Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 51:2, 7, 10–12
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–9
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 6:10–20
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 7:14–23
Hymns:
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
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Text and tune by Martin Luther
Public domain - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Carl G. Glaser
Public domain - For Your Gift of God the Spirit
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Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson
Tune by Mindy Deckard and Bruce Benedict
© 1987 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call
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Text and tune by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell
© 2018 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - There Is a Redeemer
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Text and tune by Melody Green
© 1982 Birdwing Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Lowell Mason
Public domain - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain
Recording:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Aug 29:
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- Bible Study (masks optional): 9:15 AM
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Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.
- Life Ministries Celebration: 11:45 AM
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Immediately following late worship service
- Youth Confirmation: 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
- Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- New Member Class: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Tuesday, Aug 31:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Wednesday, Sep 1:
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- Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM
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Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Saturday, Sep 4:
- Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
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Calling ALL men… please join us Tuesday, August 31st from 6:30 – 7:30 AM when we will begin a new series based on the book, Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men, by Stephen Mansfield.
Join us as we discuss lost habits, virtues, disciplines and duties that define the actions of true manhood! Books can be purchased in various formats on Amazon among other sellers.
Contact Tim Schnicker 618-670-0880 for questions or more information.
- Christian Education
- St. James Lutheran Church is supporting Lutheran education through a scholarship program and will provide tuition assistance to families of our congregation. To obtain a Tuition Assistance Request Form, please contact Cheryl Schnicker in the church office at 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- National Youth Gathering
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Calling all High School Students! Next July is the National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX.
We will have an informational meeting on Sunday, September 12th at noon. If you are at all interested in going to the Gathering, bring a parent and come find out more. We will discuss the registration fee due date, approximate overall cost, transportation, and fundraisers. If you are interested in going to the Gathering, but can’t make the meeting, be sure to let one of the Youth Leaders know.
- Glen-Ed Pantry is Celebrating 40 years
- You are invited to the party! Please come to Glen-Ed Pantry’s Gratitude Gathering on Saturday, September 25 from 1 to 3 PM at the Pantry (125 5th Avenue, Edwardsville).
- Grief Share
- Grief/Share is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of a loved one. You’re welcome to begin attending the group at any session. A new session will begin Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6 PM. It is held in the conference room at Good Shepherd church, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville, IL. Park in the lower parking lot and enter through the doors with the sign GriefShare. You’ll find help and encouragement to successfully travel the journey from mourning to joy. Please call the church office to register or for more information 618-344-3151. Babysitting available with reservations.