Nathanael was instantly attracted to Jesus because he knew him and accepted him. Jesus, using a strong parallel between the calling of Nathanael and the calling of Jacob in the book of Genesis, shows us that his love for us increases with his knowledge of us because he is a God who transforms us from deceitful to true Israel, from lost to forgiven.
Readings were delivered by Pastor Jon Lange. Sermon was delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 40:1–5, 10
- Old Testament reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1–20
- Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 6:12–20
- Holy Gospel is from John 1:43–51
Hymns:
- Speak O Lord
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - 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 - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
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Text by Charles Wesley
Tune by Carl G. Glӓser
Public domain - My Song Is Love Unknown
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Text by Samuel Crossman, public domain
Tune by John N. Ireland, © John Ireland Trust
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Announcements:
- Bible Study
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Sun, Jan, 17 @ 12:30 PM (Zoom).
Please text Pastor Mueller if you have not yet attended and would like a Zoom invitation link sent to your email. - Sunday School
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Students in preschool through 8 grade are invited downstairs immediately after Communion for a brief (5-10 minute) period where they can grab a pre-packaged snack, hear a short message and take home materials to work on at home.
- Youth Confirmation
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Sun, Jan, 17 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- New Member Class
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Sun, Jan, 17 6 PM – 7:30 PM
- Men’s Bible Study
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Tuesday at 6:30 AM, Aaron is leading a men’s Bible study through the book Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time. Please contact Aaron if you are interested in attending.
- Wednesday Evening Group Study
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Join us Wednesday evenings at 7 PM for a group study led by Aaron via Zoom.
- Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)
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Join us Tuesday night at church for Bible study, fellowship and fun from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Upcoming serve opportunities: Homeless Outreach in Granite City February 13th 12:30-3:00 PM.
- Metro-East Lutheran High School Open House
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Metro-East Lutheran High School will host an open house on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 1 PM to 3 PM. All are invited to visit our dynamic school, get a tour of our campus, meet our faculty and get answers to your questions about everything from academics and extracurriculars to tuition and financial aid.
- Women of Faith Bible Study
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This brand new, women’s Bible study is offered to all women ages 19 and up. The focus of this study is to live out our calling of biblically mentoring one another in the church as Paul describes in Titus 2.
- Mosaic Baby Bottle Campaign
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The Mosaic Baby Bottle Campaign is here! January 17 – February 14 we are collecting change and donations for Mosaic Pregnancy & Health Center.
Recording:
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