brought back to life
raised from the dead
dry bones breathed on
quickened by God’s breath
brought back to life
at the calling of Christ
whispering to us, “get up”,
“take off your death
clothes.”
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February 16, 2019
brought back to life
February 16, 2019
we will be added to the family
February 16, 2019
God’s breath quickened the bones
February 16, 2019
prophesy to the dead, to the bones
February 16, 2019
the bones alive, redeemed
February 16, 2019
breathe the resurrected life
February 16, 2019
God has his purpose for their lives
February 16, 2019
gathering the gleanings
February 16, 2019
in the field of the kinsman
February 16, 2019
8AM Live – part 2
Jesus is our Kinsman Redeemer
February 16, 2019
8AM Live
Ezekiel 37:1-14 – dry bones
Romans 9
book of Ruth - Naomi, Ruth and Boaz
a purpose for their lives
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
&
extract February 16, 2019
to be shared, poured out
extract February 16, 2019
earthen jars
edited February 16, 2019
vessels meant to be broken – v2
February 16, 2019
vessels meant to be broken
February 16, 2019
jars of alabaster
February 15, 2019
let us break open our lives
&
February 15, 2019
all are beloved of God
February 15, 2019
we are not our labels
February 15, 2019
8AM Live
by Pastor Ruth Foss
&
edited/ new name February 15, 2019
we speak through our silence
February 15, 2019
we speak through our inaction
February 15, 2019
Christ spoke through his actions
February 15, 2019
we must be their voice
&
February 15, 2019
reach out for Christ’s healing
February 14, 2019
8AM Live – part 2 – reading the Mark version of the
healing
of the woman with bleeding
8AM Live – part 1
the healing of the woman with bleeding
by Pastor Ruth Foss
&
edited February
14, 2019
we must keep our eyes on Jesus – v2
edited February 14, 2019
we grow within the storm – v2
edited February 14, 2019
rest in the eye of the storm – v2
February 14, 2019
calm our storms Lord
February 14, 2019
we grow within the storm
February 14, 2019
we must walk by faith not by our own wits
stanza 1 and 2 – https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1096026465748074498
stanza 3 and 4 – https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1096026422777384960
edited February 14, 2019
as we are going through the storm with Him – v2
shortened to fit on Twitter
February 14, 2019
as we are going through the storm with him
February 14, 2019
we must keep our eyes on Jesus
February 14, 2019
we can have peace within the storm
February 14, 2019
rest in the eye of the storm
February 13, 2019
8AM Live
by Pastor Ruth Foss
&
February 13, 2019
Jesus could not remain silent
February 13, 2019
we must stand in the gap
edited February 13, 2019
We must speak out for justice – v2
edited February 13, 2019
We must not remain silent – v2
February 12, 2019
We must speak out for justice
February 12, 2019
we must not remain silent
February 12,2019
unable to be silent
February 12, 2019
extorting the others
edited/ new name February 12, 2019
They were denied entry
February 12, 2019
They were barred entry
February 12, 2019
They could enter in
February 12, 2019
Christ healed the sick
February 11, 2019
overturning their tables – 2 – v2
edited February 11, 2019
Before you judge someone – v2
edited/merged February 11, 2019
the coins and the tables – v2
three poems merged
overturning the tables - 2
the coins and the tables
shock on their faces – v2
edit5ed February 11, 2019
shock on their faces – v2
February 11, 2019
the coins and tables
February 11, 2019
shock on their faces
February 11, 2019
overturning their tables - 2
edited February 11, 2019
angry in his humanness – v2
change the to God’s
changing order of stanzas
February 11, 2019
angry in his humanness
February 11, 2019
are we widening the gap
February 11, 2019
standing in the gap
edited February 10, 2019
Speak to Us, Lord – v2
adding stanza 3
February 10, 2019
Speak to Us, Lord – v1
opening prayer
February 10, 2019
take, drink
Great Thanksgiving
Communion prayer
February 10, 2019
a crisis of faith - 2
prayer concern for those with a crisis of faith
February 10, 2019
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Scouting Sunday
Known and Called
Known to Stand: Called to Justice
Psalm 138
Matthew 21:12-13
(Jesus Cleansed the Temple)
Matthew 28:19-20
(Great Commission)
Mark 1:21-28
(Jesus heals one possessed)
Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Code
and sermon, “Justice League ”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 10, 2019
&
February 10,
2019
Before you
judge someone
&
February 10,
2019
bring them to
Christ - 3
February 10, 2019
usher them in
February 10, 2019
Are we Nan or Mackenzie
characters in The Shack
February 10, 2019
