Screens of Green

planes of the forest, the marsh, the meadows
long grasses, ferns, green upon the waters
cat o’ nine tails, pines, new-born maples
in pools of light within the woods
in layers, lines into the distance
screens of green, glass plates of color
discrete and clean
catching my attention
each in turn
into the forest
focusing, looking for treasure

June 28, 2009
9:15am, on Rte 89
North of Concord, NH

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Looking into the Green Mist

driving north on the interstate
verdant fields and forest beside me
looking, ever expectantly,
into the green mist, the present fog
through the staggered, intermittent wipers
pushing away the water from my vision
knowing deer lie within
out into the woods
beyond my view


June 28, 2009
9:00am or so, on Rte 89
North of Concord, NH

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A Shimmering Line

The light of the moon
a shimmering line across the skin of the lake
rising and falling, undulating toward the horizon
the rays of the full moon perpendicular to my path
cutting silently, or nearly so, through the water
a whisper of the hull only
the lapping of the waves on my left
tracing the edge of the lake
shrouded in darkening night
dance of the striders, the water beetles
giddy on the surface
all in sepia tints, tones,
or so the scene remains in my memory

June 25, 2009

Dahlia - Jenny - 06/23/09

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A Piece of Amethyst

in the dirt, the lawn, just barely visible
a bit of smooth color, catching the light
the wet earth, after the mower cleared more away
a piece of amethyst, the stem of a goblet perhaps
pulled from the ground, no longer hidden
soft living color, muted purple lilac
cool in my hand, heavy crystal in my pocket
carried with me for the afternoon
saved for further contemplation
on the meaning of the finding
amethyst, under the living pine

June 21, 2009

Foggy day on the ocean

A foggy day on the ocean,
my feet in the warm surf,
feeling the water lapping,
the movement of the tide
the shifting of the liquid sand
under my smoothed soles

Gazing into the distance,
the unseen horizon line
struggling to make out the lobster boats
the bobbing buoys on the too calm waves
the sprinkling of the drizzle on the crests

The swells before me, as I walk gingerly
out onto the jetty,
the cup of still hot black coffee
warming my hands

Watching my steps, barefoot
farther out onto the slippery rocks
the sharp edges of the barnacles inches away
just beneath the high tide line below

The call of the gulls, the sounding of the fog horn
awakening in the morning stillness
the beam of the lighthouse, just beyond view
the raw-cool air, even in full summer
rushing back to me in my memories


June 21, 2009
started with Facebook post,
“steamers for lunch, foggy day on the ocean – nice!”
by Rick McKinley

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Steamers for lunch

The words of the screen
“steamers for lunch, foggy day on the ocean”
so much cascading memory
flooding over me, seeing the image
of the water, the smell of the pot,
the taste of the clams, the lemon,
the melting butter, dripping in my beard
the taste of the drink, cold, washing them down
the slowing of my heart rate, the pace of my life
in the memory of these moments
savoring the simple pleasures
the little gifts of grace
given by the creator
all around us, to enjoy


June 21, 2009
started with Facebook post,
“steamers for lunch, foggy day on the ocean – nice!”
by Rick McKinley

Teach Them

No degree, no special schooling did they have
an apprenticeship, of sorts, perhaps
sitting at the master’s feet
watching him, learning from his life

A charge to keep, to the ends of the earth
to make disciples, to teach them,
to bear witness and to set an example
to mentor and to guide

Simple words, living in our faith
as He told the first disciples,
as they lived and as we have been taught
to share these lessons
to all nations, teaching them
the commandments of the Lord
the way to life eternal


June 21, 2009
Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon, “Teaching is Not Just For Teachers”,
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 21, 2009
Father’s Day

His Last Lecture

The commissioning, few words
His last lecture on earth
claiming His authority
Imparting us with power
a mission to the world

Words that have grown the church
from one believer to the heart of another
empowering us to witness, to teach
to guide and to mentor others
into a closer walk with thee


June 21, 2009
Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon, “Teaching is Not Just For Teachers”,
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 21, 2009
Father’s Day

Joining the Circle of Your Love

Not joining our church, our congregation;
joining the circle of Your love
so were the words of welcome
new members entering in
becoming part of the body of Christ
into His circle of love, sharing with us
His work, His ministry carried on
as He was sent, so we go, in His name
sharing His love, as we are able, to all nations


