Judgment to be replaced
on that blessed day
the day we wait for
this Advent time of year
Mercy came down
God descending
coming to earth as a man
to heal our brokenness
Not in fire or earthquake
not judging the nations
come to bring us back to him
by his loving example
The Spirit of the Law
the commandments in his walk
loving his neighbor so much
giving himself for us
We are to be his people
the sheep of his flock
we must follow our master
going the way of the cross
December 2, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Knowing What He Knew
For He is God
love alive, with us
knowing what He knew
yet choosing to be emptied
a skin for God’s will
walking as a man
humbling himself
coming to the earth
This is the God we await
in the season of Advent
coming into the world
to redeem us to Him
to make us whole
clean once more
wiped clear of our sin
Awake Easter people
go forth children of Pentecost
go as we have been commissioned
following the way of the cross
Out into the wilderness, the darkness
emptied of the world
filled with the Holy Spirit, bringing light
to the ends of the earth
December 1, 2010
"O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless
not as I will, but as thou wilt."
-JESUS in Matthew 26:39.
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
love alive, with us
knowing what He knew
yet choosing to be emptied
a skin for God’s will
walking as a man
humbling himself
coming to the earth
This is the God we await
in the season of Advent
coming into the world
to redeem us to Him
to make us whole
clean once more
wiped clear of our sin
Awake Easter people
go forth children of Pentecost
go as we have been commissioned
following the way of the cross
Out into the wilderness, the darkness
emptied of the world
filled with the Holy Spirit, bringing light
to the ends of the earth
December 1, 2010
"O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless
not as I will, but as thou wilt."
-JESUS in Matthew 26:39.
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Re-Think
In waiting in Advent
focusing on Christ
on the God that sacrificed
who gave up His life
that I may live
What would he say
about the choices I am making
on what to do right now
if I would let him
Guide my feet
What would the Savior
the child, the victor
What would He say
about my walk
on the earth
Needing to re-think
to change my focus
from the ways
of the world
to the hope of all mankind
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
focusing on Christ
on the God that sacrificed
who gave up His life
that I may live
What would he say
about the choices I am making
on what to do right now
if I would let him
Guide my feet
What would the Savior
the child, the victor
What would He say
about my walk
on the earth
Needing to re-think
to change my focus
from the ways
of the world
to the hope of all mankind
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Was He Praying in Heaven
Was He praying in Heaven
as He did in the Garden
humbling Himself
pouring out love
Coming to earth
as a lowly infant
the creator of all
a vulnerable child
Giving up glory
to walk the earth
humbly going
to the cross to die
Did He pray in Heaven
as He did in the Garden
in humbling himself
pouring out love for us all
December 1, 2010
"O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless
not as I will, but as thou wilt."
-JESUS in Matthew 26:39.
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
as He did in the Garden
humbling Himself
pouring out love
Coming to earth
as a lowly infant
the creator of all
a vulnerable child
Giving up glory
to walk the earth
humbly going
to the cross to die
Did He pray in Heaven
as He did in the Garden
in humbling himself
pouring out love for us all
December 1, 2010
"O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless
not as I will, but as thou wilt."
-JESUS in Matthew 26:39.
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
This Advent Season
A time of reflection
of looking inward
at the priorities of my life
of what I hold dear
Waiting in Advent
for the coming Christ-child
for the promise of His return
at the end of the age
What am I doing
am I truly focused
do I hear His calling
and follow His Word
What must I change
to follow the Christ-child
this God that poured out
His awesome holiness
Walking as a servant
to the people
humbly going to the cross
to set His people free
How can I prepare
my heart for the kingdom
the world for the harvest
when He comes again
What should I be doing
right not, this instant
to further the kingdom
a harvest for the Lord
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
of looking inward
at the priorities of my life
of what I hold dear
Waiting in Advent
for the coming Christ-child
for the promise of His return
at the end of the age
What am I doing
am I truly focused
do I hear His calling
and follow His Word
What must I change
to follow the Christ-child
this God that poured out
His awesome holiness
Walking as a servant
to the people
humbly going to the cross
to set His people free
How can I prepare
my heart for the kingdom
the world for the harvest
when He comes again
What should I be doing
right not, this instant
to further the kingdom
a harvest for the Lord
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Journey
A journey, in Advent
waiting, but hoping
knowing so much
of how the story unfolds
A journey, in Advent
coming to the Christ-child
turning toward Bethlehem
following a star
A journey, in Advent
seeking the presence
the sense of God with us
walking side by side
A journey, in Advent
coming to the Christ-child
kneeling at the manger
offering the gifts of our lives
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
waiting, but hoping
knowing so much
of how the story unfolds
A journey, in Advent
coming to the Christ-child
turning toward Bethlehem
following a star
A journey, in Advent
seeking the presence
the sense of God with us
walking side by side
A journey, in Advent
coming to the Christ-child
kneeling at the manger
offering the gifts of our lives
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
That First Christmas
After the waiting
centuries of waiting
the prophesies being fulfilled
John jumping in her womb
The angels singing
in a dream coming
to Mary, to Joseph
to tell the good news
Waiting for the Messiah
the King of heaven
to save us from ourselves
the price of the law
Coming humbly
the babe in the manger
God pouring out himself
walking as a man
On that First Christmas
that baby’s first Christmas
the star shining brightly
atop the tree of the sky
