While God's name isn't mentioned in the book of Esther, it's very clear that he is powerfully active through the story, defending his people. Frequently, this looks like coincidental circumstances that turn out for good, but those coincidences are in fact lovingly choreographed by the God who controls all things.
Readings delivered by David Moldenhauer and Joe Rathert. Sermon was delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 71:1–11
- Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 12:31b—13:13
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 4:31–44
- Old Testament reading is from Esther 5—6
Hymns:
- Christ Is Mine Forevermore
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Jonny Robinson | Rich Thompson
© 2016 CityAlight Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Holy, Holy, Holy
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Text by Reginald Heber
Tune by John B. Dykes
Public domain - By Grace Alone
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Text by Martin Luther
Tune by David Ward, © 2002 ThousandTongues.org
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Jesus Paid It All
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Text by Elvina M. Hall
Tune by John T. Grape
Public domain - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Jan 30:
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- Bible Study: 9:15 AM
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Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.
- Youth Confirmation: 12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, Feb 1:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Feb 2:
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- Zoom Group Study “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis: 7 PM
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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 5:
- Baby Bottle Campaign
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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. What is a card shower? We have provided a packet of cards for you on the table in the narthex. 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. We are looking for 7 volunteers to hand deliver cards in the Glen Carbon area after church on Sunday, February 13. Please contact the church office if you are interested in being a volunteer.
- Helping Hands needed
- One of our members residing at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, needs a ride to upcoming doctor appointments. Car type needs to be a sedan. Please contact the church office if you are able to help.
- St. James Digital Bulletins
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Digital bulletins are now available via email weekly. If you would like to receive our weekly bulletins and other updates, please send a blank email to news+subscribe@stjamesglencarbon.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl in the church office 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org .
- Metro-East Lutheran High School Open House
- Metro-East Lutheran High School invites you to an Open House on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 1 PM to 3 PM. Come find out more about our school community, take a tour of our campus, meet our teachers, visit with our 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 .
- 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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