June 21, 2009
Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon, “Teaching is Not Just For Teachers”,
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 21, 2009
Father’s Day

Stand Up and Walk

Healed in an instant
with power he commanded
and his brother walked
they were all witnesses
awesome God

September 13, 2008
Acts 3:1-10
– Twitter version

Day Lily - 06/19/09

God is Love

In the letter, the words of John
written later, distilling, aware, understanding
after the walk with the One, sent to earth as was foretold
after the loss of his dying, the joy of his rising
the awareness of all that had been fulfilled
after the day of Pentecost, the filling with the Spirit
the sending forth, to the ends of the earth

Transforming words, of insight, of understanding
God is love. A clear declarative statement, present-tense
full of hope, of joy, of a changing view of the world.

God is love;
not that he loved us merely,
not even that he sent His Son
not even that He loves us now and in the future.

A state of being, the essence, the way to know God
That He is love, incarnate, in the world now
that our Creator, our Savior, our Guide
indwelling within us, is love.

That He is the same thing as love, deep, abiding, eternal,
that the thing we call love; this noun, this verb,
even the adjective, lovingly, is to say something,
someone is acting in the way of God;
that what we see in others, that we share
that which we feel, love,
all of that is the same thing as God

In mathematical terms the equation,
the permanent, immutable truth
God = Love

That to feel love is to know God;
If only we could get that into our thick skulls!


June 19, 2009
1 John 4:8
1 John 4:16
1 John 4:1-21
1 John 3:1-24

Dahlia - Jenny - 06/19/09 7:48am

A New Day Burgeons

Bursting forth, blooming before our eyes
not some truly gradual even, unfurling
more like water boiling, suddenly, urgently
seemingly going from water to steam
so is the day, burgeoning, suddenly upon us
presenting itself as fact, changed from the night
into the brightening day

Bursting forth, the Spirit, changing our lives
inexplicably, invisibly, profoundly
our lives not like before, rising on heavenly wings
our spirits soaring from the lift
the transforming of the Spirit within
changing us forevermore, different
unlike what we were the moment before
a new life, a new creation
into a new day burgeoning with promise


June 15, 2009 to June 17, 2009
The Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Sermon, “New Beginnings”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 14, 2009
Call to Worship:
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name,
O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your
faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your
deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of
your hands. (Psalm 92:1-4 NIV)
Unison Prayer:
Loving God, we thank you for this day that we may come into
Your house and worship You. We ask that Your Holy Spirit
would fall down upon us gathered here so that we may
understand all that You would have us hear this day.
We thank you for the Spirit that you have gifted us with.
We pray that our worship would be pleasing in Your sight.
This we pray in the strong name of Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Heavenly Father, you have offered us such abundance.
We are so very blessed. Yet, we often think that we have so little.
Some of us may even feel as though our gift is too small.
Thank you for reminding us that even our mustard seed-sized
gift may grow beyond our individual possibility. So, today we
place before you all amounts of gifts – some quarters from
children, some $1 bills from adults, some larger bills and
checks – knowing that you transform our scarcity into your
abundance. Thanks be to God. Amen. (GBOD)

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from its slumber

Newborn, rising from the earth
the warming, changing,
the rich wet soil
the crocus rising from its slumber
bursting forth into the light
unfurling, opening so soon
warmed by the spring rays
a new thing revealed
out of the melting snow, new earth,
turned by the growing,
up from its slumber.


June 15, 2009 to June 17, 2009
The Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Sermon, “New Beginnings”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 14, 2009
Call to Worship:
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name,
O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your
faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your
deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of
your hands. (Psalm 92:1-4 NIV)
Unison Prayer:
Loving God, we thank you for this day that we may come into
Your house and worship You. We ask that Your Holy Spirit
would fall down upon us gathered here so that we may
understand all that You would have us hear this day.
We thank you for the Spirit that you have gifted us with.
We pray that our worship would be pleasing in Your sight.
This we pray in the strong name of Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Heavenly Father, you have offered us such abundance.
We are so very blessed. Yet, we often think that we have so little.
Some of us may even feel as though our gift is too small.
Thank you for reminding us that even our mustard seed-sized
gift may grow beyond our individual possibility. So, today we
place before you all amounts of gifts – some quarters from
children, some $1 bills from adults, some larger bills and
checks – knowing that you transform our scarcity into your
abundance. Thanks be to God. Amen. (GBOD)

Bursting Forth

Changed, transformed
forevermore, a new creation
like the butterfly out of its cocoon
its wings stiffening
new blood through the veins
warming in the sun, the breeze.