The lowly stable
the animals, the shepherds
wise men coming
to bring us worthy gifts
Waiting for Advent
like the people
the prophesy waiting
to be fulfilled
God in His heavens
Christ at the right hand
waiting to come
to bring His people to Him
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
centuries of waiting
the prophesies being fulfilled
John jumping in her womb
The angels singing
in a dream coming
to Mary, to Joseph
to tell the good news
Waiting for the Messiah
the King of heaven
to save us from ourselves
the price of the law
Coming humbly
the babe in the manger
God pouring out himself
walking as a man
On that First Christmas
that baby’s first Christmas
the star shining brightly
atop the tree of the sky
The lowly stable
the animals, the shepherds
wise men coming
to bring us worthy gifts
Waiting for Advent
like the people
the prophesy waiting
to be fulfilled
God in His heavens
Christ at the right hand
waiting to come
to bring His people to Him
December 1, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
To that Promised Day
We are hopeful
waiting in this season
for that promised day
when Your kingdom will come
When the swords are discarded
beaten into plowshares
when war will be forgotten
and love will rain down
Christ will reign
returning in glory
riding on the clouds
to set the world aright
Gathering His people
the sheep of his flock
gathering them in
to come before our loving God
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
waiting in this season
for that promised day
when Your kingdom will come
When the swords are discarded
beaten into plowshares
when war will be forgotten
and love will rain down
Christ will reign
returning in glory
riding on the clouds
to set the world aright
Gathering His people
the sheep of his flock
gathering them in
to come before our loving God
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
We Look Forward
In our waiting, hopeful
sure of His promise
God will fulfill
everything He has said
We look forward
for the coming Christ-child
as real now
as in the days long ago
We look forward
filled with hope
to the return of the Savior
riding on the clouds
Coming to bring us
to gather us in
the lost sheep to heaven
to our eternal reward
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Renewed Hope
The season coming
the Advent upon us
filling our hearts
with the joy of Your love
Renewed hope
brimming in our spirits
needing to be shared
the hope for all mankind
We must be sharing
going as we are led
out into the world
that all will be fed
The promise of His coming
returning, giving new birth
not just for a select few
but to everyone on earth
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
The Home Where Christ Lives
Prepare my heart
the home where Christ lives
His Spirit indwelling
guiding my steps
Let me turn
let me hear Your voice
Your loving offer
of peace on the earth
Awaken my spirit
walking with You
turning to Bethlehem
and to glory in You
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
the home where Christ lives
His Spirit indwelling
guiding my steps
Let me turn
let me hear Your voice
Your loving offer
of peace on the earth
Awaken my spirit
walking with You
turning to Bethlehem
and to glory in You
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Wake, He is Coming
Wake from your slumber
the Lord is coming
In this Advent time
this season of waiting
Be awake for the moment
the coming of the Son
returning in His glory
to bring His children home
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the Lord is coming
In this Advent time
this season of waiting
Be awake for the moment
the coming of the Son
returning in His glory
to bring His children home
November 30, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
When Will He Come
The Christ-child came
down to the earth as man
Christ, the Word, alive
before the world began
Coming to the earth
the Advent time remembering
waiting for our coming King
returning in victory
When will he come
our lives on edge, uneasy
knowing the stain we carry
Yet if we turn to him
away from the world
what life he will give us
Hope in His coming
returning to the earth
gathering us to him
to our heavenly homes
November 30, 2010
2 Peter 3:10-11
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
down to the earth as man
Christ, the Word, alive
before the world began
Coming to the earth
the Advent time remembering
waiting for our coming King
returning in victory
When will he come
our lives on edge, uneasy
knowing the stain we carry
Yet if we turn to him
away from the world
what life he will give us
Hope in His coming
returning to the earth
gathering us to him
to our heavenly homes
November 30, 2010
2 Peter 3:10-11
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Hope and Gratitude
Hope and gratitude
humble before our God
pillars of the season
the beginning and the end
Hope for his coming
grateful when he came
hopeful in His promise
to return in victory
Grateful for the Christ-child
God who came down
descending from the heavens
that we may wear a crown
Marked with eternity
though walking in the dust
returning to heaven
to prepare a place for us
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Misdirected Frenzy - 2
The devil must be smiling
as we wake before dawn
changing Christmas into shopping
clawing for a sale
Losing sight of the Christ-child
the miracle of His coming
lost in misdirected frenzy
rushing here and there
Satan must revel
in the folly of this season
where once the manger lay
now endless commotion
The stillness of that night
the angels on high
the shepherds watching on the hill
the child in its mother’s arms
Oh let us return
in the humbleness of Advent
waiting for our King
His birth that had been foretold
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Thoughtless Sleep
Awaken our lives
the automation
thoughtless sleep
unfocused in our frenzy
Call us back Lord
into Your presence
away from the world
to Your manger bed
Remind us of Your sacrifice
in leaving the heavens
not just going
humbly to the cross
Change us, in this season
to act more purposely
joy, fully alive
doing Your holy work
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the automation
thoughtless sleep
unfocused in our frenzy
Call us back Lord
into Your presence
away from the world
to Your manger bed
Remind us of Your sacrifice
in leaving the heavens
not just going
humbly to the cross
Change us, in this season
to act more purposely
joy, fully alive
doing Your holy work
