All Saints Day is the day the Christian church honors the saints who have died and whose souls rest in Christ. But it's also a day to remember that Christians who are still alive are also saints whose life is bound to Jesus by the Word and sacraments. And since Jesus' ascension means that he now fills all things (Ephesians 4:10), Christians who are on earth and Christians whose souls are in God's presence are both in Jesus' presence, united in worship of God.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Psalm 40:1-3
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 149
- First reading is from Revelation 7:2–17
- Epistle reading is from 1 John 3:1–3
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 5:1–12
Hymns:
- Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
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Text by William C. Dix
Tune by Rowland H. Prichard
Public domain - For All the Saints
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Text: William W. How, 1823–97, alt.
Tune: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872–1958
Text and tune: Public domain - Lamb of God
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Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - What Wondrous Love Is This
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Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
Public domain - God Loves Me Dearly
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Text: August Rische
Tune: German
Public domain - Children of the Heavenly Father
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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 - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain.
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Nunc Dimittis
Recording:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Nov 6:
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- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Metro-East Lutheran High School Open House: 1 PM to 3 PM
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Metro-East Lutheran High School invites you to an Open House today, Nov. 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come tour our campus, meet our teachers, chat with administrators and get answers to your questions about everything from academics to extracurriculars to tuition assistance. For more information, call the school office at 618-656-0043 or email admissions@melhs.org.
- Tuesday, Nov 8:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 9:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Friday, Nov 11:
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- Bunco Night @ St. James: 6:30 PM
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Mark your calendar for Bunco Night @ St. James this Friday, November 11th at 6:30 PM. Bring a snack to share!
- Saturday, Nov 12:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM
- Operation Christmas Child
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One More Week to share Christmas with a child through Operation Christmas Child. Please take a shoebox, label, and instructions from the narthex or downstairs and return it to church no later than November 13th. For more information about youth events or to get involved with the Youth Ministry Team please contact Stacey Staake.
- Helping Hands
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Whether it’s a box of cereal or a pair of warm socks, we have the means to make a huge difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Please consider supporting two amazing local organizations, Gateway 180 and Violence Prevention Center Southwestern Illinois, by donating some basic personal wear or care items. A list of items needed can be found on the church bulletin board or at the donation box outside the church office. Donations must be received by Nov. 13. Questions? Contact Jonathan Schnicker 479-871-2566 or call the church office.