Are we doing whatever is necessary
February 9, 2019
Are we going and doing likewise
edited/ new name February 9, 2019
Are we going out deeper
reordering the stanza
edited February 8, 2019
are we walking on water – v2
February 9, 2019
make room for all
February 9, 2019
pushing, open 24 X 7
February 9, 2019
time to come away from the crowds
February 9, 2019
are we walking on the water
February 9, 2019
all those in need
February 8, 2019
are we casting our nets wider
February 8, 2019
outside in the open
February 8, 2019
a huge gathering
February 8, 2019
his life not his own
February 7, 2019
garbed in Jesus
February 7, 2019
wearing the colors
they are known by sight
February 6, 2019
all of them came to Jesus
February 5, 2019
the tormented, the afflicted
February 5, 2019
Christ had become famous
edited February 5,2019
as we gather – 2 – v2
February 5, 2019
they came from everywhere
February 4, 2019
How are we known
February 4, 2019
he begged for mercy
February 4, 2019
outing Jesus
February 4, 2019
Christ was moved by compassion
February 4, 2019
he was healed - 2
edited/new name February 4, 2019
Christ touched the leper
February 4, 2019
Christ touched him
February 4, 2019
the disease left him
February 4, 2019
Jesus reached out his hand
February 3, 2019
Christ’s heart was touched
February 3, 2019
Be made clean
February 3, 2019
I am willing - 2
February 3, 2019
Oh Lord, if you are willing
February 3, 2019
God will increase our catch
February 3, 2019
Christ died for sinners
February 3, 2019
Christ must have known
edited February 3, 2019
wet feet, wet sandals – v2
February 3, 2019
wet feet, wet sandals
February 3, 2019
as we gather - 2
February 3, 2019
outing our Savior
edited February 3, 2019
embracing the leper – v2
edited February 2, 2019
they descended on Jesus – v2
February 2, 2019
they descended on Jesus
February 2, 2019
the healing power of Jesus
edited/ new name February 2, 2019
embracing the leper
edited February 2, 2019
The Gathering – v2
February 2, 2019
The Gathering
February 2, 2019
thank you
Jesus
February 2, 2019
May we follow Christ boldly
February 2, 2019
Christ calls to us - 2
bulletin cover arts
edited February 2, 2019
touch the leper – 2 – v2
edited/ new name February 2, 2019
touch the leper - 2
February 2, 2019
touching the leper
&
February 2, 2019
church sign
February 2,
2019
“No Perfect
People Allowed”
No #Perfect
#People #Allowed #church #hospital #opendoors #openminds
#openhearts
@UMChurch #Patten #Maine #UMC #welcome #invitation
#inclusive
#hope #community #Mark1 #TheGathering @PastorRuthFoss
&
February 2, 2019
bulletin cover art
&
February 3, 2019
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Known and Called
Known by the Crowds: Called to Gather
Mark 1:40-45 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Psalm 84
and sermon, “The Gathering ”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 3, 2019
&
February 2, 2019
We are each called by Christ
second stanza of We are called by Jesus – v2
February 2, 2019
We are found by the seashore
first stanza of We are called by Jesus – v2
edited February 2, 2019
We are called by Jesus – v2
February 2, 2019
We are called by Jesus
edited February 2, 2019
lay down your nets – v2
edited February 2, 2019
The Calling of Jesus, of Christ – v2
(capitalized title)
merged/ new name February 2, 2019
the calling of Jesus, of Christ
February 2, 2019
lay down your nets
edited/new name February 2, 2019
the calling of Christ
February 2, 2019
Listen to Jesus
edited February 1, 2019
go into deeper waters – v2
edited February 1, 2019
Get up, come – v2
February 1, 2019
Get up, come
January 31, 2019
trust more fully
January 31, 2019
let down your nets
January 31, 2019
go into deeper waters
edited January 31, 2019
Let’s go fishing – v2
edited January 31, 2019
cast your nets – v2
January 31, 2019
cast your nets
edited January 31, 2019
cast your nets wide – v2
January 31, 2019
cast your nets wide
edited January 31, 2019
they dropped what they were doing – v2
edited January 31, 2019
getting out of the boat – v2
edited January 31, 2019
a whole different catch – v2
edited January 30, 2019
I can’t do anything different – v2
January 30, 2019
I can’t do anything different
January 30, 2019
let’s go fishing
January 30, 2019
they dropped what they were doing
January 30, 2019
a whole different catch
new name January 29, 2019
never looking back
(adding stanza 3)
merged January 29, 2019
to walk on water with Jesus
January 29, 2019
called out of the boat
January 29, 2019
getting out of the boat
January 28, 2019
leaving the water
January 28, 2019
they followed, they went
edited January 28, 2019
leave your nets – v2
edited January 28, 2019
Come, Follow – v2
dropping last stanza
edited/ new name January 28, 2019