The same for us, the old cast off
new blood of the Spirit
indwelling within us
warmed by the Son’s light
quickened by the breath of God
Our lives changed forevermore
a new life bursting forth.


June 15, 2009 to June 17, 2009
The Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Sermon, “New Beginnings”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 14, 2009
Call to Worship:
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name,
O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your
faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your
deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of
your hands. (Psalm 92:1-4 NIV)
Unison Prayer:
Loving God, we thank you for this day that we may come into
Your house and worship You. We ask that Your Holy Spirit
would fall down upon us gathered here so that we may
understand all that You would have us hear this day.
We thank you for the Spirit that you have gifted us with.
We pray that our worship would be pleasing in Your sight.
This we pray in the strong name of Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Heavenly Father, you have offered us such abundance.
We are so very blessed. Yet, we often think that we have so little.
Some of us may even feel as though our gift is too small.
Thank you for reminding us that even our mustard seed-sized
gift may grow beyond our individual possibility. So, today we
place before you all amounts of gifts – some quarters from
children, some $1 bills from adults, some larger bills and
checks – knowing that you transform our scarcity into your
abundance. Thanks be to God. Amen. (GBOD)

through the eyes of the Spirit

The world, life, a new perspective
a new prism, looking, seeing
through the eyes of the Spirit
living, dwelling within us
new eyes, a new creation
focus forever changed
fear, given over, hope
ever before my eyes
seeing the world anew
through the eyes of the Spirit



June 15, 2009 to June 17, 2009
The Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Sermon, “New Beginnings”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 14, 2009
Call to Worship:
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name,
O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your
faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your
deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of
your hands. (Psalm 92:1-4 NIV)
Unison Prayer:
Loving God, we thank you for this day that we may come into
Your house and worship You. We ask that Your Holy Spirit
would fall down upon us gathered here so that we may
understand all that You would have us hear this day.
We thank you for the Spirit that you have gifted us with.
We pray that our worship would be pleasing in Your sight.
This we pray in the strong name of Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Heavenly Father, you have offered us such abundance.
We are so very blessed. Yet, we often think that we have so little.
Some of us may even feel as though our gift is too small.
Thank you for reminding us that even our mustard seed-sized
gift may grow beyond our individual possibility. So, today we
place before you all amounts of gifts – some quarters from
children, some $1 bills from adults, some larger bills and
checks – knowing that you transform our scarcity into your
abundance. Thanks be to God. Amen. (GBOD)

Sermon - "“New Beginnings”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, June 14, 2009, Suncook United Methodist Church, Suncook, NH

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14b-17 (The Message Bible)

“New Beginnings”

The Lord be with you
And also with you
Let us pray. . .

Loving Creator of new beginnings, You who are a God of second. . . third. . . and fourth chances, we pray for Your presence here with us this morning. May your Spirit fall down upon us gathered here in your name this day. We thank you for the opportunity to worship you in Spirit and Truth. Come Holy Spirit. . . illuminate our hearts and minds this day. Speak Lord. . . Your friends are listening.

(Read 2 Corinthians Scripture)

Spring. . . it is probably my favorite season in the year. It tells me that the cold winter is over and now we will have warm weather again. But. . . to me. . . there is a deeper meaning of Spring. This meaning is what makes me so excited about Spring. To me. . . Spring is a time of new beginnings. It’s a time when the earth is being warmed by the sun and because of that warmth. . . a new thing comes bursting forth. . . a new beginning. The world breaks forth in glorious song to the Creator, ever praising Him for His creation. (There’s a new thing bursting forth)

