new beginnings

not just the new year

each moment, each day

an opportunity, a chance

to begin our lives anew

each morning at our waking

throughout each day

choices, eternal

how we live and pray

new beginnings given

pouring out as a blessing

to God, to our neighbors

to all whom we meet

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December 31, 2012

First Sunday after Christmas

Worship Theme: “New Year”

Matthew 25:31-46 (The Message Bible)

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 (Common English Bible)

Revelation 21:1-6a (Common English Bible)

Call to Worship (Lectionary Worship Aids ©2012)

Unison Prayer (((Lectionary Worship Aids ©2012)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 Luke 2:41-52)

and sermon – “New Beginnings”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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A Handmaiden of the Lord

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Suncook United Methodist Church

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Suncook, NH

December 30, 2012

First Sunday after Christmas

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