Startling Results - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

The lessons in the scripture
what God tells us with their stories
unpredictable results
usually from ordinary people
like you and like me

With open minds and open hearts
coming face to face with their stories
the people of the bible
who follow the callings of God

Old, young, struggling
some unable to speak clearly
chosen by the Lord
to lead, to preach
to warn the people

Not what we would expect
all too human sometimes
the stories in the bible
people like you and me
called by God and answered (sometimes)
“Here I am, send me.”

May 24, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
hymn, “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”, The Faith We Sing, #2120
by James K. Manley,
based on Genesis 1:2, Luke 2:7-14, and Acts 2:1-4
hymn, “Every Time I Feel the Spirit”, United Methodist Hymnal, #404
based on Romans 8:15-17
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday

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