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Lethargic Worship
Here in this season
in waiting in Advent
Awaken our spirits
our heart
from lethargic worship
from lukewarm devotion
from our focus on the world
not on the risen Christ
Refocus in Advent
on the coming Christ-child
from the ways of this world
to the way of the cross
Lead us to Bethlehem
kneeling by his manger
to see the face of God
in that humble baby boy
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Your Advent Alarms Us
From our security
our complacency
going through the motions
Your Advent alarms us
sets ill at ease
But that is a good thing
needing to be started
our lives must be Yours
submitting to God
November 29, 2010
http://www.gbod.org/site/c.nhLRJ2PMKsG/b.3879973/k.9C35/Lectionary_Planning_Helps_for_Sundays.htm#readings
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
our complacency
going through the motions
Your Advent alarms us
sets ill at ease
But that is a good thing
needing to be started
our lives must be Yours
submitting to God
November 29, 2010
http://www.gbod.org/site/c.nhLRJ2PMKsG/b.3879973/k.9C35/Lectionary_Planning_Helps_for_Sundays.htm#readings
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Asleep to Those Needing Our Gifts
Awaken us Lord
that we may do your work
leading our steps
upon this lowly earth
Guide us to those
who need our loving care
wake us from our sleep
to those who need our gifts
the hope that we share
the light of the world
the love of Jesus
right next door
or to the ends of the earth
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
that we may do your work
leading our steps
upon this lowly earth
Guide us to those
who need our loving care
wake us from our sleep
to those who need our gifts
the hope that we share
the light of the world
the love of Jesus
right next door
or to the ends of the earth
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Bend Our Angers
Calm our fears oh Lord
bend our angers to your peace
convert our hearts
to the calling of your Son
Help us turn
from the cares of this earth
focusing only on his holy birth
Lead us Lord
in this time and place
to share your love
a smile upon our face
Guide us Lord
that we may do your will
on this mortal coil
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
bend our angers to your peace
convert our hearts
to the calling of your Son
Help us turn
from the cares of this earth
focusing only on his holy birth
Lead us Lord
in this time and place
to share your love
a smile upon our face
Guide us Lord
that we may do your will
on this mortal coil
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Into Your Peace
Turn our hearts
from the stress of this world
the anxieties, the fears
the angers in this life
Turn out hearts
to the soothing of your grace
into your peace
the warmth of your embrace
Fill us anew
with the depths of your love
the sign of the cross,
and the falling of the dove
the hope in the Christ
the babe in the stable
The victor on the clouds
coming to bring your people home
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
from the stress of this world
the anxieties, the fears
the angers in this life
Turn out hearts
to the soothing of your grace
into your peace
the warmth of your embrace
Fill us anew
with the depths of your love
the sign of the cross,
and the falling of the dove
the hope in the Christ
the babe in the stable
The victor on the clouds
coming to bring your people home
November 29, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Give Thanks to God
Give thanks to God
the source of all good
cleave to his chest
the warmth of his embrace
Seek the Lord
in Him is our strength
the source of all good
in love and humbleness
November 29, 2010
Psalm 136:1, 26
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.”
&
Luke 12:15-21
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 67 (Psalter)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html
President George Washington’s
Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789
Pembroke and Allenstown, NH
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168869133141712
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Allenstown, NH
November 24, 2010
&
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the source of all good
cleave to his chest
the warmth of his embrace
Seek the Lord
in Him is our strength
the source of all good
in love and humbleness
November 29, 2010
Psalm 136:1, 26
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.”
&
Luke 12:15-21
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 67 (Psalter)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html
President George Washington’s
Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789
Pembroke and Allenstown, NH
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168869133141712
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Allenstown, NH
November 24, 2010
&
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Sermon - "The Reason for the Season", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, Suncook, NH, November 28, 2010, 1st Sunday of Advent
Pastor Ruth Foss
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
Romans 13:11-14 The Message Bible
Isaiah 2:1-5 God’s Word Translation
“The Reason for the Season”
(Show Video from “A Life-Giving Christmas”: week 1 Hope by Rev. N. Neelley Hicks)
Good Morning. . . this week we are beginning the celebration of Advent. This Advent season. . . Pastor Huntley and I are going to take you on a journey with us. The journey may make us re-think how we think about and do things. . . it may make us re-think our conceptions of the world around us. . . it may make us re-think our thoughts about what the “Reason for the Season” is.
You see. . . Advent is the season that we Christians expectantly wait. . . or wait expectantly. . . to celebrate that wondrous day that “The Word became Flesh and lived among us”. . . that day that mercy came down from heaven. . . the day that radically changed the world. . . the day that our Risen Lord Jesus Christ was born. . . that Christmas day so long ago. . . it is a season that brings hope, love, joy and peace.
This is a time of excitement for me. . . this is a time when I tend to look at my life. . . this is a time of searching within myself. . . this is a time when I not only “prepare” my home that I live in but also the home where Christ lives. . . the home of my heart. It is a time when I contemplate that day when the Hope of nations was born to teach us to Love so that we may have Joy and Peace.
