Saturday, July 23, 2011

Making a difference in their lives

We are merely to be faithful
to answer the Master’s call
not those who are able
but who say yes to God

Making a difference in their lives
the ones we know already
those we may never know
all around the world

Only to be faithful
obedient, servants
sharing God’s message
his love for all of us
sharing our gifts richly
to the ends of the earth


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

With the help of others

Living in communion
with our brother, our Savior
guided by the Spirit
living within us
the Pentecost flames burning
alive within our spirits
moving us to serve
to do our part
serving with our neighbors
to go as we are called
to do our Master’s work


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Working side by side

Not alone, on our own
part of a living whole
the body, the church of Christ
the sheep of the fold

We are to work together
working side by side
together serving our neighbor
leaving no one behind

Offering them love
the care of the Master
healing the with a loving word
with the touch of our hands

We are to serve
to carry on Christ’s work
guided by the Spirit
leading us back to God

Only in reflection
seeing the fruits of the labors
the harvest abundant for the Lord
when we are faithful to God’s call to us


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

It is a command

The words of our Savior
before his ascension
not a vague suggestion
something to consider

It is a command
to go and make disciples
baptizing them in his name
giving them new life

Sharing the message
the work of the Master
fed by the Spirit’s fire
going about the work

We are to go
to go and make disciples
our work to the end of the age
to the ends of this earth


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Each Disciple

Pentecost fire burning
the fire of the Spirit
changing us in the crucible
the journey from the cross
the ascension, the rising
of the living Christ
the descending of the Spirit
to set our hands to work
Becoming the obedient vessel
the hands and feet of Christ
going as we are commissioned
to do our master’s work
serving in the vineyard
lifting up our fellow man
showing them the kingdom
the gift of God to man


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

We are to be there for each other

In times of joy, in challenge
in our daily struggles
we are to cleave to Christ
to lean on the Spirit
but we are to be there
to support one another
together doing the work
our Master gives us
to be his hands and feet
his voice in this life
to serve our neighbors
those near or far
to the ends of this earth


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

We can touch people

in being faithful
guided by the Spirit
growing closer to God
walking in the way of Christ

We can touch people
in ways we cannot imagine
when we submit to God
and go about his work


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 20,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In community with each other

Not alone, separate
to study and worship
called to be together
in community with each other
to do our master’s work

To toil together
in the vineyard, the garden
to serve as witnesses
to the ends of the earth

Each of us a part to play
in the working of the body
each one to serve in turn
to show the light of Christ

No one separate
all of us together
serving as we are called
to do our Master’s work


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

We can act in boldness

The authentic life
believing in Christ
in the redemption of our lives
in the way of the cross

We can act in boldness
believing of prophecy
the fulfillment of all that was
and all that is yet to be


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,530+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

We carry on the work of Christ

By the Spirit’s movement
stirring our feet of clay
we carry on the work of Christ
every single day
serving the Master
the one who sent the Son
the God, the Father, Spirit,
together with the Son
all of them together
the dimensions of God
the faces in the mirror
leading us on


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

We do not sojourn alone

Our time here united
as the three in one
the Father Spirit Son
our brother and our sisters
all united together
all of us as one
one body of Christ
all of us guided
the Spirit that gives life
preparing us, the journey
that leads us to God
the healing and redeeming
life evermore


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edited January 22, 2016
We do not sojourn alone – v2
July 23, 2011
We do not sojourn alone
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011 
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Spirit bringing us into communion

The Father gives life
the Son restores us
the Spirit brings us
into loving communion
with our creator
through the way of the cross
guiding us in this life
that we would not be lost


July 23, 2011
three poems together:
“The Father who give us grace”
“The Son in whom we receive love”
“The Spirit bringing us into communion”
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

The Son in whom we receive love

Love come down
the Messiah here
a sin offering for the world
redeeming our brokenness
the stain of our sin
washed by his blood
the Son in whom we receive love
Father Spirit Son
all of the God
together they are one


July 23, 2011
three poems together:
“The Father who give us grace”
“The Son in whom we receive love”
“The Spirit bringing us into communion”
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

The Father who give us grace

Oh to understand
the wholeness of God
the triune, singular
the oneness of the three
the singularity of God
the Father who gives us grace
the Son that reconciles us
the Spirit that guides our feet


July 23, 2011
three poems together:
“The Father who give us grace”
“The Son in whom we receive love”
“The Spirit bringing us into communion”
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

. . . and together as one

The godhead with us
the loving Trinity
Father Spirit Savior
the one yet three
Together as one
living within us
together one body
the living church of God
together serving
doing the work of Christ
guided by the Spirit
on the path that leads to life


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

In each one of us . . .

