Jesus has the right to shut down the Temple because he is the Messiah-Priest whose death and resurrection do what the Temple could only point to: be a connection between God and this world where sins are forgiven and God himself lives.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Nov 7, 2021

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 107:1–2, 8, 41–42
Old Testament reading is from 1 Kings 17:8–16
Epistle reading is from Hebrews 9:24–28
Holy Gospel is from Mark 12:38–44

Hymns:

My Worth Is Not in What I Own
Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick
© 2014 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings
Text: Gregory J. Wismar, © 2004 Gregory J. Wismar
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220
Tune: Columbian Harmony, Cincinnati, 1825; Worship & Rejoice, Carol Stream, 2001
Public domain
Take My Life and Let It Be
Text: Frances R. Havergal
Tune: Henri A. C. Malan
Public domain
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Text: Liturgy of St. James, 5th century
Tune: French, 17th century
Public domain
Be Unto Your Name
Text and tune by Gary Sadler and Lynn DeShazo
© 1998 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Children of the Heavenly Father
Text by Carolina Sandell Berg, trns. Ernst W. Olson
Tune by Lofsanger och andeliga wisor, 1873
© Augsburg Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Jesus Loves Me
Text by Anna B. Warner
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain

Recording:

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Announcements:

Sunday, Nov 7:
Bible Study: 9:15 AM

Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.

Youth Confirmation: 12PM to 12:45 PM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
No New Member Class
Tuesday, Nov 9:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8PM
Wednesday, Nov 10:
Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters): 7PM

Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.

Saturday, Nov 13:
Women of Faith Bible Study: 9AM
Collections for our Madison County Elementary Schools Mission

Collections for our Madison County Elementary Schools Mission are underway! With the weather getting colder we are in need of the following:

  • Children’s cloth face masks (Kindergarten – 5th Grade) Boys & Girls
  • Waterproof gloves: Children’s Small, Medium, Large (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)
  • Hats: Children’s Small, Medium & Large (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)

All donations can be dropped off at the church. A collection bin will be located outside the church office by the stairwell. Thank you for serving the children in our area! If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Hall: 314-477-1031 or call the church office 618-288-6120.


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