Entering the Holy of Holies - 2

The Christ, the Messiah
submitting to the Father
there in the garden
on the night of His betrayal
giving himself over
the priest the sacrifice
entering the holy of holies
the altar, the cross

June 9, 2011
on seeing the title of the poem,
“The Priest Offering Himself”,
before posting it to
www.christianpoetry.org

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The Priest Offering Himself

Christ, the priest
mediating with God
offering himself on the cross
a sacrifice of a pure, unblemished lamb
our sins place on him

Into the fires, the sin offering
taking the cup to his lips
taking on the suffering
the scripture fulfilled
his life given for us

Once and for all time
the law complete
the sins of the world wiped clean
the priest offering himself
for blood of the lamb
poured out for you and me


February 8, 2010
Matthew 26:39
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face,
and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will,
but as thou wilt”. (KJV)


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Spending equals love – v2

What we give
of ourselves
as Christ did
when he climbed the rugged cross
Spending equals love
what we sacrifice
lifting up our neighbors
sharing the blessings from above
Doing our part
where the Spirit calls
going where we are led
giving God our all

June 9, 2011
on reading the title of the poem, “Spending equals Love”,
in a different way
&
thinking about our church’s lift project,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

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Spending equals Love

The lie of Christmas
the ways of this earth
that spending equals love
disproved by his humble birth

The king, our savior
born in a stable bed
laid to rest in a manger
straw under his head

Love is the sacrifice
the humbling of God
made flesh, human
to walk with us again

Serving in the land
going where the master led
choosing to follow the Lord
no throne, the cross instead

Giving himself, love laid bare
offering himself for us
that we may live again
this is the meaning of love

Not what we spend
and place under the Christmas tree
none of these gifts survive
the message of our God and king
this gift alone is love


November 30, 2009
Isaiah 2:1-4
Jeremiah 33:14-15
Luke 1:46-50 (Call to Worship) and
sermon, “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 29, 2009
First Sunday of Advent
part of a series of sermons,
using the Advent Conspiracy
http://www.adventconspiracy.org/


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These Bones Can Live

Together, coming together
one people, one body
pulled together
pulled together
into union
alive, as one
bone to bone
sinew, flesh
flesh pulled together
alive, these bones can live

June 8, 2011
New England Methodist Church
Annual Conference LIVE Webcast
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/380
Ezekiel 37:1-6
and words of Bishop Peter Weaver
&
facebook post
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/profile.php?id=601115010&v=wall&story_fbid=149019671784253
by Jill Delbridge
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=601115010
August 20, 2010
&
Ezekiel 37:1-14



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Flames of Power - 2

They didn’t know it
what Christ meant by the coming
the Spirit descending
to fill us with power
to send us forth
out into the world
to redeem the lost
from the wages of sin
to turn hearts around
by the Spirit within
flames of power
flowing through us


June 8, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Flames of Pentecost

Nothing like fire
to prove God’s promise, fulfilled
the coming of the Spirit
while they all yet lived

Christ’s words alive
not merely a dove
the flames of Pentecost
sent from heaven above

Landing on each believer
giving the power to share
speaking in words of love
that all the world may hear

Christ’s hands and feet
His voice here below
going as the Spirit leads
until we right with Him
the living witnesses
of God’s love for us


June 8, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday



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Not yet scar tissue

the flesh of Christ
these many days beyond
after the death, the resurrection
while he walked the earth
here with us
until he ascended
still of the clay of earth

Not yet scar tissue
but healed of the trauma
the holy body of his self
still showing the affront
the beating and his sacrifice
softer yet reminding
of his great love for us


June 8, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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Alive with Power

The promise of the Spirit
on that Ascension Day
fulfilled by our Father
when Christ rose that day

Preparing a way
a place for us someday
a path for the blessing
to the least and the lost

God’s commission
to the ends of the earth
fired with the Spirit
alive, with power
to transform the world


June 8, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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Believing in His Promises - 2

By faith we are freed
from the mundane, from this earth
able to imagine that future
our by His grace

Believing in His promises
fulfilled through the pages
by the testimony of those there
and by His presence in our lives


June 8, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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Not in their lifetimes

The promise of the Father
not in their lifetimes
fulfilled in the future
having to believe
By faith going
where they were called
not holding back
giving God their all.

