Saturday, November 27, 2010

Night is About Over

The advent of Christ
the source of our salvation
Night is about over
Christ’s work almost done

The teaching of our Savior
His witness, His lessons
His life our guide
on how we should live

Stay awake for His coming
our Savior to the earth
redeeming us from ourselves
giving us eternal life


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Be Up and About

Wake from your slumber
focus on Christ
Turn from the world
turn from your sleep

Be up and about
our salvation is near
Christ will return
coming to the earth

We should sing
joy in our hearts
waiting for our King
the coming of the Christ


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Our Salvation Near

Our salvation near
the promise of God
foretold in Your Word
the hope we believe

Christ will come
to gather us in
all of God’s children
waiting for our King


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Dawn is About to Break

Dawn is about to break
the night to give way
Christ will come
but we know not the day

Be ready, stay awake
our Savior will come
the skies will resound
with the coming of our King


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In Victory


In His glory
in victory over death
God coming again
to judge the living and the dead

Christ will come
on the chariots of the sky
descending from the heavens
that no more will his people die

We wait for that day
with hearts open wide
hopeful in his coming
to rise with him alone

Wanting to see
the face of our living God
to enter into his courts
to find our eternal home

The advent calls us
to prepare our human hearts
to ready our lives
for the coming of the Lord

We must be ready
for we know not the time or place
the return of the Christ
to gather his people home


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

On the Clouds

Not just in the manger
the image of Christ
Not just on the cross
descending to the dead
Not even just on Easter
rising from the grave
Not in his ascension
rising to the skies

On the clouds
in victory
the triumphant God
redeemed all his people
ready to call them home
coming to gather in
the living and the dead
The God of the living
from beginning to the end



November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Not just the manger

Not just the manger
the coming of the King
God in His glory
descending again

We are to remember
the gift of old
the Christ-child descending
as the scripture foretold

The coming of Jesus
riding on the clouds
the victory of the ages
as the scripture foretold

We can trust in the promise
the gathering in
Christ will come again in glory
Oh let that season begin



November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fear not His advent

Fear not His advent
the coming of the Lord
He is coming in glory
the whole world to restored

We are the children
the sheep of His flock
we are called to answer
our Master’s call to us

Harken to His message
His calling from within
ready for His coming
our new life to begin

Humble serving
in this time and place
for we know not the time
of His coming to the earth


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ready for Your Coming

I want to be ready for Your coming
each Adventide
hearing the angel chorus
their singing on high

To see Your star
its rising in the night
bringing light into the darkness
proof of our new life

Knowing Your promise
to come once again
bringing us in victory
to our heavenly home

Calling in the night
when we least expect it
needing to keep our oil ready
when the bridegroom comes for us


November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Rejoice, He is Coming

Rejoice, Easter People
God is coming again
to bring us home to him
to help us live again

God is riding
riding on the clouds
He is coming in glory
to take us home

We should be singing
ready for his coming
happy in the end times
for the new age to begin

Shining like a beacon
our face reflecting You
humbly serving
until the work here is through



November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Lighting Our Lamps

Your Advent story
the coming of the babe
reminding us of your promise
to come to earth again

Not in humble submission
teaching us your ways
going to the cross
humble all your days

Coming in your glory
riding on the clouds
lighting our lamps to be ready
for the trumpets’ call



November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Looking to the Sky

Not to the manger
not to the Word
looking to the sky
for the coming King

Looking to the heavens
for the glory of our God
the coming of our Savior
riding on the clouds



November 27, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the Rising of Jesus

In the rising of Jesus
the victory of his glory
rising to the skies

The advent has power
the coming of our Savior
to heal us from ourselves
washing away the stain

Rejoice in our master
the coming of the Christ-child
the King in victory
riding on the clouds


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the Presence of Jesus

In the presence of Jesus
our risen, living Savior
rising to the heavens
in his glory revealed

Waiting for the day
of his triumphant coming
to redeem his own
to our heavenly homes

Coming in glory
in the brilliance of victory
on the clouds of the heavens
gathering us in

