Saturday, February 18, 2012

We’re Proclaiming Jesus Christ – v2

What joy in heaven
here on this earth
our message is not about ourselves
something far richer
We are proclaiming Jesus Christ
the light which came down from heaven
to save the whole world


February 18, 2012
2 Corinthians 4:5
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 13, 2012 to February 19, 2012,
“Transfiguring”
by W. Paul Jones
scripture and meditation for February 17, 2012
read February 18, 2012
&
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 13, 2012 to February 19, 2012,
“Transfiguring”
by W. Paul Jones
scripture and meditation for February 16, 2012
read February 18, 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 15,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We’re Proclaiming Jesus Christ

What joy in heaven
here on this earth
our message is not about ourselves
something far richer
We are proclaiming Jesus Christ
the light which came down from heaven


February 18, 2012
2 Corinthians 4:5
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 13, 2012 to February 19, 2012,
“Transfiguring”
by W. Paul Jones
scripture and meditation for February 17, 2012
read February 18, 2012
&
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 13, 2012 to February 19, 2012,
“Transfiguring”
by W. Paul Jones
scripture and meditation for February 16, 2012
read February 18, 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 15,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Called to Special Sacrifice

Our covenant with God
our inheritance as a people
called to special sacrifice
to the altar of God

To come and serve Him
and our fellow man
dying to ourselves
and going where God leads

Hope for the nations
to all the peoples of earth
sharing God’s holy message
His light to the whole world


February 18, 2012
Psalm 50:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 13, 2012 to February 19, 2012,
“Transfiguring”
by W. Paul Jones
scripture and meditation for February 15, 2012
read February 15, 2012
reread February 18, 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 15,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, February 17, 2012

running the race to win

the discipline, pushing our bodies
staying on the course
never relenting, stopping
running the race to win
the path set before us
never doubting, failing
never turning away


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

run for the eternal

run for the eternal
that which will last
a crown of eternity
not one of gold
follow the commands
walk in the way
seek to finish
running the race
run with a purpose
the calling of God
following our Master
the way of the lamb
the path to heaven
through the gate of the cross


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live

run with perseverance

The advice of Paul
speaking from experience
the many stumbles, trials
the events of his life
telling them, telling us
to run with perseverance
the race set before us
the journey of our faith


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A word of God to be cleansed

Following as we are called
so we should be
trusting in our Savior
where he would lead
A word of God to be cleansed
cured of our ills
needing to believe be faithful
trusting in him still


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live

Continue the race

God never promised the way would be easy
he promised a reward for those who follow
who stay on the path, who stay in the race
continue the race, for all you are worth
the reward, the treasure
beyond our imagination
a shimmering robe, and a crown of gold
not perishable, remaining forever
to stand in the courts
in the temple of the Lord


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Soul cleaning time

As the winter to the spring
so in preparing for Lent
soul cleaning time
to air out the body
Coming to the cross
the feet of the Christ
wanting to be clean
for his healing touch


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

At the foot of the cross – 2

Broken, unclean,
punished for our sin,
wallowing in our filth
Coming before God
at the foot of the cross
through him healing
redeeming us from the lost


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

At the feet of Christ

There we find healing
cleansed of all sin
where we come back to life
that we may live

At the feet of Christ
at the base of the cross
where our Savior sacrifice
where he paid our cost


February 17, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 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 15,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Spirit will remind you

All that Christ taught us
every word he had spoke
indwelling, abiding
living with us
the Spirit will remind you
all that we need
Christ’s peace within us
guiding us still
speaking within us
keeping us on the path
caution protection
in God’s loving hand


February 17, 2012
John 14:26
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

By Knowing God

Peace, the peace of Christ
not of this earth
by knowing God
his plan for us
the depths of God’s love
living, eternal
washing over us


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Another Counselor

Not the Father
not the Son
another counselor
promised to us

After Christ rose
he left the earth
the Spirit of truth
sent down to us

Another counselor
another hope
guiding our lives
the path of our days


February 17, 2012
John 14:15-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Sensing their distress

Sensing their distress
offering them peace
the peace of Christ
given to us

Knowing the Father
that He would soon leave
a remainder of protection
his peace with us still


