mirror Christ
February 4,
2017
model Jesus
February 4,
2017
our identity
in Jesus
edited
February 4, 2017
who are we
really – v3
edited
February 4, 2017
maybe this
year – v2
February 4,
2017
they watch our
words
edited
February 4, 2017
we are on
display – v2
February 4,
2017
we are on
display
February 4,
2017
walk in the
way of Jesus
edited/expanded
February 4, 2017
Follow
Christ’s example – v3
expanded
February 4, 2017
follow
Christ’s example – v2
February 4,
2017
follow
Christ’s example – v1
February 4,
2017
they follow
our example
February 4,
2017
a shining
example - 2
edited
February 4, 2017
set a good
example – v3
February 4,
2017
set a good
example – v2
February 4,
2017
set a good
example
edited
February 4, 2017
tell me how –
v2
edited
February 4, 2017
loved forever
– v2
edited
February 4, 2017
Too much for
us to carry – v2
February 3,
2017
do we react
quickly – v2
edited
February 3, 2017
we become – v2
February 3,
2017
we become
February 3,
2017
when we speak
the truth in love
February 3, 2017
no matter how
far we fall
February 3,
2017
loved forever
February 3,
2017
who are we
really - 3
February 2,
2017
we set a good
example when
February 2,
2017
when others
offend us
February 2,
2017
do we react
quickly
January 31,
2017
are we being
Christ
January 30,
2017
we are given
mercy
January 30,
2017
we chase them
away
January 30,
2017
if we were
that example
January 30,
2017
Monkey See,
Monkey Do
January 30,
2017
we yearn for
peace
January 30,
2017
Teach Me, Lord
January 30,
2017
we learn by
doing
January 30,
2017
teach me how
January 30,
2017
we learn by
hearing
January 29,
2017
tell me how
January 29,
2017
tell me
January 29,
2017
each moment is
a test
edited January
29, 2017
they want us
to fail – v2
January 29,
2017
they want us
to fail
January 29,
2017
some hope we
fail
January 29,
2017
others are
watching - 2
January 29,
2017
they are
watching
January 29,
2017
we learn by
seeing
January 29,
2017
show me how to
do it
January 29,
2017
show me how
January 29,
2017
show me
January 29,
2017
Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
edited January
29, 2017
be a light
bearer , a witness – v2
January 29,
2017
be a light
bearer, a witness
edited January
29, 2017
humility and
servanthood – v3
edited January
29, 2017
humility and
servanthood – v2
edited January
29, 2017
oh yes, love
mercy – v2
January 29,
2017
oh yes, love
mercy
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
January 28,
2017
bear Christ’s
light
January 28, 2017
be an example
January 28,
2017
be a witness
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
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson Memorial
United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 29,
2017
&
edited January
27, 2017
Their Reward –
v2
January 27,
2017
listen to the
Spirit - 3
edited January
27, 2017
don’t let them
stop you – v4
edited January
27, 2017
don’t let them
stop you – v3
edited January
27, 2017
we must be
willing to go – v2
edited January
27, 2017
the One who
redeemed us – v2
edited January
27, 2017
A Red Sea
Moment – v2
edited January
27, 2017
We are the
clay of the Potter – v3
January 27,
2017
our sense of
calling
edited January
27, 2017
we are given a
purpose – v2
January 27,
2017
we are given a
purpose
January 27,
2017
your work to
do
January 27,
2017
live into your
calling
January 27,
2017
if God calls
us
January 26,
2017
Are we willing
to follow
January 26,
2017
giving to the Potter - 2
expanded
January 26, 2017
striving to
follow – v2
January 26,
2017
striving to
follow
January 26,
2017
starting over
- 2
expanded
January 26, 2017
are you
working
January 26,
2017
are you
working
January 26,
2017
a desert
experience
January 26,
2017
A Red Sea
Moment
January 26,
2017
step into the
calling of God
January 26,
2017
God has a
purpose
January 26,
2017
God has a plan
- 5
January 26,
2017
we are
equipped by God
January 26,
2017
as we release
ourselves
January 26,
2017
when we are
called
January 26,
2017
He who calls
you is faithful
1
Thessalonians 5:23-24
January 26,
2017
bear fruit
with patience
Luke 8:11-15
edited January
26, 2017
keep the word
Luke 8:11-15
January 26,
2017
keep the word
Luke 8:11-15
January 26,
2017
called to be
saints
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
edited January
26, 2017
sanctified in
Christ – v2
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
sanctified in
Christ
