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8/5/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+11A Call to Confession
The very commandment that promised life proved to be death to me. (Romans 7:10) Let us confess the places where we fall short of God's lifegiving love: Prayer of Confession God, forgive us. We expect others who carry your banner to live according to every Mosaic code while we excuse ourselves from the two commandments Jesus called the greatest: to love you with every fiber of our being and to love our neighbor as ourselves. These failures to live according to Jesus' example are what people see in us. These make up the message we proclaim with our lives instead of the words we say. It's no wonder we drive people to say, "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Hear our prayers for mercy, Lord! Transform our hearts that we might call on your name and live out your Word with humility and love. Assurance of God's Grace This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever, and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (John 6:50-51) 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 the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this week.
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8/4/2026 4 Comments Call to Worship, P+11A Gather in, you who call on the name of the Lord!
Gather in, you faithful believers, you set-apart saints! Gather in, you curious uncertain as well! Gather in close to hear the Word proclaimed, for all who hear will be sent bearing Good News to a world in need of hope. Gather in, and be equipped for ministry in the name of the One who is Lord of all!  Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2037%3A1-4%2C%2012-28&version=NRSVUE Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20105%3A1-6%2C%2016-22%2C%2045b&version=NRSVUE Romans 10:5-15 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2010%3A5-15&version=NRSVUE Matthew 14:22-33 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014%3A22-33&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Romans 10:5-15. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Romans 10:5-15 inspires or encourages you? Tell us about/tag the person(s) who brought you the Good News here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1484896560346259&set=a.549399683895956! Genesis 29:15-28 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2029%3A15-28&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 105: 1-11, 45b www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20105%3A1-11%2C%2045b&version=NRSVUE Romans 8:26-39 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A26-39&version=NRSVUE Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A31-33%2C%2044-52&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Romans 8:26-39. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Romans 8:26-39 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1472773331558582&set=a.549399683895956. 7/15/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+8A Call to Confession
But one is tempted by one’s own desire, being lured and enticed by it; then, when desire has conceived, it engenders sin, and sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. (James 1:14-15) Let us confess our temptation to sin and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Forgive us, God, for we do not live as your children. We do not allow ourselves to be led by your Spirit, but we subject ourselves to fear: fear of the other, fear of diversity, fear of not having enough, fear of new perspectives, fear of losing power. Co-heirs with Christ, we fear that our portion will be less, we deny that suffering on behalf of our neighbor is part of the heritage, and we want to claim only glory. Have mercy on us, we pray. Renew a right spirit with us, God, and transform our fear into courage: the courage to love, the courage to trust, the courage to live by the Spirit according to your call. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. Assurance of God's Grace And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30) 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. 7/14/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, P+8A Gather in, you children of God!
Gather in, you heirs of God, joint-heirs with Christ! All of creation waits with eager longing for you to be revealed. Come in hope before the Lord your God singing God's name and worship God with the joy of those who have been set free! Genesis 28:10-19a www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2028%3A10-19a&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20139%3A1-12%2C%2023-24&version=NRSVUE Romans 8:12-25 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A12-25&version=NRSVUE Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A24-30%2C%2036-43&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Romans 8:12-25. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Roman s8:12-25 inspires or encourages you? By what name do you call God? Where is your hope? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1467024008800181&set=a.549399683895956 7/8/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, P+7A Come, you Spirit-minded people!
Come celebrate life in Christ! Come rejoice in the indwelling of God! Come worship the One who makes all things new! Genesis 25:19-34 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis%2025%3A19-34&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 119:105-112 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%20119%3A105-112&version=NRSVUE Romans 8:1-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2013%3A1-9%2C%2018-23&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Romans 8:1-11. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Romans 8:1-11 inspires or encourages you? Where is your mind set today? How do you experience the Spirit at work in you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1460975682738347&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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