In Their Faces - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

If only I could have frozen that moment
the reaction of the congregation
in their faces, the nods
the smiles, the understanding
the joy in this moment
sharing the words of Christ
these words of his ministry
this moment of awareness, of proof
the actions of his life
his ministry
proving he was the Son
that he was the one
prayed for, for so long
the hope of the people
the one who is to come
It was in their faces, my voice rising
the smile spreading on my face
sharing the joy, the good news
for them, for us, for all of us
the Messiah come
to save the earth

June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday