Poetry Where You Live

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

December 29, 2014 to December 31, 2014

“+all star teens”

Devozine for November and December 2014

Matthew 11:28

devotion “Renewed in the Lord”

devotion by Shannon McGeary

devotion for January 2, 2015

read January 3, 2015

Proverbs 22:15 (The Message)

devotion “Disciplined Exercise”

devotion by Natalie Deiter

and

devotion “Reflect on Proverbs 3:6 (NRSV)

devotion by Alyssa Wolverton

devotion for January 1, 2015

read January 3, 2015

John 13:35

devotion “In His Image”

devotion by Pam Bostwick

devotion for December 31, 2014

read January 3, 2015

1 Thessalonians 3:12a (CEV)

devotion “Good Deeds”

devotion by Leah Bryan

devotion for December 30, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

devotion “A Change of Plans”

devotion by Jacob Jeans

devotion for December 29, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

January 4, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,100+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, January 03, 2015

Live on Purpose

words of the children

gathered and blended

words of wisdom

from such young hearts

words of discipline

words of courage

words of focus

to live on purpose

to follow where God leads

to spend time with Jesus

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January 3, 2015

Live on Purpose

January 3, 2015

Greater Discipline

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/greater-discipline.html

January 1, 2015 to January 4, 2015

“+body ‘n’ soul”

Devozine for January and February 2015

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

December 29, 2014 to December 31, 2014

“+all star teens”

Devozine for November and December 2014

“Body ‘N’ Soul Weekend!”

devotion “a healthy balance”

devotions compiled by Emily Blom

- “Get Enough Sleep”

by Katelyn Janzen

- “Listen to your body”

by Cary Knier Johanness

- “Organize Your Day”

by Sarah Klauda

- “Make Healthy Choices”

by Perrie Tatum

- “Pay Attention”

by Wesley Overhults

- “Make Time for God”

by David Leonard

- “Ask Others to Hold You Accountable”

by Anna Dembowski

Matthew 11:28

devotion “Renewed in the Lord”

devotion by Shannon McGeary

devotion for January 2, 2015

read January 3, 2015

Proverbs 22:15 (The Message)

devotion “Disciplined Exercise”

devotion by Natalie Deiter

and

devotion “Reflect on Proverbs 3:6 (NRSV)

devotion by Alyssa Wolverton

devotion for January 1, 2015

read January 3, 2015

John 13:35

devotion “In His Image”

devotion by Pam Bostwick

devotion for December 31, 2014

read January 3, 2015

1 Thessalonians 3:12a (CEV)

devotion “Good Deeds”

devotion by Leah Bryan

devotion for December 30, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

devotion “A Change of Plans”

devotion by Jacob Jeans

devotion for December 29, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

January 4, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,910+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

rest in our Savior

rest in our Savior

when we are weary

when we are heavy-laden

when we are not at peace

seek first the Lord

God is our refuge

our peace, our comfort

we find rest in God

in the arms of our Savior

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January 3, 2015

rest in our Savior

January 1, 2015 to January 4, 2015

“+body ‘n’ soul”

Devozine for January and February 2015

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

December 29, 2014 to December 31, 2014

“+all star teens”

Devozine for November and December 2014

Matthew 11:28

devotion “Renewed in the Lord”

devotion by Shannon McGeary

devotion for January 2, 2015

read January 3, 2015

Proverbs 22:15 (The Message)

devotion “Disciplined Exercise”

devotion by Natalie Deiter

and

devotion “Reflect on Proverbs 3:6 (NRSV)

devotion by Alyssa Wolverton

devotion for January 1, 2015

read January 3, 2015

John 13:35

devotion “In His Image”

devotion by Pam Bostwick

devotion for December 31, 2014

read January 3, 2015

1 Thessalonians 3:12a (CEV)

devotion “Good Deeds”

devotion by Leah Bryan

devotion for December 30, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

devotion “A Change of Plans”

devotion by Jacob Jeans

devotion for December 29, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

January 4, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,910+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Greater Discipline

Greater discipline

more purposeful living

not blowing with the breeze

setting out a plan

sticking with our focus

our God-given purpose

knowing more clearly

what we must do.

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January 3, 2015

Greater Discipline

January 1, 2015 to January 4, 2015

“+body ‘n’ soul”

Devozine for January and February 2015

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

December 29, 2014 to December 31, 2014

“+all star teens”

Devozine for November and December 2014

Proverbs 22:15 (The Message)

devotion “Disciplined Exercise”

devotion by Natalie Deiter

and

devotion “Reflect on Proverbs 3:6 (NRSV)

devotion by Alyssa Wolverton

devotion for January 1, 2015

read January 3, 2015

John 13:35

devotion “In His Image”

devotion by Pam Bostwick

devotion for December 31, 2014

read January 3, 2015

1 Thessalonians 3:12a (CEV)

devotion “Good Deeds”

devotion by Leah Bryan

devotion for December 30, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

devotion “A Change of Plans”

devotion by Jacob Jeans

devotion for December 29, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

January 4, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,910+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the bubble of my days

within these walls

the bubble of my days

how can I serve God

and my fellow man

How can I help others

within these walls

what more must I do

to more faithfully serve You

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January 3, 2015

in the bubble of my days

December 29, 2014 to December 31, 2014

“+all star teens”

