Jesus' kingdom has already begun in his death, resurrection, and ascension; but he will completely bring about his kingdom someday when he returns to make all things new.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 93
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 51:4–6
- Epistle reading is from Jude 20–25
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 13:24–37
Hymns:
- All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
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Text: Edward Perronet
Tune: Oliver Holden
Public domain - O Bless the Lord, My Soul
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Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune: Aaron Williams, 1731-76
Public domain - Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Thomas Olivers
Public domain - His Mercy Is More
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Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa
© 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing,
Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns
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 - Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
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Text by Augustus M. Toplady
Tune by Thomas Hastings
Public domain - Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
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Text: Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Welsh, public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Nov 21:
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- Bible Study: 9:15 AM
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Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.
Please join us for a “Ministry Spotlight,” with Kevin Williams from Unity Lutheran School during adult Bible study this morning.
- Youth Confirmation: 12PM to 12:45 PM
- Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- No New Member Class
- Tuesday, Nov 23:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Wednesday, Nov 24:
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- Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM
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Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Saturday, Nov 27:
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- No Women of Faith Bible Study
- Tuesday, Nov 30:
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- Youth Group Prayer Vigil
- Please join us here at the church Tuesday night 11/30. Our youth group is hosting a prayer vigil that night. Join us as we pray alongside our sister LCMS churches across the nation for our US Supreme Court ahead of a major abortion case set to be heard December 1st. Coffee bar provided. Contact Stacey Staake or Pam Meister for more details.
- Saturday, Dec 11:
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- Granite City Homeless Outreach: 12:30 PM to 3PM
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Our youth group will be serving at the Community Care Center at 1818 Cleveland Blvd Granite City, IL. We need volunteers to help setup, serve a hot to go lunch (provided by Ravenelli’s), visit with our homeless guests and help them get the clothing and supplies they need.
Donations needed: Men’s hoodies of all sizes, durable outdoor men’s shoes, socks, gloves, hats, blankets.
Contact stacey@stjamesglencarbon.org.
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