The beginning of advent marks the turning over of the Christian calendar, a calendar which – like all calendars – gives order and meaning to our actions. Specifically, the first coming and second coming of Jesus – which Advent celebrates – means that God has established the new creation. As a result, Christians obey God's law not as an attempt to gain his favor, but as a lived out faith that the Christian church now exists as a new creation colony in the current old order.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 44:21-23
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 122
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 2:1–5
- Epistle reading is from Romans 13:8–14
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 24:36–44
Hymns:
- Prepare the Royal Highway
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Text: Franz Mikael Franzen, tr. from Lutheran Book of Worship
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used with permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110001220
Tune: Swedish, public domain - Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Thomas Olivers
Public domain - Comfort Comfort All My People
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Robin Mann
© 1975 Mann, Robin
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call
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Text and tune: Matt Papa and Matt Boswell
© 2018 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted
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Joseph Swain, Kevin Twit
© 2013 Twit, Kevin
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Lowell Mason
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 27:
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- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Tuesday, Nov 29:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 30:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Saturday, Dec 3:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM
- Ministry Spotlight – Madison County Schools Ministry
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CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!
We are honored to serve 31 children in our area schools for Christmas. Each child is signed up for an outfit and toy/item. The list is available on Sign-up Genius. Please join us in providing a wonderful Christmas for these children! All items should be delivered to the collection box at the top of the stairwell at St. James by Sunday, December 11 th wrapped and with a gift tag showing the child’s name, age, and sex.
If you would like to help sort and deliver gifts to the schools, or for more information about this ministry, please check out our website or contact Sandy Hall, Deaconess, Madison County Schools Ministry at sandy@stjamesglencarbon.org or contact the church office.
- Christmas Caroling
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- Next Sunday, December 4th 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM: This is a great way to warm hearts and bring smiles during Advent! Meet at the church at 3:45 PM. We will be going to Meridian Village and Stillwater Senior Living Center. Please bring a mask. Contact Pam Meister or the church office for more information.
- December 16th 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Youth Group Caroling followed by hot chocolate, cookies and a movie at the church.
- December 17th 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM: Calling all Carolers! St. James will be providing carolers at the Yanda Cabin and we need you! We will provide two ‘performances.’ The first will be at 5:30 PM and the second at 7:00 PM. We will wear caroling costumes (i.e. top hat, cape, long skirts) if possible. If you don’t have a costume, please don’t let that stop you from joining us. Let Debbie Rathert know if you would like to join in the fun.
- Congregational Meeting
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We will have a congregational voter’s meeting in the church sanctuary on December 11th at 11:30 AM. We will address the following:
- 2023 Budget — drafts may be found in the narthex or may be requested from the church office.
- 2023 Elders and Deacons