In
the storefront window,
the
cameras rolling,
the
focus of the people
watching
the show
We
are on display,
yes,
others are watching;
We
must be careful
in
how we live our lives
We
claim the name of Jesus
that
we follow the Christ;
But
our actions betray us,
the
words that we speak
We
must be mindful
if
we claim the name Christian;
We
are on display,
yes,
others are watching
In
the storefront window,
the
cameras rolling,
the
focus of the people
watching
the show
==================
edited February
5, 2017
We are on
display – v3
edited
February 4, 2017
we are on
display – v2
February 4,
2017
we are on
display
February 4,
2017
the mirror
image of Christ
February 4,
2017
what the Lord
require
February 4,
2017
Speak from the
Spirit - 3
February 4,
2017
when we act
justly
February 4,
2017
emulate the
master
February 4,
2017
mirror Christ
February 4,
2017
model Jesus
February 4,
2017
our identity
in Jesus
edited
February 4, 2017
who are we
really – v3
edited
February 4, 2017
maybe this
year – v2
February 4,
2017
they watch our
words
edited
February 4, 2017
we are on
display – v2
February 4,
2017
we are on
display
February 4,
2017
walk in the
way of Jesus
edited/expanded
February 4, 2017
Follow
Christ’s example – v3
expanded
February 4, 2017
follow
Christ’s example – v2
February 4,
2017
follow
Christ’s example – v1
February 4,
2017
they follow
our example
February 4,
2017
a shining
example - 2
edited
February 4, 2017
set a good
example – v3
February 4,
2017
set a good
example – v2
February 4,
2017
set a good
example
edited
February 4, 2017
tell me how –
v2
edited
February 4, 2017
loved forever
– v2
edited
February 4, 2017
Too much for
us to carry – v2
February 3, 2017
do we react
quickly – v2
edited
February 3, 2017
we become – v2
February 3,
2017
we become
February 3,
2017
when we speak
the truth in love
February 3,
2017
no matter how
far we fall
February 3,
2017
loved forever
February 3,
2017
who are we
really - 3
February 2,
2017
we set a good
example when
February 2,
2017
when others
offend us
February 2,
2017
do we react
quickly
January 31,
2017
are we being
Christ
January 30,
2017
we are given
mercy
January 30,
2017
we chase them
away
January 30,
2017
if we were
that example
January 30,
2017
Monkey See,
Monkey Do
January 30,
2017
we yearn for
peace
January 30,
2017
Teach Me, Lord
January 30,
2017
we learn by
doing
January 30,
2017
teach me how
January 30,
2017
we learn by
hearing
January 29,
2017
tell me how
January 29,
2017
tell me
January 29,
2017
each moment is
a test
edited January
29, 2017
they want us
to fail – v2
January 29,
2017
they want us
to fail
January 29,
2017
some hope we
fail
January 29,
2017
others are
watching - 2
January 29,
2017
they are
watching
January 29,
2017
we learn by
seeing
January 29,
2017
show me how to
do it
January 29,
2017
show me how
January 29,
2017
show me
January 29,
2017
Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
edited January
29, 2017
be a light
bearer , a witness – v2
January 29,
2017
be a light
bearer, a witness
edited January
29, 2017
humility and
servanthood – v3
edited January
29, 2017
humility and
servanthood – v2
edited January
29, 2017
oh yes, love
mercy – v2
January 29,
2017
oh yes, love
mercy
Micah 6:6-8
(KJV)
6 Wherewith
shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God?
Shall I come
before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
7 Will the
Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands
of rivers of
oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit
of my body for
the sin of my soul?
8 He hath
shewed thee, O man, what is good; and
what doth the
Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy,
and to walk
humbly with thy God?
edited January
29, 2017
redistribute
grace – v2
January 28,
2017
bear Christ’s
light
January 28,
2017
be an example
January 28,
2017
be a witness
January 29,
2017
Stetson
Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Becoming
You…”
“Example”
Adapted from
Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?”
Sermon Series
Psalm 15 (NIV)
Micah 6:6-8
Matthew 5:1-12
and sermon, “Monkey
See. . . Monkey Do. . . “
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
sermon blog
meditation
blog
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 29,
2017
&
edited January
27, 2017
Their Reward –
v2
January 27,
2017
listen to the
Spirit - 3
edited January
27, 2017
don’t let them
stop you – v4
edited January
27, 2017
don’t let them
stop you – v3
edited January
27, 2017
we must be
willing to go – v2
edited January
27, 2017
the One who
redeemed us – v2
edited January
27, 2017
A Red Sea
Moment – v2
edited January
27, 2017
We are the
clay of the Potter – v3
January 27,
2017
our sense of
calling
edited January
27, 2017
we are given a
purpose – v2
January 27,
2017
we are given a
purpose
January 27,
2017
your work to
do
January 27,
2017
live into your
calling
January 27,
2017
if God calls
us
January 26,
2017
Are we willing
to follow
January 26,
2017
giving to the Potter - 2
expanded
January 26, 2017
striving to
follow – v2
January 26,
2017
striving to
follow
January 26,
2017
starting over
- 2
expanded
January 26, 2017
are you
working
January 26,
2017
are you
working
January 26,
2017
a desert
experience
January 26,
2017
A Red Sea
Moment
January 26,
2017
step into the
calling of God
January 26,
2017
God has a
purpose
January 26,
2017
God has a plan
- 5
January 26,
2017
we are
equipped by God
January 26,
2017
as we release
ourselves
January 26,
2017
when we are
called
January 26,
2017
He who calls
you is faithful
1
Thessalonians 5:23-24
January 26,
2017
bear fruit
with patience
Luke 8:11-15
edited January
26, 2017
keep the word
Luke 8:11-15
January 26,
2017
keep the word
Luke 8:11-15
January 26,
2017
called to be
saints
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
edited January
26, 2017
sanctified in
Christ – v2
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
sanctified in
Christ
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
Called by God
- 2
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
called to be a
people
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
January 26,
2017
by the will of
God
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
edited January
25, 2017
we must walk
in our purpose – v2
God asked a
question
edited January
25, 2017
disciples of
Christ – v2
January 25,
2017
don’t let them
steal your joy
January 25,
2017
stay on the
path - 2
edited January
25, 2017
don’t let them
stop you – v2
January 24,
2017
don’t listen
to the voices
January 24,
2017
don’t let them
stop you
January 24,
2017
we must walk
in our purpose
edited January
24, 2017
Fishing
Lessons – v2
January 24,
2017
Fishing
Lessons
January 24,
2017
God speaks our
name
edited January
24, 2017
John spoke his
name – v2
edited January
23, 2017
what is it
Lord – v2
January 23,
2017
what is it
Lord
January 23,
2017
they
immediately followed
edited January
23, 2017
God has called
you for a purpose – v2
January 23,
2017
God has called
you for a purpose
January 23,
2017
disciples of
Christ
January 23,
2017
How do we fit
January 23,
2017
they left at
once
January 23,
2017
Listen to the
Word of God
expanded
January 22, 2017
we have a
purpose – v3
expanded
January 22, 2017
we have a
purpose – v2
January 22,
2017
we have a
purpose – v1
January 22,
2017
called - 2
January 22,
2017
chosen - 2
January 22,
2017
created
January 22,
2017
why aren’t we
acting boldly
January 22,
2017
why are we
afraid - 3
Psalm 27:1,
4-8
January 22,
2017
no matter the
naysayers
January 22,
2017
Created,
Chosen, and Called
January 22,
2017
Listen to the
whisper
January 22,
2017
Heed your
calling
January 22,
2017
God calls to
us
January 22,
2017
God wants
volunteers
January 22,
2017
will you pick
up your mantle
January 21,
2017
we must be
willing to go
January 21,
2017
they straightway left their nets
January 22,
2017
Stetson
Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Becoming
You…”
“Called”
Adapted from
Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?”