In Advent waiting
for the Savior
the babe in the manger
and our King on the clouds


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Love Come Down

Love come down
down to the earth
the Son with us
giving us new birth

Hope in the Lord
in his grace abounding
raining down on us
from heaven above

Life in the coming
the coming of Jesus
saving us from sin
from the ways of the world

Leading us to glory
if we would follow
waiting for our king
coming to save us all


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Dressed in Christ

Wearing our savior
dressed in Christ
guiding our steps
leading us on
into the right

Turning from the world
walking his path
following his commands
awake to his calling
his coming to the earth


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Teaching Us

Christ will teach us
teaching us his ways
that we may live
walking all of our days

Only through him
through the gate of Christ
able to come before God
walking in his courts

Christ alone, the lamb
the living Son of God
born to save
all his life foretold

Guided by his Word
the lessons of his life
leading us on
into his brilliant light


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Your Coming

The reason for our joy
washing over us
the truth of your coming
coming to the earth

The reason for our joy
the depths of your grace
coming to the earth
to feel your sweet embrace


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ancient Words of Prophecy

Ancient words of prophecy
foretelling his birth
the lowly virgin
the town where he lay
The village of his heritage
the root of his line
all of them come together
in the Christ, the first-born

So hard to imagine
the world’s response to him
the powerful, the leaders
the people far and near
So many expectations
defined by the world
not paying attention
to the promises revealed

God’s plan worked out
his promises he kept
the birth of our savior
just as scripture had said
Coming to earth
to redeem the whole world
dying and rising
just as God had foretold


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hope in this Season

Hope in this season
the days number, counted down
leading to the star, to the angels
the shepherds, his holy birth
All of them richly
the imagery washing over us
drenching us with the coming
the birth of the Son

Hope in this season
the meaning of love
God’s grace revealed
in him sending his Son
The hope for the ages
for all of mankind
leading us to heaven
in his rising into the light



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We need these days

The days of Advent
at the beginning of the year
the story of the Christ-child
of God coming near

We need these days
to enter the spirit
the meaning of Christmas
more than we can comprehend

Needing these days
slowing our thinking
drinking in the waters
pouring down on us

Coming to know
to see the Christ-child
as the ultimate gift
God’s love for us all


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With Our Hands Empty

With our hands empty
like the Pharisees, the others
the bridegroom coming
with us with empty lamps

Are we truly ready
believing in the Christ-child
the one who had been foretold
the Messiah’s holy birth

Needing this season
the guiding of his star
needing the days of waiting
to prepare our doubting hearts

Will we be ready
when he comes down to the earth
in victory this time
no humble manger birth



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Season’s Purpose


Not about the presents
the tinsel, the garland
the trees we cut and carry
standing in our homes

Not even about the giving
the sharing of our bounty
the present we exchange
as witness to our love

The season’s purpose
retelling the coming
the promise of his coming
in victory to come

The Christ coming before us
into our consciousness
calling us to him
if we would truly believe

The story of the Christ-child
the love of Jesus
God’s grace in the power
of his humble birth

God redeeming
reclaiming his creation
restoring all who would follow
who would take up their cross

Specific instructions
in the life of Jesus
in the words of his witness
in his commands to his flock

That we would end our days
as we begin this season
humbly worshipping
the depths of God’s love

God’s love unending
his grace without end
bringing us to him
at the foot of the cross


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Panic of Advent

Causing us to focus
to remember the Christ-child
leading us into worship
the liturgical year

The panic of advent
not about gifts or pageants
but a changing of our lives
focused on this child

All of our days
measured by our service
if we truly follow
the calling from within

The Christ-child living
in the Spirit indwelling
calling us ever
to conform to the his ways

The panic of advent
like the maidens needing oil
that we are totally unprepared
for the coming of our King

That the bridegroom could come
at an unknown hour
calling us to account
for all of our days

Are we ready
the question each advent
are we waiting
with hope in our hearts

Or are we like the leaders
who denied the Christ-child
who tortured and murdered
the King that had been foretold



