The subjective tests of our Christianity – whether we have faith in Jesus, whether we love others, and whether we keep God's commandments – can never be perfectly completed by us. But the objective proofs of our Christianity – the testimony of the Spirit, the water, and the blood – are proof that we are God's children.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 66:1–2, 8–9, 16, 20
- Acts reading is from Acts 10:34–48
- Holy Gospel is from John 15:9–17
- Epistle reading is from 1 John 5:1–8
Hymns:
- I Will Wait for You
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© 2018 Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Matthew Merker Music, Townend Songs
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - By Grace Alone
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Text by Martin Luther
Tune by David Ward, © 2002 ThousandTongues.org
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying
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Text by Stephen P. Starke, © 1999 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House
Tune by Jeffrey N. Blersch, © 2003 Jeffrey N. Blersch
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - 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 - I Need Thee Every Hour
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Text by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Tune by Robert Lowry
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 - 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
Recording:
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Announcements:
- Wednesday Evening Bible Study (Zoom)
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Wednesdays at 7 PM (Zoom) – The Screwtape Letters. Please text Pastor Mueller if you have not yet attended and would like a Zoom invitation link sent to your email.
- Women of Faith Bible Study
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Saturdays at 9 AM – Titus 2
- Men’s Bible Study
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Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study is preparing for a new study to start on Tuesday, May 25th. The study is based on the book Man-Up: The Quest for Masculinity by Jeffery Hemmer . If you would like to participate, please contact Cheryl via email cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org or call the church office, 618-288-6120, by May 15th. The book cost is $16.00.
- St. James members aged 70+
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A gift from the Youth Group is waiting for you on the credenza in the narthex! Please pick up yours and if you know someone that cannot attend in-person worship yet, please help us take theirs to them.
- Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)
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Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM. Join us at church for Bible study, fellowship and fun.
- Yoga Classes
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Starting May 20th, join us under the trees behind the church on Thursday evenings at 7pm for all-levels yoga classes. Bring your own mat (or towel/blanket) and water bottle. No experience needed.
- Calling All Puzzle People!
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St. James is starting a puzzle library. If you have puzzles you’ve completed and would like to share, bring them to the bookshelf by the upstairs coat rack. Then feel free to borrow any puzzles there to complete!
- Metro-East Lutheran High School (MELHS) – Part-Time Upper Level High School English position
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MELHS is accepting letters of interest and resumes for a Part-Time Upper Level High School English position available starting August 2021. If you are interested please contact Dr. Jay Krause, Principal, at jay.krause@melhs.org .
- Metro-East Lutheran High School (MELHS) – Host Families
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MELHS is looking for HOST FAMILIES for International Students who are interested in attending Lutheran High for the 2021/2022 school year. If you are interested in finding out more about opening your home to a foreign student please contact Dr. Jay Krause at jay.krause@melhs.org
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