In Jesus, the invisible God is made visible and accessible to us in human flesh, and now he sits in the boat with us, rescuing us from every storm.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 145:1–3, 5–7
- Old Testament reading is from Genesis 9:8–17
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 3:14–21
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 6:45–56
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 - Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
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Text by Rusty Edwards, © 1987 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune by The Sacred Harp, 1844, public domain - God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It
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Text by Erdmann Neumeister, trans. Robert E. Voelker, public domain
Tune by Johann Caspar Bachofen, © 1991 Robert E. Voelker, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Lamb of God
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Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Before the Throne of God Above
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Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
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Text by William Williams
Tune by John Hughes
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Jul 25:
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- Bible Study (masks optional): 9:30 AM
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Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.
- Youth Confirmation: 12:15 PM to 1PM
- Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- New Member Class: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Tuesday, Jul 27:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM
- Fairmont City Evangelism: 12:20 PM to 2PM
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Youth Group will assist the Activity Center’s summer lunch program. Contact the church office for more information.
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Wednesday, Jul 28:
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- Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM
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Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Thursday, Jul 29:
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- Yoga: 7PM
- Saturday, Jul 31:
- New In-Person Worship Service Times
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Beginning August 8 our Sunday worship service times will be 8 AM & 10:15 AM and Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will be at 9:15 AM.
- Youth For Life
- Calling All Highschoolers! Get Excited! The Metro East Y4L team is here! What is Y4Life? A team of high school students who want to support life at all stages in a Gospel-motivated way. Be ready for hands-on activities with other Lutheran schools and the public, virtual and in-person learning opportunities and a chance to go to the Life March on Washington in January 2022! Our first organizational meeting is Tuesday, August 17th at 4:30 PM at Metro-East Lutheran High School, 6305 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville. Youth group leaders and adults are welcome as well! To sign up, contact the church office or go to the Y4Life! Southern Illinois District sign-up page.