Sermon Series
Psalm 27:1,
4-8
Isaiah 6:8
Matthew
4:18-22
1 Corinthians
1:1-2
and sermon,
“Job Search…”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson Memorial
United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 22,
2017
&
January 21,
2017
the One who
teaches us
January 21,
2017
the One who
guides us
January 21,
2017
the One who
takes away our sin
January 21,
2017
the One who
redeemed us
January 21,
2017
God continues
to call us
January 21,
2017
God molds us
into the name
January 21,
2017
The one who
knows our name
January 21,
2017
God molds us
into the image
January 21,
2017
we bear the name
of Christ
January 21,
2017
children of
the Most High God
January 21,
2017
healing our
broken vessels
edited January
21, 2017
We are the
clay of the Potter – v2
edited January
20, 2017
Claimed by the
Creator – v2
edited January
20, 2017
this is the
God who named us – v2
January 20,
2017
this is the
God who named us
edited January
20, 2017
do we know our
name – v2
edited January
20, 2017
Rabbi,
Messiah, and Lamb – v3
edited January
19, 2017
our identity
in Christ - v2
January 19,
2017
the God who
gave us life
January 19,
2017
We are clay of
the Potter
(starting with
second stanza of “God is the one who formed you”)
January 19,
2017
God is the one
who formed you
January 19,
2017
we were only
dust
January 19,
2017
you give us
the breath of life
January 19,
2017
we are all
formed by your hand
January 19,
2017
Claimed by the
Creator
edited January
19, 2017
You are mine –
v2
January 19,
2017
the Lord your
God
January 19,
2017
we are the
clay - 2
January 19,
2017
this is the
potter
January 19,
2017
the Creator of
the universe
January 19,
2017
we too are
beloved – v2
January 18,
2017
I have called
you by name
January 18,
2017
You are mine
January 18,
2017
I have
redeemed you
edited January
18, 2017
Rabbi,
Messiah, and Lamb – v2
January 18,
2017
Rabbi,
Messiah, and Lamb
edited January
18, 2017
Rabbi, teacher
– v2
edited January
18, 2017
many pieces,
one body of Christ
edited January
18, 2017
I follow
Christ – v2
January 18,
2017
I follow
Christ
January 18, 2017
John spoke his
name
January 18,
2017
Jesus was the
Lamb
January 18,
2017
do we know our
name
January 18,
2017
Christ taught
us about God
January 18,
2017
we are taught
by his life
January 18,
2017
we are still
being taught
January 17,
2017
Rabbi, teacher
January 16,
2017
Jesus wore
that name to the cross
January 16,
2017
shattered
pieces of the body of Christ
January 16,
2017
Claiming other
masters
January 16,
2017
we have gone
to the river
January 16,
2017
we are God’s
beloved - 2
January 16,
2017
not who the
world thinks we are
January 16,
2017
may we become
who God says we are
January 16,
2017
to become who
God wants me to be
January 16,
2017
we have found
the Messiah - 2
January 16,
2017
we have found
the Christ
January 16,
2017
named by God
January 16,
2017
labeled by the
world
January 16,
2017
I want there
to be more
edited January
16, 2017
a Follower of
Christ – v2
January 16,
2017
a Follower of
Christ
January 16,
2017
He is the One
January 15,
2017
rejecting
their labels
January 15,
2017
names we long
to hear
January 15,
2017
the names we
hear whispered
January 15,
2017
the names we
call ourselves
January 15,
2017
peeling away
the veneer
January 15,
2017
following the
Messiah
January 15,
2017
leaving the
prophet
January 14,
2017
leaving John
at the Jordan
January 14,
2017
bringing Peter
to Christ
January 14,
2017
chasing after
the Christ
on Andrew,
brother of Peter
edited January
14, 2017
fire fell upon
the Christ – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited January
14, 2017
through the
waters, through the fire – v2
January 9,
2017
through the
waters, through the fire
edited January
14, 2017
we are blessed
– 3 – v2
January 14,
2017
we are blessed
- 3
January 14,
2017
who are you
January 14,
2017
Do we know who
we are
January 14,
2017
You are the
Beloved of God
January 15,
2017
Stetson
Memorial UMC
Sermon Series:
“Becoming
You…”
“Named”
Adapted from
Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?”