Romans 13 verses 11-14 reminds me of what the season of Advent is about. . . things that we as humankind need to be thinking about. Christ came into the world so long ago and lives within our hearts today but he also promised that He would come back and this passage makes me think about what I should be doing in the mean time. The passage reads: (and I’m reading from the Message Bible). . .
So this is the first week in our Advent journey. . . the week of Hope. As we saw in the Video this morning, Purity lost both of her parents and didn’t know where her next meal was coming from. . . where was her hope in that dire time? Have you ever had a time in your life when you were in a situation that you felt you had no hope? Where did your hope come from? Purity found her hope in the Lord Jesus Christ and through the help of others she was able to learn how to help herself and her family. Not only did she learn how to help herself and her family but whe is now a business woman who is able to take care of her family. But she didn’t stop there. . . Purity shared that hope. . . she share her prosperity with others who were in the same situation she was in. She was hope to others.
My question to you is this. . . have you shared your story of hope with someone else who just may need a ray of hope. . . who in your life needs to hear that hope that you have within? Just as Purity shared that hope with the people of the village where she lives, we too need to share our stories with those around.
OK this is my challenge. . . I want you to take one thing that depletes your energy and bank account and replace it with something that renews your hope and faith. But I don’t want you to stop there. . . I challenge you to take that renewed hope and faith and share it with someone. Take that renewed hope to the streets. The time has come for us to “wake up” to the fact that there are those around us that need hope. . . there are those around us that need that radical hospitality that Jesus showed so long ago. Let us be on watch. . . Jesus promised that he would be back. . . let us spread the Good News of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace and be about the kingdoms work and not asleep on the job. . .
AMEN
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
Romans 13:11-14 The Message Bible
Isaiah 2:1-5 God’s Word Translation
“The Reason for the Season”
(Show Video from “A Life-Giving Christmas”: week 1 Hope by Rev. N. Neelley Hicks)
Good Morning. . . this week we are beginning the celebration of Advent. This Advent season. . . Pastor Huntley and I are going to take you on a journey with us. The journey may make us re-think how we think about and do things. . . it may make us re-think our conceptions of the world around us. . . it may make us re-think our thoughts about what the “Reason for the Season” is.
You see. . . Advent is the season that we Christians expectantly wait. . . or wait expectantly. . . to celebrate that wondrous day that “The Word became Flesh and lived among us”. . . that day that mercy came down from heaven. . . the day that radically changed the world. . . the day that our Risen Lord Jesus Christ was born. . . that Christmas day so long ago. . . it is a season that brings hope, love, joy and peace.
This is a time of excitement for me. . . this is a time when I tend to look at my life. . . this is a time of searching within myself. . . this is a time when I not only “prepare” my home that I live in but also the home where Christ lives. . . the home of my heart. It is a time when I contemplate that day when the Hope of nations was born to teach us to Love so that we may have Joy and Peace.
Romans 13 verses 11-14 reminds me of what the season of Advent is about. . . things that we as humankind need to be thinking about. Christ came into the world so long ago and lives within our hearts today but he also promised that He would come back and this passage makes me think about what I should be doing in the mean time. The passage reads: (and I’m reading from the Message Bible). . .
So this is the first week in our Advent journey. . . the week of Hope. As we saw in the Video this morning, Purity lost both of her parents and didn’t know where her next meal was coming from. . . where was her hope in that dire time? Have you ever had a time in your life when you were in a situation that you felt you had no hope? Where did your hope come from? Purity found her hope in the Lord Jesus Christ and through the help of others she was able to learn how to help herself and her family. Not only did she learn how to help herself and her family but whe is now a business woman who is able to take care of her family. But she didn’t stop there. . . Purity shared that hope. . . she share her prosperity with others who were in the same situation she was in. She was hope to others.
My question to you is this. . . have you shared your story of hope with someone else who just may need a ray of hope. . . who in your life needs to hear that hope that you have within? Just as Purity shared that hope with the people of the village where she lives, we too need to share our stories with those around.
OK this is my challenge. . . I want you to take one thing that depletes your energy and bank account and replace it with something that renews your hope and faith. But I don’t want you to stop there. . . I challenge you to take that renewed hope and faith and share it with someone. Take that renewed hope to the streets. The time has come for us to “wake up” to the fact that there are those around us that need hope. . . there are those around us that need that radical hospitality that Jesus showed so long ago. Let us be on watch. . . Jesus promised that he would be back. . . let us spread the Good News of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace and be about the kingdoms work and not asleep on the job. . .
