Individualism imprisons us in our own weaknesses, but God has created a community – the Christian church – where he grows us in faith, holiness, perseverance, and praise.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

First Sunday in Advent, Nov 28, 2021

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 25:1–10
Old Testament reading is from Jeremiah 33:14–16
Holy Gospel is from Luke 19:28–40
Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13

Hymns:

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Rowland H. Pritchard
Public domain
O Church, Arise
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740
Oh, How Good It Is
Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes, Stuart Townend
© 2012 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Text: Latin c. 12th cent, tr.John Mason Neale
Tune: French, 15th cent
Public domain
Joy to the World
Text: Isaac Watts
Tune: George Frideric Handel
Public domain
Amazing Grace
Text by John Newton
Tune by Columbian Harmony, 1829
Public domain
Christ Be My Leader
Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith
Tune: Irish
© 1964, renewed 1992 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Recording:

Audio:
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Announcements:

Sunday, Nov 28:
Bible Study: 9:15 AM

Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.

Youth Confirmation: 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
New Member Class: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Tuesday, Nov 30:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group Prayer Vigil: 6 PM to 8 PM
This event is open to everyone who would like to join us as we pray at St. James at the same time as the LCMS Prayer Service for Life, which will be on facebook livestream.
Wednesday, Dec 1:
Advent Worship Service: 7 PM
No Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters)
Saturday, Dec 4:
Women of Faith Bible Study: 9 AM
Sunday, Dec 12:
Congregational Meeting: 11:30 AM

We will have a congregational meeting December 12 at 11:30 AM. Those who wish to attend in person can meet in the Sanctuary at that time. We will also broadcast online for those who are unable to attend in person. We will address the following:

  • 2022 Budget–drafts may be found in the narthex or may be requested from the church office.
  • 2022 Elders and Deacons
Christmas Blessings
We are excited to have been asked to sponsor six local families for Christmas through our Madison County Elementary Schools Mission. This is an amazing opportunity to share our blessings, and since the suggested gifts are modest, there are many opportunities to participate. You are invited to sign-up online at St. James Lutheran Church Madison County Children’s Ministry SignUpGenius. If you are interested in donating, but do not have access to the online sign-up, please contact Cheryl in the church office for a list of items needed.

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