Poetry Where You Live

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,300+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

torch bearers

wicks of the Spirit

torch bearers for God

witnesses of the light

so we are to be today

until the world is bright

May 21, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

like a blazing wildfire

our church not a building

a movement, a people

rushing out into the world

bearing Christ’s message

like a blazing wildfire

setting the hills ablaze

a light in the darkness

until the end of the age

May 21, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

the hills ablaze

the hills ablaze

filled with your love

needing our touch

the Spirit within

sharing, sharing

the world alight

burning, burning,

burning bright

May 21, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

I cry out to all Mankind

the song now a shout

for we do not listen

Lady Wisdom in the gate

crying out to us

I cry out to all Mankind

the truth of the ages

the love of God to impart

to fill other pages

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May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:1-4

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 20, 2013

read May 20, 2013

available to us

wisdom in the word

the Spirit yet speaking

available to us

if we will only listen

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May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:1-4

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 20, 2013

read May 20, 2013

priceless gifts

pearls of great wealth

beyond measure

priceless gifts given

unto ourselves

lady wisdom speaking

imparting God’s love

not of the world, discerning

sent from above

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May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:1-4

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 20, 2013

read May 20, 2013

the word before creation

wisdom another dimension

Christ the living word

the word before creation

another word for Christ

for the son of God

is wisdom really a lady

or just part of God

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May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:22-31

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 21, 2013

read May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:1-4

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 20, 2013

read May 20, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

wisdom before creation

the coming of the word

the rise of the mountains

the life from the chaos

the spark of God

wisdom before creation

the design in God’s plan

all before the world begun

before the time of Man

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May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:22-31

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 21, 2013

read May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:1-4

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 20, 2013

read May 20, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God in Christ crucified

another face, image

of God, the creator

here with us, upon the earth

God in Christ crucified

sacrificing all for us

drinking our cup

the bile of the sins of man

the weight of our dust

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May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:22-31

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 21, 2013

read May 21, 2013

Proverbs 8:1-4

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013

“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”

by Laurence Hull Stookey

for May 20, 2013

read May 20, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

stabbing his body

a baby, a loaf

Christ still the babe

the manger,

the bread of life,

held in his arms

stabbing his body

ringed by the thorns

the nail protruding

the hold, the blood

his life poured out

March 21, 2013

Mime communion

Chrysalis training

May 18, 2013

Luke 24:13-35

Chrysalis

Walk to Emmaus

grace

love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Piercing the Bread – v2

swaddled, from the manger,

one loaf lifted up

joined with the crown

the rugged cross

silently watching

piercing the bread

pouring out the wine

filling the cup

words we normally speak

filled with new meaning

God’s dying for us

spoken in silence

March 21, 2013

Mime communion

Chrysalis training

May 18, 2013

Luke 24:13-35

Chrysalis

Walk to Emmaus

grace

love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Piercing the Bread

swaddled, from the manger,

one loaf lifted up

joined with the crown

the rugged cross

silently watching

piercing the bread

pouring out the wine

filling the cup

March 21, 2013

Mime communion

Chrysalis training

May 18, 2013

Luke 24:13-35

Chrysalis

Walk to Emmaus

grace

love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in my head, in my heart

hoping to move, open,

to journey a few inches

from my mind, my intellect,

down into my heart

the hand of God

leading, providing

all that I need

moving, to the present,

letting go of a future

trusting only in God

feeling his touch

March 21, 2013

move to Maine

Chrysalis training

May 18, 2013

Luke 24:13-35

Chrysalis

Walk to Emmaus

grace

love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A hope in transition

a prayer in moving

a hope in transition

praying my path

into your hand

a door fast closing

an ending, beginning

emptied, as a vessel,

open to your call

March 21, 2013

move to Maine

Chrysalis training

May 18, 2013

Luke 24:13-35

Chrysalis

Walk to Emmaus

grace

love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, May 20, 2013

sharing fire

sharing fire

the breath of God

burning within us

our spirits aglow

the Holy Spirit

rekindling the spark

giving us new life

the fire to be shared

setting the world alight

May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

setting the hills ablaze

we cannot sit silent

we cannot quench the fire

the Spirit burning within us

calling us to go

sharing the good news richly

setting the hills ablaze

all for God’s glory

until the judgment day

May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a human torch

set ablaze to fight evil

to bear the Christ

filled by the Spirit

a human torch

burning bright

filled, to be a blessing

lighting others

the whole world alight

May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

by the fire of the Spirit

the world ablaze

by the fire of the Spirit

alive on Pentecost

burning within us

set afire, burning

our clay alight

shining brightly

for all to see

May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

May 19, 2013

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

burst into flames

ignited by the Spirit

our lives aglow

burst into flames

out into the world

changed forever

the fire of God

filled, a blessing

a light for the world

May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-21

John 14:15-17 (CEB)

Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)

Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))

Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)

Message for Children

and sermon “Flame On!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church