Showing posts with label Matthias. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Matthias. Show all posts

Sunday, May 20, 2012

our identity

because of the faithful
the disciples, apostles
all who were chosen
all who chose God
our identity, assurance
our certainty of life
held by our Savior, our Master
the living risen Christ


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Disciples of Jesus Christ

Our name, our papers
our official pedigree
down from the first believers
down to you and me

Disciples of Jesus Christ
our name, our identity
the same as Peter, Matthias
the same for you and me


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

countless others who followed

because of Matthias
other unnamed disciples
countless others who followed
all of them who were faithful
sharing the love of Christ
from the beginning, the start
down to the end of time
all of them serving
bringing others to Christ
sharing the message richly
until the world is bright


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Because of Matthias

Because of Matthias
ones who would follow
out of the shadows, choosing
being open to God
Chosen, serving
bearing their witness
disciples of Jesus
through them we believe


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

They introduced Christ to us

These before, the disciples
all who would follow
who follow the Christ
down through the ages
sharing the message
because they were faithful
we know the Lord

They introduced Christ to us
sharing his message
his hope for humanity
for all of creation
sharing richly, freely
of their rich treasure
the love of our Savior
his walk on this earth


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We know Jesus

We know Jesus
we stand as his witnesses
now, in this time
because of those before
because they were faithful
sharing Christ with us
giving us hope, freedom
eternal life


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We have been witnesses

We stand with Christ
with those through time
Because they were faithful
we have become witnesses
sharing God’s word
the life in Jesus
the lamb in the world


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Because of his faithfulness

A harbinger, a witness
a model for our journey
Matthias chosen from the shadows
to stand with the eleven
to complete the circle
to fill the spot of Judas
made to be a disciple
a witness of Christ

Because of his faithfulness
we too are chosen
sent into the world
to bear the Savior’s message
we too follow
we are disciples with him
those later born
after the Messiah’s ascension


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,080+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we are still chosen by God

later born disciples
children down the ages
yet we are still called
we are still chosen by God
as was Peter, as was Matthias
called to holy service
to use our gifts richly
to share down the ages



May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we have still chosen to follow

We were not at the Jordan
yet in a sense we were
because of those who followed
who answered the call of Christ
we were not there with them
in person, in the flesh
when Jesus walked the earth
where the Master led
yet we have still chosen
we were chosen by God
we chose to follow
when our Savior called
we are his disciples
his people in this time
sent to share the news
to share with others
the people down the line


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

for Jesus to call us in person

No less a disciple
but born too late
for Jesus to call us in person
while he walked the earth
No less a disciple
a witness of grace
God’s message for us
for the whole human race


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

as those born late in time

We are disciples
followers of Christ
yet not there with him
as he walked the earth
as those born late in time
not graced by his presence
yet still called to be witnesses
to share his rich blessings


May 20, 2012
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 20, 2012
read May 20, 2012
&
Acts 1:15-17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 14, 2012 to May 20, 2012
“Now Choose”
by Jennie Churchman
scripture and meditation for May 19, 2012
read May 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.