Joseph’s Hands - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Hands of the carpenter
the hands of Joseph
the father of Jesus
raising our Savior
as his own son

Teaching him a trade
faithful to God’s calling
raising our Savior
as his own son

Giving him over
to the God’s will
giving up our Savior
handing him over
God’s own Son
dying for us

January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands

Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life

Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth

October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.