Saturday, November 15, 2014

the Way He intended

the path of service
a life of humility
the truth of love
in every word, every action
living in the way He intended
in what God wished for us
since the beginning of time
being sheep submitting
choosing to be slaves
of our living God

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November 15, 2014
the Way He intended

Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 7 of Series: “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
John 14:1-17 (NIV)
Acts 4:12 (NIV)
children’s message
– mystery box – 

sermon – “Show Me the Way. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 9, 2014
&
All Saints Sunday
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 6 of Series: “I Am the Resurrection”
John 11:25-27            
John 11:17-27 (The Message)
John 3:16b
remembrance of the saints
communion
children’s message
– mystery box – 
-          candle and sunglasses
-          on Halloween we dress up
-          But Put on Jesus every day
sermon –“Rise Again”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 2, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 5 of Series: “I Am the Good Shepherd”
John 10:11-16 (The Message Bible)
children’s message
– mystery box –  shaker of salt
sermon –“Goodness and Love”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 26, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 4 of Series: “I Am the Gate”
John 10:1-9 CEB
Matthew 7:13-14 CEB
children’s message
– mystery box – soccer shin guards, soccer cleats, water shoes, and a basketball
-          Pastor Ruth talked about the protective gear God provides,
-          the armor of God –
-          Ephesians 6:10-17
sermon –“The Straight and Narrow”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 19, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 3 of Series: “I Am the Light of the World”
John 8:22 (CEB)
John 12:35-36 (CEB)
Matthew 5:14-16 (CEB)
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
song, “Here I Am To Worship”, by Chris Tomlin
children’s time – mystery box – mirror
sermon, “Light For Our Eyes”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 12, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 2 of Series: “I Am the Bread of Life”
John 6:35
John 6:26-51
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Exodus 16:15
children’s time – mystery box – a throat drop and a candy mint
sermon, “Bread of Heaven”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
World Communion Sunday
October 5, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 1 of Series: “I Am”
Revelation 22:13 CEB
Matthew 16:13-16 CEB
Exodus 3:12-15 CEB
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Children’s message – mystery box
-          green maple leaf and a colored maple leaf
-          the green color is not the true color
-          we are fed and nurtured in the spring and summer with the word;
-          we shine our true colors in autumn
sermon, “The Name Game”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 28, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,570+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

prepared to be with Him

honed and polished
the rough places smoothed
the path made straight
prepared to be with Him
for life in heaven
service here, in His name
refined in the fires
the struggles, the trials
every moment a test
choosing right
in every decision
so was the life
of the Christ.

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November 15, 2014
prepared to be with Him

Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 7 of Series: “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
John 14:1-17 (NIV)
Acts 4:12 (NIV)
children’s message
– mystery box – 

sermon – “Show Me the Way. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 9, 2014
&
All Saints Sunday
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 6 of Series: “I Am the Resurrection”
John 11:25-27            
John 11:17-27 (The Message)
John 3:16b
remembrance of the saints
communion
children’s message
– mystery box – 
-          candle and sunglasses
-          on Halloween we dress up
-          But Put on Jesus every day
sermon –“Rise Again”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 2, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 5 of Series: “I Am the Good Shepherd”
John 10:11-16 (The Message Bible)
children’s message
– mystery box –  shaker of salt
sermon –“Goodness and Love”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 26, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 4 of Series: “I Am the Gate”
John 10:1-9 CEB
Matthew 7:13-14 CEB
children’s message
– mystery box – soccer shin guards, soccer cleats, water shoes, and a basketball
-          Pastor Ruth talked about the protective gear God provides,
-          the armor of God –
-          Ephesians 6:10-17
sermon –“The Straight and Narrow”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 19, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 3 of Series: “I Am the Light of the World”
John 8:22 (CEB)
John 12:35-36 (CEB)
Matthew 5:14-16 (CEB)
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
song, “Here I Am To Worship”, by Chris Tomlin
children’s time – mystery box – mirror
sermon, “Light For Our Eyes”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 12, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 2 of Series: “I Am the Bread of Life”
John 6:35
John 6:26-51
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Exodus 16:15
children’s time – mystery box – a throat drop and a candy mint
sermon, “Bread of Heaven”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
World Communion Sunday
October 5, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 1 of Series: “I Am”
Revelation 22:13 CEB
Matthew 16:13-16 CEB
Exodus 3:12-15 CEB
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Children’s message – mystery box
-          green maple leaf and a colored maple leaf
-          the green color is not the true color
-          we are fed and nurtured in the spring and summer with the word;
-          we shine our true colors in autumn
sermon, “The Name Game”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 28, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,570+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

prepared daily

prepared daily
for life in Jesus
the truth of His life
His sacrifice
Love presented
for us to follow
an example holy
for our lives
prepared daily
that we may walk with Him
yoked with the Christ
walking with Him
in humble service
the gate wide
to paradise

