Embers Glowing - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

The smoldering embers
the planting of the law, the teachings
your holy word, your hands forming each of us
deep within, in the recesses
the silent places of our hearts

Embers glowing, the fire of the Spirit
burning white, new, changing us
transforming followers, disciples
Leaders, teachers,
messengers of your love

Embers a fire, a burning within
to share your love, your gift of grace
the Holy Spirit burning
giving fire to our faith
and passion to our praise

June 2, 2009
Call to Worship: Psalm 104:31-33 (NIV)
Unison Prayer,
“Almighty God, Giver of knowledge and might, we come
before your throne to worship You in Spirit and truth. We
pray that your Spirit of illumination would fall upon us
gathered here today so that we may hear your still small
voice, guiding us as we sojourn through this world. May we
feel Your presence with us here today. Come Spirit, fill our
hearts this day. Amen”
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:26-27 (New King James Version)
children’s time message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Gospel Reading: Acts 2:1-21 (New Living Translation)
and sermon, “A Fire Within!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 31, 2009
Pentecost Sunday
and
Acts 2:1-11
Matthew 28:19
Upper Room daily devotional for 5/31/09
http://www.upperroom.org/Devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=31&year=2009
and
Acts 2:1-21
Alive Now for 5/31/09
and
Acts 2:12-21
Upper Room Disciplines 2009 for 5/31/09
and
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
and
sign in front of church
“Are You
Smoldering?
Come in and
Get All Fired Up!”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH