Tuesday, January 08, 2019

we must shine Christ’s light

we must shine Christ’s light
our hope into the darkness;
we must proclaim our joy
in the person of Jesus

we must shine Christ’s light
as His disciples, His kinsmen;
we must share our joy
light into the darkness

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January 8, 2019
we must shine Christ’s light

January 8, 2019
Arise, Shine
Isaiah 60:1
January 8, 2019
We are the light bearers
January 8, 2019
we are called by the light
January 8, 2019
we are called to joy
January 8, 2019
we are known by the light
edited/merged January 7, 2019
I am called Beloved – v2
edited/merged January 7, 2019
I am known by Jesus – v2
January 7, 2019
when they found the Christ
January 7, 2019
they followed a star
January 7, 2019
they were filled with joy
January 6, 2019
I am called Beloved
January 6, 2019
I am known by Jesus
January 6, 2019
may God be heard
January 6, 2019
God’s eternal purpose
January 6, 2019
Wise Men, Magi
January 6, 2019
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
Epiphany Sunday
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Matthew 2:1-12 (NLT)
Matthew 2:6
-          Micah 5:2
-          2 Samuel 5:2
Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)
Ephesians 3:10-11
and sermon, “Oh,,, Now I Get It”
video
text

by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 6, 2019
&
January 6, 2019
Christ will be victorious
January 6, 2019
this same Jesus
Acts 1:10-11
January 6, 2019
the enemy is winning ground
January 6, 2019
the first promise to humanity
January 6, 2019
to see the face of God
January 6, 2019
Eve’s offspring Jesus
Genesis 3:15
January 5, 2019
a righteous branch sprouting
1st Sunday of Advent
&
January 5, 2019
we remember Christ’s love
edited January 5, 2019
unto us a son is given – v2
January 5, 2019
would we sacrifice
edited January 5, 2019
Love fulfilling prophecy
January 5, 2019
a love that fulfilled prophecy
January 5, 2019
a birth long-promised
edited January 5, 2019
a tear in the fabric of time – v2
edited/new January 5, 2019
a tear in the fabric of time
January 5, 2019
our destination
January 5, 2019
the hope of all people - 2
January 5, 2019
the place where hope begins
January 5, 2019
love light
January 5, 2019
God’s love - 2
January 5, 2019
love still exists
edited January 5, 2019
When Love Came Down – v2
edited January 5, 2018
Love descended at Christmas – v2
merged January 5, 2019
Love gained form, shape – v3
merging Love gained form, shape – v2 and
Love came to Life – 2 – v2
edited January 5, 2019
Love gained form, shape – v2
edited January 5, 2019
Love became a person – v3
edited January 4, 2019
Love Came to Life – 2 – v2
edited December 31, 2018
what others speak over us – v2
New Year’s Eve Day
&
merged December 30, 2018
Love became flesh – 2 – v3
(merging this year’s poem and the one from 2013)
edited January 18, 2014
Love became flesh – v2
December 8, 2013
Love became flesh
Second Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent sermon series:
An “Advent”ure to the Stable”
Romans 8:37-39 (NLT)
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT)
1 John 4:9-11 (NLT)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
children’s sermon
communion – “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
and sermon “An “Advent”ure of . . . Love
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 8, 2013
&
December 30, 2018
we have a God who loves us
December 30, 2018
we have much to be joyful for
December 30, 2018
unto us a son is given
December 30, 2018
His name is exalted
edited December 30, 2018
the joy of knowing – v2
December 30, 2018
we can believe in that promise
December 30, 2018
God lifts us up
December 30, 2018
we can cling to our God
December 30, 2018
joy unspeakable
December 30, 2018
we can have joy
December 30, 2018
God pursues us - 2
December 30, 2018
the joy of knowing
December 30, 2018
as we share our story
December 30, 2018
the Sunday of Joy
December 30, 2018
the Season of Lent
December 30, 2018
because of that Joy
December 30, 2018
There is Joy
December 30, 2018
God’s Plan of Restoration - 2
December 29, 2018
the hope of all people
December 29, 2018
This is where Lent began – 2
December 29, 2018
this is where hope begins
edited December 29, 2018
grounded in Advent – v2
edited December 29, 2018
That Christmas Joy – v2
December 29, 2018
That Christmas Joy
December 29, 2018
grounded in Advent
edited December 29, 2018
what brings you joy – v2
December 29, 2018
what brings you joy
December 28, 2018
we have a divine purpose
December 28, 2018
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December 27, 2018
gather your fear
December 27, 2018
we don’t have to fear
December 27, 2018
we bring our fears to God
December 27, 2018
the peace of God - 3
edited December 27, 2018
invaded by angel song – v2
December 27, 2018
invaded by angel song
December 27, 2018
not so silent
December 26, 2018
longing for peace
December 26, 2018
in a manger bed
December 26, 2018
God’s plan of restoration
December 26, 2018
This is where Lent began
December 26, 2018
peace in our purpose
December 26, 2018
peace in the storms
December 26, 2018
we must give our fear to God
December 26, 2018
This is where God changed everything
December 25, 2018
the peace on the hilltops
December 25, 2018
God’s days became numbered
December 25, 2018
Christ entered time
December 25,2018
the eternal became mortal
December 25, 2018
God entered time
December 25, 2018
the slumber of the sheep
edited December 25, 2018
to us a child is born – v2
December 25, 2018
to us a child is born
12/25/18 Christmas Day 8AM Live
Light reentered the world
&
12/25/18 Christmas Day:
Our Christmas blessing on Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger
Christmas Day
&
December 24, 2018
#ChristmasEve #Service
Silent Night, Holy Night - Candlelight
&
edited December 24, 2018
A son is given – 2 –v2
edited  December 24, 2018
Christ is born – v2
December 24, 2018
Christ is born
December 24, 2018
A son is given – 2
December 24, 2018
A Piece of Peace
December 23, 2018
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Sunday of Peace
Worship Theme -
“The Peace of the Messiah”
Sermon Series:
“The Advent”ure…
Where Hope Begins”
Praise Team Special Music
Isaiah 9:6-7 (King James)
Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)
Romans 15:13 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (KJV)
and sermon, “A Piece of Peace”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 23, 2018
&
edited December 23, 2018
Love Became Flesh – 2 – v2
edited December 22, 2018
Love became a person – v2
December 21, 2018
Luke 2:19
Mary pondered
Pastor Ruth’s 8AM Live
December 21, 2018
&
edited December 21, 2018
may we believe like Joseph – v2
edited December 21, 2018
Go and Share the Good News – v2
(adding capitalization and punctuation)
December 21, 2018
Go and Share the Good News
Luke 2:15-20
Pastor Ruth’s 8AM Live
December 20, 2018
&
December 16, 2018
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Third Sunday in Advent
Sunday of Joy
Worship Theme -
“The Joy of the coming Messiah”
Sermon Series:
“The Advent”ure…
Where Hope Begins”
Psalm 63
Isaiah 12
Isaiah 9:6
Communion
and sermon, “That Christmas Joy
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message