Sermon Series
Psalm 40:1-7
(TLB)
Isaiah 43:1-3
(NIV Bible)
John 1:29-32
(NLT)
John 1:37-41
(NLT)
1 Corinthians
1:11-12 (NIV Bible)
Isaiah 64:8
(NLT)
and sermon,
“Who Do You Say You Are…?”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson Memorial
United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 15,
2017
&
edited January
13, 2017
Fire fell upon
the Christ – v2
edited January
13, 2017
Fire fell upon
Him – v2
edited January
13, 2017
Fire fell upon
the Christ
January 13,
2017
fire fell upon
him
edited January
12, 2017
life-giving
fire – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited January
12, 2017
a moment in
history – v2
edited January
12, 2017
a moment in
history
January 12,
2017
a moment in
history
edited/new
January 12, 2017
in the water
we die
January 12,
2017
into the
waters we fall
edited January
12, 2017
through water,
through fire – v2
edited January
12, 2017
droplets of
your mercy – v2
edited January
11, 2017
this is the
promise – v2
edited January
11, 2017
unconditional
love – v2
edited January
11, 2017
you have been
sealed with power – v2
edited January
11, 2017
breaking open
our lives - v3
(editing
version 2)
edited January
11, 2017
our jars of
alabaster – v2
edited January
11, 2017
scattering our
gifts – v2
January 10,
2017
you have been
sealed with grace
January 10,
2017
you have been
sealed with power
January 9,
2017
you have been
sealed – v2
January 9,
2017
through water
we are redeemed – v2
January 9,
2017
Remember your
baptism – v4
(editing
version 3)
edited January
9, 2017
through water,
through fire
January 9,
2017
through the
waters, through the fire
January 9,
2017
life-changing
baptism
January 9,
2017
WE ARE BELOVED
- 2
January 9,
2017
through his
name
January 9,
2017
this is the
promise
January 9,
2017
we too are
beloved
January 9,
2017
the delight of
my life
January 9,
2017
marked by my
love - 2
January 9,
2017
accepted,
flaws and all
January 9,
2017
love is
conditional
January 9,
2017
Cherished,
favored, and loved
January 8,
2017
unconditional
love
January 8,
2017
the flame
within us
January 8,
2017
to complete
the new creation - 2
January 8,
2017
in our baptism
of water – 2
&
================
February 6,
2016
let these
waters remind us
February 6,
2016
Come, refresh
us
February 6,
2016
droplets of
your mercy
February 6,
2016
you have been
sealed
February 6,
2016
your healing
waters flow
February 6,
2016
through water
we are redeemed
edited
February 6, 2016
Remember your
baptism – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited
February 5, 2016
Remember your
baptism – v2
February 5,
2016
Remember your
baptism
February 5,
2016
Fire and Water
work together - 2
edited
February 4, 2016
the Spirit and
Water – v4
(merging edits
to version 2 and version 3)
February 3,
2016
Fire is added
- 2
February 3,
2016
out of the
waters - 2
edited
February 3, 2016
God created –
2 – v2
February 3,
2016
God created -
2
February 2,
2016
the earth was
birthed - 2
February 2,
2016
God, through
Christ
February 2,
2016
God created
light - 2
February 2,
2016
the flames
within us
February 2,
2016
in our baptism
of water
January 20,
2016
fire and water
work together
January 17,
2016
never before
January 17,
2016
understanding
January 17,
2016
all of a
sudden
January 17,
2016
unveiling our
eyes
edited January 14, 2016
The Spirit and Water – v3
(editing original)
edited January 11, 2016
The Spirit and Water – v2
January 10, 2016
The Spirit and Water
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
and sermon, “Fire and Water ”
text:
video:
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s
Message from Mystery Box
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
praise
song - “Hear Our Praises”
praise song – “You Deserve the Glory”
praise songs - "We Will Dance", "Blessed
Assurance", and "Glory and Honor", all together
offertory
– “Your Love Oh Lord”
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
January
10, 2016
======================
&
January 8,
2017
My Chosen One
January 8,
2017
remembering my
baptism
January 8,
2017
Water and Fire
edited January
8, 2017
life-giving
fire – v2
January 8,
2017
life-giving
fire
January 8,
2017
Spirit of fire
– v2
January 8,
2017
Spirit of fire
January 8,
2017
You are God’s
Beloved
January 8,
2017
temples of
fire
January 8,
2017
Fire added
January 8,
2017
the life you
birthed in us
January 8,
2017
This was God’s
Servant
January 8,
2017
coming to the
Jordan
January 8,
2017
I can’t
baptize you
edited January
8, 2017
Cherished of
God – v2
January 7,
2017
Cherished of
God
January 7,
2017
His cousin
standing before him
January 7,
2017
Baptizing Christ
January 7,
2017
Baptizing
Jesus
January 7,
2017
taking God
into his arms
January 7,
2017
Cherished and
Beloved
January 7,
2017
more than a
prophet
January 8,
2017
Stetson
Memorial UMC
Baptism of the
Lord Sunday
Sermon Series:
“Becoming
You…”
Adapted from
Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?”