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
Called by God
- 2
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
called to be a
people
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
by the will of
God
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
edited January
25, 2017
we must walk
in our purpose – v2
God asked a
question
edited January
25, 2017
disciples of
Christ – v2
January 25,
2017
don’t let them
steal your joy
January 25,
2017
stay on the
path - 2
edited January
25, 2017
don’t let them
stop you – v2
January 24,
2017
don’t listen
to the voices
January 24,
2017
don’t let them
stop you
January 24,
2017
we must walk
in our purpose
edited January
24, 2017
Fishing
Lessons – v2
January 24,
2017
Fishing
Lessons
January 24,
2017
God speaks our
name
edited January
24, 2017
John spoke his
name – v2
edited January
23, 2017
what is it
Lord – v2
January 23,
2017
what is it
Lord
January 23,
2017
they
immediately followed
edited January
23, 2017
God has called
you for a purpose – v2
January 23,
2017
God has called
you for a purpose
January 23,
2017
disciples of
Christ
January 23,
2017
How do we fit
January 23,
2017
they left at
once
January 23,
2017
Listen to the
Word of God
expanded
January 22, 2017
we have a
purpose – v3
expanded
January 22, 2017
we have a
purpose – v2
January 22,
2017
we have a
purpose – v1
January 22,
2017
called - 2
January 22,
2017
chosen - 2
January 22,
2017
created
January 22,
2017
why aren’t we
acting boldly
January 22,
2017
why are we
afraid - 3
Psalm 27:1,
4-8
January 22,
2017
no matter the
naysayers
January 22,
2017
Created,
Chosen, and Called
January 22,
2017
Listen to the
whisper
January 22,
2017
Heed your
calling
January 22,
2017
God calls to
us
January 22,
2017
God wants
volunteers
January 22,
2017
will you pick
up your mantle
January 21,
2017
we must be
willing to go
January 21,
2017
they straightway left their nets
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
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson Memorial
United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 22,
2017
&
January 21,
2017
the One who
teaches us
January 21,
2017
the One who
guides us
January 21,
2017
the One who
takes away our sin
January 21,
2017
the One who
redeemed us
January 21,
2017
God continues
to call us
January 21,
2017
God molds us
into the name
January 21,
2017
The one who
knows our name
January 21,
2017
God molds us
into the image
January 21,
2017
we bear the
name of Christ
January 21,
2017
children of
the Most High God
January 21,
2017
healing our
broken vessels
edited January
21, 2017
We are the
clay of the Potter – v2
edited January
20, 2017
Claimed by the
Creator – v2
edited January
20, 2017
this is the
God who named us – v2
January 20,
2017
this is the
God who named us
edited January
20, 2017
do we know our
name – v2
edited January
20, 2017
Rabbi,
Messiah, and Lamb – v3
edited January
19, 2017
our identity
in Christ - v2
January 19,
2017
the God who
gave us life
January 19,
2017
We are clay of
the Potter
(starting with
second stanza of “God is the one who formed you”)
January 19,
2017
God is the one
who formed you
January 19,
2017
we were only
dust
January 19,
2017
you give us
the breath of life
January 19,
2017
we are all
formed by your hand
January 19,
2017
Claimed by the
Creator
edited January
19, 2017
You are mine –
v2
January 19,
2017
the Lord your
God
January 19,
2017
we are the
clay - 2
January 19,
2017
this is the
potter
January 19,
2017
the Creator of
the universe
January 19,
2017
we too are beloved
– v2
January 18,
2017
I have called
you by name
January 18,
2017
You are mine
January 18,
2017
I have
redeemed you
edited January
18, 2017
Rabbi,
Messiah, and Lamb – v2
January 18,
2017
Rabbi,
Messiah, and Lamb
edited January
18, 2017
Rabbi, teacher
– v2
edited January
18, 2017
many pieces,
one body of Christ
edited January
18, 2017
I follow
Christ – v2
January 18,
2017
I follow
Christ
January 18,
2017
John spoke his
name
January 18,
2017
Jesus was the
Lamb
January 18,
2017
do we know our
name
January 18,
2017
Christ taught
us about God
January 18,
2017
we are taught
by his life
January 18,
2017
we are still
being taught
January 17,
2017
Rabbi, teacher
January 16,
2017
Jesus wore
that name to the cross
January 16,
2017
shattered
pieces of the body of Christ
January 16,
2017
Claiming other
masters
January 16,
2017
we have gone
to the river
January 16,
2017
we are God’s