In the scripture from Corinthians this morning, we heard what happens when God’s Spirit enters our being. . . what happens when God creates a new beginning for us. . . a new life with the Creator of all things. The Message Bible uses the statement that “The old life is gone; a new life burgeons!” Well. . . being the scholar that I am. . . I just had to look up this word. (And yes. . . I had no idea what the word meant) The word means to grow or develop quickly; flourish. . . to put forth. . . to begin to grow or blossom. A new life begins. . . is put forth. . . grows and blossoms. And not only does the Spirit begin to germinate within us. . . the Spirit puts a little of heaven in our hearts so that we will not settle for less in life. . . we strive to please God no matter what. Our lives become refocused and our Spirits can break forth with singing. (There’s a new thing bursting forth)

This morning we will be Confirming Erica and taking in new members. What a glorious day for Christ’s Church! What a day to break forth in song! What a new beginning it is indeed! (There’s a new thing bursting forth)

You see. . . as we come into the transforming presence of God. . . it will open our eyes to a great many things in life. As we draw near to Him it will guarantee that we will begin to rethink the way we think and question the way we have always considered things to be. We begin to see life, not through rose colored glasses but through the eyes of the Spirit within us. God is creating a new thing. The old is gone; a fresh new thing is bursting forth in song.

There are new things bursting out all over! When the birds burst into glorious song just before daybreak. . . there’s a new thing bursting forth. Every time we see the first signs of Spring with the Crocus coming up from its slumber. . . there’s a new thing bursting forth. Every time a new born baby cries at its first breath. . . there’s a new thing bursting forth. there’s a new thing bursting forth. Every time a sinner comes to the throne of grace and turns their life over to Christ. . . there’s a new thing bursting forth. Every time the people of Christ’s church decide to step out in faith...there’s a new thing bursting forth. Every time we, as disciples, plant a seed of Christ’s love into another’s heart... there’s a new thing bursting forth. Every time we as Christian reach out to others in Christ’s name. . . there’s a new thing bursting forth.

Each day is a new beginning. . . a new chance to burst through with song. . . a new chance to touch the lives around us. We are a new creation in Christ. . . may we ever put ourselves in the Potter’s hand. . . may we be created a new and molded into what the Potter has planned for us from the start. . . and with all of Creation sing Alleluia there’s a new thing bursting forth.
(Potter’s Hand Video)
Amen. . .

Seeds of Faith

Small seeds of faith
words – faith, belief, God
love, salvation, resurrection
Fed by the watering of the word
the light of the Son
growing within, invisible
mysterious, as the Spirit
burgeoning forth,
a new creation
in the fullness of God’s time
according to His plan.


June 14, 2009
Mark 4:30-34
Upper Room Disciplines 2009,
for June 14, 2009
and
Call to Worship:
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name,
O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your
faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your
deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of
your hands. (Psalm 92:1-4 NIV)
Unison Prayer:
Loving God, we thank you for this day that we may come into
Your house and worship You. We ask that Your Holy Spirit
would fall down upon us gathered here so that we may
understand all that You would have us hear this day.
We thank you for the Spirit that you have gifted us with.
We pray that our worship would be pleasing in Your sight.
This we pray in the strong name of Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Heavenly Father, you have offered us such abundance.
We are so very blessed. Yet, we often think that we have so little.
Some of us may even feel as though our gift is too small.
Thank you for reminding us that even our mustard seed-sized
gift may grow beyond our individual possibility. So, today we
place before you all amounts of gifts – some quarters from
children, some $1 bills from adults, some larger bills and
checks – knowing that you transform our scarcity into your
abundance. Thanks be to God. Amen. (GBOD)
The Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Sermon, “New Beginnings”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 14, 2009

Caring for the Scattered Seeds

Caring for the scattered seeds
those planted by others
those we have planted
All needing nurture, needing love
growing, all, in ways known to God
rising, in His time
until ready for the harvest

June 13, 2009
Mark 4:26-34
Alive Now May/June 2009,
for June 13, 2009

The Growing Seed

Faithful, though a mystery
scattering seeds, love,
the word of God, the story
the message of the Christ, of love

The growing seed,
the way of it unknown
day and night growing
where the seeds have been sown
growing within human hearts
in inexorable ways
a harvest to come.


June 13, 2009
Mark 4:26-29
Mark 4:26-34
Upper Room Disciplines 2009
for June 13, 2009

A New Creation

No longer of the flesh
we are transformed
a new creation, of the Spirit
living in Christ,
in the way of the cross
living now of the Spirit
walking together, yoked with Christ
born again, of blood, of the Spirit

June 13, 2009
2 Corinthians 5:10-17
Upper Room Disciplines 2009,
for June 12, 2009
1 Corinthians 5:6-17

Whirling, Spinning

Whirling, spinning
jumping, leaping
up into the chancel
singling, silently
with the song on grace.

