Showing posts with label frankincense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frankincense. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The light we carry – v3

following the same star
the light of the living God
the light we carry
in the love of the Lord

following as the Magi did
but ourselves the treasure
our offering to God
at the end of our journey

following the same star
the light of the world
coming to Jesus
our eternal home

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edited July 24, 2019
the light we carry – v3

adding third stanza
edited November 20, 2016
The light we carry – v2
January 6, 2013
The light we carry
Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12
Isaiah 60:1-6
with:
Matthew 2:13-18 (Herod’s slaughter of children)
Mark 12:41-44 (widow’s offering)
Luke 15:11b-32 (Prodigal Son)
Luke 1:46-55 (Magnificat)
and sermon – “What is this Treasure, this Epiphany?”
by Raymond A. Foss
Certified Lay Speaker
(substituting for Pastor Lorrin Radzik)
Hillside United Methodist Church
Goffstown, NH          
January 6, 2013
Epiphany Sunday

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Sunday, January 07, 2018

the same promises in Christ Jesus


each of us are gifted
by God, through the Spirit,
each of us are blessed with
the same promises in Christ Jesus
we are all offered grace
no matter our background
we all are gifted for the work
of Christ, of the kingdom
we all receive the same promises
in Christ Jesus, our Savior
we are all called to serve
to love all our neighbors

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January 7, 2018
the same promises in Christ Jesus

January 7, 2018
falling into the water
January 7, 2018
striving forward together
January 7, 2018
joining together in worship
Mission Statement of the United Methodist Church:
"The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world."
Ephesians 3:1-12
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2018
“God Our Redeemer”
January 1, 2018 to January 7, 2018
Stephen B. Chapman
devotion for January 6, 2018
Epiphany
read January 7, 2018
Baptism of the Lord Sunday

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 45,890 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, Pastor Ruth Foss, Savior, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, prayer, Ecclesiastes 3, Revelations 21, New Year, Epiphany, Magi, Matthew 2, gifts, gold, frankincense, myrrh, Luke 2, Ephesians 3,

#Jesus #Christ #God #Spirit #grace #love #UMC #Savior #NewYear #Matthew2 #Ecclesiastes3 #Revelations21 #time #Magi #magus #Messiah #Epiphany #Luke2 #astrology #cosmos #king #heavens #dome #wisemen #homage #worship #Bethlehem #gold #frankincense #myrrh #Ephesians3

striving forward together


striving forward together
despite our flaws, our imperfections
coming together to worship,
to serve our Lord, our Master

striving to build up the kingdom
to share Christ’s holy message
sharing the light with them
so more would know God’s love

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January 7, 2018
falling into the water
January 7, 2018
striving forward together
January 7, 2018
joining together in worship
Mission Statement of the United Methodist Church:
"The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world."
Ephesians 3:1-12
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2018
“God Our Redeemer”
January 1, 2018 to January 7, 2018
Stephen B. Chapman
devotion for January 6, 2018
Epiphany
read January 7, 2018
Baptism of the Lord Sunday 

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 45,890 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, Pastor Ruth Foss, Savior, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, prayer, Ecclesiastes 3, Revelations 21, New Year, Epiphany, Magi, Matthew 2, gifts, gold, frankincense, myrrh, Luke 2, Ephesians 3,

#Jesus #Christ #God #Spirit #grace #love #UMC #Savior #NewYear #Matthew2 #Ecclesiastes3 #Revelations21 #time #Magi #magus #Messiah #Epiphany #Luke2 #astrology #cosmos #king #heavens #dome #wisemen #homage #worship #Bethlehem #gold #frankincense #myrrh #Ephesians3

joining together in worship


joining together in worship
in the work of our calling
coming together to serve
to love all our neighbors

joining together in worship
in the work of the kingdom
using our gifts together
to spread the good news

joining together in worship
all of us on the journey
striving to shine the light
of Christ in the world

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January 7, 2018
falling into the water
January 7, 2018
striving forward together
January 7, 2018
joining together in worship
Mission Statement of the United Methodist Church:
"The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world."
Ephesians 3:1-12
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2018
“God Our Redeemer”
January 1, 2018 to January 7, 2018
Stephen B. Chapman
devotion for January 6, 2018
Epiphany
read January 7, 2018
Baptism of the Lord Sunday

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 45,890 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, Pastor Ruth Foss, Savior, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, prayer, Ecclesiastes 3, Revelations 21, New Year, Epiphany, Magi, Matthew 2, gifts, gold, frankincense, myrrh, Luke 2, Ephesians 3,

#Jesus #Christ #God #Spirit #grace #love #UMC #Savior #NewYear #Matthew2 #Ecclesiastes3 #Revelations21 #time #Magi #magus #Messiah #Epiphany #Luke2 #astrology #cosmos #king #heavens #dome #wisemen #homage #worship #Bethlehem #gold #frankincense #myrrh #Ephesians3