AMEN
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth
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Becoming a Hope to Others
In sharing our hope
a witness of God’s promise
becoming a hope to others
in the walk of our lives
Sharing the hope we have been given
the coming of our King
living on the earth
walking as a man
The hope of tomorrow
a future with God
fulfilling all His promises
coming to bring us home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
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a witness of God’s promise
becoming a hope to others
in the walk of our lives
Sharing the hope we have been given
the coming of our King
living on the earth
walking as a man
The hope of tomorrow
a future with God
fulfilling all His promises
coming to bring us home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
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Your Promise
Your peace in Advent
of your kingdom come down
a time of promise
in the God of heaven above
Fulfilling your promise
at the end of the age
coming in glory
taking your people home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
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of your kingdom come down
a time of promise
in the God of heaven above
Fulfilling your promise
at the end of the age
coming in glory
taking your people home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
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Share Our Hope
Now more than ever
during the time of Advent
we are called
to share our hope
our hope in the Lord
To remember his coming
his descending to the earth
giving up his holiness
to come in humanness
Emptying his divinity
walking with feet of clay
giving up the skies
walking on the earth
to save our very lives
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
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during the time of Advent
we are called
to share our hope
our hope in the Lord
To remember his coming
his descending to the earth
giving up his holiness
to come in humanness
Emptying his divinity
walking with feet of clay
giving up the skies
walking on the earth
to save our very lives
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The Home of My Heart
Not so much my dwelling
my physical home
My preparation in Advent
preparing the home of my heart
The place that Christ dwells
living inside of me
His Spirit guiding my steps
as I walk here below
Preparing my heart for his coming
his return from his heavenly home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
my physical home
My preparation in Advent
preparing the home of my heart
The place that Christ dwells
living inside of me
His Spirit guiding my steps
as I walk here below
Preparing my heart for his coming
his return from his heavenly home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
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Searching Within
Searching within ourselves
in waiting for the Christ-child
the coming again of his birth
his walk upon this earth
Looking within our spirits
the recesses of our hearts
seeing if we are ready
for our Savior’s coming
His return in victory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
in waiting for the Christ-child
the coming again of his birth
his walk upon this earth
Looking within our spirits
the recesses of our hearts
seeing if we are ready
for our Savior’s coming
His return in victory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
His Life Beginning
Though He is Eternal
the first-born son
born before the world
before His work had begun
His life beginning
in the stable bare
laid in the manger bed
for there was nowhere else for them
So humble a beginning
for eternal God
coming to the earth to save us
in the form of a man
Somehow this is what we needed
the law not nearly enough
needing the face of our brother
to begin to understand God
Only in his witness
his submission to God’s plan
only in his obedience
can we know God’s ways
We are to continue
to serve our neighbors, humbly
offering them the hope, the love we know
until our Savior comes
Waiting in this season
in these days of Advent
waiting for our Savior
to return in victory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the first-born son
born before the world
before His work had begun
His life beginning
in the stable bare
laid in the manger bed
for there was nowhere else for them
So humble a beginning
for eternal God
coming to the earth to save us
in the form of a man
Somehow this is what we needed
the law not nearly enough
needing the face of our brother
to begin to understand God
Only in his witness
his submission to God’s plan
only in his obedience
can we know God’s ways
We are to continue
to serve our neighbors, humbly
offering them the hope, the love we know
until our Savior comes
Waiting in this season
in these days of Advent
waiting for our Savior
to return in victory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Though Eternal
The wonder of this season
if we truly stop to comprehend
the gift of Jesus
long before the cross
Coming to the earth
walking as a man
though eternal
facing the curtain of death
God loved us so much
that he became a man
emptying himself utterly
made a vessel for our sin
Offering us hope
in the coming of this King
our brother, our shepherd
the servant son
following the Master’s plan
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
if we truly stop to comprehend
the gift of Jesus
long before the cross
Coming to the earth
walking as a man
though eternal
facing the curtain of death
God loved us so much
that he became a man
emptying himself utterly
made a vessel for our sin
Offering us hope
in the coming of this King
our brother, our shepherd
the servant son
following the Master’s plan
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Starting with Hope
As we enter the waiting season
waiting for our King
the story of his birth on this earth
the story of his life
The year beginning again
a story starting with hope
the end times will be coming soon
the time for his return
God’s promise is true
his prophesies fulfilled
the return of our savior is assured
prepare for his coming soon
We know not the time
but we know how he will come
riding on the clouds of heaven
to bring his children home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Our Prayer Today
Entering into this season
into Your Advent time
that we would feel You with us
coming into this place
That we would feel You near us
feel the warmth of Your grace
Oh Come, Lord Jesus, come
we wait for Your return
as we share the manger story
Your birth in this troubled world
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
into Your Advent time
that we would feel You with us
coming into this place
That we would feel You near us
feel the warmth of Your grace
Oh Come, Lord Jesus, come
we wait for Your return
as we share the manger story
Your birth in this troubled world
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Come, Lord Jesus, Come
Our prayer in Advent
as our eyes open wide
awake to Your calling