God’s breath within us
giving us life
Christ died that we may love
giving us new life
The Spirit calling
within our beating heart
to follow the path of Christ
the way that leads to life


July 23, 2011
written together:
“In the church . . . “,
“In each one of us. . .” and
“. . . and together as one”
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

God at the Center

In the center of the story
in the center of our lives
guiding when are faithful
the journey of our days

God at the center
the Trinity, three in one
the Father, Son, Spirit
the three that are one


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,520+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

In the church . . .

God with us
together as one
in the coming together
Father Spirit Son
All of us together
in the church
many parts
yet together one body
as the three of them are one
one God in three dimensions
Father Spirit Son


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

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 20,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Together God

Father, Son, Spirit
together God
one being in three faces
to build our understanding
our comprehension
to see the divine completely
as much as we can see
to understand more fully
Our God, the Trinity


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

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 20,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All Equal - 2

The triangle, the three
together one
all of them God
Father, Spirit, Son
Before the creation
before all there was
all of them equal
Father, Spirit, Son


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

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 20,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

that we may respond

none of the word important
if it stays within us
only if we are changed
going into the world

open our hearts Lord
to the stirrings of your love
descend on us richly
like the falling of the dove

change us completely
moved by your word
that we may respond boldly
to share it with the world.


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
June 19, 2011
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Sensitize our wills

plant a seed of mercy
of covenant love
in the soil of our hearts
watered from above

Give us ears to hear them
those crying out
give us wills to serve them
conformed to your love

Change us into vessels
hands and feet of love
sensitize our wills
to do the Master’s work

Heed the cries of the oppressed
those beaten down
act in love to our neighbors
all here on the ground


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

that we may understand

our lives, our journey
our walk on this earth
following your Spirit
your word for our hearts

give us hearts of discernment
that we may understand
your faith, your grace, your mercy
the depth of your love for man



July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Sharpen our minds

Wipe away the distractions
the clutter of this life
give us hearts open
to your loving word

Speak to us clearly
the haze of our stubborn lives
speak to us boldly
sharpen our feeble minds


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

that we may hear

The word around us
in the cloud of God’s presence
his small voice whispering
shouting in the heavens
in the touch of a baby’s hand
in the sunburst after rain
all of these singing
God’s message of love to us

Make us open
that we may hear you Lord
speaking to us in silence
standing with us in sorrow
rising with us in joy
speaking to us ever
your message of love for us
wanting only to be near us
in this walk here below



July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

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 20,080+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Open our ears

Lord we are stubborn
unable to see you
to understand even minimally
your message for us
Open our ears
our hearts,
the doorways of our spirits
lead us we beg you
so we may see your face
That we may be open
to your amazing grace


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

that we may see

eyes for the kingdom
spirits filled with you
hearts open to your calling
what you need us to do

eyes that are focused
hearts aligned with you
that we may see our purpose
and commit our lives to you


July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Focus our eyes

God, give me vision
to see what you reveal
open me to your word
the power to heal

Focus our eyes
to your grace
the gift of the Son
share with us Lord
a message of love
Your Spirit within our hearts



July 23, 2011
Unison Prayer
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

To dust you shall return

Sin, disobedience
the condemnation of flesh
returning to the ground
convicted of our choices
our self-centeredness
choosing desires, estrangement
not relationship with God
bound to the earth, the dust
never rising from the ground


July 23, 2011
Genesis 3:19
Romans 8, Romans 9, Romans 10
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read July 2, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Join to Sing

All of us together
the nature of worship
praising him as one
rising to our feet
standing in communion
the congregation together
joining to sing
praises unto God



July 23, 2011
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,510+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Friday, July 22, 2011

Painting Tapestry – v3

More than the thread
those pulled and woven
painting the colors
the fabric, the tapestry
the story unfolding
coming together
line by line
moment by moment
each together
a splash of rich color
only in reflection
to we see the shimmering whole


July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,500+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Painting Tapestry – v2

Color added, daubed,
spattered, splashed
dripped down richly
More than the thread
those pulled and woven
painting the colors
the fabric, the tapestry
the story unfolding
in dull and bright colors
the story of our lives
coming together
richly flowing,
water woven
into the tapestry of life
coming into view


July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,500+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Painting Tapestry

More than the thread
those pulled and woven
painting the colors
the fabric, the tapestry
the story unfolding



July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,500+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Drawing the Tapestry

