Because God became a physical human to rescue physical humans, the salvation he won for us on the cross and from the empty tomb must necessarily be physical, if it's to be salvation at all. And in the Lord's Supper this physical salvation is given to his people – through the flesh of God, the Spirit of God, and the Word of God.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 111:1–5, 9-10
- Old Testament reading is from Proverbs 9:1–10
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:6–21
- Holy Gospel is from John 6:51–69
Hymns:
- Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
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Text by William Williams
Tune by John Hughes
Public domain - His Mercy Is More
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Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa
© 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing,
Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Arise, My Soul, Arise
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Lewis Edson
Public domain - Just as I Am, without One Plea
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Text by Charlotte Elliott
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain - When I Behold Jesus Christ
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Text by Almaz Belhu (sts.1-3, ref.), Joseph Herl (st.4), trans. Jim and Aurelia Keefer
Tune by Almaz Belhu
Text and tune, © 1970 Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus
Text (st. 4), © 1998 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Jesus Loves Me
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Text by Anna B. Warner
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Aug 15:
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- Bible Study (masks optional): 9:15 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, Aug 17:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
- Wednesday, Aug 18:
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- Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM
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Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Thursday, Aug 19:
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- Yoga: 7PM
- Saturday, Aug 21:
- 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.
- Youth For Life
- All high school students: Our first organizational meeting is Tuesday, August 17th at 4:30 PM at Metro-East Lutheran High School. Contact Pam Meister at pmmeister@outlook.com or text 618-799-9348, or go to the Y4Life! Southern Illinois District sign-up page.
- National Youth Gathering
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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.
- Celebration Time!
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School is accomplishing our Facelift 2021 Phase 1 goals! Please join us on Sunday, August 15th from 11:30am to 2:30pm for an old fashioned School Picnic in the gym to celebrate!
- St James Life Ministries Kick-off Celebration & Speaker
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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.