The girls and me
like the others
seated on the curb, some in chairs
as the bands marched by
Standing when they passed
the ones who fought for us
carrying our country’s colors
for which so many paid the price
Stopping to honor
those who fought and died
those who came home again
and those fighting for us now.
edited May 30, 2011
Memorial Day 2011
May 31, 2010
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Parade
Manchester, NH
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Listening to their grief
The moment of service
not seeking to fix things
there in holy presence
silent, with them
listening to their grief
a balm in holy silence
their for one another
in holy times of pain
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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not seeking to fix things
there in holy presence
silent, with them
listening to their grief
a balm in holy silence
their for one another
in holy times of pain
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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Baptized into Faith
Not just into one tradition
one brand of Christianity
we are baptized into faith
as was our risen Savior
In communion with the saints
the long line continuing
standing with us at the altar rail
as we are washed with water
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Baptism
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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one brand of Christianity
we are baptized into faith
as was our risen Savior
In communion with the saints
the long line continuing
standing with us at the altar rail
as we are washed with water
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Baptism
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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With us at the altar rail
Christendom with us
when we come to the altar rail
not just with those present
all of those before us
from Abraham, all believers
with us at the altar rail
with us, and the Spirit,
washing love over us
washing us ever
with your love oh God
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Baptism
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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when we come to the altar rail
not just with those present
all of those before us
from Abraham, all believers
with us at the altar rail
with us, and the Spirit,
washing love over us
washing us ever
with your love oh God
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Baptism
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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The loss of Christ
The loss of Christ
the death of our Savior
bound in the sharing
each time coming to the table
The supper he consecrated
the sacrament of the table
the breaking of his body
and the drinking of the cup
The cup of salvation
but the bitterness of the garden
that moment when Christ submitted
to the plan of the Father
All for the birthing
the forgiveness of our sin
healed by his rising
and the Helper within
The Spirit guiding us
until our Savior’s return
reminding us ever
of the price he paid for our sin
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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the death of our Savior
bound in the sharing
each time coming to the table
The supper he consecrated
the sacrament of the table
the breaking of his body
and the drinking of the cup
The cup of salvation
but the bitterness of the garden
that moment when Christ submitted
to the plan of the Father
All for the birthing
the forgiveness of our sin
healed by his rising
and the Helper within
The Spirit guiding us
until our Savior’s return
reminding us ever
of the price he paid for our sin
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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In the borning cries of the church
In the borning cries of the church
in the holy sacraments
breaking of the bread
the passing of the cup
in the dipping of the water
remembering the Last Supper
the washing of their feet
the rising of our Savior
from the belly of the waters
Christ’s loss, the death upon the cross
remembering in each gathering
when his sheep come together
in the breaking of the bread
in the immersion of the water
in the coming together
the cries of the children
May 29, 2011
Last Supper
Communion
Baptism
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca7EVzLzdTE
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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in the holy sacraments
breaking of the bread
the passing of the cup
in the dipping of the water
remembering the Last Supper
the washing of their feet
the rising of our Savior
from the belly of the waters
Christ’s loss, the death upon the cross
remembering in each gathering
when his sheep come together
in the breaking of the bread
in the immersion of the water
in the coming together
the cries of the children
May 29, 2011
Last Supper
Communion
Baptism
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca7EVzLzdTE
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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The quickening of the kingdom
The loss of Jesus, the Christ
the sacrifice of the Savior
killed on Calvary
needed for the borning
the quickening of the kingdom
to come to life
from the ashes of the cross
the rising on Easter morning
the ascension to the right hand
to the coming of the Spirit
with us, leading our path
in the current age
until the coming of the King.
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca7EVzLzdTE
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the sacrifice of the Savior
killed on Calvary
needed for the borning
the quickening of the kingdom
to come to life
from the ashes of the cross
the rising on Easter morning
the ascension to the right hand
to the coming of the Spirit
with us, leading our path
in the current age
until the coming of the King.
