This Side of the Kingdom - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Yes, walking with our savior
the one who healed the lame
the one who suffered and died
that we may live again

Serving as I am able
using gifts, heaven sent
spreading a message of love
hope for me and you

This side of the kingdom, though
still upon this trouble earth
the pain and strife of this world
no love for our fellow man

Needing to call on that Spirit
especially in these days
where war and oppression stalk the earth
and pain is all to profound

That Spirit, that power
born on Pentecost
steeling all of our hearts
to continue our master’s work

Healing where we are able
by the intoning of his loving name
acting as his messengers
that the kingdom may come

May 28, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Acts 2:1-21
and the Great Commission
Matthew 28:18-20
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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