Saturday, September 17, 2011

God Calls – v2

God provides us gifts
God calls to each of us
each to do their part
following our Savior’s path
serving as we are led
serving our fellow man
going as we are led
to the ends of the earth


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God Calls

God provides us gifts
God calls to each of us
each to do their part
following our Savior’s path


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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 13,380+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

God Saves

Through the sacrifice of Christ
by our faith, our trust
turning from the world
entering into us
God’s Spirit guides
indwelling in our hearts
leading us in life
if we will do our part


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God heals

God picks us up
gathers us in his arms
God finds what is hurting
God heals us
from the pit of our trials
our sins, our lives
giving us hope, life
returning us to him


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God guides

Here with us
in this walk
the lives of you and me
God guides
if we would follow
the Spirit within us
calling to us
offering us light
offering life


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God creates

God creates
the world, the great
the small, that unseen
nothing missed
all in his hands
part of his plan
all held in his arms
the lives of you and me
the fate of all man


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God is truly present - v3

God is here with us
standing with us
when we gather in his name
His Holy Spirit,
a presence with us

Within the hallowed walls
the body of the church
wherever the body gathers
the presence of our Savior
standing with us


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God is truly present – v2

God is here with us
when we gather in his name
the Spirit, a presence with us
within the hallowed walls
wherever the body gathers
in his holy name


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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God is truly present

God is here with us
when we gather in his name
the Spirit, a presence with us
within the hallowed walls
wherever the body gathers
in his holy name, presence
in the presence of God


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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Formed in the name of Christ

How we are to lead
how we are to guide
formed in the name
formed in the name of Christ
Subservient to his call
following his path
following the lamb
on the way to paradise


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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The Care of the Church

To lead, to guide
instructions for them
how to lead
to care for the church
to lift up the body
in the name of Christ
submissive to God
not claiming too much
following our Savior
the model of his life
giving God the credit
the source of our strength


September 17, 2011
1 Timothy introduction
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read September 17, 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.
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Her Strides Stronger

Watching her before us
walking for a Cure
staying on the path
her demeanor secure

Wanting to be a witness
to be sure of her way
her strides stronger
every single day


September 17, 2011
walking at the Concord, NH
Walk for a Cure
September 17, 2011
and thinking how much better
Shyanne’s walk was, able to walk the whole 5k
as opposed to last year, when she was newly diagnosed
with Type 1 diabetes
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137251259650555
Team Shyanne page
http://juvenation.org/all_groups/newly_diagnosed/f/3793/t/7936.aspx
----------------
A Wrinkle in the Road

The words sinking in
“Shyanne has diabetes”
something unwelcome
ringing in my ear
a change forever
of our lives, our family
controlling carbs
and facing needles

So many voices
lifting prayers for her
love pouring out
pouring over us
many voices
in distant places even
wrapping her, wrapping us
in God’s eternal love

August 19, 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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Team Shyanne - walking today

If you are able and so inclined, please donate to Team Shyanne, http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-NH/Branch-NorthernNewEngland4366?pg=team&fr_id=1546&team_id=30246, our Walk to Cure in Concord, NH today. Shyanne isn't just walking this year, she is also running cross-country at Three Rivers Middle School. We are proud and inspired by her.

Copyright 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.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Light Shining

Light shining
pouring out of us
when we put on Christ
when we trust
when we walk
yoked with our brother
when we answer
the calling of the Lord


September 16, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,360+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

when we model Christ

When we follow
when we model Christ
when we leave the world
and walk in his path

When we follow
when we model Christ
the whole world alive
bathed in his light


September 16, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,360+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Christ Shines Through Us

We live out our faith
following Christ
Christ shines through
pouring out of us
Visible to all
the Spirit of Christ
informing our steps
our walk in this life


September 15, 2011 and September 16, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,360+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

love for all to see

From our love,
from God, from Christ
love for all to se
pouring out of us
Light of Christ
filling our hearts
love to share
to the people on earth


September 15, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

Faith, God, Christ, love, grace, Methodist, Pastor Ruth L. Foss, calling, witness, God’s purpose, Poetry Where You Live, Raymond A. Foss, disciple, joy, 1 John 4, Matthew 5, Matthew 22, Romans 12,

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 13,360+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

texture, color

The spectrum
differences
texture, color
the people of the world
together the body
living together
Christ’s servants on earth



September 15, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY


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 19,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Called to the Light

Called to his way
to walk in his light
turning from the darkness
shadow, from sin
Turning to our Savior
new life in him
walking with him ever
in the way of the Lord
cleaving to him ever
in the arms of our God


September 15, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

We are to be Light

Christ is light
light into the darkness
descended from heaven
come down to the earth

We are to be Light
sharing his mission
to spread God’s light
to this dark and troubled world


