Fanning the Flames of Joy

Our joy must be kindled
the ancient hope revealed
the fulfillment in our savior
all of mankind healed

Fanning the flames of joy
the song of the ages
the hope the saints kindled
to be tended by us

We are the forebears
of those who will follow
we must share the good news
planting our seeds richly

Sowing our joy
even when we are threatened
our task to bear witness
as we are commissioned

To be his hands and feet
his voice in the world
to be the flames in this time
the light to all the nations

November 18, 2010
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 2010
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost


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