Which freedoms do we value - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

In a moment of reflection
may we stop on Independence Day
to think of our freedoms
in a totally new way

To answer honestly
the echoes of his sermon
which freedoms do we value
which we see as a bother
a limit on our excess

Living out the beatitudes
an echo of his life
how our savior walked
how he lived and died for us

Surrendering his station
falling to the earth
walking humbly as a man
that we would have new birth

Living out the beatitudes
humbly in this life
sharing gently his message of love
that all would have new life

July 3, 2010
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Matthew 5:1-13
Beatitudes
and email, “Notes from Peter” (Hey)
received July 1, 2010
“This Sunday my sermon is titled “Pursuing More Than Happiness,”
and it is based on Matthew 5:1-13. If you have a few minutes to read
this passage of scripture prior to attending the service, you might get
a little more out of the sermon. In this sermon, I want to challenge us all
to live with greater intentionality and to find deeper levels of meaning
for our lives. Instant gratification can be the enemy of faithful living.
Intentionality is the path to blessedness.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
July 4, 2010
Independence Day

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