Your voice saying, come
Come, Lord Jesus, come
come to Your world
enter into our presence
that may be restored
Come to this place
enter in, to stay
walk with us again
teach us all Your ways
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
as our eyes open wide
awake to Your calling
Your voice saying, come
Come, Lord Jesus, come
come to Your world
enter into our presence
that may be restored
Come to this place
enter in, to stay
walk with us again
teach us all Your ways
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
For the Word of Hope
To His holy mountain
to the East
for the word of hope
in the living Christ
We are His people
we should be awake
sharing the love of Jesus
to the ends of the earth
Sharing the word of hope
the joy of this season
remembering all He did
in coming to the earth
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to the East
for the word of hope
in the living Christ
We are His people
we should be awake
sharing the love of Jesus
to the ends of the earth
Sharing the word of hope
the joy of this season
remembering all He did
in coming to the earth
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Look East
Look East
for the rising of our Savior
for the dawning of the day
the end of the long cold night
God has revealed
His love if we would listen
to the voice of the Word
in the life of the risen Christ
Look East, Easter people
for the coming of our Savior
His sacrifice washes us clean
leading us to paradise
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
for the rising of our Savior
for the dawning of the day
the end of the long cold night
God has revealed
His love if we would listen
to the voice of the Word
in the life of the risen Christ
Look East, Easter people
for the coming of our Savior
His sacrifice washes us clean
leading us to paradise
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Watching and Waiting
Watching the heavens
waiting for Your coming
in this Season of Advent
preparing for Your coming
the power the world needs
to fix its brokenness
Waiting for the Christ-child
the Lord in His glory
risen to save us
defeating death utterly
Together we wait
sharing his good news
the coming of Jesus
in final victory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
waiting for Your coming
in this Season of Advent
preparing for Your coming
the power the world needs
to fix its brokenness
Waiting for the Christ-child
the Lord in His glory
risen to save us
defeating death utterly
Together we wait
sharing his good news
the coming of Jesus
in final victory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Opiate of Shopping
The bright lights and tinsel
the flashing sale prices
lulling us to slumber
the opiate of shopping
as if this was important
Asleep when we should be shouting
sharing the hope in Christ
The wonder of His offering
the season of His coming
caught in glitter and light
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the flashing sale prices
lulling us to slumber
the opiate of shopping
as if this was important
Asleep when we should be shouting
sharing the hope in Christ
The wonder of His offering
the season of His coming
caught in glitter and light
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Lost in Our Busyness
The Advent calling us
out of our complacency
lost in our busyness
no time for our King
Calling us to harken
to turn toward Bethlehem
to listen for God’s calling
good will to all men
God’s promise fulfilled
in the coming of Christ
Christ’s promise to be revealed
when he comes again
We must let go
break free of our busyness
trusting only in our Lord
our brother and our friend
The Advent calling us
our lives to Him
leading others to our God
our Savior and our King
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
out of our complacency
lost in our busyness
no time for our King
Calling us to harken
to turn toward Bethlehem
to listen for God’s calling
good will to all men
God’s promise fulfilled
in the coming of Christ
Christ’s promise to be revealed
when he comes again
We must let go
break free of our busyness
trusting only in our Lord
our brother and our friend
The Advent calling us
our lives to Him
leading others to our God
our Savior and our King
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Asleep on the Job
We must awake from our slumber
that we would not be like the maidens
their oil run out, their lamps grown dim
We must awake, prepare for our Savior
not being found asleep,
silent before His coming
Our calling, our commission
to share our hope in Him
the coming of our Savior
our King coming in His glory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
that we would not be like the maidens
their oil run out, their lamps grown dim
We must awake, prepare for our Savior
not being found asleep,
silent before His coming
Our calling, our commission
to share our hope in Him
the coming of our Savior
our King coming in His glory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Celebrating the Birth of Our Lord
We gather, celebrating the new year
anticipating, waiting
celebrating the birth of our Lord
Wanting others
the whole world around us
to share in our hope, our joy
the wonder that we feel
God’s great sacrifice
beginning before his coming
long before the manger bed
long before the cross
The decision of the God-head
the Father, Son, Spirit
to descend to the earth
humbly as a human
Celebrating this gift
beyond all measure
God sacrificing himself
that we would live in glory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
anticipating, waiting
celebrating the birth of our Lord
Wanting others
the whole world around us
to share in our hope, our joy
the wonder that we feel
God’s great sacrifice
beginning before his coming
long before the manger bed
long before the cross
The decision of the God-head
the Father, Son, Spirit
to descend to the earth
humbly as a human
Celebrating this gift
beyond all measure
God sacrificing himself
that we would live in glory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
All Welcome to Come
To the Lord’s table
all welcome to come
no impediment lifted
not litmus test given
all are welcome
at the table of the Lord
November 28, 2010
announcement about Communion
at start of the service
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
all welcome to come
no impediment lifted
not litmus test given
all are welcome
at the table of the Lord
November 28, 2010
announcement about Communion
at start of the service
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Hope Like No Other
Hope like no other,
the healing of our Savior,
descending from the heavens
to heal our brokenness
But we couldn’t see Him
though He was right before us
God in the flesh, alive
walking on the earth
The leaders, the people unable
to see the Messiah standing
walking as a man,
in love, in humbleness
Killing our Master
the God of creation
climbing the rugged cross
descending to the dead
Hope like no other
in the rising of our Savior
defeating sin and death
rising to the skies
The promises fulfilled
in the life of the Savior
trust in His Word
