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8/8/2018 0 Comments

Prayer of Confession, OT19B

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Call to Confession

In our stubbornness, we refused to listen to God's voice or to submit to God's ways, following our own counsel instead. Look where it has gotten us. Let us confess our sin before God and seek God's mercy.

Prayer of Confession, OT19B

Day after day, go into battle.
Sometimes, we fight wars for peace and justice,
but often the conflicts in which we engage
are motivated by greed.
We know these by the conditions we set
for the troops:
"Do not tell,"
"Be careful that so and so doesn't get hurt,"
"Protect (this) above (that)."
Tragically, the choices we make
result in loss of life
or of quality of life,
of peace
or of hope,
of community
or of wholeness
for others.
We do not deserve the mercy we seek,
yet in the name of Christ,
we may approach the throne of God boldly
and claim the forgiveness granted in Christ's sacrifice.
Therefore, we ask for that which we do not deserve.
Transform our greedy hearts, we pray,
and lead us into humility
grace,
and love.

Assurance of God's Grace

And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. (Luke 18:7-8) In the name of Jesus Christ, justice has been served in the name of unconditional love. Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift!

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.
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    Julie served as a Commissioned Ruling Elder in a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation for thirteen years. She now absolutely delights in filling the pulpit for colleagues upon request, and looks forward to opportunities to do so. Her reformed perspective is sprinkled with humor and presented with authenticity, and she is open to creatively deconstructing worship as a means to helping congregants explore worship in transformational ways.

    Julie and her husband, Ray, are parents of three adult children, and grandparents of four energetic and imaginative little people. She is an introverted-with-enough-extrovert-balance-to-keep-her-social, perfectionistic-with-hopper-tendencies, time and goal-oriented, kaleidoscopic, and insatiably curious child of God.

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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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