beloved - 2
January 16,
2017
not who the
world thinks we are
January 16,
2017
may we become
who God says we are
January 16,
2017
to become who
God wants me to be
January 16,
2017
we have found
the Messiah - 2
January 16,
2017
we have found
the Christ
January 16,
2017
named by God
January 16,
2017
labeled by the
world
January 16,
2017
I want there
to be more
edited January
16, 2017
a Follower of
Christ – v2
January 16,
2017
a Follower of
Christ
January 16,
2017
He is the One
January 15,
2017
rejecting
their labels
January 15,
2017
names we long
to hear
January 15,
2017
the names we
hear whispered
January 15,
2017
the names we
call ourselves
January 15,
2017
peeling away
the veneer
January 15,
2017
following the
Messiah
January 15,
2017
leaving the
prophet
January 14,
2017
leaving John
at the Jordan
January 14,
2017
bringing Peter
to Christ
January 14,
2017
chasing after
the Christ
on Andrew,
brother of Peter
edited January
14, 2017
fire fell upon
the Christ – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited January
14, 2017
through the
waters, through the fire – v2
January 9,
2017
through the
waters, through the fire
edited January
14, 2017
we are blessed
– 3 – v2
January 14,
2017
we are blessed
- 3
January 14,
2017
who are you
January 14,
2017
Do we know who
we are
January 14,
2017
You are the
Beloved of God
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
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson Memorial
United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 15,
2017
&
edited January
13, 2017
Fire fell upon
the Christ – v2
edited January
13, 2017
Fire fell upon
Him – v2
edited January
13, 2017
Fire fell upon
the Christ
January 13,
2017
fire fell upon
him
edited January
12, 2017
life-giving
fire – v3
(editing version
2)
edited January
12, 2017
a moment in
history – v2
edited January
12, 2017
a moment in
history
January 12,
2017
a moment in
history
edited/new
January 12, 2017
in the water
we die
January 12,
2017
into the
waters we fall
edited January
12, 2017
through water,
through fire – v2
edited January
12, 2017
droplets of
your mercy – v2
edited January
11, 2017
this is the
promise – v2
edited January
11, 2017
unconditional
love – v2
edited January
11, 2017
you have been
sealed with power – v2
edited January
11, 2017
breaking open
our lives - v3
(editing
version 2)
edited January
11, 2017
our jars of
alabaster – v2
edited January
11, 2017
scattering our
gifts – v2
January 10,
2017
you have been
sealed with grace
January 10,
2017
you have been
sealed with power
January 9,
2017
you have been
sealed – v2
January 9,
2017
through water
we are redeemed – v2
January 9,
2017
Remember your
baptism – v4
(editing
version 3)
edited January
9, 2017
through water,
through fire
January 9,
2017
through the
waters, through the fire
January 9,
2017
life-changing
baptism
January 9,
2017
WE ARE BELOVED
- 2
January 9,
2017
through his
name
January 9,
2017
this is the
promise
January 9,
2017
we too are
beloved
January 9,
2017
the delight of
my life
January 9,
2017
marked by my
love - 2
January 9,
2017
accepted,
flaws and all
January 9,
2017
love is
conditional
January 9,
2017
Cherished,
favored, and loved
January 8,
2017
unconditional
love
January 8,
2017
the flame
within us
January 8,
2017
to complete
the new creation - 2
January 8,
2017
in our baptism
of water – 2
&
================
February 6,
2016
let these
waters remind us
February 6,
2016
Come, refresh
us
February 6,
2016
droplets of
your mercy
February 6,
2016
you have been
sealed
February 6,
2016
your healing
waters flow
February 6,
2016
through water
we are redeemed
edited
February 6, 2016
Remember your
baptism – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited
February 5, 2016
Remember your
baptism – v2
February 5,
2016
Remember your
baptism
February 5,
2016
Fire and Water
work together - 2
edited
February 4, 2016
the Spirit and
Water – v4
(merging edits
to version 2 and version 3)
February 3,
2016
Fire is added
- 2
February 3,
2016
out of the
waters - 2
edited
February 3, 2016
God created –
2 – v2
February 3,
2016
God created -
2
February 2,
2016
the earth was
birthed - 2
February 2,
2016
God, through
Christ
February 2,
2016
God created
light - 2
February 2,
2016
the flames
within us
February 2,
2016
in our baptism
of water
January 20,
2016
fire and water
work together
January 17,
2016
never before
January 17,
2016
understanding