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca7EVzLzdTE
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What Must the Disciples have Felt
What must the disciples must felt
each time they broke bread
what did they say
as they passed the wine, the cup
each time they gathered
remembering the loss of Jesus
how he had to go to the cross, to die
to fulfill all prophesy, the law complete
allowing us all to live
what must they have felt
each time they gathered at the table
knowing the price he paid
those who had walked with our Savior
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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each time they broke bread
what did they say
as they passed the wine, the cup
each time they gathered
remembering the loss of Jesus
how he had to go to the cross, to die
to fulfill all prophesy, the law complete
allowing us all to live
what must they have felt
each time they gathered at the table
knowing the price he paid
those who had walked with our Savior
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
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The Way 2
Guiding each child
together with their family
in the way that leads to life
for all eternity
going as our Master calls us
following the Christ
seeking to ever walk with him
all the days of our lives
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
baptism service
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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together with their family
in the way that leads to life
for all eternity
going as our Master calls us
following the Christ
seeking to ever walk with him
all the days of our lives
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
baptism service
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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To Eternal Life
Together bound
to the way, to one another
part of one flock
serving one Master
Walking in union
to the way to eternal life
service as we are able
sharing God’s light
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
baptism service
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 way, to one another
part of one flock
serving one Master
Walking in union
to the way to eternal life
service as we are able
sharing God’s light
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
baptism service
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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Brothers and Sisters
Bound together
connected by Christ
sheep of one flock
called by the Shepherd
when we have gone astray
heeding his voice
going another way
Brothers and sisters
we have never met
yet sharing together
the work of Christ
connected together
bound by God’s love
sharing together
in words of the dove
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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connected by Christ
sheep of one flock
called by the Shepherd
when we have gone astray
heeding his voice
going another way
Brothers and sisters
we have never met
yet sharing together
the work of Christ
connected together
bound by God’s love
sharing together
in words of the dove
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,910+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
We are Connected
One to another
we are connected
across boundaries,
great distances
bound by Christ’s love
even to those
whom we will never meet
all around the world
serving together
acting in love
sharing Christ’s message
poured down from above
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,910+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
we are connected
across boundaries,
great distances
bound by Christ’s love
even to those
whom we will never meet
all around the world
serving together
acting in love
sharing Christ’s message
poured down from above
May 29, 2011
John 14:1-2, 15-17, 27 (TEV)
Psalm 78:1-7 (TEV)
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Sunday
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Power flowed
Power flowed from Him
when she believed
when she touched the edge of His cloak
when she was healed
Made clean by the touch
healed, made whole
by the power of Jesus
flowing out of Him
resting upon her
healing her from within
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:43-48
woman with hemorrhages
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
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when she believed
when she touched the edge of His cloak
when she was healed
Made clean by the touch
healed, made whole
by the power of Jesus
flowing out of Him
resting upon her
healing her from within
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:43-48
woman with hemorrhages
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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A Witness in His Hometown
Healed of his demons
healed by Christ
wanting to follow
to go with the Lord
Sent instead
by the loving Savior
to be a witness to power
in his hometown
A practical witness
one they had known ever
able to speak
of the healing with power
Standing, sharing
in his hometown
the demons cast away
his life turned around
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:26-39
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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healed by Christ
wanting to follow
to go with the Lord
Sent instead
by the loving Savior
to be a witness to power
in his hometown
A practical witness
one they had known ever
able to speak
of the healing with power
Standing, sharing
in his hometown
the demons cast away
his life turned around
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:26-39
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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Not of this Earth
Christ spoke forcefully
reminding all of us
our families, as believers,
our mothers, our brothers
those who heed the word
who act out in faith
who go into the world
not bound by blood
but bound by our faith
living out God’s commands
serving by God’s grace
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:19-21
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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reminding all of us
our families, as believers,
our mothers, our brothers
those who heed the word
who act out in faith
who go into the world
not bound by blood
but bound by our faith
living out God’s commands
serving by God’s grace
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:19-21
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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In the Briars of Life
Ensnared by the world
not able to let go
to break free of the briars
going with the flow
Captured by the cares
the worries of this life
living in the flesh
failing to turn to the light
Weeding, pruning
clearing away the briars
we must share
the joy on the way
Only in giving
in sharing good seed
hope for those ensnared
by the thorns of this world.
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:14
Luke 8:11-15
Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:1-16
The Parable of the Sower
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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not able to let go
to break free of the briars
going with the flow
Captured by the cares
the worries of this life
living in the flesh
failing to turn to the light
Weeding, pruning
clearing away the briars
we must share
the joy on the way
Only in giving
in sharing good seed
hope for those ensnared
by the thorns of this world.
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:14
Luke 8:11-15
Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:1-16
The Parable of the Sower
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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Without Roots
Those on the rocks
not grounded in good earth
hearing the message
but soon falling away
Lost, without roots
burned in the sun
needing nurture
tending by the workers
if they are to survive
Building a foundation
water of life
fed by rich soil
that they may have life
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:13
Luke 8:11-15
Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:1-16
The Parable of the Sower
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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not grounded in good earth
hearing the message
but soon falling away
Lost, without roots
burned in the sun
needing nurture
tending by the workers
if they are to survive
Building a foundation
water of life
fed by rich soil
that they may have life
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:13
Luke 8:11-15
Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:1-16
The Parable of the Sower
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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The Seed is the Word of God
Sowing good seed
the living word of God
hope that God offers
out into the world
Sowing richly
that all may hear
going forth together
that all may draw near
Sowing the seeds richly
the living word of God
a light unto our feet
carrying the light boldly
out into the world
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:11
Luke 8:11-15
Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:1-16
The Parable of the Sower
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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the living word of God
hope that God offers
out into the world
Sowing richly
that all may hear
going forth together
that all may draw near
Sowing the seeds richly
the living word of God
a light unto our feet
carrying the light boldly
out into the world
May 29, 2011
Luke 8:11
Luke 8:11-15
Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:1-16
The Parable of the Sower
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 7, Luke 8, Luke 9
read May 29, 2011
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Do not be afraid
Christ’s words of healing for us
offering us his comfort
peace because of the Spirit
dwells, walks with us
living in our hearts
speaking words of power
trust, do not be afraid
rising within our beings
giving us your peace
calling to us ever
leading us to serve
going with us ever
out into your world
May 28, 2011
John 14: 1-2, 15-17, 27
Psalm 78:1-7
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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offering us his comfort
peace because of the Spirit
dwells, walks with us
living in our hearts
speaking words of power
trust, do not be afraid
rising within our beings
giving us your peace
calling to us ever
leading us to serve
going with us ever
out into your world
May 28, 2011
John 14: 1-2, 15-17, 27
Psalm 78:1-7
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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The Spirit with us
Christ giving us power
to walk through the waters
the Spirit with us ever
living within our hearts
Guiding us when we tremble
when our clay feet fail to rise
offering us comfort
peace Christ alone can give
Do not be afraid
stand in the breach
offering ourselves to our Maker
and love for our neighbors in the street.
May 28, 2011
John 14: 1-2, 15-17, 27
Psalm 78:1-7
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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to walk through the waters
the Spirit with us ever
living within our hearts
Guiding us when we tremble
when our clay feet fail to rise
offering us comfort
peace Christ alone can give
Do not be afraid
stand in the breach
offering ourselves to our Maker
and love for our neighbors in the street.