Joining us into worship
bringing us with her
into Your presence
centering us in this moment.

Putting her faith in motion
reverently, joyously
dancing for her God
almost, almost as if
we were not there.

Dancing with abandon
whirling, spinning
testifying to Christ
for whom they sang
and for whom she danced.

June 13, 2009
Kim Ruben
Hallelujah – Let’s Celebrate Dance
Sharing Program 2009
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
June 13, 2009

The Faith We Bring

Into the church
into the world
the faith we bring
growing throughout our lives
living within us

This is what we share
this is who we are
a community, a congregation
a people of faith

The love we show
everywhere we go
his life we hope to bear
to the world, may we share
the faith we bring
deep within



June 11, 2009 and June 12, 2009
Church Council
June 9, 2009
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Our Faith Journeys

Each one authentic
each of them real
Your love revealed
in our faith journeys

Through study, fellowship
in worship, in prayer
we each grow stronger
in our faith journeys

In service to the world
by our hands and with our feet
Christ lives on
in our faith journeys

To the ends of the earth
wherever we are called
God’s message is shared
in our faith journeys.


June 12, 2009
Church Council
June 9, 2009
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Scripture Read and the Word Proclaimed

Invoking the Spirit, presence of God
a blessing, a prayer on us gathered here
the scripture read and the Word proclaimed
a message for our minds, hope for our hearts
such is the centering, our call this morning
worship changing our lives
gathering seeds of love
so that we may go in service
planting the seeds, in mission,
in ministry to Your world

June 8, 2009, June 9, 2009 and June 11, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

A Little Longer

They had a little longer walk today
to stop in wonder at the beauty along our way
to see the flowers in brighter hues
Slowing to see the whites, the blues
A different, more reverent point of view
to see the creation a little more as You do
Walking, lingering to see the plants
and maybe a few of your ants.

June 8, 2009
Shanequa and Ruth
walking to Pembroke Village School

The Gospel, the Good News

Offered for us, received
the gospel, the good news
proof of the coming of the one
and the power of his name

The joy, the thanksgiving that we fee
the presence of the Spirit with us
we praise you almighty God
we bow before your throne

We drink of the cup you offer
we eat of the bread of life
we pray for insights into your love
ever humble before our God

We share the message of the Son
who came to set us free
to lift the stain of sin away
and rescue us from death


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

For a Drowning Person

A word of challenge
rising from the pastor,
if our worship was for someone
a life preserver for a drowning person

In the scripture, in the message
in the songs upon our lips
a reflection of our savior
the power of his life

A message of hope,
truth in the power of his name
a way out of the wilderness
the love of God to share

New life in the one who came
to set the captives free
the hope of all, from then as now
the one who will come again


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

A Call to Discipleship

In the message, the service, the worship today
a call to discipleship, to walk as they did
to take the mantle of the work of Christ
to heal in his holy name
To reach our brother, our sister in pain
to look upon their face
To call upon the name of Christ
follow his call for our lives
to heed the cries of our neighbors
to go where we are led


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

An Insight to God

In the way in which the Messiah revealed
in the way in which the disciples healed
an insight to God
His way of servanthood
of faith unseen
to act upon the authority given
to heal in his holy name
By the power given
so we are to live
to love
and to forgive


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

A message of hope

the power of the name of Christ
a message of hope, for us all
healed by his name alone
no hands laid upon him
merely the intoning,
calling Christ now
to be present, to
heal in his name

a message of hope
in this story
of laity, calling on his name
in faith, believing in his authority
and acting on that faith
able to go, as we have been sent
to heal in Christ’s holy name


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Untrained Laity

It was untrained laity,
starting the church
Healing in the name of the one
in the name of the Christ
Preaching on Pentecost
moving out into the world
Into the darkness
spreading his light
With faith the heal the lame
we must go and do the same


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

The Call into Worship

That we may receive
that which is offered for us
so were the words read aloud
the words I shared with the congregation
centering us, calling us into worship
into that state of readiness
to be open to what was to come

A message of hope, a kinship with those
the disciples who have called upon the Lord
those who have believed
who have acted on their call
Gaining an insight into God
on the way of a servant
the walk of a believer

A story of revelation
on the love of God
through the sending of his son
of the healing he performed
while he walked the earth

A telling of the legacy
of the work that is yet to be done
our place in the story
of our faith
and his coming yet to come


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

When was it?

When was the moment, the moments
the times in our lives,
when we were healed, spiritually changed?
How did these moments
make a difference in our lives?

These ringing questions, perhaps not poetic
ringing in our ears, hanging in the air
suspended over the congregation
in worship today
challenging us first to remember
to set a mood, a foundation
to hear a message challenging
in the story of the healing
one of the first acts of power
in the Acts of the Apostles

The timid followers
now using the name of Christ
the power of the Spirit within them
to boldly claim his name
and heal by the authority
the power of his name


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

A Smile Growing

A smile growing, in the way I was speaking
a smile growing, capturing my face
my voice rising, in the sharing
Christ revealing himself
to the disciples of John

Smiling in my heart
echoed in theirs
smiles upon their faces
a congregation joining, sharing
in the proofs of the coming of the king.

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June 7, 2009

A Smile Growing

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I served as Liturgist

Call to Worship:

  Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth. 

  Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts. 

  May we feel the Holy spirit among us. 

  As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,

  as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with

  joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.

Unison Prayer:

   Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all

  desires known, and from you no secrets are

  hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the

  inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love

  you with our whole self, and worthily praise your

  holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Luke 7:17-22

Prayer of Dedication:

  Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives

  are blessed daily by your gifts.  Help us to receive

  your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,

  as you  are to us.  We pray that through us the whole

  world will know the gift of your generous love in

  Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for

  the whole world.

Acts 3:1-8

and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”

by Reverend Huntley Halvorson

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

June 7, 2009

Trinity Sunday

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Resound

The one word, resound,
that the words resound
with the God’s own heart
More than written, more even
than that they were inspired
Filled with the heart of God
reverberating with his mighty word
a clarion call, filled, utter filled
Celebration and praise of God
in the words written down
a treasure for us, as we worship
Filled with the sound
the voice of God.


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and Ancient Words, by Michael W. Smith,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Jumping

Not begging for crumbs
no longer an outcast
shouting, leaping, jumping for joy
healed, physically, spiritually
in the name of Jesus Christ
able to walk, to go into the courts
to be in community, in the Temple
an outcast no more, jumping for joy
in praises to the King
He was healed, made whole
in the loving name of Christ.


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Authentic

A pure, honesty, authentic
human encounter
looking at each other
squarely in the eye
Asking for his daily bread
for alms by which to live
Getting an offering of healing
a gift of saving, offered
in the name of Jesus Christ
Healed by the power of his name
by the power of his acts
by the authority given by God
to all who serve in his name


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Alms

He was begging for alms,
money for the poor, this lame man
What he received, healing;
but not merely of his body,
healing of his soul, spiritual healing
making him clean, worthy
entering the gates, the courts,
entering the temple with shouts
with leaps, with joy
with unending praises to God
asking for alms,
by their faith,
receiving so much more.


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Straight in the Eye

Looking straight in the eye
invoking the name of Christ
to him was all the power
through him alone
the apostle healed the lame

Authentic, certain faith
human to human
from God through him
another was healed
made whole, made right
dancing into the temple of God


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Courageously

One of the wonders of that moment
this story of a miracle
the healing of the lame

The belief of the disciples
courageously knowing
the power of his name

Claiming the authority to heal
declaring he could walk
in Jesus’ name.

To be so certain
to act so boldly
to courageously live
as they did
this is our prayer.


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

My Voice Rising

The words, this story, of his life,
of the proof of the Savior
of the coming of the Messiah.

This story, this moment,
the passing of the promise of John
the words he cried out in the wilderness
being revealed in this moment.

In this powerful witness,
the acts he was performing
declaring too, plainly
to these disciples of John.

My voice rising, joy flowing over me
these ancient words, the words of fulfillment
of the love of God, he example of the Son
welling up in me, pouring out
joy not to be contained.

Seeing the faces of the congregation
joining me in this mystery
the unfolding of this witness
of the Savior making himself known.

