Thankful for what we have been given

We should be joyful
all the days of our lives
redeemed by Christ’s sacrifice
gathered from the lost

Thankful for what we have been given
the keys to paradise
each given a path to life
walking in the way of the cross

Not pining for other gifts
aware of the grace of God
wanting only what we have
the outpouring of God’s love

Happy for all the others
for their own gifts from God
joyful for each one who believes
like us sheep that once were lost

September 18, 2011
Worship Theme: “God’s Goodness. . . DBA Wage Wars!”
Jonah 3:10-4:11 (NRSV Bible)
Matthew 20:1-16 (God’s Word Bible)
Sermon: “What about my needs?!”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
September 18, 2011
Fifteenth Sunday of Pentecost

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