September 15, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Being Christ’s Light

Up on a lampstand
high on the mountain
as a people, a nation
a city of the hill

Being Christ’s light
his servants, his sheep
standing with our Savior
standing in the breach


September 15, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Shining His Light

Our light, his light
shining his light in reflection
sharing his love
the love of Christ
his gift of grace
to the human race
love shining brightly
into the world
carrying his message
God’s holy word


September 15, 2011
Worship Theme: “A Powerful Witness in the World”
Call to Worship
Children’s Message
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
1 John 4:11-12, 16, 19-21
Meditation: Shining Stars I-Love as God Loves Us
Reaffirmation of Faith
Hymn: “Love the Lord Your God”, TFWS 2168
Matthew 5:13-16
Meditation: Shining Stars II-Salt and Light of the World
Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine”, UMH 585
Matthew 5:43-48
Meditation: Shining Stars III-Love Our Enemies
Hymn: “Help Us Accept Each Other”, UMH 560
Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation: Shining Stars IV-Two Great Commandments
Hymn: “Lord I Want To Be A Christian”, UMH 402
Romans 12:9-21
Meditation: Shining Stars V-Paul’s Take on Love
Hymn: “The Gift of Love”, UMH 408
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
September 11, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Luke 14:12-24 (The Message Bible)
Exodus 12:1-14 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 149:1-4)
Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 18:15-20, GBOD)
Worship Theme: "Whose Table Is It?"
Communion
and sermon: "Table Manners. . ."
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
September 4, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5opSXkHBKI
Sing a New Song - Friday Night Sermon - Rev. Amy DeLong
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
&
James 2:8-13 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:13-15, 27-28 (NRSV Bible)
Call to Worship (GBOD)
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “We all have sacred worth. . .”
and sermon: “God says what?!”
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
August 21, 2011
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Salvation, by God’s Hand

Brought into the sheepfold
fed by his love
salvation, by God’s hand
Christ descended from above

We are given choice
to follow or to turn
to believe in Christ’s message
life evermore


September 15, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Life from heaven – v2

Life from heaven
bread from the sky
feeding us from God’s table
for this he died

Coming from heaven
to walk on the earth
in believing, follow
God gives us new birth


September 15, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Life from heaven

Life from heaven
bread from the sky
feeding us from God’s table
for this he died

Coming from heaven
to walk on the earth
in believing, follow
God gives us new life


September 15, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Bread, not by our works

Bread, like the manna
descended from heaven
life, a gift of God
not by our works

By faith, belief
drinking the living waters
heeding Christ’s calling
the power of His love

Eating of the bread
putting on his mantle
walking yoked with Christ
carrying his light

Staying with our Savior
when others fell away
walking with our Shepherd
every single day


September 15, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well


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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Beside the Well

Standing beside the well
listening to living water
the bread of life speaking
offering us salvation
The light of God descended
the Messiah here with us
why could we not see Him
why didn’t we believe?


September 15, 2011
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,350+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

If we believed – v2

If we believed
when Christ first offered
if we left our nets
on the ancient shore

How would the world
how would we be different
if we followed when he called
out into the world


September 15, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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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If we believed

If we believed
we would have followed
Christ may not have had to
die on the cross

If we had followed
if we had followed
would his sacrifice
been what it was

We would have joined him
all of us believers
we would have drank from
the waters of God

Would he have been broken
would our rebellion have abated
would we have turned
back to our God

When we believe
We will answer
the call of our Savior
we will go where he has led

We will serve
humbly, our neighbors
fed by the word
wrapped in his love


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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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If we believe – v2

If we believe
we will follow
we will eat
of the bread of life

We will drink
the living water
we will be salt
though we are clay

We will answer
the call of our Savior
we will go
where he has led


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

If we believe

If we believe
we will follow
we will eat
of the bread of life

We will answer
the call of our Savior
we will go
where he has led


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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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Not of this earth - 2

Though he was born
the son of Joseph
not of this earth
messenger of heaven
the Son of God
descended, coming
offering life
life everlasting
to those who would follow
who follow the Christ


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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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Words of Eternal Life – v2

Peter answering
speaking for all of us
There is no other
whom we should follow

You are the Christ
the one foretold
the scripture come alive
in our sight

Only in You
the treasure of heaven
the living water
the bread of life

There is no other
whom we should follow
You are the One
the Messiah, the Christ


September 13, 2011
John 6:66-69
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Words of Eternal Life

Peter answering
speaking for them
there is no other
whom we should follow
You are the Christ
the one foretold
Only in You
the treasure of heaven
the living water
the bread of life
There is no other
whom we should follow
You are the One
the Messiah, the Christ


September 13, 2011
John 6:66-69
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Why They Stayed – v3