Come, Follow
edited January 28, 2019
leave your nets – v2
adding capitalization and punctuation
edited/ new name January 28, 2019
leave your life
January 28, 2019
leave your nets
edited January 28, 2019
cast your nets widely – v2
edited January 28, 2019
A Fishing Expeditions – v2
edited January 27, 2019
drop you net deeply – v2
edited/ rename January 27, 2019
cast your nets widely
January 27, 2019
drop your net deeply
January 27, 2019
A Fishing Expedition
edited January 27, 2019
water connecting the people- v2
edited January 27, 2019
from the dust of the earth – v3
January 26, 2019
water connecting the people
January 26, 2019
fishing for friends
January 27, 2019
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Known and Called
Known as Fishers: Called to Cast a Wide Net
Mark 1:14-20
Psalm 84
Psalm 36:5-10
and sermon, “A Fishing Expedition”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 27, 2019
&
edited January 26, 2019
A Water Mark – v4
merging edits to original and version 3
edited January 24, 2019
from the dust of the earth – v2
January 24, 2019
from the dust of the earth
edited January 24, 2019
we are fully known – v2
edited January 24, 2019
you know my thoughts – 2 – v2
edited January 24, 2019
Your Spirit blows- v2
edited January 24, 2019
Come upon these waters – v2
edited January 24, 2019
you are there – 2 – v2
edited January 22, 2019
We need to come and see – v2
January 22, 2019
We need to come and see
edited January 22, 2019
searching the horizon – 2 – v2
edited January 21, 2019
Come and See – 5 – v2
January 21, 2019
Come and See - 5
January 21, 2019
God created us
January 21, 2019
we are fully known
edited January 21, 2019
you know when I sit down – v2
January 21, 2019
plans for us to prosper
January 21, 2019
wherever we are - 2
January 21, 2019
searching the horizon - 2
January 21, 2019
when I turned
edited January 21, 2019
we want to be known – v2
edited/merged January 21, 2019
off in the distance – v2
merging “off in the distance” and a “a glimpse enough”
edited/ name change January 21, 2019
off in the distance
January 21, 2019
a silhouette on the horizon
edited January 21, 2019
pray for the saints and the sinners – v2
edited January 21, 2019
we want to belong somewhere – v2
edited January 21, 2019
like the prodigal returning – v2
edited January 21, 2019
the waters of the Jordan – v2
edited January 21, 2019
I was formed in the depths – v2
edited January 21, 2019
we are loved completely – v2
edited January 21, 2019
we are known by God – v2
edited January 21, 2019
we are shattered, we are broken – v2
adding third stanza from “a bag of broken pieces”
edited January 21, 2019
a bag of broken pieces – v2
adding the third stanza
edited/ new name January 21, 2019
a bag of broken pieces
editing “we are shattered, we are broken”
edited January 21, 2019
we long to be known – v2
January 21, 2019
we want to belong somewhere
January 21, 2019
we are shattered, we are broken
edited January 21, 2019
pray for the saints and the sinners
edited January 21, 2019
praying for the saints and the sinners – v2
January 21, 2019
praying for the saints and the sinners
edited January 21, 2019
pray for the older brothers – v2
adding second stanza
January 21, 2019
pray for the older brothers
January 21, 2019
like the prodigal returning
edited/ new name January 21, 2019
God’s love is so much greater
January 21, 2019
God’s love so much greater
January 21, 2019
a glimpse enough
Luke 15:11-32
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
January 20, 2019
we are accepted
January 20, 2019
we want to be known
January 20, 2019
you know where I sit down
January 20, 2019
before I was born - 2
January 20, 2019
I was formed in the depths
January 20, 2019
you are there is Sheol
January 20, 2019
I cannot escape you
January 20, 2019
you are there - 2
January 20, 2019
I was made in secret
January 20, 2019
you have searched me and known me
January 20, 2019
before a word is on my tongue
January 20, 2019
you know my thoughts – 2
January 20, 2019
we are loved completely
edited / new name January 20, 2019
we are known by God
January 20, 2019
we long to be known
edited January 20, 2019
All-Knowing – v3
edited January 20, 2019
All-Knowing – v2
January 20, 2019
All-Knowing
January 20, 2019
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
We are Beloved
We are Known On Sight:
Called to Be…
Psalm 36:5-10
Psalm 139:1-16
Jeremiah 29:11
John 1:46
Luke 15:11-32
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
and sermon, “A Sighting”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 20, 2019
&
edited January 20, 2019
we cannot stop you – v2
stanzas 1 and 2 – https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1086957331005489154
