The scars of the nails – 2 – v3 - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Do the people of the world
those who are yet strangers
see the face of Christ
when they look upon our visage
When they look at our hands
reaching to lift them
do they see the scars of the nails
the humble sacrifice of Christ
Are we truly his hands and feet
our bodies mere gloves
filled with God’s Spirit
offering them love
Do they see God’s grace
when they look upon us
sowing seeds of faith
raising them up

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

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