June 7, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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Sermon, "I Promise. . . ", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, Ascension Sunday 2011,

Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Ascension Sunday
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 Gods Word Bible
Luke 24:44-53 the Message Bible

“I Promise. . . ”

The Lord be with you
And also with you
Let us pray. . .

Loving, Compassionate, God, we thank you for this day that we gather as a community to hear your word. May we have ears to hear your word, minds open to your direction and hearts set a flame by your Spirit. Thank you for your “love letter”, your word that gives us direction and reminds us of your goodness. May your word be heard though me or in-spite of me. May the meditations of our hearts and minds be pleasing to you our Rock and Refuge. . . amen?!

Have you ever had a promise made to you by someone and they were not able to fulfill that promise to you? Or, have you ever made a promise to someone and, because of situations out of your control. . . or in your control. . . you were not able to keep it? I know I have. How did that make you feel? Upset with that person. . . or at yourself. . . frustrated because you really wanted to keep the promise but were unable too? Why is it so hard to keep a promise at time? I know that “life gets in the way” at times but I think we all want to be a man or woman of our word. I am so happy that God is faithful to His promises it’s something I have come to truly rely on.

Throughout the bible we hear stories that give us encouragement that God’s promise is true. . . we hear stories about how faithful people believed in God’s promises and they were not let down. Some of these people of faith may not have seen the promise come true in their lifetime but they trusted that they would. They trusted God’s plan and in God’s goodness. Look at Abraham. . . God promised that Abraham would have more descendents that the grains of sand. Abraham never saw it but he trusted in God, that He would do what He said He’d do, and did as God asked him to do. . . heck even after God making that promise to him, giving him Isaac, God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac he was going to do it. . . how would he have descendents if he sacrificed his own son? But he trusted in Gods promise. . . he knew God would make a way. . . he took him to a mountain top. . . and just as he was about to do it he was stopped. . . he trusted in Gods providence. . . God provided a ram instead. Moses led the Israelites through the desert to a place that God had promised. As they went through the desert Moses continued to believe in God’s promise...a land of milk and honey. . . and then after 40 years, they reached the “Promised Land.” There are many more of God’s promises throughout the bible that have come true. . . many promises.

Throughout the “Old Testament”, we read a lot about a savior. . . a Messiah. . . that would come and free God’s people. These messages of hope to the people were given through people who were known as the prophets of old. This promise of a Redeemer is what kept the people going. These scriptures about a Messiah were handed down from generation to generation. The stories about how faithful God had been were also handed down through the generations. The long awaited Messiah came through the life of a child born to a virgin named Mary. As a matter of fact Christ’s whole ministry, especially His death and resurrection, fulfilled the scriptures about the Messiah, even if the people couldn’t see it.

Today is Ascension Sunday, the day that our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, ascended into heaven. Jesus’ “earthly” ministry was concluded. He was going to heaven now to prepare a place for you and for me and begin His ministry as our Advocate in heaven. . . going to the Father on our behalf. We heard one story about that day in the Epistle reading from Acts this morning. Listen to the story about that day written in the Gospel of Luke. . . it is found in Luke 24 verses 44-53 (I’m reading from the Message Bible this morning)

Through Jesus’ ministry on earth and His Ascension into heaven forgiveness of sin is offered to ALL nations, the Holy Spirit was made available to the church, Jesus prepared a place for us, His own, in heaven, there is increased outreach through the church. . . the people filled with the Holy Spirit, forgiveness is available and glory not death is God’s final word! But in the resurrection, another of God’s promises is fulfilled. . . the promise of the Holy Spirit for all who believe. . . a spirit of power and might. . . a spirit of strength. . . a spirit of peace. . . a spirit of hope.

But the first disciples had to do one thing, they had to trust the promise and wait until it arrived. So. . . what did they do. . . how do we know they believed in the promise? They went to the temple, praising God and overjoyed, and worshipped continually in the temple. They realized God’s faithfulness in the past and trusted in God’s faithfulness in the present and future (remember. . . they had to wait).

