It can be frustrating when our kingdom work does not appear successful, but the rejection of the Messiah is the means through which God produces real kingdom fruit.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 132:13–16
- Old Testament reading is from Ezekiel 2:1–5
- Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 6:1–13
Hymns:
- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
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Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson
© 2018 CityAlight Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
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Text by W. Chalmers Smith
Tune is Welsh
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 - Jesus Paid It All
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Text by Elvina M. Hall
Tune by John T. Grape
Public domain - Amazing Grace
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Text by John Newton
Tune by Columbian Harmony, 1829
Public domain - Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
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Text by Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune is Welsh
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Jul 4:
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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
- Tuesday, Jul 6:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Join us for an epic water balloon battle and bonfire here at the church. Bring a towel and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting soaked in!
To stay informed on upcoming events, join our private Facebook group – St. James Youth Group or contact Cheryl in the church office.
- Wednesday, Jul 7:
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- Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM
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Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Thursday, Jul 8:
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- Yoga: 7PM
- Saturday, Jul 10:
- Sunday, Jul 11:
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- Vacation Bible School
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Join us next Sunday, July 11th for an all-in-one day VBS Sunday Funday!
We will get started right after the 10:45 service with lunch and then enjoy the following exciting stations: VBS lesson, craft, bounce houses (with water fun!), snow cones and games. There will be fun for all ages with cornhole, washers, and outside games. Please invite your neighbors, friends, grandchildren, etc! The fun will last until 3 pm.
- Furniture & Piano Available
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The brown couch, two red chairs, footstool, small glass-top side table and piano in the basement are free to a good home!
If you are interested in any of these items, contact Cheryl in the church office.
- Upcoming Youth Serve Opportunities – Homeless Outreach
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Saturday, July 10th Homeless Outreach 12:30-3:00 PM at 1818 Cleveland Blvd, Granite City, IL 62040.
In addition to serving a hot lunch, our multi-church group will be offering free hair washing. A licensed beautician has volunteered to provide haircuts and beard trimmings as well. Special needs are summer clothes, shoes, pillows, sleeping bags and hygiene items.
- Micro-School Aide
- Great opportunity to work as an Aide in our new micro-school right here at St. James. Serve in a Christ-centered setting, assisting the Learning Guide (teacher) in supervising students while they work on independently-led, project-based learning. “One room schoolhouse” feel with mix of 5th grade through 8th grade in one room. Three hours per day, either mornings (8-11) or afternoons (Noon-3:00). To learn more or submit an application, contact Jessica Anderson, Director of HR, at janderson@ccls-stlouis.org, or visit https://ccls-stlouis.org/careers.