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Shock of the Leaders

Would we be so different
if the advent was now
if we had been waiting
for a Messiah of power
of the leader to come
from the root of Jesse
a shoot of David
to sit on the throne

Would we have been so different
like the shock of the leaders
a messiah in the stable
wrapped in swaddling clothes
no matter the scripture
blind to its reading
unable to comprehend
the wisdom of the divine

Would we have been so different
if Christ came among us
overturning the tables
calling us to believe
to change from the world
our oil not ready
to follow our shepherd
in the way of the cross



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,650+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Alarm of Your Advent

Your coming unplanned
in a time of God’s choosing
Your advent alarms us
setting us off balance
not in control
the illusion we enjoy
in this time and place
as we walk on the earth

The advent of Jesus
the coming of God
descending from the heavens
to fulfill the word
The promise of old
of his coming down
to heal the brokenness
to give up his crown

Changing our lives forever
if we change our focus
to the babe, the Christ-child
the one who walked the earth
Ours to follow
to answer God’s calling
to humble ourselves
as he did in the garden

The Christ’s coming
a challenge for the ages
not just those in Jerusalem
but for all of the age
To give up control
the illusion we cherish
to turn our lives over
over only unto God


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Our First Candle

A candle of peace
not of this earth
of the Savior,
the one who came down
who lived among us
giving up his crown
A candle of peace
that God can only give
reconciling us to him
that we would truly live
Witnesses now
while we walk the earth
until his coming again
when we will have new birth


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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The Light Shining

We must wake from our slumber
the light shining in the night
piercing the darkness
bringing us hope

God loves us
so much that he sent his son
living and dying
that we all may be one

One people, one body
Christ as the head
sharing the good news
going as we are led

Out into the world
carrying the light into the darkness
waking the world with the good news
Our savior has come!


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Misdirected Frenzy

The season corrupted
misdirected frenzy
chasing for bargains
to have this or that

All of it a distraction
a temptation from the enemy
to steal the joy of this moment
the reason for the season

Christ came to earth!
Let us not forget this
God came from heaven
to heal our brokenness

We are the messengers
the ones in this time
to shine his light into the darkness
in this world, to all mankind


November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Pause in Our Rushing

Maybe unable to stop
the world calling
in this holiday season
But maybe enough
to pause in our rushing
coming to your throne
to feel your grace
the warmth of your embrace

Feeling anew
the coming of our Lord
descending from above
from his heavenly home
Walking as a man
on this mortal coil
knowing the sweat of work
the yoke of human toil

Pausing in our rushing
going round about
sitting at our savior’s feet
feeling his endless love
Stopping the world
at least in bits and pieces
coming before our maker
the source of all that is good

Feeling anew
the magic of the season
the coming of our savior
the reason for our joy
Walking with the Christ-child
baptized into his service
going with our servant king
in the way of humbleness



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Your Star Rising


Your star rising
shining in the night
into the dark world
making the darkness bright

Coming to save us
by your descending to the earth
sealing the rift between us
between man and our God

The babe, the man
the one who climbed the cross
all to fulfill the prophecies
paying an awful cost

Healing us, redeeming us
bringing us back to God
following our master
in the way of the cross



November 26, 2010
Your Star Rising
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent



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In the Fortress of the Lord

In the arms of my savior
in the embrace of my God
safe from all harm
in the fortress of the Lord


November 26, 2010
Psalm 27
Facebook status, November 26, 2010
“God is my strength and deliverer. . .
God is my portion and my song . . .
God is my Redeemer . . . what can man
do against me when the Lord, our God, is With me?!
Amen?”
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Descending that We may Rise

God descending
becoming as of clay
descending to the earth
that we may rise again

Only through Christ
descending as a man
healing the breach we made
that we may live again



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Look to the East


Look to the East
to the rising son
the light of the world
come down to our home
God alive, in the Christ
restoring us to Him
giving us life



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Christ Is King

The Word made flesh
God in this world
walking as a man
born a humble birth

Ruling on high
the beginning and the end
waiting for his kingdom
his reign to never end

Alive with us now
in the Spirit in our hearts
waiting for his coming
to return to our lives

