God has accomplished the salvation of his creation through the instrument of his own body; he gives us this salvation by grace, simply because he loves us; and we receive this salvation by believing in him and what Jesus has done for us.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 80:1–7
- Old Testament reading is from Micah 5:2–5a
- Epistle reading is from Hebrews 10:5–10
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 1:39–45
Hymns:
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn
Public domain - O Come, All Ye Faithful
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Text and tune: John F. Wade
Public domain - The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
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Text and tune: Basque, 18th century
Public domain - What Hope! An Eden Prophesied
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Text: Stephen P. Starke
© 1998 Stephen P. Starke, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813
Public domain - In Christ Alone
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - What Child Is This
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Text: by William C. Dix
Tune: English, 16th century
Public domain - Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
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Text: John Fawcett
Tune: Henry T. Smart
Public domain
Recording:
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- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Dec 19:
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- No Bible Study
- Family Fellowship Breakfast: 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM
- Youth Confirmation: 12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Christmas Caroling: 3 PM
- Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, Dec 21:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Dec 22:
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- No Zoom Bible Study
- Friday, Dec 24:
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- Christmas Eve Worship Service: 11:30 PM
- Saturday, Dec 25:
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- Christmas Worship Service: 9 AM
- No Women of Faith Bible Study
- 2022 Giving Envelopes Are Ready
- Giving envelopes are ready for pick up in the narthex. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Cheryl in the church office.
- Christmas Caroling
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St. James Music and Life Ministries are sponsoring Christmas Caroling at 3 PM. Meet at the church. We will be going to Meridian Village and also a few houses.
We have a small gift package for each of the members we will be visiting. If you would like to help assemble the gift packages, please arrive at 2:30. All ages encouraged to attend!
- Children’s Christmas Presentation
- The preschool thru 4th Grade will be dressing in nativity costumes and singing “Away in a Manager” today at the 10:30 AM service. Children should meet downstairs at 10:15 AM to put on costumes before the service.
- Family Fellowship Breakfast
- St. James Fellowship Team will be hosting a family breakfast downstairs in fellowship hall today after the early worship service to 10:15 AM. Everyone is invited to join us for a wonderful breakfast and fellowship opportunity.
- Trivia Night January 21
- The youth groups of St. James and Good Shepherd will be hosting a trivia night to raise funds for youth attending the LCMS National Youth Gathering in Texas. Registration forms are available in the church office and online at https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/trivia-night/.
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