The hands of the fishermen - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Leaving their nets
the fish on the shore
their families, their homes
their lives to that day

Going with Jesus
following our shepherd
sheep of the one flock
calling to us

The hands of the fishermen
leading us to Jesus
guiding us in this walk
following like them

Sowing seeds
that we would be reaped
grain for the harvest
for the Lord to joyfully keep

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

1 Peter 3, Christ, Ephesians 3, Faith, God, hands, hope, Huntley Halvorson, Isaiah 40, love, Matthew 16, Poetry Where You Live, Raymond A. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, Methodist, worship