January 17,
2016
all of a
sudden
January 17,
2016
unveiling our
eyes
edited January 14, 2016
The Spirit and Water – v3
(editing original)
edited January 11, 2016
The Spirit and Water – v2
January 10, 2016
The Spirit and Water
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
and sermon, “Fire and Water ”
text:
video:
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s
Message from Mystery Box
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
praise
song - “Hear Our Praises”
praise song – “You Deserve the Glory”
praise songs - "We Will Dance", "Blessed
Assurance", and "Glory and Honor", all together
offertory
– “Your Love Oh Lord”
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
January
10, 2016
======================
&
January 8,
2017
My Chosen One
January 8,
2017
remembering my
baptism
January 8,
2017
Water and Fire
edited January
8, 2017
life-giving
fire – v2
January 8,
2017
life-giving
fire
January 8,
2017
Spirit of fire
– v2
January 8,
2017
Spirit of fire
January 8,
2017
You are God’s
Beloved
January 8,
2017
temples of
fire
January 8,
2017
Fire added
January 8,
2017
the life you
birthed in us
January 8,
2017
This was God’s
Servant
January 8,
2017
coming to the
Jordan
January 8,
2017
I can’t
baptize you
edited January
8, 2017
Cherished of
God – v2
January 7,
2017
Cherished of
God
January 7,
2017
His cousin
standing before him
January 7,
2017
Baptizing Christ
January 7,
2017
Baptizing
Jesus
January 7,
2017
taking God
into his arms
January 7,
2017
Cherished and
Beloved
January 7,
2017
more than a
prophet
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
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
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
January 7,
2017
being vessels,
servants
January 7,
2017
prisoners of
Christ
edited January
7, 2017
offering our
witness – 2 – v2
January 7,
2017
offering our
witness - 2
edited January
7, 2017
like seeds of
the Sower – v2
January 7,
2017
within the
alabaster
January 7,
2017
like jars of
alabaster
January 7,
2017
our jars of
alabaster
January 7,
2017
scattering our
gifts
January 7,
2017
showering our
gifts
edited January
7, 2017
breaking open
our lives – v2
January 7,
2017
breaking open
our lives
January 7,
2017
breaking open
the bottles
January 7,
2017
laying our
gifts at Christ’s feet
January 6,
2017
like seeds of
the Sower
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
January 6, 2017
like gifts of
the Magi
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
January 6,
2017
we share our
stories of faith
edited January
6, 2017
Ignore the
world – v2
edited January
6, 2017
becoming who
God says we are – v2
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
edited January
6, 2017
treasure we
carry – v3
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
edited January
6, 2017
treasure we
carry – v2
January 6,
2017
treasure we
carry
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
January 6,
2017
redistribute
grace
January 6,
2017
grace is
entrusted to us
January 6,
2017
we hold grace
edited January
6, 2017
who are we
really – 2 – v2
January 5,
2017
a new
revelation
January 5,
2017
becoming who
God says we are
January 5,
2017
our identity
in Christ
January 5,
2017
Do we know
January 5,
2017
Ignore the
world
January 5,
2017
who are we
really – 2
January 4,
2017
a journey to
discover
edited January
4, 2017
who are we
really – v2
January 4,
2017
who are we
really
January 4,
2017
who we are in
Christ
edited January
3, 2017
yoked to one
another – v2
January 3,
2017
yoked to one
another
edited January
3, 2017
Doing more
together – v2
January 3,
2017
Doing more
together
January 3,
2017
Too much for
us to carry
January 3,
2017
Let’s Do This
Together – v2
January 3,
2017
Let’s Do This
Together
January 3,
2017
We are
commissioned
January 3,
2017
God will dwell
with us
January 2,
2017
Their Reward
January 2,
2017
we celebrate
the Magi
January 2,
2017
Doing more
January 2,
2017
Saving more
January 2,
2017
Grace is given
- 3
January 2,
2017
Let’s bring
them
January 2,
2017
maybe this
year
January 1,
2017
Let’s share
the message
January 1,
2017
we can do this
together
January 1,
2017
not sitting
silent, doing
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
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – tissue in mystery box
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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