May 28, 2011
John 14: 1-2, 15-17, 27
Psalm 78:1-7
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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With us forever
The Spirit here with us
forever, to the end of the age
guiding, if we will follow
walking in our Savior’s way
Teaching us, in wisdom
the power of God’s love
healing us in an instant
with the fire from above
Revealing God’s truth
the wonder of God’s love
calling us homeward
to our mansion waiting above.
May 28, 2011
John 14: 1-2, 15-17, 27
Psalm 78:1-7
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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forever, to the end of the age
guiding, if we will follow
walking in our Savior’s way
Teaching us, in wisdom
the power of God’s love
healing us in an instant
with the fire from above
Revealing God’s truth
the wonder of God’s love
calling us homeward
to our mansion waiting above.
May 28, 2011
John 14: 1-2, 15-17, 27
Psalm 78:1-7
Worship Theme: “Giving Thanks to God in All Things”
and sermon: “Growing Through Loss”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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A harvest as promised
Share Christ’s message
go where He leads you
set down your nets
into the deep, deep waters
A harvest as He promised
more souls for the kingdom
going where He leads us
out into this world
Teaching about Jesus
the love of almighty God
showing us such kindness
in the blessings of the Lord
Gather other workers
the nets are bursting
the fields ripe, ready
for the reapers, for the harvest
a bounty for the Lord.
May 29, 2011
Mark 5:4-11
calling of the first disciples
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 4, Luke 5, Luke 6
read May 29, 2011
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go where He leads you
set down your nets
into the deep, deep waters
A harvest as He promised
more souls for the kingdom
going where He leads us
out into this world
Teaching about Jesus
the love of almighty God
showing us such kindness
in the blessings of the Lord
Gather other workers
the nets are bursting
the fields ripe, ready
for the reapers, for the harvest
a bounty for the Lord.
May 29, 2011
Mark 5:4-11
calling of the first disciples
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 4, Luke 5, Luke 6
read May 29, 2011
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Deeper Meaning
Deeper meaning
of the words shared
given as an offering
free to the world
hoping their will plant a seed
to offer hope for those in need
Nothing more than offering love
a witness to God
in my heart and my heart
shared with the world
that others may know
the love of our Savior
with them always
everywhere they may go
May 28, 2011
on writing poetry, as casting stones
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of the words shared
given as an offering
free to the world
hoping their will plant a seed
to offer hope for those in need
Nothing more than offering love
a witness to God
in my heart and my heart
shared with the world
that others may know
the love of our Savior
with them always
everywhere they may go
May 28, 2011
on writing poetry, as casting stones
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If we hate our brothers
If we hate our brothers, our sisters
just for who they are
can we love our God
with all our hearts
Is our strength weakened
our love watered down
if we judge our neighbors
keeping them on the ground
How are we called
what would Jesus do
if he saw us set apart
not part of one flock
How will we be judged
by the one who climbed the cross
would he recognize himself
in our actions and our walk
May 28, 2011
in part based on racial slurs at Pembroke Academy
and
in part based on slurs based on mental disabilities heard at
Pembroke Village School
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha around GLBTI persecution in Africa
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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just for who they are
can we love our God
with all our hearts
Is our strength weakened
our love watered down
if we judge our neighbors
keeping them on the ground
How are we called
what would Jesus do
if he saw us set apart
not part of one flock
How will we be judged
by the one who climbed the cross
would he recognize himself
in our actions and our walk
May 28, 2011
in part based on racial slurs at Pembroke Academy
and
in part based on slurs based on mental disabilities heard at
Pembroke Village School
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha around GLBTI persecution in Africa
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Her Laugh infectious
Her laugh infectious
her smile so wide
how I miss that
each Wednesday night
The sparkle in her mischief
the warmth of her love
shared with us richly
at the table of our God
May 28, 2011
thoughts on Claire DeAngelo
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her smile so wide
how I miss that
each Wednesday night
The sparkle in her mischief
the warmth of her love
shared with us richly
at the table of our God
May 28, 2011
thoughts on Claire DeAngelo
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Filled with Compassion
Christ loved us anyway
judging us not
filled with compassion
sharing his life with us
Eating with the outcasts
the Samaritans and the others
the women, the lepers
with all who were left out
We are to follow his example
love even for our enemies
offering love and kindness
in our walk on this earth
Loving our neighbors
giving of our lives
offering them our witness
so no more may die
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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judging us not
filled with compassion
sharing his life with us
Eating with the outcasts
the Samaritans and the others
the women, the lepers
with all who were left out
We are to follow his example
love even for our enemies
offering love and kindness
in our walk on this earth
Loving our neighbors
giving of our lives
offering them our witness
so no more may die
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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The Voice of Inclusion
With the prostitutes, the tax collectors
with the unclean, the lepers
Christ is the voice of inclusion
showing us his example
loving all whom he met
offering even Judas
his body, his blood
his sacrifice on the cross
All of us sinners
while we yet lived in sin
going to Calvary
showing us how to live
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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with the unclean, the lepers
Christ is the voice of inclusion
showing us his example
loving all whom he met
offering even Judas
his body, his blood
his sacrifice on the cross
All of us sinners
while we yet lived in sin
going to Calvary
showing us how to live
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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Human Rights
Basic human rights
to love and to live
offered to each
only by the Father to give
We cannot take them
for they are not truly ours
but we can harm them
if we do not show love
We are called to service
to love God and our neighbor
to not judge another
but offer the world hope
Messengers of our Savior
witnesses to his power
able to heal us with his sacrifice
to raise us from the ground
We must not be stumbling blocks
fetters on our neighbors’ feet
we should be fitting them
with wings on which to fly
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 love and to live
offered to each
only by the Father to give
We cannot take them
for they are not truly ours
but we can harm them
if we do not show love
We are called to service
to love God and our neighbor
to not judge another
but offer the world hope
Messengers of our Savior
witnesses to his power
able to heal us with his sacrifice
to raise us from the ground
We must not be stumbling blocks
fetters on our neighbors’ feet
we should be fitting them
with wings on which to fly
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Human Dignity
So easily thrown away
so easily tossed out
if we bar their way
if we cast our neighbors out
Ours to gather in
to make one flock
to gather in all the lost sheep
till none of them is lost
Not to judge the world
to look into others’ hearts
leaving the judging to God
offering them love instead
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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so easily tossed out
if we bar their way
if we cast our neighbors out
Ours to gather in
to make one flock
to gather in all the lost sheep
till none of them is lost
Not to judge the world
to look into others’ hearts
leaving the judging to God
offering them love instead
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Stepping Stones - 2
Maybe patience
perseverance in adversity
staying on the path
stepping stones laid
to make the way easier
over the space of time
trying to be faithful
until that time is now.
