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6/3/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+2A Call to Confession
For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law, neither is there transgression. (Romans 4:14-15) Let us confess our transgressions before God and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Forgive us, God. You have called us heirs of the promise, yet we live as though we must earn our inheritance. We keep score. We measure worth. We compare ourselves to one another. We trust our accomplishments more than your grace. Like Abraham and Sarah, you call us to walk by faith, yet we demand guarantees. We want proof before obedience, certainty before commitment, answers before trust. We confess that we would rather control the future than place it in your hands. Forgive us. When our faith is weak, remind us of your faithfulness. When your promises seem distant, remind us of your power. When we are tempted to rely on ourselves, turn us again toward the grace that has always been your gift. Assurance of God's Grace It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 who was handed over for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. (Romans 4:24b-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. 6/2/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, P+2A Gather in, you children of Abraham and Sarah,
you who have been gifted with faith and saved by grace. Give glory to God who raised Jesus from the dead and who calls into existence things that did not exist before! Let us worship the Lord our God  Genesis 12:1-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012%3A1-9&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 33:1-12 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2033%3A1-12&version=NRSVUE Romans 4:13-25 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%204%3A13-25&version=NRSVUE Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A9-13%2C%2018-26&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Romans 4:13-25. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Romans 4:13-25 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1429719649197284&set=a.549399683895956. There will not be any liturgy this week. We have four twelve hours days of working with and for local agencies. Please hold the A Place of Grace Mission Madness Team in your prayers! <3
5/14/2026 5 Comments Prayer of Confession, E7A Call to Confession
Everyone who commits sin is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God was revealed for this purpose: to destroy the works of the devil. (1 John 3:8) Let us confess our alliance with evil and seek God's redemption: Prayer of Confession Oh, dear God in Heaven, Peter warned us not to be surprised at the fiery ordeal taking place among us. How could we be surprised when we created it? Peter said we are blessed if we are reviled for the name of Christ, yet we have used Christ's name to justify our actions. Peter told us to humble ourselves, to be disciplined, and to resist evil, but we are arrogant and undisciplined, and we participate in evil rather than resist it. Lord, in your mercy, forgive us. We have failed you in every possible way. Restore us, we pray, and strengthen our faith. Establish us again as followers of Christ, that we may be glad and shout for joy, bringing glory to your name through word and deed. Assurance of God's Grace But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits[e] for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 For this purpose he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 2:14-15) 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. 5/12/2026 5 Comments Call to Worship, E7A Gather in, you blessed of Christ,
suffering for your insistence that God is the God of peace, and gather in you who do not know what that means. Gather in, you steadfast in faith who are being persecuted, trusting that you are not alone, and you who persecute what you do not understand. Come into God's presence where God will restore you, support you, strengthen and establish you in the name of the One who has all power, now and forever. Acts 1:6-14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%201%3A6-14&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2068%3A1-10%2C%2032-35&version=NRSVUE 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%204%3A12-14%2C%205%3A6-11&version=NRSVUE John 17:1-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 inspires or encourages you? What anxiety are you casting on God? How are you resisting the powers of evil? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1411117581057491&set=a.549399683895956. 5/8/2026 2 Comments Prayers of the People, E6A God of mercy and compassion,
hear our prayers for those who are persecuted as they seek to follow Jesus' example. Give them courage to speak truth to power. Give them strength to stand on your promises. Encircle them with protection, we pray, and help them to trust in your unfailing love. Redeeming Lord, hear our prayers for those who are fearful of the intimidators, of those who yield power like a sword, of those who are greedy and whose mouths are full of spite. Give them wisdom to discern truth from lies. Give them language to articulate their uncertainty. Encircle them with grace in such a way that they might know they will be welcomed back into your fold. Transforming Spirit, hear our prayers for those who have been led astray from the path of Life where faith, hope, and love are rooted in you and not in earthly authority. Open their eyes to the harm they inflict on those whom you call us to protect most. Help them to see what Jesus lived and retrain their hearts to follow where you lead. May your church be ever mindful of the Word we proclaim to your children, and may we maintain a good conscience even as we stand against the evils that confront us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers. 5/7/2026 0 Comments Playlist, E6A |
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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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