Christians tend to isolate one part of their humanity – their mind, emotions, will, or body – and overemphasize that element to the exclusion of the others, but Jesus wants us to worship him with our whole heart.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 22, 2021

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 26:1–2, 6–8
Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 29:11–19
Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:22–33
Holy Gospel is from Mark 7:1–13

Hymns:

I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb
Text by Henrietta L. von Hayn
Tune by Choral-Buch Brüder-Gemeinen, 1784
Public domain
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Text by Joachim Neander, trns. Catherine Winkworth
Tune by Ander Theil Des Erneuerten Gesang-Buchs, 1665
Public domain
Speak O Lord
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
What Wondrous Love Is This
Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
Public domain
The Lamb
Text and tune by Gerald P. Coleman
© 1987 and 1997 MorningStar Music Publishers
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Text by Jaroslav Vajda
Tune by Welsh
© 1983 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740

Recording:

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Announcements:

Sunday, Aug 22:
Bible Study (masks optional): 9:15 AM

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, Aug 24:
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
Wednesday, Aug 25:
Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM

Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.

Saturday, Aug 28:
Women of Faith Bible Study: 9AM
Men’s Bible Study

Calling ALL men… please join us Tuesday, August 31st from 6:30 – 7:30 AM when we will begin a new series based on the book, Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men, by Stephen Mansfield.

Join us as we discuss lost habits, virtues, disciplines and duties that define the actions of true manhood! Books can be purchased in various formats on Amazon among other sellers.

Contact Tim Schnicker 618-670-0880 for questions or more information.

Mercy Ministries
If you are interested in becoming involved in our Madison County Elementary Schools Mission, please contact Sandy at sandy@stjamesglencarbon.org for kick-off meeting information.
National Youth Gathering

Calling all High School Students! Next July is the National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX.

We will have an informational meeting on Sunday, September 12th at noon. If you are at all interested in going to the Gathering, bring a parent and come find out more. We will discuss the registration fee due date, approximate overall cost, transportation, and fundraisers. If you are interested in going to the Gathering, but can’t make the meeting, be sure to let one of the Youth Leaders know.

St James Life Ministries Kick-off Celebration & Speaker

We will be kicking off our Life Ministry and 40 Days for Life sign-up on August 29 with special speaker Kristi Hofferber during Bible Study.

Kristi is a pro-life and adoption advocate who shares a message about the value of life. Between and after services in the narthex, there will be guessing games, hands-on activities, pro-life swag and a sign-up for 40 Days for Life! After the late service there will be a cake walk featuring homemade cakes from members and Kruta’s bakery!

Come and hear Kristi speak and join in the special activities praising God for the gift of life and find out how you can become involved. If you would like to donate a cake, please let me know. Please contact Pam Meister 618-799-9348 for questions or interest.


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