Friday, January 02, 2015

when God wills it

all things happen
within God’s time frame
when God wills it
it will be done
our days numbered
our time poured out
out of God’s love
according to His plan
all things happen
for a purpose, in a time
known only to God

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January 2, 2015
when God wills it

Worship Theme: New Year
Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 NIV
Revelation 21:1-6 NIV
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Mystery box
-              tooth brush and dental floss
sermon “A Year in Review
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you Lord – v7
by Raymond A. Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
December 28, 2014
&
John 1:1-14
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Shepherd”
as performed by and worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
December 28, 2014
&
Luke 2:1-7 (KJV)
4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “The Innkeeper”
(as performed by Doris DeRespino
with Madison Robinson
and Shanequa Foss as the daughters)
children’s message
-          understanding time
by Julie Stites
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v6
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
&
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
 (as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
children’s message
– mystery box – 
-          three pieces of paper
o   calendar with announcement of open house highlighted
o   all about Christmas sheet
o   drawing sheet of Jesus – cute baby
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v4
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box –  spool of thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box – 
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

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