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November 15, 2014
prepared daily

Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 7 of Series: “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
John 14:1-17 (NIV)
Acts 4:12 (NIV)
children’s message
– mystery box – 

sermon – “Show Me the Way. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 9, 2014
&
All Saints Sunday
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 6 of Series: “I Am the Resurrection”
John 11:25-27            
John 11:17-27 (The Message)
John 3:16b
remembrance of the saints
communion
children’s message
– mystery box – 
-          candle and sunglasses
-          on Halloween we dress up
-          But Put on Jesus every day
sermon –“Rise Again”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 2, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 5 of Series: “I Am the Good Shepherd”
John 10:11-16 (The Message Bible)
children’s message
– mystery box –  shaker of salt
sermon –“Goodness and Love”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 26, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 4 of Series: “I Am the Gate”
John 10:1-9 CEB
Matthew 7:13-14 CEB
children’s message
– mystery box – soccer shin guards, soccer cleats, water shoes, and a basketball
-          Pastor Ruth talked about the protective gear God provides,
-          the armor of God –
-          Ephesians 6:10-17
sermon –“The Straight and Narrow”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 19, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 3 of Series: “I Am the Light of the World”
John 8:22 (CEB)
John 12:35-36 (CEB)
Matthew 5:14-16 (CEB)
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
song, “Here I Am To Worship”, by Chris Tomlin
children’s time – mystery box – mirror
sermon, “Light For Our Eyes”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 12, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 2 of Series: “I Am the Bread of Life”
John 6:35
John 6:26-51
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Exodus 16:15
children’s time – mystery box – a throat drop and a candy mint
sermon, “Bread of Heaven”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
World Communion Sunday
October 5, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 1 of Series: “I Am”
Revelation 22:13 CEB
Matthew 16:13-16 CEB
Exodus 3:12-15 CEB
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Children’s message – mystery box
-          green maple leaf and a colored maple leaf
-          the green color is not the true color
-          we are fed and nurtured in the spring and summer with the word;
-          we shine our true colors in autumn
sermon, “The Name Game”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 28, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,570+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Salvation in Jesus

our salvation is in Jesus
in none other
no other way
but the cross
life in Jesus
our Lord and Savior
in Him alone
eternal rest

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November 15, 2014
Salvation in Jesus

Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 7 of Series: “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
John 14:1-17 (NIV)
Acts 4:12 (NIV)
children’s message
– mystery box – 

sermon – “Show Me the Way. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 9, 2014
&
All Saints Sunday
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 6 of Series: “I Am the Resurrection”
John 11:25-27            
John 11:17-27 (The Message)
John 3:16b
remembrance of the saints
communion
children’s message
– mystery box – 
-          candle and sunglasses
-          on Halloween we dress up
-          But Put on Jesus every day
sermon –“Rise Again”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
November 2, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 5 of Series: “I Am the Good Shepherd”
John 10:11-16 (The Message Bible)
children’s message
– mystery box –  shaker of salt
sermon –“Goodness and Love”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 26, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 4 of Series: “I Am the Gate”
John 10:1-9 CEB
Matthew 7:13-14 CEB
children’s message
– mystery box – soccer shin guards, soccer cleats, water shoes, and a basketball
-          Pastor Ruth talked about the protective gear God provides,
-          the armor of God –
-          Ephesians 6:10-17
sermon –“The Straight and Narrow”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 19, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 3 of Series: “I Am the Light of the World”
John 8:22 (CEB)
John 12:35-36 (CEB)
Matthew 5:14-16 (CEB)
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
song, “Here I Am To Worship”, by Chris Tomlin
children’s time – mystery box – mirror
sermon, “Light For Our Eyes”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 12, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 2 of Series: “I Am the Bread of Life”
John 6:35
John 6:26-51
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Exodus 16:15
children’s time – mystery box – a throat drop and a candy mint
sermon, “Bread of Heaven”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
World Communion Sunday
October 5, 2014
&
Fall Sermon Series: The I Am Statements of Jesus
Sermon 1 of Series: “I Am”
Revelation 22:13 CEB
Matthew 16:13-16 CEB
Exodus 3:12-15 CEB
The Name Game by Shirley Ellis
Children’s message – mystery box
-          green maple leaf and a colored maple leaf
-          the green color is not the true color
-          we are fed and nurtured in the spring and summer with the word;
-          we shine our true colors in autumn
sermon, “The Name Game”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 28, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,570+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Master at the plow – v4

