The leaders of this world rule by sacrificing others to benefit themselves, but Jesus rules by sacrificing himself for us and sharing his sovereign rule over creation with us.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Feb 6, 2022

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 138
Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 14:1–20
Holy Gospel is from Luke 5:1–11
Old Testament reading is from Esther 7—8

Hymns:

God Loves Me Dearly
Text: August Rische
Tune: German
Public domain
10,000 Reasons
Text and tune by Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman
© sixsteps Music
© Said & Done
© 2011 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Text by Henry F. Lyte
Tune by John Goss
Text and tune are public domain
The Power of the Cross
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain.
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Text: Edward Mote
Tune: William B. Bradbury
Public domain
Crown Him with Many Crowns
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:

Sunday, Feb 6:
Bible Study: 9:15 AM

Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.

Youth Confirmation: 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
Metro-East Lutheran High School Open House: 1 PM to 3 PM
Metro-East Lutheran High School invites you to an Open House today from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Tuesday, Feb 8:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday, Feb 9:
Zoom Group Study “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis: 7 PM

We will be discussing C. S. Lewis’ book, The Great Divorce. It is recommended that you purchase the same edition: HarperOne; Revised Edition (April 21, 2015); ISBN-10: 0060652950.

Please contact Aaron or the church office 618-288-6120 for a Zoom meeting invitation.

Saturday, Feb 12:
Women of Faith Bible Study: 9 AM
Baby Bottle Campaign

Join us in supporting Mosaic Pregnancy Centers with the Annual Baby Bottle Campaign. Bottles are available for pick up in the narthex.

Please return bottles to the narthex table no later than February 13.

Card Shower!
For Valentine’s Day, we are showing our love by holding a card shower for our elderly members unable to attend service. You may take home a packet and fill the cards with a message, Bible verse, picture from the kids, or word of encouragement and return them to church by Sunday, February 13.
Save the Date: Spring Clean-up – April 2nd
The property team will host a Spring Clean-up at the church on April 2nd, with a rain date of April 9. Please contact the property team, at property@stjamesglencarbon.org or call the church office, if you are able to help so they can best prepare for projects.

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