stanzas 3 and 4 – https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1086957109697232898
January 19, 2019
the watermark of God
edited/ new name January 19, 2019
We are God’s Beloved - 3
edited/ new name January 19, 2019
You are God’s Beloved - 2
edited/ new name January 19, 2019
You are Beloved
(making the poem more universal)
edited/ new name January 19, 2019
You are the Beloved
January 19, 2019
You are My Son, Beloved
January 19, 2019
proof of Christ’s identity
edited/ merged January 19, 2019
the stain of the world – v2
January 19, 2019
our mark is revealed
January 19, 2019
the stain of the world
January 19, 2019
a voice from heaven - 2
edited/ new name January 19, 2019
our water mark
edited January 19,2019
God’s breath prayer – v2
edited/new name January 19, 2019
God’s breath prayer
edited January 19, 2019
God breathed a prayer – v2
January 19, 2019
God breathed a prayer
January 18, 2019
breathing a word upon us
January 18, 2019
speaking a mark upon us
edited January 18, 2019
Life through these Waters
January 18, 2019
Life through the Waters
January 18, 2019
you birthed new life
January 18, 2019
we cannot stop you
January 18, 2019
Your Spirit blows
January 18, 2019
we dry ourselves out
January 18, 2019
we forget its power
January 18, 2019
we get in the way
January 18, 2019
the waters of the Jordan
January 17, 2019
we too are marked
edited/merged January 17, 2019
(merging 4 poems from 1 paragraph of
Pastor Ruth’s
sermon 1/13/19)
“Let these waters be to us drops of your mercy,
Let these waters remind us of your righteousness
and justice. Let these waters renew in us the
resurrection power of Jesus. Let these waters make us
long for your coming reign.”
edited/merged January 17, 2019
(merging 4 poems from 1 paragraph/sentence
of Pastor Ruth’s sermon)
“We are dry and thirsty, O God, Come, refresh us!
Come upon us, Holy Spirit! Come upon these waters.”
January 17, 2019
we are dry, thirsty
January 17, 2019
Come, refresh us - 2
January 17, 2019
Come upon us
January 17, 2019
impart your love to us
January 17, 2019
Come upon these waters
January 17, 2019
Let these waters be for us
January 17, 2019
Let these waters make us
edited January 17, 2019
Let these waters remind us – 2 – v2
edited January 17, 2019
Let these water renew us – v2
January 17, 2019
an invisible mark
January 16, 2019
Let these waters remind us - 2
January 16, 2019
Let these waters renew us
edited January 16, 2019
a mark embedded – v2
edited January 16, 2019
a mark hidden – v2
edited January 16, 2019
we are marked by God’s love – v2
edited January 16, 2019
we are sealed with that mark – v3
(shortened to fit on Twitter)
edited January 16, 2019
we are sealed with that mark – v2
edited January 16, 2019
the baptism of Jesus – v3
(shortened to fit on Twitter)
edited January 16, 2019
the baptism of Jesus – v2
edited January 15, 2019
Baptism – v2
edited January 15, 2019
Baptismal Waters – v2
edited January 15, 2019
Holy Water – v2
(edited after contact by a composer who wanted to
use the poem for a choir composition
January 11, 2006 23:25
Holy Water
Mark 1:9-13, 15
&
January 11, 2006 23:45, revised 1/12/06 6:16
Baptismal Waters
Matthew 27:24-26
&
January 11, 2006 23:30
Baptism
(about Dad’t baptism, November 1990)
&
edited January 15, 2019
the name of Jesus – v2
new name / edited January 15, 2019
the name of Jesus
January 15, 2019
a mark embedded
January 15, 2019
the baptism of Jesus
January 15, 2019
a mark hidden
edited January 14, 2019
Christ knows your pain – v2
edited January 14, 2019
drenched in the water – v2
edited January 14, 2019
at the Jordan River – v2
January 14, 2019
we are marked by God’s love
January 14, 2019
we are sealed with that mark
edited January 14, 2019
A Water Mark – v3
edited January 14, 2019
A Water Mark – v2
edited January 14, 2019
life changed forever – v2
edited January 14, 2019
the sky split open – 2 – v2
edited January 14, 2019
here in the river – v2
edited January 14, 2019
out flesh changed – v2
January 13, 2019
our flesh changed
January 13, 2019
here in the river
January 13, 2019
the sky split open - 2
January 13, 2019
at the Jordan River
January 13, 2019
life changed forever
January 13, 2019
standing in the Jordan River
first 2 stanzas – https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1084536799727362055
second 2 stanzas – https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1084537346073288705
January 13, 2019
marked by my love - 3
January 13, 2019
A Water Mark
January 13, 2019
drenched in the water
January 13, 2019
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
We are Known by the Water:
Called To Life Anew
Psalm 29
Mark 1:4-11 (The Message)
and sermon, “A Water Mark”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 13, 2019
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