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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perseverance in adversity
staying on the path
stepping stones laid
to make the way easier
over the space of time
trying to be faithful
until that time is now.
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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like the potter and the clay
May God always keep you in His grip
like the potter and the clay
may we ever be malleable
giving to his touch
offering ourselves
to be transformed in love
molding by his hands
reaching down from above
like the potter and the clay
may we ever be malleable
giving to his touch
offering ourselves
to be transformed in love
molding by his hands
reaching down from above
----
edited January 8, 2016
like the potter and the clay – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited August 17, 2014
like the potter and the clay – v2
May 27, 2011
like the potter and the clay
part Gmail chat with
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
May 23, 2011
&
November 15, 2010
after posting several poems from 12/4/2009
to Christian Poetry
November 13, 2010
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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Marking Another
Marking another
different from us
as if that made them unworthy
unable to approach the cross
All of us human
with feet made of clay
all needing Jesus
at the end of our days
We all are fallen
abiding in sin
needing our Savior
in the end to begin
Only new life through his grace
his sacrifice on the cross
we should love one another
because of that cost
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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different from us
as if that made them unworthy
unable to approach the cross
All of us human
with feet made of clay
all needing Jesus
at the end of our days
We all are fallen
abiding in sin
needing our Savior
in the end to begin
Only new life through his grace
his sacrifice on the cross
we should love one another
because of that cost
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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The Stigma of Difference
The stigma of difference
setting us apart
when we are all one
fallen before the Lord
each of us sinners
none better than the rest
all with feet of clay
needing Christ to have rest
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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setting us apart
when we are all one
fallen before the Lord
each of us sinners
none better than the rest
all with feet of clay
needing Christ to have rest
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Pernicious
Are we complicit
when we stand in silence
pernicious discrimination
devaluing our neighbor
Excluding them from inclusion
blind to the judging
letting others abuse
our sisters and our brothers
We must stand, we must speak
calling all of us to an awakening
looking at where boundaries are established
stumbling blocks to full inclusion
Not being silent before those who separate
who judge our neighbors
standing in the breach
with our brother, our Savior
We are called to this
to speak out against repression
the little insidious slights
and the pernicious patterns of behavior
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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when we stand in silence
pernicious discrimination
devaluing our neighbor
Excluding them from inclusion
blind to the judging
letting others abuse
our sisters and our brothers
We must stand, we must speak
calling all of us to an awakening
looking at where boundaries are established
stumbling blocks to full inclusion
Not being silent before those who separate
who judge our neighbors
standing in the breach
with our brother, our Savior
We are called to this
to speak out against repression
the little insidious slights
and the pernicious patterns of behavior
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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Attacked for who they are
The most vile abuse
targeted because of their difference
attacked for who they are
just because of their color, their race
their sexual orientation
Judging others, setting boundaries
barriers for inclusion
just who for they are
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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targeted because of their difference
attacked for who they are
just because of their color, their race
their sexual orientation
Judging others, setting boundaries
barriers for inclusion
just who for they are
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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We do not want to believe
Our worlds in denial
safe from reality
we do not want to believe
the evil stalking our loved ones
the harm out there
even close to home
insidious and pernicious
a cloud without the shadows
needing the love of God
the light of our Savior
piercing the darkness
we need to stand with Jesus
to heal the brokenness
all of us responsible
none should stand in silence
all of us able
to stand in the breach
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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safe from reality
we do not want to believe
the evil stalking our loved ones
the harm out there
even close to home
insidious and pernicious
a cloud without the shadows
needing the love of God
the light of our Savior
piercing the darkness
we need to stand with Jesus
to heal the brokenness
all of us responsible
none should stand in silence
all of us able
to stand in the breach
May 27, 2011
racial bullying at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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The Air Heavy
The tractor mowing the hill
the schoolyard alive with green
children filling the elementary swings
though some are eighth graders
The air heavy
the clouds almost upon us
the wisp of the fog
soon to burn off
May 27, 2010
Pembroke Village School
Pembroke, NH
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the schoolyard alive with green
children filling the elementary swings
though some are eighth graders
The air heavy
the clouds almost upon us
the wisp of the fog
soon to burn off
May 27, 2010
Pembroke Village School
Pembroke, NH
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
And his name is blessing
So simple an act
responding to our Creator
a child unexpected
a son for a nation
Named for a purpose
humble before God
wanting to respond, faithful
giving God our all
And his name is blessing
offered from their heart
heeding God’s calling
going where they are led
serving as messengers
sharing God’s love
like Hannah at the temple
giving unto God
out of their own great love
May 26, 2011
Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
and his son’s name, Baraka
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responding to our Creator
a child unexpected
a son for a nation
Named for a purpose
humble before God
wanting to respond, faithful
giving God our all
And his name is blessing
offered from their heart
heeding God’s calling
going where they are led
serving as messengers
sharing God’s love
like Hannah at the temple
giving unto God
out of their own great love
May 26, 2011
Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
and his son’s name, Baraka
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We think it is so distant
We think it is so distant
the judging of others
racism, bias,
phobias against one another
keeping us separated
away from God’s love
needing to be mindful
to speak when we hear it
to stand with the downcast
the different, those like you and me
May 26, 2011
racial slurs at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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the judging of others
racism, bias,
phobias against one another
keeping us separated
away from God’s love
needing to be mindful
to speak when we hear it
to stand with the downcast
the different, those like you and me
May 26, 2011
racial slurs at Pembroke Academy
and
