Flawed Pitchers - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Chipped, cracked vessels
flawed pitchers of our bodies
yet holding the waters
the treasures of God’s gifts

We are to be emptied
to be filled by the living waters
to pour out a blessing
to all whom we meet

We are to be filled
by the loving word of God
to hear the ancient message
to trust in our Lord

We are to be emptied
though we hold the mark
the imprint of our Savior
beating with our hearts

December 6, 2010
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent

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