Paul's commitment to the truth of the Gospel was matched by his flexibility in making that same Gospel accessible and understandable to all people, and God calls his Church now to that same Christ-centered commitment.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Feb 7, 2021

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 13:3–6
Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 40:21–31
Holy Gospel is from Mark 1:29–39
Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 9:16–27

Hymns:

Light of God
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
O Church, Arise
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740
What Wondrous Love Is This
Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
Public domain
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Text by Joachim Neander, trns. Catherine Winkworth
Tune by Ander Theil Des Erneuerten Gesang-Buchs, 1665
Public domain

Announcements:

Bible Study

Sun, Feb, 7 @ 12:30 PM (Zoom).
Please text Pastor Mueller if you have not yet attended and would like a Zoom invitation link sent to your email.

Sunday School

Students in preschool through 8 grade are invited downstairs immediately after Communion for a brief (5-10 minute) period where they can grab a pre-packaged snack, hear a short message and take home materials to work on at home.

Youth Confirmation

Sun, Feb, 7 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

New Member Class

Sun, Feb, 7 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Men’s Bible Study

Tuesday at 6:30 AM, Aaron is leading a men’s Bible study. Please contact Aaron if you are interested in attending.

Wednesday Evening Group Study

Join us Wednesday evenings at 7 PM for a group study led by Aaron via Zoom.

Women of Faith Bible Study

This brand new, women’s Bible study is offered to all women ages 19 and up. Sign up in the church narthex or contact the church officer for more information.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)

Join us Tuesday night at church for Bible study, fellowship and fun from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Upcoming serve opportunities: Homeless Outreach in Granite City February 13th 12:30-3:00 PM.

Mosaic Baby Bottle Campaign

The Mosaic Baby Bottle Campaign is here! Please pick up a baby bottle in the narthex, fill it with change or your donation and bring it back by 2/14.

Catch up with Sue, our missionary with Wycliffe

Join Sue in a Zoom forum to discuss “What lies ahead…” on Feb 8th. Two times will be available:

Option 1:
10 AM CST (11 AM EST, 9 AM MST, 8 AM PST)
Option 2:
7 PM CST (8 PM EST, 6 PM MST, 5 PM PST)
Contact the church office to sign up.

2020 Member Giving Statements

2020 Member Giving Statements were sent via email on January 13th. If you have not received your statement, please check your email spam or junk mail folder or contact the church office.

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