Jesus' teaching on divorce in Mark 10 gives us some deep insights into what marriage should be, and can be, if Jesus is in fact Lord of the universe.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 127:1–5
- Old Testament reading is from Genesis 2:18–25
- Epistle reading is from Hebrews 2:1–13
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 10:2–16
Hymns:
- They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love
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Text and tune by Peter Scholtes
© 1966 F.E.L. Publications
© 1991 The Lorenz Corporation
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Crown Him with Many Crowns
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Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey Thring (sts. 4)
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain - O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!
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Text by S. Trevor Francis
Tune by Thomas John Williams
Public domain - The Compassion Hymn
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Text and tune by Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty
© 2008 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740 - Amazing Grace
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Text by John Newton
Tune by Columbian Harmony, 1829
Public domain - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
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Text by Henry Van Dyke
Tune by Ludwig van Beethoven
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Oct 3:
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- Bible Study: 9:15 AM
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Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.
- Youth Confirmation: 12PM to 12:45 PM
- Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- New Member Class: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Tuesday, Oct 5:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Wednesday, Oct 6:
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- Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM
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Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Saturday, Oct 9:
- Metro-East Lutheran High School Host Family
- Metro-East Lutheran High School is looking for one Host Family for a Student Teacher coming from Concordia University-Nebraska for the 2nd quarter. It is a female student who will be at MELHS from October 18th through December 10th. If you are interested in hosting this young lady, please contact Dr. Jay Krause, Principal, at jay.krause@melhs.org.
- Christmas Wreaths
- St. James youth are taking orders for Christmas Wreaths to support their trip to the Youth Gathering July 2022. Don’t miss out on these wonderful, fresh, very aromatic wreaths which will be delivered to you the first week of December. The candle ring wreath is $20 and is about 14″ in diameter. The door wreath is about 22″ in diameter and is $35. There is a sign up on the church office bulletin board. Please deposit payment in the locked mailbox on the office door. Or you can contact a youth or the church office if you would like to order one. Thank you so much in advance. God’s blessings!
- St. James is in need of individuals interested in the following areas
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- Substitute Sunday School Teachers
- Live Stream Production Assistants
- Musicians (vocal and instrumental)