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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What we risk
Turning our back
on the call of Jesus
what we risk
when we do not follow
So much more
than what we fear
when we fail to act
in the name of Jesus
We are here now
in this time and place
to sow seeds of love
to share his face
to be the hands and feet
the voice of Jesus
if we fail to speak
who will share the message
the good news of salvation
our purpose on the earth
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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on the call of Jesus
what we risk
when we do not follow
So much more
than what we fear
when we fail to act
in the name of Jesus
We are here now
in this time and place
to sow seeds of love
to share his face
to be the hands and feet
the voice of Jesus
if we fail to speak
who will share the message
the good news of salvation
our purpose on the earth
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,880+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Timid When He Calls
My prayer oh Lord
that when my Master calls
that I would respond
to answer your word
That I would not be timid
that I would boldly go
that I would have faith
when my Master calls.
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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that when my Master calls
that I would respond
to answer your word
That I would not be timid
that I would boldly go
that I would have faith
when my Master calls.
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Bound by Our Fears
Timid disciples
captive to the world
failing to speak
to carry God’s holy word
Bound by our fears
setting peoples apart
focused on the differences
not the stirrings of our hearts
Something must change
the Spirit within calling
leading if we would follow
not knowing where to begin
God will call us
if we are open to Him
the Master’s plan for our days
a better tomorrow
if we truly walk in his ways
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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captive to the world
failing to speak
to carry God’s holy word
Bound by our fears
setting peoples apart
focused on the differences
not the stirrings of our hearts
Something must change
the Spirit within calling
leading if we would follow
not knowing where to begin
God will call us
if we are open to Him
the Master’s plan for our days
a better tomorrow
if we truly walk in his ways
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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What do we risk
What do we risk in this life
if we stand in the background
if we speak but do not act
when we are timid in our witness
What do we risk each day
hearing the cries of the needy
yet sitting quietly in our pews
not going into the streets
Justice in these troubled times
will not come if we are silent
safely stored away in comfort
in our warm and safe places
Only if we stand with Christ
risking our persecution
then and only then
do we truly live out our purpose.
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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if we stand in the background
if we speak but do not act
when we are timid in our witness
What do we risk each day
hearing the cries of the needy
yet sitting quietly in our pews
not going into the streets
Justice in these troubled times
will not come if we are silent
safely stored away in comfort
in our warm and safe places
Only if we stand with Christ
risking our persecution
then and only then
do we truly live out our purpose.
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Will We Stand Like Jesus
Will our model be the disciples
cowering in the boat
sitting when Christ called them
to come, to walk on water
Will we stand like Jesus
speaking truth to power
will John the Baptist guide us
calling those judging vipers
Will we walk
as Paul did after his conversion
risking all in this life
that others may know Jesus
Will we stand like Peter
going onto the water
led by his faith in Christ
to stand on stormy seas
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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cowering in the boat
sitting when Christ called them
to come, to walk on water
Will we stand like Jesus
speaking truth to power
will John the Baptist guide us
calling those judging vipers
Will we walk
as Paul did after his conversion
risking all in this life
that others may know Jesus
Will we stand like Peter
going onto the water
led by his faith in Christ
to stand on stormy seas
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Persecuted like Christ
What do we fear
that keeps us in our seats
when we should be
persecuted like Jesus
our lives in the streets
Sharing Christ’s message
the world upside down
not judging others
lifting them from the ground
Speaking out in power
guided by Christ
loving our neighbors
led by his love
Going as we are led
speaking out loud
We are not better
than those in the shadows
we should lift them up
in carrying God’s light
The world corrupt
so far from God’s grace
we must bear witness
projecting Christ’s face
Standing up against repression
the judging of others
thinking we are better
when we are bound by our sin
We all need our Savior
if we are to live
no better than our neighbors
because of our stain
the judgment just the same
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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See all 11,880+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
that keeps us in our seats
when we should be
persecuted like Jesus
our lives in the streets
Sharing Christ’s message
the world upside down
not judging others
lifting them from the ground
Speaking out in power
guided by Christ
loving our neighbors
led by his love
Going as we are led
speaking out loud
We are not better
than those in the shadows
we should lift them up
in carrying God’s light
The world corrupt
so far from God’s grace
we must bear witness
projecting Christ’s face
Standing up against repression
the judging of others
thinking we are better
when we are bound by our sin
We all need our Savior
if we are to live
no better than our neighbors
because of our stain
the judgment just the same
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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The Unity of the Spirit
The unity of the Spirit
calling to us ever
guiding us if we are willing
motivated by love
to serve our neighbors
to raise each one up
together in union
bound by God’s love
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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See all 11,880+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
calling to us ever
guiding us if we are willing
motivated by love
to serve our neighbors
to raise each one up
together in union
bound by God’s love
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Mary Before Us
Anyone different
like Mary before us
in the dust at our feet
looking up at Jesus
An indictment, now as then,
if we deign to judge another
all of us lost sheep
estranged from our Master
Christ alone
by his sacrifice given
bridging the gap
caused by our failing
Who are we to judge
when we too are fallen
in the death of our sin
only rising with Jesus
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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like Mary before us
in the dust at our feet
looking up at Jesus
An indictment, now as then,
if we deign to judge another
all of us lost sheep
estranged from our Master
Christ alone
by his sacrifice given
bridging the gap
caused by our failing
Who are we to judge
when we too are fallen
in the death of our sin
only rising with Jesus
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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Other Sheep
We are the other sheep
not part of the first flock
brought one through Jesus
through his gift on the cross
How can we judge others
when we have been given life
from the pit of our making
to the heights of God’s light
We must be blinded
by the plank in our eyes
to be judging our neighbors
when we should have died.
