The Lord your God
calls to you: Come to the waters. The Holy One of Israel is with you; come, you who are precious in God's sight. Your Savior, who redeemed you, who calls you by name, loves you. Come and worship.
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Light of the World,
All over the world, your people are living in occupation, discouraged by counter-intuitive norms and abuse of power, both of which fly in the face of your law of love. Economic challenges further exacerbate the division between the wealthy and the workforce, oppressing the poor and forcing them into slavery. Your children are drowning in doubt that you can, or will, save them. Shine your light in the darkness, we pray. Shine your light to every corner of the earth, that people everywhere will see your glory. Shine your light on the paths of all who wander aimlessly seeking to find you and to kneel before your throne. Shine your light, that it may guide and direct us until we find our way back to you. Call to Confession And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. (John 3:19) Let us confess our sin before God and seek God's mercy. Prayer of Confession The earth is wrapped in darkness, deep darkness. Your people claim favor, neither welcoming those who come from great distances nor receiving those exiled with open arms. We hoard our blessings and our resources, instead of bearing gifts. We bow to authority to protect ourselves rather than risking ourselves to follow you. Forgive our selfishness, and lead us into the light of love, O God, that there we may live as we have been taught with our faces to the sun and our hearts transformed by the light of your glory. Assurance of God's Grace for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. (Ephesians 5:8) In the name of our Lord 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 day. 1/1/2019 0 Comments Call to Worship, Epiphany CArise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Come from the east and the west, from the north and the south. Gather together. See what God has done for God's people. Give thanks, and rejoice! The Lord your God welcomes you with open arms and love that knows no bounds |
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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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