The Temptation of Jesus – First Sunday in Lent

The temptations we face are not barriers to us being on the mission of Jesus; instead, resisting these temptations in the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit is a vital part of that mission.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

First Sunday in Lent, Feb 21, 2021

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 91:9–13, 15–16

Old Testament reading is from Genesis 22:1–18

Epistle reading is from James 1:12–18

Holy Gospel is from Mark 1:9–15

Hymns:

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson
© 2018 CityAlight Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call

Text and tune by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell
© 2018 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Text by Thomas O. Chisholm
Tune by William M. Runyan
Public domain

Lamb of God

Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

The Lamb

Text and tune by Gerald P. Coleman
© 1987 and 1997 MorningStar Music Publishers
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Announcements:

Sunday School

Students in preschool through 8th 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.

Bible Study

Sun, Feb, 21 @ 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.

Youth Confirmation

Sun, Feb, 21 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

New Member Class

Sun, Feb, 21 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 Lent Service

Wednesday Lent Service will be held at 7 PM. Please sign up to attend in-person worship at www.saintjamesglencarbon.org or watch the live stream or in our online sermon library.

Women of Faith Bible Study

Titus 2: Women of Faith Bible Study – Please join us this Saturday, February 20, from 9-10:30 AM for an in person Bible study focused on Biblical mentoring for women ages 19 and up. Contact the church office 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.

Youth Group Mission Trip

Our youth are going on mission! God has called us to active ministry for an 8 day Mission trip to the White Earth Indian Reservation in Callaway, MN from June 19th-26th. This is open to all Jr. and Sr. High youth as well as our congregation adults. If you have any interest, please attend this meeting, or contact the church office.

March on the Arch

Lutherans for Life and Coalition for Life St. Louis – March on the Arch. March 6th, 10 AM – 2 PM.

Mosaic Annual Gala

Mosaic Annual Gala with dinner and speaker Mike Huckabee, March 25th at 7 PM. Reserve your spot now! Seating is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Contact the church office for more information.

Metro-East Lutheran High School is now accepting applications

Metro-East Lutheran High School is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Any new students (freshmen or transfer) interested in seeking enrollment at MELHS are invited to go to www.melhs.org to download an admissions packet or contact the school office at 618-656-0043. For more information, contact admissions@melhs.org.

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