rebuilding, starting over

measured to plumb

found to be deficient

tearing down, rebuilding

starting over

God at work, within me

a plumb line the measure

fixing the imperfections

making me straight

------

July 8, 2013

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

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July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

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an ordinary cup

an ordinary cup

now holding his blood

the remembrance eternal

replacing the words

the shared Passover meal

transformed, revealed

the words invoking

his sacrifice for us

-----------------

edited May 4, 2019

an ordinary cup – v2

July 8, 2013

an ordinary cup

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/an-ordinary-cup.html

Mark 5:35-41

Luke 4:16-21

Matthew 14:22-33

children’s message

by Pastor Ruth Foss

Communion liturgy

by Pastor Ruth Foss

and sermon “Building Strong”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

http://pastorruth.posterous.com

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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Patten, ME

July 7, 2013

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Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, Methodist, calling, witness, Spirit, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, Pastor Ruth Foss, Mark 5, Luke 4, Matthew 14, walking on water,

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he blessed and shared it

Christ slowing the service

changing the words

gathering the bread and the cup

a new blessing

he blessed and he shared it

this his last meal

repeated in this time

God’s gift here revealed

July 8, 2013

Mark 4:35-41 (The Message)

Luke 4:16-21 (Common English Bible)

Matthew 14:22-33

children’s message

We are not alone

by Pastor Ruth Foss

and sermon “Who Is this Captain”

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com/2013/07/who-is-this-captain.html

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by Pastor Ruth Foss

Sermon 1 of Summer Series

“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”

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http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pastorruth.posterous.com

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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Patten, ME

July 7, 2013

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True to plumb

are we building

walls true to plumb

measured to the standard

of the living God

we will be spared no longer

the Law in our hand

will we be worthy

when he judges the land

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July 8, 2013

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

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July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

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in Jesus’ hands

real power, eternal

not ephemeral, fleeting,

not here on earth

but in heaven above

real power, eternal

held by Jesus

held in his loving hands

already, forever

in him do we stand

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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&

Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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real power

not in earthly wealth

in position or status

real power in Christ

held in his hands

not in recognition

praise from others

real power in Jesus

held in his hands

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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bound for heaven

bound to the life

living in Jesus

bound for heaven

a place in God’s love

hope in him

in God’s living presence

brought to the heights

in the power of God’s love

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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bound to the life

bound to the name

our life in God

bound to the life

to the message of love

made whole in him

the power of Jesus

known by the triune God

a place in God’s love

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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our joy in him

our joy in him

in knowing Jesus

known by God

a place within his kingdom

life in him

not in earthly power

complete in him

only in Jesus

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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authority over evil

authority over evil

power over demons

able to cast spirits out

able to bring healing

life in our Savior’s arms

in his living presence

freed to walk in his name

in the name of Jesus

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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authority in his name - 2

a living witness

authority in his name

in the name of Jesus

freed from the world

a message, a vessel

to be filled with Christ

to be his presence

hope in this life

------

July 7, 2013 and July 8, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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a life path freed

gifted, blessed

a life path freed

placed in the world

with the authority of Christ

sent as a blessing

not to seek earthly power

freed to be the message

God’s light in this hour

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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&

Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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shaped by the reign of God

not in power but transformation

shaped by the reign of God

his hand upon our lives

his word in our heart

this, not power,

is what sets us apart

molded by the loving hand

by the hand of the living God

------

July 7, 2013 and July 8, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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&

Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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from that place of destiny – v2

from that place of destiny

our eternal home

called to the battle

to our work here below

we are free to journey

to toil in the fields

sharing the loving message

for the whole world to hear

------

Edited July 8, 2013

“from that place of destiny – v2”

July 7, 2013

“from that place of destiny”

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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&

Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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from that place of destiny

from that place of destiny

our eternal home

called to the battle

to our work here below

we are free to journey

to toil in the fields

sharing the loving message

until the whole world is healed

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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&

Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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in heaven now

on the earth living

yet in heaven now

a sojourn here below

our life up above

citizens with Jesus

in the heavenly realm

freed to serve, joyful,

walking with Lord

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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power in his name – v2

to heal, to cast out demons

to speak truth to power

power in his name, in the name

of the one who sent us

life in him, only,

not in earthly power

power in the name

in the name of Jesus

------

Edited July 8, 2013

“power in his name – v2”

July 7, 2013

“power in his name”

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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power in his name

to heal, to cast out demons

to speak truth to power

power in his name

in the name of the one who sent us

life in him

not in earthly power

power in his name

in the name of Jesus

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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names written in heaven - 2

not in power, authority over demons

our joy in relationships, with God

our names written in heaven

blessed by the one who sent us

a place in paradise

held by the Spirit

God’s boundless love

------

July 7, 2013 and July 8, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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&

Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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rejecting God - v2

rejecting the message

the Word of Christ

rejecting God

the one who sent him

rejecting the one

who gave us life

rejecting the Word

the love of God

following the world

lost in the dark

------

Edited July 8, 2013

“rejecting God – v2”

July 7, 2013

“rejecting God”

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

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July 6, 2013

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rejecting God

rejecting the message

the call of Christ

rejecting God

the one who sent him

rejecting the one

who gave us life

------

July 7, 2013

Luke 10:26-20

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 7, 2013

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Luke 10:1-11

“Jesus sends out the seventy-two”

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July 1, 2013 to July 7, 2013

“A Time of Healing”

by William James Jennings

July 6, 2013

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