The disciples were called to bear witness. . . as so are we. . . to what has been seen and experienced. . . A witness to the reality of the Risen Lord and forgiveness of sins. But in order for that, Christ needs to be a living reality in and through our lives. The first disciples were “eye-witnesses” of the events but we are the “I-witnesses” of the events in our lives. . . how God has been faithful in our lives. . . how God has fulfilled the promises He has made in our lives. Without our I-witness, without the reality of Christ seen in our lives. . . how can we fulfill the great commission we as believers have been given “to go out and make disciples of all nations”. . . how will the never ending story of God’s goodness continue if we don’t shout it from the roof tops for all to hear. We have a great and glorious God who is mighty to save! Come and see that the Lord is Good!

AMEN?!

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edited February 23, 2017

The Love and Power of Jesus Christ – v2

June 9, 2011

The Love and Power of Jesus Christ

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/06/love-and-power-of-jesus-christ.html

listening to Bishop Minerva Carcano

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/544

at New England United Methodist Church

Annual Conference

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/380

June 9, 2011

&

Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)

Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)

John 14:1-3

Zephaniah 3:17

Psalm 34:8

Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”

and sermon: “I Promise. . .”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.de/2011/06/sermon-i-promise-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html

by Pastor Ruth L. Foss

Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

June 5, 2011

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Ascension Sunday

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Glory

Glory, not merely life,
is God’s final word
redeeming us from death
from the pit of our stain
guiding us all our days
to the end of the age

With us always
beating within our hearts
leading us if we will follow
the Spirit’s call within us

Calling us to heaven
when our work here is through
a place in glory prepared
for the likes of me and you

June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,970+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

In the Resurrection

In the Resurrection
the second part of grace
the first being the sacrifice
wiping clean the slate

The second is the rising
lifting us from death
rising with our Savior
to continue his work on earth

In the Ascension
the rising of Christ
preparing a place for us
at the end of our days

Prepared for the Pentecost
the coming of the Spirit
to fill us with fire
to send us forth to serve

June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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A Witness to the Reality of the Risen Lord

A vocation, the definition of our calling
each one of us commissioned by the Spirit
to do our Master’s work
a witness to the reality
of the risen Lord, here and now
changing our lives ever
by the Spirit indwelling within
showing us love
by the means of Your grace


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,970+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

a living reality

the power of our witness
only if Christ is
a living reality in our lives
guiding our steps here
leading us on this journey
a light unto our feet
teaching us how to live
as we hope to give
to be a message
a light to the world
offering Christ richly
to all who will hear


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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To Bear Witness

Not to be silent
to be comfortable in place
to sit on our laurels
to be happy in place

We are to bear witness
to spread the message of love
to harness the Spirit’s power
sent to us from above

To go in its leading
to offer Christ’s holy word
to give ourselves wholly
to redeem broken souls

Humble servants only
willing pots of clay
offering the blessing
poured on us each day


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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as a community

as they were in the temple
waiting for the Spirit
having been with Christ
seeing him resurrected

Watching him ascend
to return to the highest heaven
together as a community
waiting to hear Your Word


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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 20,010+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

To Hear Your Word

The fact of worship
in coming together
sitting as one
as a community of the faithful

Sitting together
to hear Your Word
to be fed by Your Spirit
sent out into the world

June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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

June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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 20,010+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ignited by Your Spirit

Our lives changed forever
redeemed by Your sacrifice
raised by Your love
Ignited by Your Spirit
sent from heaven above

Hearts set aflame
burning within
set into the world
that others may simply live


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Focus on Now

Do not worry
about the time or place
trust in the Lord
and go in His name

To be his witnesses
infused with the Spirit’s power
going to the ends of the earth
to share God’s love with all

Focus on now
not dwelling on the future
for we know not the time and place
the moment of God’s choosing


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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To All People

We are to be his witnesses
in concentric circles
sending ripples of his love
out from the holy city
to the ends of the earth

Each one commissioned
by the promise of the Spirit
washing over us
filling us with love

To all people
to all the people on earth
bearing God’s love with us
poured out from above


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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To the Whole World

The commission he spoke of
to be completed in the coming
of the Spirit with power
to share with the whole world

Or task as his witnesses
to his love in our life
redeeming us from death
bringing us into his light

To the whole world
in ripples, concentric circles
continuing the world of the disciples
starting from Jerusalem
out to the ends of the earth


June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,960+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Life is the Final Word

The death of our sin
not God’s answer
grace will find a way
through the sacrifice of Christ

Redeemed from the pit
Life is the final word
brought from the dead
by the resurrection of Christ

To live with him in glory
All of us to bear witness
how God changed us
freeing us from ourselves
to rise with him to heaven