In broad brush strokes
in tiny threads of light
drawing the tapestry
getting it right

Telling the parts
the good and the bad
revealing each other
in light and shadow
coming together
one strand in time

The words telling
the hopes and the sorrows
sharing richly
for all our tomorrows

Only in hindsight
the tapestry finished
colors woven, completed
the image revealed


July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,500+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Weaving the Tapestry

Pulling the thread
the story of a life
weaving the tapestry
dark hues and bright

Opening doors
steps on the way
a journey continuing
until our dying day



July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,500+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Stitching the Quilt

Each square added
maybe some a surprise
story, pages
the quilt of our lives
grafted, added
each one stitched in place
creating a picture
a smile upon His face
God’s hand upon us
in the story of grace


July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,500+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Drawing the Story

Hope in the telling
justice to impart
the musings of the spirit
the longings of the heart
details coming
in little bits of color
drawing the story
richer as we get older
all our lives a rich tapestry
each thread special
woven into the fabric
the picture forming
coming into focus
line by line



July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

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Coloring the Picture

The story, over time
little bits of memory,
line upon line
Each moment special
as if a spot of light
bright bold colors
coming into view
Coloring the picture
the story that is you


July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

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Coloring the Picture

The story, over time
little bits of memory,
line upon line
Each moment special
as if a spot of light
bright bold colors
coming into view
Coloring the picture
the story that is you


July 22, 2011
describing a person’s life
writing an Affidavit for court
sharing something deeper
in words of poetry
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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The Bold Affirmation

Christ’s identity
known to Peter
speaking boldly
the bold affirmation
Cutting through confusion
the babel of people
Here before us, with us
the Messiah, Emmanuel
God come down
fulfilling all prophecy
Christ before us
falling to our knees
Praise to the creator
thanks be to God
here to save us
the living Son of God



July 22, 2011
Matthew 16:15-16
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah,
the Son of the living God.”
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
July 22, 2011

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Circle of Life (Web) – edited – 3 – v3

We are connected
one another, every moment,
every place, every cell,
every movement, every utterance
each action, reverberates
echoes, across time,
through space
splits, echoes back
in millions of waves
from different points
on the expanding sphere encircling
each speck, each tiny spot
each one of us, infinitesimal
members clinging to the web
whirling in time
together turning,
spinning in place


edited July 22, 2011
8/6/06 22:50


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Circle of Life (Web) – edited – 3 – v2

We are connected
one another, every moment,
every place, every cell,
every movement, every utterance
each action, reverberates
echoes, across time,
through space
splits, echoes back
in millions of waves
from different points
on the expanding sphere encircling
each speck, each tiny spot
each one of us, infinitesimal
members clinging to the web
whirling in space
together turning,
spinning in place


edited July 22, 2011
8/6/06 22:50

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Reconciled by Death

Estranged from God
the stain of my sin
true since the fall of man
sin entered the world
in our rebellion from God
desires of our hearts, our flesh

Reconciled by death
by the sacrifice of Christ
our stain washed away
healed of brokenness
by the grace of the cross
by his obedience to God


July 22, 2011
Romans 5:10
Romans 5:1-11
Romans 5, Romans 6, Romans 7
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read July 22, 2011

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Saved by Life

Saved by life
by his life
rising from the grace
ascending to heaven
at the right hand of God
The Spirit descending
living in our hearts
leading, guiding
giving us life



July 22, 2011
Romans 5:10
Romans 5:1-11
Romans 5, Romans 6, Romans 7
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read July 22, 2011


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Send them to Us

As Christ said to the people
send them, come unto me
those who are oppressed
those unwanted
who want to be free
those who are children
send them to me

We continue
as a people
those who are unwanted
send them to us
into our arms, a nation
those who are cast off
send them to us


July 21, 2011 and July 22, 2011
A Call to Worship for Independence Day
The Rev. Nathan Decker
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5689579&ct=8451111
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010


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A dream born, alive

The seeds of freedom
a dream born,
alive now, in this season
this moment in time
a hope for the nations
a light reborn
shining in the darkness
hope alive, restored
a dream that continues
life evermore


July 21, 2011
A Call to Worship for Independence Day
The Rev. Nathan Decker
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5689579&ct=8451111
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010

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by his blood that was shed

by the blood of the lamb
by his blood that was shed
on Calvary’s hill
that we may live

Freed from death
each believer in turn
turning by faith
to the way of the Lord

Only grace
not by our works
redeemed by God
through his great love for us
his sacrifice on the cross


July 22, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010

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by the blood that was shed – v2

