Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – v6

The life of Christ, the fulfillment, the prophecy of old
His life, His ministry, His burial in the tomb
woven into the gifts, the three, the wise men
the Kings, the Magi from the East, to His bed
offering their gifts, deep meaning,
the gold, frankincense, and myrrh at His bed
the King, the priest, the martyr on the cross
living humbly, teaching another way, dying for our sins
the Word, the Living, the Risen Lord
shoot of Jesse, carpenter’s son, God incarnate
at the beginning, Emmanuel, judge at His return
The bread, the lamb, the way, light for all mankind
To him, for him, for us all throughout time
was given, the gold, the frankincense, and myrrh
by the wise men, traveling from the East, to His bed


Edited January 1, 2014
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – v6
(editing original again)
Edited December 22, 2013
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – v5
(editing original again)
Edited December 22, 2013
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – v4
Edited January 6, 2013
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – v3
Edited January 5, 2013
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – v2
January 2, 2009
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Isaiah 60:1-6
Matthew 2:1-12

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through the lives we live – v3

through our words
our acts, our walk
our faithfulness to God
through the lives we live
sharing the Christ
the light of God
out in the world
not by our words only
by the mark of our path
through the lives we live
in this seeing God


Edited January 1, 2014
through the lives we live – v3
Edited October 10, 2013
through the lives we live – v2
April 5, 2013
through the lives we live
Easter Sunday!
Worship Theme: “The Voice of God”
John 20:1-18
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (GOD’S WORD translation)
Acts 10:34-45 (Common English Bible)
Hymn: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
Unison Prayer
Call to Worship
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013)
This Lenten Season, we are doing something a little different. We are doing Lenten Dramas from:   http://www.sermonsfromseattle.com/home.htm It is called "The Voice of God". We are hearing conversations between God and some of the characters that took part in Passion Week. It has been a "moving experience" for all. . . 
February 13 2013 Ash Wednesday – James  (portrayed by Diane Mitchell)
February 17, 2013 – Judas  (portrayal by Ray Foss)
February 24, 2013 – Peter  (portrayal by Marshall Burns)
March 3, 2013 – Pilate  (portrayed by Richard Fleury)
March 10, 2013 – Barabbas  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)
March 17, 2013 - Dysmas (Thief on the cross)  (portrayed by Ray Foss)
March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday
March 28, 2013 Maundy Thursday – The Centurion  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)
March 29, 2013 Good Friday - Mary Mother of Jesus (portrayed by Kathy Akerman)
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday! - The Gardner (portrayed by Mary Ann Cioffi)
and Lenten Drama:  “The Gardner”
service led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 31, 2013
Easter Sunday
“Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”       
Lent

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God’s humble servant – v2

The witness of Philip
his life more than his words
following Christ’s example
going where he was called
out into the world

God’s humble servant
the words of Isaiah
lived out in Christ’s life
the risen Lamb of God
seated on the throne


Edited January 1, 2014
God’s humble servant – v2
April 30, 2012
God’s humble servant
Acts 8:26-40
Philip and the Ethiopian
Isaiah 53:7-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
April 30, 2012 to May 6, 2012
“A Growing Season”
by David Medlin
scripture and meditation for April 30, 2012
read April 30, 2012

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quench the fire within us – v2

Stand resolute
strong against the torrent
the waters swirling around us
kindling the flame within us
embers burning brightly
against the torrent, the chaos
the forces on this earth
seeking the quench the fire
burning within us
to drown us in the waters
never rising again
to put out the Holy Spirit
we must never let that happen
burning bright together
standing in the torrent
while the waters swirl around us
fanning the flames, together
burning ever, to the end of time
the fire alive within us
those who claim His name


Edited January 1, 2014
quench the fire within us – v2
January 12, 2012
quench the fire within us
Edited December 31, 2013
Guided by the Fire – v2
January 13, 2012
Guided by the Fire
Edited December 31, 2013
light the flame of joy – v2
January 12, 2012
light the flame of joy
Worship Theme – “Water and Spirit”
Mark 1:4-11 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Genesis 1:1-5 Common English Bible (CEB)
Acts 19:1-7 Common English Bible (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 29:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Psalm 29))
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Covenant
hymn, “When Jesus came to Jordan”, UMH #252
Matthew 3:13-17
Luke 3:21-22
Mark 1:9-11
and sermon, “Water and Baptism”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
First Sunday after Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 8, 2012

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in her rooms – v2

in her rooms
by choice or circumstance
distance expanding
walling off others
not letting them in
in her own world
no one there to catch her
to help her if she falls
within her own thoughts
in the coldness
the coldness of being alone