June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,960+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Rising so the Spirit could Descend

Christ leaving this earth
walking as a man
rising to heaven above

Rising so the Spirit could descend
to change us from within
transforming us with love

Given power from above
to heal our brokenness
to share the message of God’s love
with all the people of earth


June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,960+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Hearts set aflame

Hearts set aflame
by your Spirit within
changing us with your love
descending from above

Raised with the Christ
that we all may live
redeemed by your blood
by the gift God can give

Healed of our sin
raised from the dead
sent for to serve
to spread your message of love


June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

For All to Hear

The story continues
by voices raised up
shouting from the rooftops
for all to hear of God’s love
Pouring out a blessing
on each beating heart
redeeming us with his body,
with his blood poured out for us
with us in good times
in times of sorrow too
guiding if we will let him
seeing us through
going on before us
preparing a place for us
ready when our time is done
a place in heaven above


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

To Testify - 2

Our purpose clearly defined
why we would receive such power
the Spirit to descend upon us
to bathe us with a message

To testify about Christ
to bear our witness
of God’s great love for man
poured out on each believer

We are to go,
to cover the whole world
to share the message of God’s love
to all the people of the earth


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,960+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

We will receive power - 2

Christ’s message to the disciples
to us across the ages
we will receive power
when the Spirit comes from heaven
when we come to believe
when we are gifted by our Father
when the flames rest upon us
lifting our spirits up

June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


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 20,010+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ’s Witnesses - 2

Claiming us with power
knowing the Master’s purpose
the Father to send
the Spirit after his ascension
Rising from this plane
to sit beside the Father
we to carry on
Christ’s witnesses on earth


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

You Will

The certainty of our Savior
the redeemed Master
raised from the dead
after the crucifixion
walking with the disciples
leading them toward glory
ascending after the promise
You will be given
power, the Spirit
will descend
to dwell within your hearts
We will be graced
by the living God
breathing with us
giving us power from above


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Baptized by the Holy Spirit

Christ’s promise
of what would soon come
unable to be fulfilled
while he walked the earth
Only by ascending
on that blessed day
only in reflection
could we with joy say
He rose from the earth
into the arms of the Lord
redeemed from his feet of clay
to walk once more with God
Preparing a place for us
an advocate for us
intervening on our behalf
preparing a way for us
The Ascension only joyous
in reflection, in the past
what it must have been for them
thinking they were lost
the Master ascended
they were still here on earth
praying in constant worship
until his promise was fulfilled
Baptized by the Holy Spirit
on the day of Pentecost
the rest of Christ’s promise
redeeming all from the lost
sending us as witnesses
to the ends of the earth
offering the whole world redemption
by the price paid at the cross
Christ’s promise
that we would be baptized
baptized not with water
but by the Holy Spirit
washed in the Creator’s love
the living waters descending
drenching us with power
sending us forth as witnesses
at the Maker’s hour


June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

In Our Own Lives

Different than the first disciples
who shared the walk in this life
walking with our Savior
Jesus in the flesh
Yet we too are witnesses
steeled by the Spirit’s power
able to speak of God’s love
how He changed our lives
We all are commissioned
as Christ promised on that day
reborn at the Lord’s choosing
giving a Spirit of joy
led to go and spread the news
to set the people free
bringing God’s message of grace
to all humanity

June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

What the Father Promises

Christ spoke with power
with the authority of God
foretelling the coming
the Spirit down here below
What the Father promises
to guide us in this life
to lead us where to follow
to guide us to the light


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Baptized by the Holy Spirit – part 3

Christ’s promise
that we would be baptized
baptized not with water
but by the Holy Spirit
washed in the Creator’s love
the living waters descending
drenching us with power
sending us forth as witnesses
at the Maker’s hour

June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Baptized by the Holy Spirit – part 2

The Ascension only joyous
in reflection, in the past
what it must have been for them
thinking they were lost
the Master ascended
they were still here on earth
praying in constant worship
until his promise was fulfilled
Baptized by the Holy Spirit
on the day of Pentecost
the rest of Christ’s promise
redeeming all from the lost
sending us as witnesses
to the ends of the earth
offering the whole world redemption
by the price paid at the cross


June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Baptized by the Holy Spirit – part 1

Christ’s promise
of what would soon come
unable to be fulfilled
while he walked the earth

