Jason Minnix explores how prayer, justice, and rest work together and how they are all woven together [Isaiah 58:9-14]. Reflection How can I invite God’s presence into suffering today? Where do I sense small sips of rest? Spiritual Practice Invite God’s presence into our suffering and needs. Set aside 1 hour a week to make a list of your needs. […]
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Hard Times
For Kid’s Sunday, Gena Minnix reflects on how God invites us through difficult times in our lives [Hebrews 12:1-2]. Reflection How does my small story connect with the larger story? How does ‘looking where the artist looked’, help me see God’s trustworthiness? Resources Video: Mountain of Hell Race Crash Artist: Tomás Saraceno
Community Prayers 2019.8.18
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … My package arriving. Jonah The gift that Vanessa has been to our community. Autumn My time at Vox. Liz … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … Joshua as he heads to college. Gideon Vanessa as she heads to Harvard. Autumn My brother who is faced with a big decision. […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.8.18
Liturgy Weariness fills our bones, Our aching bodies swell. Friends, how can we endure? We look to those who have come before us— To Moses, whose feet had known only trouble Until you planted them on holy ground. Our spirits are freighted With the pain of those we love, Friends, how can we rise to comfort them? We look to […]
Touching the Eternal
Jennifer Cumberbatch reflects on the invitation to joy in the midst of suffering [Romans 5:1-5]. Reflection Is it possible that suffering (loss, trials, temptations, tribulation) is a portal to the presence of the Holy One and thus a path to experiencing joy? Is there divine purpose in suffering? Resources Video: Joyful Joyful (Sister Act 2) Spiritual Practice PLAN: P – […]
Community Prayers 2019.8.11
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Today’s homily. Terry Surgery going well. … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … Our families and educators as they prepare for the start of the school year. Weylin My father who broke his ribs. Callie My travels to Missouri to be with my mother who had surgery. And, for […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.8.11
Liturgy Welcome Vox. Welcome to this safe space, this holy place where our faithful endurance has brought us together. It’s true, our endurance is often sourced from the pain and challenges of daily life, but let us now rest, be, and breathe. Let us lean into each other, God’s word and its truth, letting the Holy Spirit flow and be […]