 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.
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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. 7/1/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+6A Call to Confession
Friends, we gather before a God who already knows us completely and loves us deeply. We need not hide our failures or pretend we have everything together. Scripture reminds us: "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:8-9) Trusting in God's mercy rather than our own righteousness, let us confess our sin together: Prayer of Confession Merciful God, We know what is good, yet too often we fail to do it. We long to follow Christ, yet we find ourselves pulled by old fears, familiar habits, and selfish desires. Like Paul, we discover that the good we intend is not always the good we accomplish. We confess that we have spoken when silence would have been kinder. remained silent when love called us to speak, held tightly to our resentments, and resisted the work of your Spirit within us. Forgive us for the ways we settle for less than the life you desire for us. Forgive us for believing that our failures define us or that our struggles place us beyond your grace. Create in us hearts that delight in your will. Strengthen us when temptation comes. Teach us to depend not on our own determination, but on the saving work of Jesus Christ. Day by day free us from all that keeps us from loving you with our whole hearts and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Assurance of God's Grace Hear the Good News: Paul's cry, "Who will rescue me from this body of death?" is answered with joyful confidence: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death." (Romans 8:1-2) In Jesus Christ, we are not condemned—we are forgiven. We are not abandoned—we are set free. 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. |
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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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