Saturday, December 13, 2014

Share this message (2) – v2

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the Easter story
Christ is risen
from the dead

Time beginning
in the telling
Christ is risen
from the dead

Life restarted
time reborn
Christ is risen
from the dead

We live
life forever
Christ is risen
from the dead


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Share this message (2) – v2

April 27, 2014
Share this message (2)
Easter Sunday
Sermon 15 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Jeremiah 23:5-6 (GODs Word Translation)
Jeremiah 31:33 (GODs Word Translation)
Matthew 28:1-10 (English Standard Version)
 “Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Yahweh Tsidqenu à The Lord Our Righteousness
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Yahweh Tsidqenu”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 20, 2014
&
Holy Saturday
waiting, preparing the sanctuary for Easter
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 18, 2014
&
Good Friday service
Prayer of confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
Prayer of Thanksgiving
and
Service of Tenebrae –
The Service of Shadows
(with 7 candles)
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
 Matthew 26:40-45 
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50, 55, 56 
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67 
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20 
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There… (United Methodist Hymnal #288)
FINAL READING 
John 1:1-4
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 18, 2014
&
Good Friday prayer vigil,
including reading of article about crucifixion -
“A Physician’s View of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ”
by Dr. C. Truman Davis
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 18, 2014
&
Maundy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (NRSV)
John 6:47-51 (NRSV)
Psalm 116:1-6, 12-19 (NRSV)
prayer of confession
foot washing
Communion
and Maundy Thursday Reflections,
“A Teachable Moment. . . ”
including paraphrase of John 13:1-17
and John 1:29
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 17, 2014
&
watching film: “The Passion of the Christ”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 16, 2014
&
Palm Sunday
Sermon 14 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Isaiah 53:7-12 (The Message)
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Matthew 20:26-27
(Matthew 21:1-11)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ish Makaboth à Man of Sorrows
song and sacred dance by Erica Berberena
to “Hosanna” by Kirk Franklin
distribution of the palms
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Ish Makaboth”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 13, 2014
. . .
&
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 12 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Isaiah 53:1-9 (The Message)
“The Suffering Servant”
1 Samuel 16:1-13
“God Looks into the Heart”
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ebed Yahweh à Servant of God
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Ebed Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the Messiah has come

the Messiah has come
the One long awaited
the promised Savior
the King for Israel
from David’s seed
the Messiah has come
but in the form of our baby
the one in the manger
in His stable bed

we named Him Jesus
as the angel commanded
for He is the one chosen;
God will save his people
from sin, by His sacrifice
Such responsibility
in our little baby;
the Messiah has come
in our little child


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edited December 13, 2014
the Messiah has come

December 13, 2014
the eyes of our Savior
December 13, 2014
the Messiah had come
December 13, 2014
the coming of the Messiah
edited December 13, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v3
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
edited December 13, 2014
adoption in the stable – v2
edited December 13, 2014
an open adoption – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
December 12, 2014
pray for me
December 12, 2014
adoption in the stable
December 12, 2014
adoption at the manger
December 12, 2014
an open adoption
December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus
December 12, 2014
a manger on his doorstep
December 12, 2014
the legal father
December 8, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus
edited/ new December 8, 2014
I look at this baby
December 8, 2014
How can I teach Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
(as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
children’s message
– mystery box – 
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box –  spool of thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box – 
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the eyes of our Savior

the eyes of our Savior
in the eyes of our baby
nestled in His manger bed
the One long promised
to save our people
the Messiah foretold
in this humble stable
our baby boy
Jesus the Christ


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December 13, 2014
the eyes of our Savior

December 13, 2014
the Messiah had come
December 13, 2014
the coming of the Messiah
edited December 13, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v3
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
edited December 13, 2014
adoption in the stable – v2
edited December 13, 2014
an open adoption – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
December 12, 2014
pray for me
December 12, 2014
adoption in the stable
December 12, 2014
adoption at the manger
December 12, 2014
an open adoption
December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus
December 12, 2014
a manger on his doorstep
December 12, 2014
the legal father
December 8, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus
edited/ new December 8, 2014
I look at this baby
December 8, 2014
How can I teach Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
(as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
children’s message
– mystery box – 
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box –  spool of thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box –  
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the Messiah had come

the One long awaited
the promised Savior
the King for Israel
from David’s seed
the Messiah had come
but in the form of our baby
the one in the manger
in His stable bed
we named Him Jesus
as the angel commanded
God will save his people from sin
such responsibility
in our little baby
the Messiah had come
in our little child


====
December 13, 2014
the Messiah had come

December 13, 2014
the coming of the Messiah
edited December 13, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v3
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
edited December 13, 2014
adoption in the stable – v2
edited December 13, 2014
an open adoption – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
December 12, 2014
pray for me
December 12, 2014
adoption in the stable
December 12, 2014
adoption at the manger
December 12, 2014
an open adoption
December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus
December 12, 2014
a manger on his doorstep
December 12, 2014
the legal father
December 8, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus
edited/ new December 8, 2014
I look at this baby
December 8, 2014
How can I teach Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
(as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
children’s message
– mystery box – 
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box –  spool of thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box –  
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the coming of the Messiah

the coming of the Messiah
what we have longed for
the despair of the people
under the boot of Rome
the leaders torn
conflicted in power
the coming of the Messiah
oh when will He come


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December 13, 2014
the coming of the Messiah

edited December 13, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v3
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
edited December 13, 2014
adoption in the stable – v2
edited December 13, 2014
an open adoption – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus – v2
edited December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth – v2
December 12, 2014
I am Joseph of Nazareth
December 12, 2014
pray for me
December 12, 2014
adoption in the stable
December 12, 2014
adoption at the manger
December 12, 2014
an open adoption
December 12, 2014
a stepfather for Jesus
December 12, 2014
a manger on his doorstep
December 12, 2014
the legal father
December 8, 2014
I love you Lord Jesus
edited/ new December 8, 2014
I look at this baby
December 8, 2014
How can I teach Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
(as performed by Raymond A. Foss who, like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive  father)
children’s message
– mystery box – 
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box –  spool of thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box –  
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.