the testament of His life
God will return
in victory, in glory
riding on the clouds, afire
to reclaim us to himself
Wait you Easter people
the Commissioned even now
God is coming to gather us in
as He promised in His first coming
as He rose to heaven above
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the healing of our Savior,
descending from the heavens
to heal our brokenness
But we couldn’t see Him
though He was right before us
God in the flesh, alive
walking on the earth
The leaders, the people unable
to see the Messiah standing
walking as a man,
in love, in humbleness
Killing our Master
the God of creation
climbing the rugged cross
descending to the dead
Hope like no other
in the rising of our Savior
defeating sin and death
rising to the skies
The promises fulfilled
in the life of the Savior
trust in His Word
the testament of His life
God will return
in victory, in glory
riding on the clouds, afire
to reclaim us to himself
Wait you Easter people
the Commissioned even now
God is coming to gather us in
as He promised in His first coming
as He rose to heaven above
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Celebrating His Advent
A season unlike any other
celebrating His Advent
the coming of our Savior
the enormity of the Gift
the grace of our God
raining down from heaven
the divinity like water
pouring out of Him
to descend as a human
frail and broken
of the dust, the clay rising
humbly in submission
following Your plan
His destiny
Going to the people
teaching and healing
guiding them in the way
the way of Life
Going to the cross
drinking from the cup
the plan of the Master
to redeem the whole world
Celebrating His Advent
the coming of our Savior
to save the whole world
to save you and me
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Be on Watch
Especially in this season
the season of waiting
for the coming of the Christ
as the babe, in victory
Be on watch for the others
those whom we meet in this life
needing to be comforted
needing so much in their walk
Be on watch for those neighbors
our brothers, our sisters
needing to hear the message
the hope we feel inside
The promise of fulfillment
the prophesy alive
living in the Christ-child
our King who reigns on high
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the season of waiting
for the coming of the Christ
as the babe, in victory
Be on watch for the others
those whom we meet in this life
needing to be comforted
needing so much in their walk
Be on watch for those neighbors
our brothers, our sisters
needing to hear the message
the hope we feel inside
The promise of fulfillment
the prophesy alive
living in the Christ-child
our King who reigns on high
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Rejoice, with the Shepherds
Coming to the Christ-child
waiting in this season
on the mountainside
in the quiet of the night
in this wilderness
Rejoice with the heavenly chorus
the angels descending
Rejoice with the shepherds
alone in the night
Jesus coming
our Savior descending
God from his glory
walking in humanness
We must be singing
waiting with the people
for the coming of the Lord
as has been prophesied
to raise from our bondage
our walk upon the earth
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
waiting in this season
on the mountainside
in the quiet of the night
in this wilderness
Rejoice with the heavenly chorus
the angels descending
Rejoice with the shepherds
alone in the night
Jesus coming
our Savior descending
God from his glory
walking in humanness
We must be singing
waiting with the people
for the coming of the Lord
as has been prophesied
to raise from our bondage
our walk upon the earth
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
To His Manger Bed
To the altar rail
Come with the Magi
to His manger bed
We are called
in this holy season
to reflect on the coming
the coming of the Savior
Our God descending
the Creator, the Master
all of creation in Him
coming to the earth
humbly, as a child
Teaching us His ways
in humble servanthood
emptied of his deity
going to the cross
We must follow
our oil ever ready
our lamps shining
in this darkness
following our Master
in the way of humbleness
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Come with the Magi
to His manger bed
We are called
in this holy season
to reflect on the coming
the coming of the Savior
Our God descending
the Creator, the Master
all of creation in Him
coming to the earth
humbly, as a child
Teaching us His ways
in humble servanthood
emptied of his deity
going to the cross
We must follow
our oil ever ready
our lamps shining
in this darkness
following our Master
in the way of humbleness
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Turn to Bethlehem
Turn to Bethlehem
away from the mall
the sales are an illusion
turning our minds from You
our hearts on earthly focus
Turn to Bethlehem
the birth of our Savior
God emptying Himself
coming to earth as a man
dying in our place
Turn to Bethlehem
the fulfillment of prophecy
God giving Himself for us
walking the way of the cross
that we may rise in victory
Turn to Bethlehem
sharing our joy
in God’s keeping of His promise
believing that He is true to His word
the he will come again in Glory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
away from the mall
the sales are an illusion
turning our minds from You
our hearts on earthly focus
Turn to Bethlehem
the birth of our Savior
God emptying Himself
coming to earth as a man
dying in our place
Turn to Bethlehem
the fulfillment of prophecy
God giving Himself for us
walking the way of the cross
that we may rise in victory
Turn to Bethlehem
sharing our joy
in God’s keeping of His promise
believing that He is true to His word
the he will come again in Glory
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Hasten to Bethlehem
From our place of comfort
out into the night
hasten to Bethlehem
following His holy light
Turning from our world
the limited time and space
opening our hearts to Him
to feel His sweet embrace
Coming in this season
to the Master’s call
awaken from our slumber
giving God our all
Shouting out our joy
sharing with our neighbor
seeking our those in need
our sister and our brother
Leaving home for Bethlehem
as did the Magi
telling His story again
that others would know our joy
Hope Christ offers
in the Son of the living God
hope God has promised
in His coming to judge the earth
Christ will come again in glory
to gather His people in
to raise the living and the dead
to our eternal home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
out into the night
hasten to Bethlehem
following His holy light
Turning from our world
the limited time and space
opening our hearts to Him
to feel His sweet embrace
Coming in this season
to the Master’s call
awaken from our slumber
giving God our all
Shouting out our joy
sharing with our neighbor
seeking our those in need
our sister and our brother
Leaving home for Bethlehem
as did the Magi
telling His story again
that others would know our joy
Hope Christ offers
in the Son of the living God
hope God has promised
