By the Spirit of the Law - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

How limiting the written word
the law of the Israelites
handed down from the mountain
yet how blinded they became
in its four corners
the ink upon the page

Christ came to reconcile
to fulfill all law, all prophecy
revealing more than teaching
what the law was meant to be

Guided by the Spirit
descended on him like a dove
leading him to the desert
tempted by the devil there

In his answers, in his life
revealing more of God’s love
by the Spirit of the law
far more than what they were taught
how to live in love
with all our neighbors
and with almighty God

June 7, 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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