His presence growing
washing over us
healing our brokenness
wrapping us in his peace



November 26, 2010
Colossians 1:15-20
John 1:1-5, 10-14
Worship Theme: “Christ the King”
and sermon, “Who is Your King?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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Suncook, NH
November 21, 2010
Last Sunday after Pentecost
Christ the King Sunday
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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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
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http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Bend Us to Your Peace

In the clutter of this life
the trials and tribulations
the struggles and angers
that wash over us

Heal us today Lord
bend us to your peace
bring us back to you
into your loving embrace

Call us in this Advent
to center on you
to turn from the world
in all that we do



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Call Us into Your Presence


Oh Lord we pray together
our prayer of invocation
that you would be with us
in this season as adventide

We pray you would call us
call us into your presence
that we would sense you with us
during this wondrous time

Waiting for the Christ-child
the babe in the manger
waiting for His coming again
in power and victory

We ask you to bless us
all of this season
that we would be your messengers
to the ends of the earth



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
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http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Advent is Here

The time of waiting
of longing for the Christ
the coming of the babe
the advent of Christ

Advent is here
to center our lives
worship for the whole year
his walk on this earth

Enter the living waters
the Word alive
descended from the heavens
that we would have life

Following the path
written long ago
the prophecies fulfilled
in his life here below

God taking on our stain
the guilt of our sin
paying our price
that our new life may begin



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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God is Coming

We celebrate
We should shout
God is Coming
down to the earth

Christ alive
living in us
speaking the good news
to the ends of the earth

We are waiting
but do we share the good news
the grace of God
bringing us back to him

We should be singing
shouting from the mountaintops
God is coming
to heal the whole earth!



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Fear Not the Lord


Fear not the Lord
His coming today
follow his path
his call every day

Leading to God
by the way of the cross
using our gifts
to reach the least, the lost

Ours to spread the good news
the coming of the king
to prepare the way
of his victory in this place

Sharing the good news
to the ends of the earth
making disciples in his name
that all would have new birth



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Announcing Peace

The coming of our king
healing the breach
reconciling us to God
announcing his peace

Love poured down
washing us clean
God alive with us
leading us to Him

Oh to share
the holy news of Christ
redeeming our lives
if we follow his call

Leading us to God
through the narrow gate
accepting the servanthood
the path of the Christ



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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That We Would Share

That we would share
especially now
the good news of Christ
His coming to the earth

That we would share
the light to the world
the Word alive
living with us now

Oh that we would share
God’s love poured down
coming to us
that we would wear a crown

Oh that we would share
the grace of God now
healing our brokenness
to everyone around



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Actively Waiting

Sharing the good news
awake from our slumber
getting up from our seats
going out into the world

Actively waiting
for the coming of Christ
joyfully sharing
God’s message of love



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Awaken Our Worship

From our deep slumber
our light hidden
arise from our sleeping
to share the good news

The coming of the Christ
Your coming, Your blessing
Awaken our worship
that we would do Your will

Leave the world behind us
stepping out in our faith
the story of His coming
needs to be told to the earth



November 26, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wake us from drowsy worship


Let your advent awaken us
wake us from drowsy worship
without your Spirit
going through rituals
without our focus on you

Let your advent change us
renew our faith in you
May we see your face
your love wash over us
in all we say and do



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Riches of Your Love

Oh let us share
the good news of Christ
the riches of your love
in the Word made flesh

Let us wait,
expectant for our king
a story to tell
and song to sing

Oh share the news
Christ came to earth
living among us
that we would have new birth

Leading us to God
in the way of servanthood
love for our neighbors
all the people on earth



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In this Season

Praying to feel you
especially now
in this season of hope
in the coming of God

Down to the earth
in the first act of sacrifice
giving up the crown
accepting the cross

Hope in this season
waiting for our king
the year just starting
oh let our joy begin



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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Hope – 2

Hope in this season
in the coming of Christ
hope for a reason
that he came to the earth

Wanting to sense him
as if new, for the first time
the presence of God with us
in your heart and mine