God is the owner
of the field, the vineyard;
we serve with Christ
in this world

the Son with us heads down
our backs to the yoke;
the Master at the plow
digging up the dirt

the fertile soil giving
to our living hands;
the fields ready for planting
our service in the land


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edited November 20, 2015
shards of the glazier – v3
(editing version 2)
edited July 27, 2015
The florist in the garden – v6
(editing version 3)
edited November 15, 2014
The Master at the plow – v4
(editing version 3)
edited November 11, 2014
The Master at the plow – v3
(editing original again)
edited June 13, 2014
The Master at the plow – v2
March 3, 2012
The master at the plow
edited November 11, 2014
dust of the earth – v3
(edited original again)
edited November 11, 2014
the conductor at the podium – v2
June 13, 2014
the conductor at the podium
edited November 11, 2014
The dancer at the bar – v4
(editing original again)
edited November 11, 2014
The florist in the garden – v5
(editing version 3)
edited June 20, 2014
The dancer at the bar – v3
edited June 13, 2014
The dancer at the bar – v2
June 13, 2014
The dancer at the bar
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edited June 15, 2014
a smooth stone of the wadi – v3
edited June 13, 2014
a smooth stone from the wadi – v2
March 3, 2012
a smooth stone from the wadi
edited June 14, 2014
stones of the builder – v2
edited June 13, 2014
dust of the earth – v2
edited June 13, 2014
A simple tool – v2
edited June 13, 2014
crafted by your hand – v2
edited June 13, 2014
dust of the earth
edited June 13, 2014
Tools of the Mason
edited June 13, 2014
stones of the builder
edited June 13, 2014
shards of the glazier – v2
edited June 13, 2014
The dancer at the bar – v2
June 13, 2014
the conductor at the podium
June 13, 2014
The dancer at the bar
edited June 13, 2014
the draftsman at the table – v2
edited June 13, 2014
a smooth stone from the wadi – v2
edited June 13, 2014
the Pen of the Composer – v2
edited June 13, 2014
The sculptor at the marble – v2
edited June 13, 2014
The master at the plow – v2
edited June 13, 2014
a glassmith at the glassworks – v2
edited June 13, 2014
The florist in the garden – v4
(editing original again)
edited June 13, 2014
The artist at the canvas - 2
edited June 13, 2014
The pilot at the tiller – v2
edited June 13, 2014
The weaver at the loom – v3
(editing original again)
edited June 13, 2014
The Fisher casting his nets – v2
edited June 13, 2014
the sower in the field – v2
edited June 13, 2014
the gardener in the vineyard – v2
edited June 13, 2014
the potter at the wheel – v2
edited June 13, 2014
the smithy at the anvil – v4
edited June 13, 2014
the smithy at the anvil – v3
edited June 12, 2014
the smithy at the anvil – v2
edited May 28, 2014
An image already woven
edited May 28, 2014
The weaver at the loom – v2
edited February 11, 2014
The florist in the garden – v3
(editing the original again)
edited January 13, 2014
The florist in the garden – v2
March 3, 2012
the draftsman at the table
March 3, 2012
a smooth stone from the wadi
March 3, 2012
the Pen of the Composer
March 3, 2012
The sculptor at the marble
March 3, 2012
The master at the plow
March 3, 2012
a glassmith at the glassworks
March 3, 2012
The florist in the garden
March 3, 2012
The artist at the canvas
March 3, 2012
The pilot at the tiller
March 3, 2012
shards of the glazier
March 3, 2012
The weaver at the loom
March 2, 2012
The Fisher casting his nets
March 2, 2012
the sower in the field
March 2, 2012
the gardener in the vineyard
March 2, 2012
the potter at the wheel
March 2, 2012
the smithy at the anvil
March 2, 2012
crafted by your hand
March 2, 2012
A simple tool
March 2, 2012
“Forged for a purpose”
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
by Max Lucado


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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,140+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.