in His coming to judge the earth
Christ will come again in glory
to gather His people in
to raise the living and the dead
to our eternal home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Sharing That Cup
Not any cup
the cup that we share
sharing that cup
which our Savior shared
Coming to the table
the table of the Lord
coming before the risen Christ
to remember his acts
the mighty power of his love
the grace that was poured out
Drinking of that one true life
that our Savior gave for us
November 28, 2010
Communion prayer
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the cup that we share
sharing that cup
which our Savior shared
Coming to the table
the table of the Lord
coming before the risen Christ
to remember his acts
the mighty power of his love
the grace that was poured out
Drinking of that one true life
that our Savior gave for us
November 28, 2010
Communion prayer
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God will Teach Us
On his holy mountain
in his sacred temple
God will teach us
how to live
in righteousness
Listen to the babe
the Christ-child living
the risen Savior
teaching us
how to live
God will teach us
if we will listen
harken to his calling
follow his example
walking in humbleness
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
in his sacred temple
God will teach us
how to live
in righteousness
Listen to the babe
the Christ-child living
the risen Savior
teaching us
how to live
God will teach us
if we will listen
harken to his calling
follow his example
walking in humbleness
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Day is Almost Here
The dawn is coming
the day is almost here
the night will soon be ending
our savior comes
God descending to the earth
to bring his people home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the day is almost here
the night will soon be ending
our savior comes
God descending to the earth
to bring his people home
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Celebration of Advent
The year starting
in wondrous celebration
the season of Advent
waiting for our King
Preparing our hearts
awakening our spirits
our lives focused
on the coming of our King
God descending
what an incredible thought
the Master coming
down as a man
Bringing us to him
as we turn our hearts
away from the world
toward the creator of all
A celebration of Advent
all through the year
the coming of Jesus
our Savior is near
Hope in this moment
renewing our faith
the prophecy of old
coming alive in our sight
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
in wondrous celebration
the season of Advent
waiting for our King
Preparing our hearts
awakening our spirits
our lives focused
on the coming of our King
God descending
what an incredible thought
the Master coming
down as a man
Bringing us to him
as we turn our hearts
away from the world
toward the creator of all
A celebration of Advent
all through the year
the coming of Jesus
our Savior is near
Hope in this moment
renewing our faith
the prophecy of old
coming alive in our sight
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Hope in this Moment
Hope in this moment
rising in Advent
waiting for Christ’s coming
to this lowly world
His promise ever new
the fulfillment revealed
God from the beginning
setting about to heal this place
In the coming of the Christ-child
God became a man
walking on the dusty roads
teaching us his ways
Love, as a servant
humbleness, even death
going to the cross for us
healing our brokenness
Rising in victory
the grave, death could not hold him
rising to the clouds of heaven
until he returns in victory
Hope in this moment
rising in Advent
waiting for Christ’s coming
for a hopeful people
the living and the dead
To rise with him to glory
to walk the streets of gold
to see the mansions for us
as has been foretold
To come before our Master
our God and our King
to thank him for all of this
in hope and gratitude
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
rising in Advent
waiting for Christ’s coming
to this lowly world
His promise ever new
the fulfillment revealed
God from the beginning
setting about to heal this place
In the coming of the Christ-child
God became a man
walking on the dusty roads
teaching us his ways
Love, as a servant
humbleness, even death
going to the cross for us
healing our brokenness
Rising in victory
the grave, death could not hold him
rising to the clouds of heaven
until he returns in victory
Hope in this moment
rising in Advent
waiting for Christ’s coming
for a hopeful people
the living and the dead
To rise with him to glory
to walk the streets of gold
to see the mansions for us
as has been foretold
To come before our Master
our God and our King
to thank him for all of this
in hope and gratitude
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Arise from Our Slumber
Awaken you people
we must wake up
arise from our slumber
our time in the world
We must focus on Jesus
the fulfillment of all promise
God’s love for us
pouring down
down from heaven above
He is the one
the source of all goodness
the means of grace
that redeems our very lives
Awaken you people
all of the believers
the night is almost over
and the day is nearly begun
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Advent Upon Us
Let our hearts sing
the song of the season
the coming of our Savior
down to the earth
Advent upon us
the season of waiting
our hearts opening
to the promise of God
Turn from the rushing
the mindless frenzy
the stresses of our lives
joyless excess
Center on the Christ-child
the one who climbed the cross
the King in his heavens
waiting to return
We should be singing
shouting from the mountain
coming to the center
the truth in His Word
Get your lamps ready
oil in the vessels
our King will come again
riding on the clouds
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the song of the season
the coming of our Savior
down to the earth
Advent upon us
the season of waiting
our hearts opening
to the promise of God
Turn from the rushing
the mindless frenzy
the stresses of our lives
joyless excess
Center on the Christ-child
the one who climbed the cross
the King in his heavens
waiting to return
We should be singing
shouting from the mountain
coming to the center
the truth in His Word
Get your lamps ready
oil in the vessels
our King will come again
riding on the clouds
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Awakening Our Hearts
The Christ-child calling
the man on the cross
Our Savior in heaven
the Spirit within
Awakening our hearts
from our slumber rising
the season of waiting
with our oil lamps burning
readying for His coming
the babe in the manger
and our King on the clouds
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the man on the cross
Our Savior in heaven
the Spirit within
Awakening our hearts
from our slumber rising
the season of waiting
with our oil lamps burning
readying for His coming
the babe in the manger
and our King on the clouds
November 28, 2010
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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