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 20,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
not part of the first flock
brought one through Jesus
through his gift on the cross
How can we judge others
when we have been given life
from the pit of our making
to the heights of God’s light
We must be blinded
by the plank in our eyes
to be judging our neighbors
when we should have died.
May 26, 2011
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta United Methodist Church
http://rirutaumc.homestead.com
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 20,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
By Holy Appointments
Connecting lives together
all one congregation
all believers as one
one flock of one Shepherd
all of us called
to offer love
sharing our Savior
to the ends of the earth
Holy appointments
God’s way of sending ripples
stones thrown in deep waters
washing on distant shores
change coming
resolving differences
in God’s time only
not yours or mine
May 25, 2011
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
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
John 5:9 (bulletin cover)
Psalm 98:4-9 (“Joy to the World”, UMH #246)
Matthew 2:1-12 (“Star-Child”, TFWS #2095)
Luke 2:6-20 (“Angels We Have Heard on High”, UMH #238)
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Acts 11:1-18
Acts 10:1-48
Peter’s Vision
Cornelius’s saving
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010,
“Tending to the Holy”,
by Amelia Chua
for April 26, 2010
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all one congregation
all believers as one
one flock of one Shepherd
all of us called
to offer love
sharing our Savior
to the ends of the earth
Holy appointments
God’s way of sending ripples
stones thrown in deep waters
washing on distant shores
change coming
resolving differences
in God’s time only
not yours or mine
May 25, 2011
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
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
John 5:9 (bulletin cover)
Psalm 98:4-9 (“Joy to the World”, UMH #246)
Matthew 2:1-12 (“Star-Child”, TFWS #2095)
Luke 2:6-20 (“Angels We Have Heard on High”, UMH #238)
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Acts 11:1-18
Acts 10:1-48
Peter’s Vision
Cornelius’s saving
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010,
“Tending to the Holy”,
by Amelia Chua
for April 26, 2010
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Welcoming Strangers - 3
Tugging at our hearts
lessons of Jesus
to take up our cross
and to trust in the Lord
Welcoming strangers
as we are called
holy appointments
to love one and all
We don’t know
but we may be welcoming saints
changing our lives
in the gifts that He grants
lessons of Jesus
to take up our cross
and to trust in the Lord
Welcoming strangers
as we are called
holy appointments
to love one and all
We don’t know
but we may be welcoming saints
changing our lives
in the gifts that He grants
==========
edited January 6, 2016
Welcoming Strangers – 3 – v2
May 25, 2011
Welcoming Strangers – 3
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon
blog
meditation
blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook,
NH
&
Matthew
25:31-46
The
Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Matthew 28:18-20
Great
Commission
&
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
&
Matthew
2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
John
5:9 (bulletin cover)
Psalm
98:4-9 (“Joy to the World”, UMH #246)
Matthew
2:1-12 (“Star-Child”, TFWS #2095)
Luke
2:6-20 (“Angels We Have Heard on High”, UMH #238)
Advent
Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship
Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison
Prayer
and
sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook,
NH
December
19, 2010
Fourth
Sunday of Advent
&
Acts
11:1-18
Acts
10:1-48
Peter’s
Vision
Cornelius’s
saving
and
Upper
Room Disciplines for 2010
for
April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010,
“Tending
to the Holy”,
by
Amelia Chua
for
April 26, 2010
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
If Our Hearts are Open – v2
With what will God bless us
if we were truly open
if our doors were not locked
if our hearts are open
where would God lead us
what would we see
How much farther
would this world be
coming unto Thee
May 25, 2011
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
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,870+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
if we were truly open
if our doors were not locked
if our hearts are open
where would God lead us
what would we see
How much farther
would this world be
coming unto Thee
May 25, 2011
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
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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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If Our Hearts are Open
With what will God bless us
if we were truly open
if our doors were not locked
if our hearts are open
where would God lead us
what would we see
How much farther
would this world be
toward Thee
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,870+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
if we were truly open
if our doors were not locked
if our hearts are open
where would God lead us
what would we see
How much farther
would this world be
toward Thee
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,870+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Unlocking Doors
Open hearts, with the keys
unlocking doors
for their liberty
our lives together
in one congregation
under the eye of our Savior
the rod of our Shepherd
keeping us safe from all harm
in one congregation
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,870+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
unlocking doors
for their liberty
our lives together
in one congregation
under the eye of our Savior
the rod of our Shepherd
keeping us safe from all harm
in one congregation
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,870+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Brought Together
Brought together
by the hand of our Shepherd
all of us lost
wayward, lost sheep
Brought together
all one flock
to be reconciled to God
by the way of the cross
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
by the hand of our Shepherd
all of us lost
wayward, lost sheep
Brought together
all one flock
to be reconciled to God
by the way of the cross
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
If Our Doors are Closed
If our doors are closed
our sisters our brothers
other sheep only
set safely apart
if our doors are closed
how can we be open
to the calling of Christ
to serve all people
to the ends of the earth
and just down the street
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
our sisters our brothers
other sheep only
set safely apart
if our doors are closed
how can we be open
to the calling of Christ
to serve all people
to the ends of the earth
and just down the street
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
How can we judge them
How can we judge them
any of our neighbors
what they are worthy
as worthy as us
Only by our Savior
reconciled at the cross
only by his sacrifice