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edited February 12, 2016
in her rooms – v4
(merging edits to version 2 and version 3)
edited March 7, 2014
in her rooms – v3
(editing original again)
Edited January 1, 2014
in her rooms – v2
September 1, 2013
in her rooms
Worship Theme: “Fellowship”
John 15:11-17 (The Message)
1 John 4:7-12 (The Message)
“God is Love”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-11
children’s message
Love them anyway
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Communion
and sermon “The Love Zone. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Sermon 7 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
September 1, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Worship”
Luke 4:5-8 (The Message)
    (extract of Luke 4:1-13)
Matthew 22:34-37 (New Living Translation)
    (extract of 22:34-40)
John 4:19-24 (The Message)
    (extract of John 4:1-42)
children’s message
how to make good decisions
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Worship. .  . It Does A Body Good”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 6 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 25, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Do We Make Room for God . . .?”
Ephesians 2:11-22 (CEB)
“The reconciliation of God’s people” (CEB)
“One in Christ” (NIV)
2 Samuel 7:1-7 (NLT)
Mark 6:30-44, 53-56 (CEB)
“Jesus feeds five thousand people” (CEB)
 “Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand” (NIV)
children’s message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Make Room for Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 5 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 18, 2013
&
Prayer Vigil at the Park
after worship service
7/28/2013
&
Theme: “Do We Worship Only on Sunday?”
Worship song – “I Sing Praises”
Ephesians 1:3-14 (Gods Word Translation)
Ephesians 1:3-14 (The Message)
Acts 2:38-47 (New Revised Standard Version)
children’s message
sharing our joy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Live Your Worship Out Loud!”
“Shout It From the Mountaintops”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 4 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 28, 2013
&
Theme: “Can we see the big picture”
“Big Picture Followers”
1 Corinthians 13:9-12 (GOD’S WORD translation)
Mark 6:1-6 (The Message)
“Just a Carpenter”
Mark 6:1-6 (NRSV)
“Jesus Rejected in Nazareth”
children’s message
sometimes our vision is foggy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Seeing More Clearly. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 3 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 21, 2013
&
Luke 7:36-47 (The Message)
Mark 5:21-34 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Matthew 13:44-46
children’s message
We are precious to God
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “How much does Jesus really matter?”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 2 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 14, 2013
&
Mark 4:35-41 (The Message)
Luke 4:16-21 (Common English Bible)
Matthew 14:22-33
children’s message
We are not alone
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Who Is this Captain”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 1 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 7, 2013


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a prayer of resolution – v2

A prayer of resolution
to treasure each moment
to walk more closely with you
all of our days.

A prayer of resolution
to be more faithful
open to the season
your call upon our lives.

A prayer of resolution
of changing from my past
wanting to walk nearer
to my Savior at last.


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Edited January 1, 2014
a prayer of resolution – v2
January 1, 2014
a prayer of resolution
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
“New Year’s Day”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
&
January 1, 2014 to January 5, 2014
“Time and Eternity”
by Melissa Tidwell
&
overview page (with questions)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12


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a prayer of resolution

A prayer of resolution
to treasure each moment
to walk more closely with you
all of our days.
A prayer of resolution
to be more faithful
open to the season
your call upon our lives.


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January 1, 2014
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
“New Year’s Day”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
&
January 1, 2014 to January 5, 2014
“Time and Eternity”
by Melissa Tidwell
&
overview page (with questions)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12

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adorned

adorned, covered,
with jewels, embroidery
fashioned of heaven
for the wedding, the bridegroom
the New Jerusalem
heaven on earth
prepared, made ready
for the wedding, for Christ


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January 1, 2014
Revelations 21:1-6
&
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
“New Year’s Day”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
&
January 1, 2014 to January 5, 2014
“Time and Eternity”
by Melissa Tidwell
&
overview page (with questions)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12


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from that humble city

from that humble city
the other side of the tracks
placed in the manger
his stable bed
the light come
as long foretold
the light of heaven
for us to behold.


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January 1, 2014
Matthew 2:1-12
Micah 5:2
&
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
“New Year’s Day”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
&
January 1, 2014 to January 5, 2014
“Time and Eternity”
by Melissa Tidwell
&
overview page (with questions)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12


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for our days only

dominion, control
placed in creation
the world You created
for our days only
dominion on earth
over the planet
the creatures
all living things
for our days only
to cherish, to guard
to leave for others
dominion, control
over all of creation


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January 1, 2014
Psalm 8:1-9
&
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
“New Year’s Day”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
&
January 1, 2014 to January 5, 2014
“Time and Eternity”
by Melissa Tidwell
&
overview page (with questions)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12


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 27,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A time to pull up weeds

the ground frozen
under a blanket of white
yet the scripture speaking
a  time to pull up weeds
a time to cast away
the unwelcome member
the part remaining
to be cast out


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January 1, 2014
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
“New Year’s Day”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
&
January 1, 2014 to January 5, 2014
“Time and Eternity”
by Melissa Tidwell
&
overview page (with questions)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12


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Be at Peace - 2

do not worry
be at peace
do not carry
this weight anymore
turn it over
that which we you carry
give it up
unto the Lord

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January 1, 2014
Philippians 4:6-7
Philippians 4:4-7
Upper Room Daily Devotional
“Do Not Worry”
by Christina Friberg (Colorado, USA)
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
for January and February 2014

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Live Joy

live joy
welling up
that God’s peace
may fall upon you
live joy
trust abiding
that God’s love
may stream from you


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January 1, 2014
Philippians 4:6-7
Philippians 4:4-7
Upper Room Daily Devotional
“Do Not Worry”
by Christina Friberg (Colorado, USA)
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
for January and February 2014

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A clearer path

A clearer path
a way forward
Guided by You
the touch of Your hand
A clearer path
a way forward
illumined for us
if we will see

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January 1, 2014
Psalm 128:1-4
“An Obedient Walk”
for January 1, 2014
read January 1, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson


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Holding Baby Jesus

Able to die happy
the prophecy fulfilled
holding baby Jesus
the Lamb upon the throne
God within his arms
waiting for this moment
Joy overwhelming
seeing the face of God
held within his arms


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January 1, 2014
Cover Art
“Simeon’s Moment”
Luke 2:21-35
with commentary by artist
Ron DiCianni
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for January and February 2014

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