Devozine for November and December 2014

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

1 Thessalonians 3:12a (CEV)

devotion “Good Deeds”

devotion by Leah Bryan

devotion for December 30, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

devotion “A Change of Plans”

devotion by Jacob Jeans

devotion for December 29, 2014

read January 3, 2015

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

January 4, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,910+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, November 28, 2014

A covenant – v2

God made a covenant

with His people, a nation

to never leave them,

to give them a Savior

A holy branch, a shoot,

from the line of David

made real, fulfilled in Jesus,

in the son of Joseph

====

edited November 28, 2014

A covenant – v2

December 8, 2012

A covenant

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-covenant.html

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/sermon-believing-is-seeing-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-journey-to-manger.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

our journey to the manger – v2

we walk with the pilgrims

with the holy couple

with the seekers, the Magi,

following the star

seeking the Christ-child

our journey to the manger

to His holy birth

the coming of Christ

and for His return

both promised of God

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edited November 20, 2014

our journey to the manger – v2

December 3, 2012

our journey to the manger

edited November 20, 2014

More for the Kingdom – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/more-for-kingdom-v2.html

December 4, 2012

More for the Kingdom

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/more-for-kingdom.html

inspired by reading and

conversation at Poet’s Corner

at Suncook Senior Center

December 3, 2012

and my reading of my poem

“our journey to the manger”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-journey-to-manger.html

of December 3, 2012

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/sermon-believing-is-seeing-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/more-for-kingdom.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,690+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

More for the Kingdom – v2

More marked for harvest

more souls for the Kingdom

journeying in this life

toward the time of Christ’s coming

More disciples, pilgrims,

new lives, generations,

opening wide God’s heart

to gather more for the Kingdom

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edited November 20, 2014

More for the Kingdom – v2

December 4, 2012

More for the Kingdom

inspired by reading and

conversation at Poet’s Corner

at Suncook Senior Center

December 3, 2012

and my reading of my poem

“our journey to the manger”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-journey-to-manger.html

of December 3, 2012

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/sermon-believing-is-seeing-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-stiffening-clay.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,690+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

My stiffening clay – v2

my stubborn mud

my stiffening clay

drying as I grow older

more stuck in my beliefs

not giving to His touch

not bending to God’s way

my stiffening clay

drying out in life

stubborn before change

the arguments of youth

longing for consistency

not seeing the beauty

only in black and white

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edited August 28, 2014

“My stiffening clay – v2”

January 11, 2013

new poem:

“My stiffening clay”

Edited December 8, 2012

“Elbow deep in mud”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/elbow-deep-in-mud-v2.html

December 8, 2012

“Elbow deep in mud”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/elbow-deep-in-mud.html

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/god-of-dawn.html

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,050+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

God of the Dawn – v2

God of the dawn

of creation,

of the New Jerusalem

fall upon us

gather us in

Come down from above

to reclaim us

the sheep of your flock

bring us to heaven

at the end of our walk

====

Edited December 25, 2013

God of the Dawn – v2

December 8, 2012

God of the Dawn

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/christ-of-new-day.html

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, December 05, 2013

Christ of the New Day – v2

Christ of the harvest

of the New Day

of the beginning and the end

descend from heaven

quickly, we pray

Descend from heaven

to return for the harvest

to gather your sheep

the old cast away

in the new day, complete

====

Edited December 5, 2013

Christ of the New Day – v2

December 8, 2012

Christ of the New Day

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/focusing-on-prophecy-v2.html

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 26,820+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

focusing on prophecy – v3

we enter this waiting

this time, this journey

focusing on prophecy

Our life in Your presence

we long for this memory

witness to Your love

the Babe in that manger

And our King up above

we enter this waiting

this time, this journey

knowing You will return

To redeem Your people

we long for that day

when You return from heaven

Love descending this time

To gather Your children

====

Edited November 27, 2013

focusing on the prophecy – v3

Edited December 12, 2012

focusing on the prophecy – v2

December 8, 2012

focusing on the prophecy

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-choir-stall-of-manger-v4.html

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 26,650+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, November 09, 2013

the choir stall of a manger – v5

nothing like this ever

the most humble of births

the king of heaven descending

to reclaim the world

the choir stall of a manger

a heavenly chorus in song

bursting forth in gladness

a king to redeem the world

nothing like this ever

before or since

God of the universe

descended to earth

====

Edited November 9, 2013

the choir stall of a manger – v5

Edited October 25, 2013

the choir stall of a manger – v4

December 3, 2012

the choir stall of a manger

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-choir-stall-of-manger.html

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

December 2, 2012

First Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 26,370+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

the choir stall of a manger – v4

nothing like this ever

the most humble of births

the king of heaven descending

to reclaim the world

the choir stall of a manger

a heavenly chorus in song

bursting forth in gladness

a king to redeem the world

====

Edited October 25, 2013

the choir stall of a manger – v4

December 3, 2012

the choir stall of a manger

Worship Theme: “I Believe in the Sun/ Hope”

Luke 21:25-36 (The Message Bible)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (Common English Bible)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 (God’s Word Translation Bible)

Call to Worship

Unison Prayer

Candle Lighting Liturgy (GBOD)

Great Thanksgiving for Advent (Alex Joyner, GBOD)

Prayer of Dedication (Adapted from GBOD 2012)

and sermon – “Believing is Seeing”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog