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12/10/2024 0 Comments Call to Worship, A3C Come, you who trust in God.
Gather in, you who do not want to be afraid. With joy, draw water from the wells of salvation! Give thanks to the Lord. Proclaim God's salvation in word and deed! Sing your praise to the Lord that the whole world may hear.
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 Zephaniah 3:14-20 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=zephaniah%203%3A14-20&version=NRSVUE
Isaiah 12:2-6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2012%3A2-6&version=NRSVUE Philippians 4:4-7 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians%204%3A4-7&version=NRSVUE Luke 3:7-18 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%203&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Isaiah 12:2-6. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Isaiah 12:2-6 encourages or inspires you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994090276093559&set=a.549399683895956. 12/6/2024 0 Comments Prayers of the People, A2C Blessed be the Lord God of Israel!
You have looked favorably upon your people and redeemed us; you have raised up a Savior and restored to us the joy of salvation. Be present with your people, we pray. Be present with those who are longing for redemption, for those struggling with sin, for those carrying guilt, for those suffering the effects of sin in every imaginable way. Be present with your people, and place your healing hand upon them, that they may know newness of life. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! You spoke through prophets of old that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. Be present with your people, we pray. Be present with your prophets and give them discernment to hear your voice, courage to speak truth to power and strength to stay the course in a world where the voices of those who dissent are silenced by those who abuse power. Be present with your people, O God, and help them to hear the prophets when they speak. Open their ears, we pray. Open their hearts. Help them to discern the difference between false prophets and real ones. Help them to listen for and follow your law of Love above all else. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! You showed mercy to our ancestors and remembered your holy covenant; you rescued us that we might serve you in holiness and righteousness. Be present with your church, that we might serve you without fear, that together in the unity of the Spirit of the risen Christ, we might prepare the way for your return. Help us to shine your light in the midst of darkness and grant us hope in the places where we cannot see. 12/5/2024 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, A2C Call to Confession
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6) Let us confess our waywardness before God and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Forgive us, God, for we have sinned. You spoke to us through the prophets, and we closed our ears. You saved us from our enemies time and time again, and we did not give you the credit you deserved. You swore an oath to our ancestors, Abraham and Sarah, and you kept your covenant, but we have broken our covenant with you over and over and over again. In your tender mercy, O God, redeem us, we pray. Open our ears to hear your warnings. Rescue us from our own failures. Remind us of our covenant with you. Shine your light upon us, and guide our feet in the way of peace. Assurance of God's Grace In (Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7) Hear the Good News: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us also forgive one another. The peace of Christ be with you. Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this week. 12/3/2024 0 Comments Call to Worship, A2C Welcome, you who have been redeemed!
Come and bless the God of Israel, for God alone has done this. Welcome, you who have been rescued from enemies! Come and bless the God of Israel, for God has raised up a mighty savior just as the prophets have said God would. Welcome, those who sit in darkness! Come and bless the God of Israel, for the dawn from on high will break upon us and guide our feet in the way of peace. Let us worship God! Malachi 3:1-4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A1-4&version=NRSVUE
Luke 1:68-79 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201%3A68-79&version=NRSVUE Philippians 1:3-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201%3A3-11&version=NRSVUE Luke 3:1-6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%203%3A1-6&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Luke 1:68-79. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Luke 1:68-79 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=988868946615692&set=a.549399683895956. 11/27/2024 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, A1C Call to Confession
Jesus said, " Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”" (Matthew 9:13) Let us confess our sins before God and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Forgive us, O God, for we have not trusted in you for protection ... for guidance ... for salvation. Too often -- maybe even all the time -- we trust in ourselves alone. We make decisions without discernment. We walk around with armor as if vulnerability is a risk we cannot afford. We act as if our salvation is dependent upon our own strength. Have mercy on us, we pray. Teach us what it looks like to rest secure in your steadfast love and mercy. Humble our hearts, God, and give us courage and hope. Assurance of God's Grace God said, "I alone am the one who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins." (Isaiah 43:25) Hear the Good News: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us also forgive one another. The peace of Christ be with you. Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this week. 11/26/2024 0 Comments Call to Worship, A1C Lift up your souls,
you who trust in God. The One on whom you wait hears your cries for mercy. Follow the path, you students of God. The God of your salvation is prepared to guide you. Gather in, you sinners, and experience the steadfast love of the Lord. Come and worship God! Jeremiah 33:14-16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2033%3A14-16&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 25:1-10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2025%3A1-10&version=NRSVUE 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Thessalonians%203%3A9-13&version=NRSVUE Luke 21:25-36 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2021%3A25-36&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Psalm 25:1-10. All liturgy will be based on this passage, except for Thanksgiving Day, when the posts will focus will shift for the day. What in Psalm 25:1-10 inspires or encourages you? Share you thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=983906290445291&set=a.549399683895956. |
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Julie participated in the 25th Seminar for Certified Zentangle(R) Teacher Training in June, 2019, trained by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. In addition to creating art as a personal spiritual practice, Julie also incorporates the Zentangle(R) method in Prayer Art Retreats in a variety of contexts, including church groups, friend gatherings, and at a local art gallery. Check out the Upcoming Events page for a calendar of events, or use the Contact Us page to inquire about scheduling an event with your group!
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