paying the awful cost
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
any of our neighbors
what they are worthy
as worthy as us
Only by our Savior
reconciled at the cross
only by his sacrifice
paying the awful cost
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
What We Desire
The world we pray for
the sense of reconciliation
the union of the faithful
only if we make it
Needing to stand up
to act on our faith
what we desire worthy
of the grace of our feet
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the sense of reconciliation
the union of the faithful
only if we make it
Needing to stand up
to act on our faith
what we desire worthy
of the grace of our feet
May 25, 2011
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
&
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In Faith
In faith
saying yes
not doubting the Lord
opening a door
when our Savior calls
Heeding his message
to offer his love
poured out from us
all that we can give
May 25, 2011
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
saying yes
not doubting the Lord
opening a door
when our Savior calls
Heeding his message
to offer his love
poured out from us
all that we can give
May 25, 2011
welcoming Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
opening some doors and planting some seeds
The judgment will come
the Savior to return
just not of our knowing
when it will occur
We are to be open
ready for that time
our lamps lit and burning
revealing the Lord
Maybe false prophets
opening some doors
giving us opportunities
planting some seeds
in hearts that are open
Hoping we will be ready
more souls prepared, fertile
open to our Savior
when we comes again to earth
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the Savior to return
just not of our knowing
when it will occur
We are to be open
ready for that time
our lamps lit and burning
revealing the Lord
Maybe false prophets
opening some doors
giving us opportunities
planting some seeds
in hearts that are open
Hoping we will be ready
more souls prepared, fertile
open to our Savior
when we comes again to earth
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Authentic Prophets
Each of us called
to stand in the breach
with our Savior
more sinners to reach
To be like John
standing in the wilderness
calling to the vipers
to repent of their sin
Each of us convicted
our death our stain
only be Christ’s grace
is our judgment washed away
Only in accepting
to his kingdom come
only in our witness
will others be made aware
Teach the message
authentic witnesses here
loving our neighbors
as we serve the Lord
Going as we are called
to the ends of the earth
only in Jesus
do we have eternal birth
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
to stand in the breach
with our Savior
more sinners to reach
To be like John
standing in the wilderness
calling to the vipers
to repent of their sin
Each of us convicted
our death our stain
only be Christ’s grace
is our judgment washed away
Only in accepting
to his kingdom come
only in our witness
will others be made aware
Teach the message
authentic witnesses here
loving our neighbors
as we serve the Lord
Going as we are called
to the ends of the earth
only in Jesus
do we have eternal birth
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
As We are Loved
Ready for that day
living in grace
offering love to our neighbors
showing Christ’s face
As we are loved
by our sovereign God
so we should share
with our neighbors as ourselves
Offering them witness
the power of God’s love
to heal our brokenness
to raise us up above
As we are loved
so should we love
sharing Christ’s message
the Spirit like a dove
Landing upon us
giving us power
going into the world
starting this very hour
To share Christ richly
the blessings, living water
creating a harvest
more sheep for the garner
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
living in grace
offering love to our neighbors
showing Christ’s face
As we are loved
by our sovereign God
so we should share
with our neighbors as ourselves
Offering them witness
the power of God’s love
to heal our brokenness
to raise us up above
As we are loved
so should we love
sharing Christ’s message
the Spirit like a dove
Landing upon us
giving us power
going into the world
starting this very hour
To share Christ richly
the blessings, living water
creating a harvest
more sheep for the garner
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Ready for that Day
Ready for that day
whenever it may come
faithful to the Lord
living in grace
Humble with our neighbors
gentle in our walk
healing in our witness
love in our talk
Ready for that day
whenever it may come
faithful to our God
holy in our ways
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
whenever it may come
faithful to the Lord
living in grace
Humble with our neighbors
gentle in our walk
healing in our witness
love in our talk
Ready for that day
whenever it may come
faithful to our God
holy in our ways
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Go Before the Lord
Maybe we are to listen
to heed our Master’s call
Like John before us
going before the Lord
To tell the nations
making disciples in His name
healing with our example
going as we can
God’s way simple
living in love
carrying for our neighbors
as we serve God above
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 11,860+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
to heed our Master’s call
Like John before us
going before the Lord
To tell the nations
making disciples in His name
healing with our example
going as we can
God’s way simple
living in love
carrying for our neighbors
as we serve God above
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Preparing the Way - 3
Speaking out clearly
opening their eyes
preparing the way
the way for the Lord
Speaking out with power
letting the Spirit within
guide our every statement
every word we speak
Set apart for a purpose
raised as a nation
each one called to be a blessing
a neighbor to one another
Calling to the wilderness
to stand in the deep waters
to speak out for justice
and to raise up our brothers
our sisters who are hurting
proclaiming our Savior
until he returns
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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opening their eyes
preparing the way
the way for the Lord
Speaking out with power
letting the Spirit within
guide our every statement
every word we speak
Set apart for a purpose
raised as a nation
each one called to be a blessing
a neighbor to one another
Calling to the wilderness
to stand in the deep waters
to speak out for justice
and to raise up our brothers
our sisters who are hurting
proclaiming our Savior
until he returns
May 24, 2011
The Song of Zechariah
Luke 1:67-80
John the Baptist
Luke 3:6
Isaiah 40:3-5
&
The Day and Hour Unknown
Mark 13:32-37
&
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
Mark 13:1-31
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 25:1-10
Parable of the Ten Virgins
&
Matthew 6:25-34
Do Not Worry
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
&
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Into the Verdant Wood
The green calling
drawing us in
into the verdant wood
while staying on the road