Freed from death
by the blood that was shed
life from the grave
given to us

Only grace
not by our works
redeemed by God
through his great love for us


July 21, 2011 and July 22, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010


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by the blood that was shed

Freed from death
by the blood that was shed
life from the grave
given to us

Only grace
not by our works
redeemed by God
by his love for us


July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010

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Our Faith in Christ

Love made a way
through the way of the cross
saving our lives
when we were lost

Our faith in Christ
healing the breach
grace made the way
a gift we can keep


July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

A Prayer for Boldness

Maybe not so much for discernment
What I should do
Maybe a prayer for boldness
To answer His call
To set with confidence
Trusting in Lord
To move my feet surely
Stepping on the waves
To trust in my Savior completely
Following his voice
Ignoring the winds
Those who would doubt
Heeding his message
Beating in my heart



July 21, 2011
Parting comments with Nathan Pickowicz
July 21, 2011
&
Peter walking on water
Matthew 14:22-33
&
NHES presentation
“Attitude, Action & the Law of Attraction”
by http://www.InspiredBySteve.com
Steve Gamlin
June 1, 2010
&
on the multi-faceted roles, personae that I have, as poet, attorney,
Christian, husband, son, father, neighbor, friend, etc.

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A Prayer for Faith

To walk on the walk
To trust in God’s call
A prayer for faith
To leave it all

On the shore behind me
The stuff of my life
The possessions, the doubts
Holding me back

A prayer for faith
To trust in God
To leave my doubting
Answering his call


July 21, 2011
Parting comments with Nathan Pickowicz
July 21, 2011
&
Peter walking on water
Matthew 14:22-33
&
NHES presentation
“Attitude, Action & the Law of Attraction”
by http://www.InspiredBySteve.com
Steve Gamlin
June 1, 2010
&
on the multi-faceted roles, personae that I have, as poet, attorney,
Christian, husband, son, father, neighbor, friend, etc.



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Fired by the Spirit, Drowning in Doubt

So much of the challenges
Struggles in our lives
Failing to have boldness
To trust in the Lord

Fired by the Spirit
Yet drowning in self-doubt
Needing to be safe
To know the way out

Not walking on the water
Safely in the boat
Failing feel the love
That comes to those who boldly
Step out of the boat


July 21, 2011
Parting comments with Nathan Pickowicz
July 21, 2011
&
Peter walking on water
Matthew 14:22-33
&
NHES presentation
“Attitude, Action & the Law of Attraction”
by http://www.InspiredBySteve.com
Steve Gamlin
June 1, 2010
&
on the multi-faceted roles, personae that I have, as poet, attorney,
Christian, husband, son, father, neighbor, friend, etc.

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Through Whom it Comes

Our salvation, our life
Born of the breath of God
Filled by his Spirit
Created by his hand

Changed in the world
By the choices we make
Descended for hell
By the stain of our sin

Yet redeemed, restored
By the one who came down
Who gave up his cross
To climb the rugged cross

Through whom it comes
Through Emmanuel, the Christ
Dying for us, by faith
Redeemed from the lost



July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010


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Freedom came at a cost

Grace, a free gift,
Unmerited, underserved
God’s gift to us
In the sacrifice of Christ
Humble, obedient
Going to the cross
Freedom for us
Came at a cost



July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010


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Dependent on Christ

Choice, our free will
To die to our sin
To shake off the chains
To truly live

Dependent on Christ
The source of our strength
The rock, the refuge
The fount of God’s grace


July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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In Him

In Christ, in Him
All our tomorrows
Our sorrows reduced
Our joy increased
All of our days
In Him redemption
Salvation when repent
Because he paid the price
He died for us
That we may live
Freeing our chains
The yoke of our sin



July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Through Baptism, through Faith

Through the death in the water
Symbolizing our stain
Our death from our sin
Written on our hearts
Trusting in the Messiah
The lamb on the cross
The God who came from heaven
Who died for us
Through resurrection rising
From the water, the deep
Leading us to heaven
At the end of the time
Our service over
Our walk on this coil
Leaving the stage
When our time is through
At the end of the age



July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

July 4, 2010


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 21,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

An Abundant Life

Through the way of the cross
The gift of the Christ
An abundant life he offers
From the depths of God’s grace
Redeeming us fully
Our stain washed away
Freed for tomorrow
And for our life today
Obedient servants
Faithfully going
As the Spirit calls us
To get up and go
Serving our neighbors
The stranger, our brothers
Offering them the riches
God pours out on us


July 21, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010

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