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4/17/2026 0 Comments Playlist, E3A www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSZrsZWKXfo_xIaxopwYf3kLyQ0R0o-qg
When I was on staff at The United Presbyterian Church, one of our favorite songs to sing during Youth Quest worship was Halle, Halle, Halle. I can still see our sweet JoJo run up to the chancel to dance to Halle, Halle, Halle as we sang. <3 He put his whole heart (and body) into that song of praise! It makes me smile still. <3
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4/16/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, E3A Call to Confession
Since we have (God’s) promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1) Let us confess our uncleanness and seek God’s cleansing redemption: Prayer of Confession Oh, God, forgive us. We have been living as though wealth could liberate us, as though money was the answer to our problems, as though promises of a better economy were enough. They are not, and we know it, for wealth is fleeting and money is perishable and the promises of humans are as faulty as the humans who make them. Forgive us, we pray, for we have chosen loyalty to human leaders over obedience to you; we have chosen darkness over light, decay over life; we have chosen war over love. In your mercy, God, hear our prayers, and call us back to reverence for the One chosen before the beginning of the world, and help us to place our trust in him. Assurance of God’s Grace (God) has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13-14) People of God, 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. 4/15/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, E3A Gather in, you who face rejection
for your faith, you who live in exile in a world that is not your final home. Gather in, you who have been ransomed from your old, futile way of life, and worship the God of imperishable life!  Acts 2:14a, 36-41 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A14a%2C%2036-41&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20116%3A1-4%2C%2012-19&version=NRSVUE 1 Peter 1:17-23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%201%3A17-23&version=NRSVUE Luke 24:13-35 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A13-35&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is 1 Peter 1:17-23. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in 1 Peter 1:17-23 inspires or encourages you today? Share you thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1387444223424827&set=a.549399683895956. 4/9/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, E2A Call to Confession
Whoever does not love me does not keep my words, and the word that you hear is not mine but is from the Father who sent me. (John 14:24) Let us confess our lack of love and seek God's mercy. Prayer of Confession God of the past, present, and future, forgive us, we pray. Forgive our fixation on what has been, our apathy toward what is now, and our fear of what tomorrow holds. Our impatience with suffering results in whining rather than resolve. Laughter and singing elude us because we wallow in despair. We are too wrapped up in ourselves to love you by loving your children. Hear our prayers, O God. Renew in us a purity of faith that stands the test of fire, and save us from ourselves. 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. 4/8/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, E2A Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed! Praise and honor and glory to God who raised Jesus from the dead. Love wins! Let us worship God! Acts 2:14a, 22-32 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A14a%2C%2022-32&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2016&version=NRSVUE 1 Peter 1:3-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20peter%201%3A3&version=NRSVUE John 20:19-31 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A19-31&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is 1 Peter 1:3-9. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in 1 Peter 1:3-9 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1382718710564045&set=a.549399683895956 . Psalm 136: 1-9, 23-26 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20136%3A1-9%2C%2023-26&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 46 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2046&version=NRSVUE Psalm 16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2016&version=NRSVUE Psalm 19 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2019&version=NRSVUE Isaiah 12:2-6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2012%3A2-6&version=NRSVUE Isaiah 55:1-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2055%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE Isaiah 61:1-4, 9-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2061%3A1-4%2C%209-11&version=NRSVUE Deuteronomy 32:1-4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2032%3A1-4&version=NRSVUE Psalm 42 and 43 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2042%2C%2043&version=NRSVUE Psalm 143 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20143&version=NRSVUE Daniel 3:1-29 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%203%3A1-29&version=NRSVUE Jonah 1:1-2:9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%201%3A1-2%3A9&version=NRSVUE Psalm 98 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2098&version=NRSVUE Psalm 114 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20114&version=NRSVUE Come to the Easter Vigil Service at Von Dell Gallery & Studios, 102 E Ferguson, Wood River, IL at 7 p.m. for the remaining passages. Bring a lawn chair. Dress for the weather. We'll start outside and move indoors to complete the service. *Holy Week looks different where liturgy is concerned.
Isaiah 53:13-53:12 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2052%3A13-53%3A12&version=NRSVUE Psalm 22 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2022&version=NRSVUE Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%204%3A14-16%2C%20%205%3A7-9&version=NRSVUE John 18:1-19:42 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2018%3A1-19%3A42&version=NRSVUE A Place of Grace believes scriptures should always be read in relation to the whole, so while we are focusing on the Epistles during this lectionary cycle, all scriptures are always listed for that purpose. There will not be liturgy this week, but instead, we are walking the path with Jesus as he makes his final trip to Jerusalem. Check back here each day for the daily passages. *Holy Week blogposts look different than the usual liturgical posts.
Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2011%3A1-4%2C%2011-14&version=NRSVUE Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20116%3A1-2%2C%2012-19&version=NRSVUE 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20116%3A1-2%2C%2012-19&version=NRSVUE John 13:1-17, 31b-35 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20116%3A1-2%2C%2012-19&version=NRSVUE A Place of Grace believes scriptures should always be read in relation to the whole, so while we are focusing on the Epistles during this lectionary cycle, all scriptures are always listed for that purpose. There will not be liturgy this week, but instead, we will walk the path with Jesus as he makes his final trip to Jerusalem. Check back here each day for the daily passages. |
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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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