Together in worship, a congregation joining
centering in the wonder of the proof of the Messiah
revealed in the acts of his ministry
this Son of God, made known
in the touch of his hand
the power of his word.


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Proof of the Savior

The savior’s own words
describing the acts of his life.
Through the work of his hands
the affirmation of his words.
Proof of the coming
the savior in the world.
Fulfillment of the scriptures
the words of the prophesies alive.
His healing touch,
his transforming words.
A life responding, in action
to the words in the wilderness.
A cadence of his answer
the question of John.


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

In Their Faces

If only I could have frozen that moment
the reaction of the congregation
in their faces, the nods
the smiles, the understanding
the joy in this moment
sharing the words of Christ
these words of his ministry
this moment of awareness, of proof
the actions of his life
his ministry
proving he was the Son
that he was the one
prayed for, for so long
the hope of the people
the one who is to come
It was in their faces, my voice rising
the smile spreading on my face
sharing the joy, the good news
for them, for us, for all of us
the Messiah come
to save the earth


June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Marks of the Potter’s Hand

Signs of his touch
marks of the Potter’s hand
his efforts recorded
written on the flesh, the tissue
on this flawed vessel
Places where imperfections
worked out by the molding
sculpting of his knowing, working
the clay, slowly, giving to His will
Reformed by the touch, loving touch
the healing of brokenness
made useful, ever needing more
of the Potter’s hands, his marks on me


June 6, 2009
Psalm 138
Psalm 139
Psalm 148
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Jeremiah 18:1-4
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 18:1-12
Philippians 2:1-13
Luke 2:22-40
John 1:1-14
Galatians 4:4-7

While Others Were Praying

while others passed him
while they were entering in
the hour of prayer
Two of the twelve
stopping to share more
more than meager coins
offering him life,
healing him;
he rose, leaping
praising God
while others were praying
unaware


June 4, 2009
Luke 7:17-22
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

Proof in His Acts

By his acts, his ministry
proof of his identity
the truth of his coming
not in claiming the mantle
crown of glory, throne of power
By his acts revealed,
the Messiah come.


June 4, 2009
Luke 7:17-22
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

The One

John asked, “Are you the one,
the one who is to come?”
In his service, in his healing
not on a throne, not worldly power
with the power of heaven
authority over spirits, over sin,
over death itself
with words of power, of love
in his ministry
being the one who has come
Hallelujah and Amen!


June 4, 2009
Luke 7:17-22
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

So Undignified

I can picture the wagging tongues
those there for show
to be seen, publicly praying
seeing the beggar, the lame
jumping in the Temple
shouting for joy!

So undignified, the clucking hens
within the gate, in the courts
his authentic praise
leaping for joy!


June 4, 2009
Luke 7:17-22
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

By His Deeds

By deeds of power
through the work of his hands
the love in his message
sharing the truth of who he is
in what was seen and heard

By deeds of power
the authority of God
healing by his hands,
raising by his call
love of God in his words
the one who is to come


June 4, 2009
Luke 7:17-22
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

At the Hour of Prayer

an extraordinary prayer
declaring the power of God
the certainty of the answer
a commandment
a statement of faith
calling the lame to walk,
to jump, entering the courts
creating a holy commotion
at the hour of prayer


June 4, 2009
Luke 7:17-22
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday

email of 6/3/09 from General Board of Church and Society, The United Methodist Church

Five Ways to Support Victims of Torture During Torture Awareness Month

Dear Raymond,

The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) has 5 simple things you can do to support victims of torture and put an end to torture around the world:
Organize an educational event for your congregation, using NRCAT’s new 18-minute DVD and discussion guide: “Ending U.S.-sponsored Torture Forever." You can view the trailer or order a copy from NRCAT's website.

Plan to join us in Washington, DC on June 11 for a Religious Public Witness in front of the White House.

Incorporate a prayer or sermon about torture in a worship service during June. You can access a variety of worship resources, on NRCAT's website.

Make your opposition to torture visible with NRCAT’s new banners and bumper stickers. Order today from NRCAT’s Online Store. If your congregation already has an anti-torture banner, please display it this month.


