 *Holy Week looks different where liturgy is concerned.
Isaiah 50:4-9a www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2050%3A4-9a&version=NRSVUE Psalm 70 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2070&version=NRSVUE Hebrews 12:1-3 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012%3A1-3&version=NRSVUE John 13:21-32 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013%3A21-32&version=NRSVUE A Place of Grace believes scriptures should always be read in relation to the whole, so while we are focusing on the Epistles during this lectionary cycle, all scriptures are always listed for that purpose. There will not be liturgy this week, but instead, we will walk the path with Jesus as he makes his final trip to Jerusalem. Check back here each day for the daily passages.
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*Holy Week looks different than other weeks where liturgy is concerned. Check back daily for the scriptures of the day. :)
Isaiah 49:1-7 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2049%3A1-7&version=NRSVUE Psalm 71:1-14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2071%3A1-14&version=NRSVUE 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%201%3A18-31&version=NRSVUE John 12:20-36 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012%3A20-36&version=NRSVUE A Place of Grace believes scriptures should always be read in relation to the whole, so while we are focusing on the Epistles during this lectionary cycle, all scriptures are always listed for that purpose. There will not be liturgy this week, but instead, we will walk the path with Jesus as he makes his final trip to Jerusalem. Check back here each day for the daily passages. Isaiah 42:1-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2042%3A1-9&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 36:5-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2036%3A5-11&version=NRSVUE Hebrews 9:11-15 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%209%3A11-15&version=NRSVUE John 12:1-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE A Place of Grace believes all scriptures should always be read in relation to the whole, so while we are focusing on the Epistles during this lectionary cycle, all scriptures are always listed for that purpose. There will not be liturgy this week, but instead, we will walk the path with Jesus as he makes his final trip to Jerusalem. Check back here each day for the daily passages.  Come, you who are weary of striving
and ready to release your grasp. Come, you who long to set aside the need to prove, to secure, to be seen. Come and receive the mind of Christ-- the One who did not cling to power, but poured himself out in love. Come and worship the One who emptied himself for you, who entered fully into your humanity, who meets you even here. Come with open hands. Come with willing hearts. Come, let us worship God. Matthew 21:1-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20118%3A1-2%2C%2019-29&version=NRSVUE Isaiah 50:4-9a www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2050%3A4-9&version=NRSVUE Psalm 31:9-16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2031%3A9-16&version=NRSVUE Philippians 2:5-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202%3A5-11&version=NRSVUE Matthew 26:14-27:66 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2027%3A11-27%3A66&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Philippians 2:5-11. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Philippians 2:5-11 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1370036511832265&set=a.549399683895956. 3/20/2026 0 Comments Prayers of the People, L5A Gracious and life-giving God,
you who call us to set our minds on the Spirit, you whose Spirit is life and peace within us, we come before you seeking peace for those who live in turmoil, seeking hope for those who live in despair, seeking community for those who live in isolation, seeking strength for those who are weary from serving others. In a world that is fraught with tension and conflict, othering one another because of our differences, be present with those who are seeking to live according to Jesus' counter-cultural example. Send your church to stand with them in the name of justice. Make us messengers of peace. In a world that prizes fame and fortune more than kindness and compassion, be present with those who are on the margins and whose very lives hang in the balance. Send your people to care for them as Jesus cared for the lost and the broken. Make us messengers of hope. In a world that is turning inward, creating silos and shutting doors, be present with the lonely and with the grieving and with the fearful and with the anxious. Send your people to fling open windows and gather up the suffering that they might be renewed by the love of the Body of Christ. Make us messengers of joy. In a world where so many are hurting, Lord, be present with the helpers, who faithfully seek to serve your people, that they may be strengthened by your Spirit and renewed for the work that lies ahead, trusting that the same Spirit who gives life is at work in us even now. Grant us restorative sleep and healing nourishment that we might be prepared to answer your call. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. 3/19/2026 0 Comments Playlist, L5A3/18/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, L5A Call to Confession
Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” (John 3:3) Let us confess our blindness and seek God's healing: Prayer of Confession God, forgive us. We are an adulterous people! We desire friendship with the world which puts us at odds with you, though we claim worldly power in your name. Swollen and reckless with conceit, we focus on ourselves first: what we believe, what we want, what serves us. We claim to be Christ-followers, yet Christ was anything but self-centered. On the contrary, Jesus sacrificed himself to the point of death on a cross. We have not followed the commandment to love you and to love our neighbor. Transform our hearts, O God. Loose us from our "me first" mentality. Help us to reprioritize service to those in need as we earnestly seek to live in community with those who are different from us. Teach us what it truly means to follow Christ in word and in deed. Assurance of God's Grace If the Spirit of (God) who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, (God) who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through (God's) Spirit that dwells in you. (Romans 8:11) 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. 3/17/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, L5A Come, you whose minds are set on the Spirit.
Come and find peace in the presence of the God who lives within you. Come, you whose minds are set on the flesh. Come and be transformed by the Spirit of God seeking to inhabit you and give you life. Come and worship God, who claims and calls you. Ezekiel 37:1-14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2037%3A1-14&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 130 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20130&version=NRSVUE Romans 8:6-11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A6-11&version=NRSVUE John 11:1-45 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2011%3A1-45&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Romans 8:6-11. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Romans 8:6-11 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1363837259118857&set=a.549399683895956. |
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