Only by ascending
on that blessed day
only in reflection
could we with joy say

He rose from the earth
into the arms of the Lord
redeemed from his feet of clay
to walk once more with God

Preparing a place for us
an advocate for us
intervening on our behalf
preparing a way for us

June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Taken to Heaven

On that blessed day
completing his earthly work
God raised Christ up
from the bonds of the dust
His clay given flight
taken up to heaven
raised above the plane of this existence
to prepare a place for us


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

When the Spirit Comes

A hint of the fire
of the power of that day
when the Spirit comes to earth
a charge to keep,
the blessed Great Commission,
to tell people far and wide
of the Savior’s compassion
of the saving grace
of our merciful God
lifting us from the dust
bringing us into His loving arms

June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,940+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

To Prepare a Place

Only able to fulfill his promise
to prepare a place for us
to be our advocate in heaven
if he ascended again
Christ living out his ministry
fulfilled completely
sowing seeds of love
planted in our hearts
Dying that we may rise with him
to heaven above


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday




All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,940+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

His earthly body

Christ’s ascension
his earthy body
getting out of the way
for the Spirit’s power
to descend on that day
fulfilling His promise
the promise of the living God
to be with us always
to the end of the age
Only with the ascension
would the coming Pentecost
be full of the fire and passion
the Spirit’s coming
in mighty power and love


June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday




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lifting him once again unto Yourself

What a moment of release
of joy in the highest heaven
Christ’s ministry heaven on earth complete
lifting him once again unto Yourself
rejoined with the trinity
seated at the right hand of God
the lamb upon the throne
preparing a place for us


June 5, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
by GBOD 2011
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5924517&ct=9458583&printmode=1
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Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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In His Promise

Perfect, complete
trusting in His promise
able to believe
in God, in Christ
the promises
fulfilled in the Word
longing to be with us
to heal us completely
to bring us from the pit
to rise to highest heaven
God through Christ
a way to reconcile
to fulfill His promise
if we would follow
forgiving our debt
the stain of our rebellion
reunited with Christ
in the highest heaven

June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,940+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Ask Boldly

Ask boldly, for God will answer
granting us the desires of our hearts
speak clearly, asking directly
knocking on the door
knowing He will let us in
into His goodness
His mercy and kindness
the kingdom’s door
He will open wide
seeking ever His holy presence
in the silence of unending prayer
God will answer
offering us richly
from the endless
depths of His love
granting to us
all we need
trusting in Him
from His mercy
His compassion
for his children here below
offering a foretaste
a glimpse of heaven
in the love
He bestows


June 5, 2011
Luke 11:1-13
Lord’s Prayer
Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011



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Spending Time with Our Savior

A lesson for us in the story
busy Martha running about
noble motives, offering hospitality
but missing the larger point

Mary blessed, by her attention
Spending time at the feet of Christ
drinking in his holy message
unfocused on the things of this earth

How often do we become distracted
clinging to our busy lives
failing to stop,
to spend precious minutes

Sitting at the feet of God;
open the word
linger with Christ
heed His calling for our lives

The better path
to sit in stillness
to drink in as Mary did
God’s message for our lives


June 5, 2011
Luke 10:38-42
At the Home or Martha and Mary
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011


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Not by a subdivision

A shrewdness in the lesson
turning the words right around
a challenge to the expert
to truly understand
the living word of God
The definition of our neighbors
turned around
to focus on us
not by a subdivision,
but by our actions
here on earth
each of us to be a neighbor
offering them
God’s endless love
poured out
from our actions
lifting them up
from the dust of the earth

June 5, 2011
Luke 10:29
Luke 10:36-39
Deuteronomy 6:5
Leviticus 19:18
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011


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By His Acts a Neighbor

Taking pity on a stranger
giving of himself
showing mercy
by his acts a neighbor
living out
the word of God
giving of himself
A challenge to each believer
from the mouth of the Master,
“Go and do likewise”;
“do this and you will live.”


June 5, 2011
Luke 10:37
Luke 10:28
Deuteronomy 6:5
Leviticus 19:18
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011


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The Scales too Heavy

The scales too heavy
over their eyes
the proud, the powerful
unable to see
the truth of Christ
ever hidden
yet let the children
come unto me


June 5, 2011
Luke 10:21
Luke 10:21-24
Luke 10:1-24
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011



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