The forest wrapped around us
heading north on the road
drawing us ever onward
for treasure yet untold
The lush spring forest
before the green hides all the secrets
revealed for an instant
wrapped in green below
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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drawing us in
into the verdant wood
while staying on the road
The forest wrapped around us
heading north on the road
drawing us ever onward
for treasure yet untold
The lush spring forest
before the green hides all the secrets
revealed for an instant
wrapped in green below
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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Grasses, Ferns and the Tree Tops
All of this changing
like a cascade of color
all variations of greens
from the brightest to the warmest
alive in this morning
shining through the fog
the mist of the morning
giving up the secrets
the forest alive and vibrant
from grasses, ferns,
up to the tree tops
the tableau of the morning
all alive with wonder
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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like a cascade of color
all variations of greens
from the brightest to the warmest
alive in this morning
shining through the fog
the mist of the morning
giving up the secrets
the forest alive and vibrant
from grasses, ferns,
up to the tree tops
the tableau of the morning
all alive with wonder
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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April/May Woods
The wet spring forest
April/May woods
after days of raining
water rising with the opening
the ferns, the grasses, the leaves
even the moss alive for the seeing
the hand of the maker revealed
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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April/May woods
after days of raining
water rising with the opening
the ferns, the grasses, the leaves
even the moss alive for the seeing
the hand of the maker revealed
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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The Heads Opening
The necks of the ferns
the fiddleheads opening
like the wings of butterflies
the blood making them rigid
the ferns unfurling
like massive sails of the undergrowth
warming even without sunlight
filtered in the mist of the morning
green an endless sight
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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the fiddleheads opening
like the wings of butterflies
the blood making them rigid
the ferns unfurling
like massive sails of the undergrowth
warming even without sunlight
filtered in the mist of the morning
green an endless sight
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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Within the Mist
Not fog exactly
not full rain either
even when stopping
the wiper blades silent
Driving, moving
within the mist
the bubble of the low clouds
the green of the forest reaching
reaching out to us
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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not full rain either
even when stopping
the wiper blades silent
Driving, moving
within the mist
the bubble of the low clouds
the green of the forest reaching
reaching out to us
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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Chartreuse Greening
Spring quickly growing
alive in the water
the weeks of rain infusing
all the land with color
the softness of the new leaves
the buds unfurling
chartreuse greening
into deeper hues
the spectrum expanding
the forest still alive, open
sharing hidden treasure
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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alive in the water
the weeks of rain infusing
all the land with color
the softness of the new leaves
the buds unfurling
chartreuse greening
into deeper hues
the spectrum expanding
the forest still alive, open
sharing hidden treasure
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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In the Mist of the Morning
In the mist of the morning
moving from side to side
the forest revealing its secrets
to the staccato of the wipers
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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moving from side to side
the forest revealing its secrets
to the staccato of the wipers
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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The source of this space
The wellspring of words
the sense of the place writing
giving me words to speak
the source of this space
The land itself giving
offering reflections
the mood of the morning
the warming of the green
The changing of the season
the chartreuse to darker green
the story of the springtime
coming into view
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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the sense of the place writing
giving me words to speak
the source of this space
The land itself giving
offering reflections
the mood of the morning
the warming of the green
The changing of the season
the chartreuse to darker green
the story of the springtime
coming into view
May 23, 2011
driving on Route 93
New Hampshire
May 23, 2011
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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This hour has come
This hour has come
the die has been cast
all to be fulfilled
the moment at last
“Rise! Let us go!
Here comes my betrayer!”
spoke the master
the shepherd captured
the sheep run away
May 23, 2011
Mark 15:32-42
Gethsemane
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 27, 2010,
read May 22, 2011
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the die has been cast
all to be fulfilled
the moment at last
“Rise! Let us go!
Here comes my betrayer!”
spoke the master
the shepherd captured
the sheep run away
May 23, 2011
Mark 15:32-42
Gethsemane
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 27, 2010,
read May 22, 2011
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Rise! Let Us Go!
In the words of the master
after his prayer in the garden
his submission to God’s purpose
ready for the confrontation
all that had been foretold
marching forward
a light in that darkness
ready for the passion
to formally begin.
“Rise! Let us go!
Here comes my betrayer!”
The hour has come.
May 22, 2011
Mark 15:32-42
Gethsemane
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 27, 2010,
read May 22, 2011
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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after his prayer in the garden
his submission to God’s purpose
ready for the confrontation
all that had been foretold
marching forward
a light in that darkness
ready for the passion
to formally begin.
“Rise! Let us go!
Here comes my betrayer!”
The hour has come.
May 22, 2011
Mark 15:32-42
Gethsemane
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 27, 2010,
read May 22, 2011
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 11,850+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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