The master, the creator
giving us rest
time to refresh, to reflect
to gain strength
for the work of our days
Deluding ourselves
in the worth of our toil
forgetting the creators works
by ignoring his commands
Resting on the sabbath
from our daily work
trusting in the one
who created all.
August 23, 2009
Mark 4:35-40
Exodus 20:8-11
Psalm 23
Psalm 127:2
and
Message: Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
“Keeping the Sabbath”
including reference to
Wayne Muller’s book,
“Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest”
www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
August 23, 2009
(Raymond A. Foss)
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