Why they stayed
why they followed
when others
turned away

Somehow knowing
chosen for this purpose
learning from Christ
truth from heaven

Only these few
truly faithful
somehow knowing
the power of this love

We too called
by the same Savior
to believe in God
to believe in his Son

To follow our Master
to be disciples
salt of the earth
carrying His light to the world

Going on
as them before us
yoked to our Savior
spreading his love

Only we
who are faithful
can spread the message
of God’s love


September 13, 2011
John 6:66-69
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Why They Stayed – v2

Why they stayed
why they followed
when others
turned away

Somehow knowing
chosen for this purpose
learning from Christ
truth from heaven

Only these few
truly faithful
somehow knowing
the power of this love

We too called
by the same Savior
to believe in God
to believe in his Son

To follow our Master
to be disciples
salt of the earth
carrying His light to the world


September 13, 2011
John 6:66-69
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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 13,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Why They Stayed

Why they stayed
why they followed
when others
turned away

Somehow knowing
chosen for this purpose
learning from Christ
truth from heaven

Only these few
truly faithful
somehow knowing
the power of this love


September 13, 2011
John 6:66-69
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Words of Life – 3

Speaking with power
words of life
the Christ here with us
here on the earth
Believing in Him
the One whom we follow
heeding his call
the words of our Savior


September 13, 2011
John 6:66-69
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Eyes of Belief

Words of love
of God’s gift to us
words of God
and of the Christ
Eyes of belief
seeing the Son
believing the prophecy
the victory won


September 14, 2011
John 6:42
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Eating of Life

Called by Christ
to eat of his bread
to drink of his blood
Taking in his teaching
God’s living word
believing in our Savior
come into the world


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Words of Belief

Words of belief
in the Christ
the bread of life
send down to earth

The Son of God
the living water, the Word
fulfilling God’s promise
healing for the world


September 13, 2011
John 6:63
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Words of Spirit

Love for us
sending His Son
the bread of life
come to the earth
Words of Spirit
of the light of God
healing us, filling us
filling our hearts


September 13, 2011
John 6:63
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Words of Life - 2

Staying with him
as others fell away
walking with Christ
along the way

Believing in him
who he truly is
words of life
pouring from his lips


September 13, 2011
John 6:63
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Joseph and Mary’s Son

All they could see
what they could believe
the fact before them
not willing to break free

All Christ was
Joseph and Mary’s son
the carpenter, the neighbor
certainly not God

Unable to break free
to see with God’s sight
the revelations, the miracles
scales before their eyes


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well


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Filled with the Bread

Filled by God’s Spirit
the living Christ
filled with the bread
the living waters

The bread of life
the blood of the lamb
healing me fully
the great I Am


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well


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Thirst, hunger no more

Thirst, hunger no more
drink of the living water
eat of the bread of life
the body of the Son
the lamb, the great I Am
come to save our lives


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Belief

Called to belief
to faith in God’s Son
to believe in the Christ
God’s Holy One


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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The Bread of His Body

What Christ offered
the Word, the living water
the bread of his body
given for us

Sent from heaven
by the Father above
the Spirit too descending
bodily as a dove

Christ here on earth
to heal the breach
to feed our spirits
so much to teach

Giving himself
on the altar of the cross
the Son of God dying
paying the awful cost


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Treasure that spoils

Things of this earth
the mortal things of life
treasure that spoils
not the bread of life

Focus on Christ
eat what he offers
taking in the treasure
the banquet of heaven
eating of his body
drinking of his blood
filled with living waters
washed with God’s love


September 13, 2011
John 6:27
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Give Us this Bread

Come to us
oh God, our Savior
give us this bread
the food from heaven
Give us this bread
we need his comfort
give us this bread
the food of his body


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Eating of the Bread

Eating of the bread
the living, risen, Son
offering us bread
his body and his blood

Believing in him
the one who was foretold
eating of the bread
that we would be restored


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Saved by His Bread

His life, his mission
restoring our lives
giving himself
a loving sacrifice

Saved by his bread
his body, his blood
healed of our sin
lifted up

Saved by the Son
who submitted his life
the servant, the lamb
the one who rose again


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Jesus, the Bread of Life

The living water,
the Word made flesh
Jesus, the Son,
the bread of life
His body for us
to be made whole
given offered
his blood to be poured


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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Bread from Heaven

Manna in this wilderness
Food for our souls
from the hand of God
to us here below
the Spirit within us
how he loves us so
sending us his Son
to make us whole
the water of the word
Bread from heaven
to feed us young and old


September 13, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar September 13, 2011
John 6:25-59
John 6:25-40
John 6:41-59
Jesus The Bread of Life
John 6:60-71
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
John 4:1-42
The Woman at the Well

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