by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 16, 2018
&
edited/ merged December 15, 2018
may we trust like Mary – v2
December 15, 2018
may we believe like Joseph
December 15, 2018
may we trust like Mary
12/15/18 8AM Live
more on the faith of Mary and Joseph
focus on Matthew 1:18-25
(and Luke 1:26-38)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
&
12/14/18 8AM Live
on the faith of Mary and Joseph
focus on Luke 1:46-55,
the Magnificat, Mary’s Song
&
December 13, 2018
Love became a person
December 13, 2018
Love Came to Life - 2
December 13, 2018
Love gained form, shape
December 13, 2018
Love descended at Christmas
December 13, 2018
Love Became Flesh – 2
December 11, 2018
When Love Came Down
December 11, 2018
a light to guide us
December 11, 2018
you will prepare the way
December 11, 2018
my little son
&
12/9/18
Pastor Ruth’s 8AM Live
&
December 9, 2018
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Second Sunday in Advent
Sunday of Love
Worship Theme -
“God’s Love in sending a Savior…”.
Sermon Series:
“The Advent”ure…
Where Hope Begins”
“Hope for things to be turned “Up-Side Right” again…”
Psalm 103
Luke 1:68-79
and sermon, “When Love Came Down
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 9, 2018
&
December 8, 2018
Breathe Your Peace upon me – 2
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
 I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Isaiah 9:6
“For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
12/8/18
Pastor Ruth’s 8AM Live
&
December 3, 2018
the bread of life - 2
December 3, 2018
The hope of that manger
December 2, 2018
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
First Sunday in Advent
Sunday of Hope
Worship Theme -
“Hope for the world to be turned u-side right again”.
Sermon Series:
“The Advent”ure…
Where Hope Begins”
“Hope for things to be turned “Up-Side Right” again…”
Psalm 25:1-10
Acts 1:1-10
John 14:1-3
John 3:16
Genesis 3:15
Hebrews 6:19a
Isaiah 2:1-4
Jeremiah 33:14-16
and sermon, “A Hope for All Nations”
video
text
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 2, 2018
&
edited December 1, 2018
the baby climbed the cross – v2
December 1, 2018
the baby climbed the cross
day before the First Sunday of Advent
John 1
12/1/18
Pastor Ruth’s 8AM Live

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