In the presence of the baby - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Our Lord with us
on this holy day
in the presence of the baby
born this Christmas Day

As real as the first time
that first blessed morn
God descending
from his heavenly throne

Coming to be with us
to walk as a man
to come to turn our hearts
becoming the lamb

Leading us by his ministry
his life, in fulfillment
sacrificing himself
that we may be restored

Healed of our sinfulness
for this he shed his blood
following the command of the Father
submitting his will for us

In the presence of the baby
born this Christmas Day
come to save us;
come into our hearts, we pray

December 25, 2010
Christmas Day
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
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
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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