Alive in Us Today - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Christ living incarnate
walking the world together
alive today, beating inside of us

We are his messengers
the sheep of his flock
sharing the good news with the world
going as we were taught

Like the first disciples,
like Paul transformed on the road
reluctant, not feeling ready
to follow our master’s call

Yet like them too
we are imbued with Christ
the same Holy Spirit commissioning us
that sent him to the cross

We too are able
more than we realize
humble though we are
we are yoked with Christ

Going out into the world
that all may hear the good news
that Christ died for us all
freeing us from the wages of sin

June 6, 2010
Galatians 1:11-24
1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146:1-5 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Dedication:
“Abundant God, we thank you for the jars of our lives
that are constantly being filled. We offer our gifts to you,
that others may know of your abundance and grace.
Fill the hungry with good things. Lift up the oppressed.
Watch over the stranger and comfort the lonely.
Through our gifts, may we do likewise.
In the name of Christ the Comforter, we pray. Amen”
Worship Theme: “How do our lives attract or detract people”
and sermon, “The Proof Is In the Pudding”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 6, 2010
Second Sunday after Pentecost

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