Sermon Series
Isaiah 42:1-9
Matthew
3:13-17
Acts 10:34-43
and sermon,
“Cherished, Favored, and Loved…”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 8,
2017
Baptism of the
Lord Sunday
&
January 7,
2017
prisoners of
Christ – v2
January 7,
2017
being vessels,
servants
January 7,
2017
prisoners of
Christ
edited January
7, 2017
offering our
witness – 2 – v2
January 7,
2017
offering our
witness - 2
edited January
7, 2017
like seeds of
the Sower – v2
January 7,
2017
within the
alabaster
January 7,
2017
like jars of
alabaster
January 7,
2017
our jars of
alabaster
January 7,
2017
scattering our
gifts
January 7,
2017
showering our
gifts
edited January
7, 2017
breaking open
our lives – v2
January 7,
2017
breaking open
our lives
January 7, 2017
breaking open
the bottles
January 7,
2017
laying our
gifts at Christ’s feet
January 6,
2017
like seeds of
the Sower
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
January 6,
2017
like gifts of
the Magi
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
January 6,
2017
we share our
stories of faith
edited January
6, 2017
Ignore the
world – v2
edited January
6, 2017
becoming who God
says we are – v2
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
edited January
6, 2017
treasure we
carry – v3
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
edited January
6, 2017
treasure we
carry – v2
January 6,
2017
treasure we
carry
Epiphany Day /
Three Kings Day
January 6,
2017
redistribute
grace
January 6,
2017
grace is
entrusted to us
January 6,
2017
we hold grace
edited January
6, 2017
who are we
really – 2 – v2
January 5,
2017
a new
revelation
January 5,
2017
becoming who
God says we are
January 5,
2017
our identity
in Christ
January 5,
2017
Do we know
January 5,
2017
Ignore the
world
January 5,
2017
who are we
really – 2
January 4,
2017
a journey to
discover
edited January
4, 2017
who are we
really – v2
January 4,
2017
who are we
really
January 4,
2017
who we are in
Christ
edited January
3, 2017
yoked to one
another – v2
January 3,
2017
yoked to one
another
edited January
3, 2017
Doing more
together – v2
January 3,
2017
Doing more
together
January 3,
2017
Too much for
us to carry
January 3,
2017
Let’s Do This
Together – v2
January 3,
2017
Let’s Do This
Together
January 3,
2017
We are commissioned
January 3,
2017
God will dwell
with us
January 2,
2017
Their Reward
January 2,
2017
we celebrate
the Magi
January 2,
2017
Doing more
January 2,
2017
Saving more
January 2,
2017
Grace is given
- 3
January 2,
2017
Let’s bring
them
January 2,
2017
maybe this
year
January 1,
2017
Let’s share
the message
January 1,
2017
we can do this
together
January 1,
2017
not sitting
silent, doing
January 1,
2017
Stetson
Memorial UMC
Epiphany of
the Lord Sunday
New Year’s Day
Sermon Series:
“Becoming
You…”
Adapted from
Marcia McPhee’
“Who Are You?”
Sermon Series
Psalm 8 NKJV
Revelation
21:1-6 CEB
Ephesians
3:1-12 CEB
Matthew 2:9-10
NIV
and sermon,
“Let’s Do This…!”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message – tissue in mystery box
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 1,
2017
Epiphany of
the Lord Sunday
New Years Day
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Poetry Where You Live.
Christ, God,
Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist
Church, journey, beloved, Psalm 15, Micah 6, Matthew 5,calling, baptism,
called, example, mercy, justice, humble, USA,
#Christ #God
#Spirit #grace #love #journey #beloved #Psalm15 #Matthew5 #Micah6 #purpose
#calling #ministry #example #USA #America #Christian
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Christ, God,
Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist
Church, journey, cherished, beloved, Psalm 27, Isaiah6, Matthew 4, 1
Corinthians 1,calling, baptism,
#Christ #God
#Spirit #grace #love #journey #beloved #Isaiah6 #Psalm27 #Matthew4
#1Corinthians1 #purpose #calling #ministry
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Christ, God,
Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist
Church, journey, cherished, beloved, Isaiah 43, Psalm 40, John 1, 1 Corinthians
1, favored, baptism,
#Christ #God
#Spirit #grace #love #journey #cherished #beloved #Isaiah43 #Psalm40 #John1
#1Corinthians1
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Christ, God,
Spirit, grace, love, faith, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist
Church, journey, Isaiah 42, Matthew 3, Acts 10, cherished, favored, loved,
baptism of the Lord, baptism,
#Christ #God
#Spirit #grace #love #baptism #journey #Isaiah42 #Matthew3 #Acts10 #cherished
#favored #loved #BaptismoftheLord
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Christ, God, Spirit, grace, love, Pastor Ruth
Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Advent, Christmas, hope, peace,
sacred, joy, Ephesians 3, Revelations 21, Psalm 8, Epiphany, Magi,
journey,
#Christ #God #Spirit #grace #love #hope #Advent
#Christmas #peace #sacred #joy #Epiphany #Ephesians3