God gifting us Jesus
his Son, part of him
sent down to save us
new life found in him

Hope we would journey
like the Magi to the Christ-child
hope in his coming
to bring us home to him



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Awaken Us Now

Lord, we pray for your presence
your voice speaking
shouting to us, sleeping
that we would arise

Awaken us now
from our sleep, our slumber
witnesses to your coming
the advent of your love

Rouse us from our drowsy
our lukewarm worship
fill us with fire
the fullness of your love



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

To Guide Us


He will teach us
lead us, guide us
to the creator, our God
the one that we love

Christ with us
the Word alive
living within us
that we may live



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He will teach us


Christ will teach us
God will teach us
the Spirit guiding
the Savior calling
ever leading us
to follow God’s ways
submitting to him
all of our days



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 20,650+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He has taught us


The words written
the Word come to life
God here with us
showing us his love

His way clear
of servanthood, of grace
healing us, if we would follow
in the way of the cross



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Live in the Light


Live in the light
in the holy way of God
turning from temptation
the sinful way of the world

Heed the call of our savior
rising from within
the Spirit ever calling
for his kingdom to begin



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the Last Days


Come to Zion
worship the God of Israel
the redeemer alive
calling to us

In the last days
turn from the earth
harken to our savior
calling ever to us

Teaching us his word
the truth of his salvation
love to heal us
all our brokenness


November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With the Lord Jesus Christ


Peel off the world
the focus on the earth
clothed with the Messiah
with the Lord Jesus Christ

Able to stand in the darkness
to fear not the night
clothed with our savior
walking in the light



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothe Yourself

Put on Christ
clothe yourself in grace
immersed in the love of God
shining light in this place

Love come down
light into the night
piercing ever the darkness
in his power and might



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Hour Already Come


People of the light
wake up from your slumber
our lives should be guided
by the one who climbed the cross

Put on Christ
the armor of the light
clothed with king
we fear not the night



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wake Up!

From your slumber
the day already come
the light in the world
wake up you people

The Lord comes
into the darkness
to redeem the people
Awaken Israel
your king comes to save


November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hope – haiku - 3

Hope in Jesus Christ
the Messiah come to the earth
rising, giving life



November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Advent – haiku – 6

Waiting for the Christ
our king coming to earth
Advent of our Lord


November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Waiting – haiku – 2

Our God descending
coming in might, in victory
to redeem the world


November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thanksgiving – haiku – 1

in Humble thanksgiving
for all that God gives us
sharing praise to Him



November 25, 2010
Luke 12:15-21
Leviticus 2
Nehemiah 12:31
Psalm 100:4
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 67 (Psalter)
homily by Rev. Edmund G. Crowley
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html
President George Washington’s
Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789
Pembroke and Allenstown, NH
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168869133141712
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Allenstown, NH
November 24, 2010
&
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



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 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Beginning in Waiting

A new year beginning
the dawning of Advent
beginning in waiting
for the coming of our king


November 25, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Called to Thanksgiving


In a spirit of praise
called to thanksgiving
to praise to our God

The source of what was
what is, what will be
all that is good
comes from you, Oh Lord

From ancient times
the people of faith ever
called to sing your praise


November 25, 2010
Luke 12:15-21
Leviticus 2
Nehemiah 12:31
Psalm 100:4
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 67 (Psalter)
homily by Rev. Edmund G. Crowley
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html
President George Washington’s
Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789
Pembroke and Allenstown, NH
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168869133141712
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Allenstown, NH
November 24, 2010
&
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Those who received him

Those who received him
those able to believe
for us a gift of glory
through him we are restored

God coming to the earth
descending to the dust
rising in victory, glorious
in him alone do we trust

Our lives changed forever
when we come to believe
turning from the ways of the earth
turning to the Lord indeed

Living in the shadow
following into the light
turning from the world, in darkness
following the way of life



November 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15-20
John 1:1-5, 10-14
Worship Theme: “Christ the King”
and sermon, “Who is Your King?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
November 21, 2010
Last Sunday after Pentecost
Christ the King Sunday

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 20,980+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.