Organize a delegation to visit the local district office of your Member(s) of Congress to advocate for a Commission of Inquiry and legislation making elements of the President’s executive order permanent in law. Members of Congress will most likely be in their home districts during the July 4th recess (June 29 to July 3).
We've had over 1600 people add their name to our statement of faith The Truth Will Set You Free.

Please take this opportunity to add your name to the petition.
Jim Winkler, General Secretary for GBCS, recently commented "I cannot conceive in my wildest dreams of Jesus Christ giving any blessing to torture." We need people of faith to say "No!" to torture by urging the U.S. Congress and Obama Administration to support an commission of inquiry into torture.

Peace,

Bill Mefford
Director, Civil and Human Rights

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Strangely Warmed

Wesley’s description, his conversion
an appropriate thought on Pentecost morn’

Strangely warmed, so they must have been
flames of fire, resting on them

Changing their ways, the path of their days
the lives evermore, guided by the Spirit

Living within them, their beating hearts
the embers of that day, ever indwelling within

Our days like them, like him, the founders of our faith
the fire of the spirit warming us in our hearts

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edited May 24, 2017

Strangely Warmed – v2

June 2, 2009

Strangely Warmed

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2009/06/strangely-warmed.html

Call to Worship: Psalm 104:31-33 (NIV)

Unison Prayer,

“Almighty God, Giver of knowledge and might, we come

before your throne to worship You in Spirit and truth. We

pray that your Spirit of illumination would fall upon us

gathered here today so that we may hear your still small

voice, guiding us as we sojourn through this world. May we

feel Your presence with us here today. Come Spirit, fill our

hearts this day. Amen”

Epistle Reading: Romans 8:26-27 (New King James Version)

children’s time message

by Reverend Huntley Halvorson

Gospel Reading: Acts 2:1-21 (New Living Translation)

and sermon, “A Fire Within!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.de/2009/06/sermon-fire-within-by-pastor-ruth-l.html

by Pastor Ruth L. Foss

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

May 31, 2009

Pentecost Sunday

and

Acts 2:1-11

Matthew 28:19

Upper Room daily devotional for 5/31/09

http://www.upperroom.org/Devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=31&year=2009

and

Acts 2:1-21

Alive Now for 5/31/09

and

Acts 2:12-21

Upper Room Disciplines 2009 for 5/31/09

and

1 Corinthians 3:5-9

and

sign in front of church

“Are You

Smoldering?

Come in and

Get All Fired Up!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.nl/2008/05/sermon-all-fired-up-by-pastor-ruth-l.html

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

&

edited December 30, 2016

the epiphany of John Wesley- v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-epiphany-of-john-wesley-v5.html

editing original

edited January 10, 2016

the epiphany of John Wesley – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-epiphany-of-john-wesley-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

edited January 16, 2015

the epiphany of John Wesley – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-epiphany-of-john-wesley-v3.html

(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)

edited January 8, 2015

the epiphany of John Wesley – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-epiphany-of-john-wesley-v2.html

January 6, 2015

the epiphany of John Wesley

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-epiphany-of-john-wesley.html

“I felt my heart strangely warmed.”

John Wesley’s Journal

http://www.ccel.org/ccel/wesley/journal.vi.ii.xvi.html

May 24, 1738,

describing what happened to him at Aldersgate

about Martin Luther’s response to reading Romans

&

June 16, 2013

Annual Conference

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/813

http://www.neumc.org/console/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/AC_Agenda_Z8XEJV7M.pdf

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/906

New England United Methodist Church

http://www.neumc.org/

https://twitter.com/#!/neumc

https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23neumc

2013 Theme: Strangely Warmed; Formed by God

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening scripture to us?”

--Luke 24:13-35 led by Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/318

sermons:

-         “Recognizing the Holy”, 6/13/2013 (by Reverend Hand),

o   reflection on Luke 24:13-35, the Walk to Emmaus

-         “Episcopal Address, 6/13/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)

-         “A Word about Work” , 6/14/2013 (by Reverend Hand)

o   reflection on Luke 10:25-37

-         “Do you see . . . ?”, 6/14/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)

o   reflection on Luke 7:36-50

Honored Guests - http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/814

Conference Preacher – Rev. Stephanie Moore Hand –

http://providenceumc.org/contact/our-staff/rev-stephanie-moore-hand

June 12, 2013 to June 15, 2015

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