February 17, 2012
John 14:27-29
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

We still see Christ

We still Christ
the invisible, the unseen
not just the Spirit
indwelling with us
abiding with us still
the way that he prepared
leading us to heaven
at the end of our days


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

My peace I give you

Did his word give comfort
there is the upper room
surrounded by foreboding
the lowering gloom

My peace I give you
their Master spoke to them
peace not of this earth
but peace so they may live

The peace he could give
from heaven above
knowing what would come
the Spirit within

My peace I give you
our Master speaks to us
abiding within us
ever guiding our feet


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

A house within me

a house within me
our bodies as the temple
the living body of Christ
here on the earth

a house within me
holding God’s word
the seed planted within
that we would be restored

a house within me
sharing God’s light
Life within us
the Word come alive


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

in my name

In the name of Christ
in the name of Love
what we may ask for
in my name said Christ
to be of the body
of the temple, the one
to give our offering
out of Christ’s love


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,800+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

in Christ's name

asking what we would want
asking in Christ’s name
for things worthy
worthy of God’s praise

guided by love
how Christ walked the earth
asking in Christ’s name
for gifts not of this earth


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,790+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

in Love’s name

all that we are
all we say and do
all that we ask for
in Love’s name
as Christ lived
so should we too
to love as Love loved
while he walked this earth
heaven itself open
heaven here on earth


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,790+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Only to have faith

What would this all mean
to move the mountains
faith like a mustard seed
only to believe
only to have faith
to do as Jesus did
greater things we can achieve
if only we believe


February 17, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,790+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

whispers over rice paper

whispers over rice paper
our journey over time
sometimes with no purpose
no meter, no rhyme

meandering, aimless
seemingly lost
knowing the Savior
where he has paid our cost

Calling to us, Come,
come and follow me
with us to guide us
for all eternity

whispers over rice paper
our lives but a breath
yet faithful, for a purpose
going where we are led


February 17, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Impressions in the clay

The hand of God guiding
the potter over our clay
leading us on that journey
showing us the way

Over the sands of time
the journey of our lives
Our feet leaving prints
permanent in time

Impressions in the clay
for others to see
like dinosaur track, permanent
for someone else to read

In some distant future
the words we have written
written on the rice paper
as impressions in the clay


February 17, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,790+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Like whispers over rice paper

Like the Spirit moving
over the troubled waters
our lives, our journey
a breath, fleeting

Yet walking as on stepping stones
where some of them are hidden
under the sands of time
the swirling waters, chaos, the world

Our steps like whispers
puffs over rice paper
the breath of the living God
leaving faint images, mere impressions

Or perhaps more boldly, vivid
marks etched on the path
journeying forward together
when we are following our Lord


February 17, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Like whispers on the rice paper – v2

Our lives, our journey
walking on stepping stones
some of them hidden
under the sands of time
swirling waters
the chaos, the world

Our steps like whispers on rice paper
leaving faint impressions
or more boldly, vivid
marks on the path
journeying forward together
We are following our Lord


February 17, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Steps on Rice Paper – v2

Our journey, our walk of faith
our pathways, our footprints
leaving an impression
preserved in the sands
the clay of time

As steps on rice paper
not always visible
yet leaving an impressions
our silent witness, legacy
speaking after us


February 17, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Rice Paper – v2

What if our feet were painted
covered in printers ink
what if our journey
our walk of faith, of life,
was written over rice paper

Our feet leaving prints
each one living characters
as if written by a stylus
bolder with our faith
what if we left a mark
permanent in time

Marks left forever
like dinosaur tracks
for someone to read
in some distant future
the words written
written on the rice paper
the pages of our lives



edited February 17, 2012
February 16, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 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 20,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like whispers on the rice paper

Our lives, our journey
walking on the stepping stones
some of them hidden
under the sands of time
the swirling water
the chaos, the world
our steps like whispers on rice paper
leaving faint impressions
or more boldly
marks on the path
journeying forward together
following our Lord


====
edited/ new name February 27, 2015
(merging edits to version 2 and version 1)
edited February 27, 2015
bled into the paper – v2
edited/new July 27, 2014
bled into the paper
edited/new July 26, 2014
Like ink infused in the paper
Romans 10:12-14 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Luke 9:1-6 (Common English Bible)
Sermon 5 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Summer Sermon Series on Prayer
Stepping Stone Bead – Journey of Faith
children’s message by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon, “A Long And Winding Road”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
July 27, 2014
&
edited July 2, 2014
Like whispers over rice paper – v2
Edited August 3, 2013
“Like whispers on the rice paper – v5”
Edited April 15, 2013
“Like whispers on the rice paper – v4”
Edited August 15, 2012
“Like whispers on the rice paper – v3”
Edited February 17, 2012
“Like whispers on the rice paper – v2”
February 17, 2012
Like whispers over rice paper
February 17, 2012
“Like whispers on the rice paper”
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012


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 36,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Steps on Rice Paper

Our journey, our walk
leaving an impression
preserved in the sands
the clay of time
As steps on rice paper
not always visible
yet leaving an impressions
for others to see


February 17, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

When the clay loves like Christ

We will do greater things
we will be like Christ
we will do as he has done
when the clay loves like Christ

Maybe this is what he meant
how we could do greater things
when we love as he does
making Christ our home


February 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

How can we know the way

How can we know the way
where Christ is leading
before the cross, Calvary

How can we follow
when our feet are not free

Held in the world
not tied to God’s purpose
needing Christ to guide us
the journey we are making

In the way of that tree
through the cross, Calvary

How can we walk with Christ
on the path of life
safe in his arm
protected in his life


February 16, 2012
John 14:4
John 14:5
John 14:4-5
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Doing what Christ has done

Living out our lives as disciples
following where He has led
doing what Christ has done
called to living well

Faithful to God’s command
loving our fellow man
doing what Christ has done
loving as the Lamb


February 16, 2012
John 14:12
John 13:34-35
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

We will do greater things

no better than the Master
the servants who come after
yet Christ said we, you and I,
that we will do greater things
than he has done
the clay following
the words, onto the waters
human flesh believing enough
to love as Christ loves us


February 16, 2012
John 14:12
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

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 19,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We don’t know where

Lord your words beyond me
preparing a place in heaven
a room for eternity
we don’t know where you are going
yet you say we do
how can we ever follow
all we want is you


February 16, 2012
John 14:4
John 14:5
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Trust Also in Me

the promise of salvation
preparing a place for us
because Christ paid the price
believe in God
trust also in Me
together in worship
for all eternity


February 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Preparing my place

somehow you will provide
my love, my life
preparing a place for me
your path, your mercy
grace overflowing
bringing me to you
preparing a place for me
a place for you too


February 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 15, 2012
John 14:1:4
John 14:5-14
John 14:15-31
Galatians 6:9-10
James 1:2-3
Matthew 7:25-34
James 1:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:16
James 3:13-17
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human


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 21,980+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Rice Paper

What if our feet were painted
covered in printers ink
what if our journey
our walk of faith
was over rice paper

Our feet leaving footprints
each one characters
as written by a stylus
bolder with our faith
what if we left a mark
permanent in time

Marks left forever
like dinosaur tracks
for someone to read them
in some distant future
the words written
written on the paper
the pages of our lives


February 16, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

January 11, 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 21,980+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Footprints of the Faithful – v2

Marks below the waters
hidden under the sands of time
footprints of the faithful
in the path of life

Footprints in the clay
where Christ had led us
permanent marks of witness
sowing our seeds of life

In the way, steps before us
the stones laid by Christ
leading us to heaven
the journey of this life


February 16, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 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 21,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Footprints of the Faithful

Marks below the waters
the sands of time
footprints of the faithful
in the path of life

Footprints in the clay
where Christ leads us
permanent marks of witness
sowing our seeds of life

In the way, steps before us
the stones laid by Christ
leading us to heaven
the journey of our life


February 16, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Fourth of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Stepping Stones
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 15, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Third of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Third Sunday: Silence
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 8, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
Second of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
Second Sunday: Bumpy Bead
1 John 4:7-21
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
start of series on prayer,
inspired by Marcia McFee,
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”,
First Sunday: God
Psalm 105:1-6
Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 17:22-32
poem, “Pied Beauty”,
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
and meditation
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,780+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live