Many evangelicals feel that the Lutheran doctrine of baptismal regeneration is a betrayal of the great Reformational themes of salvation by grace through faith alone, but in reality God saving his people through the waters of baptism is actually the guarantee of the Three Solas.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 23
- Old Testament reading is from Ezekiel 36:22–30
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:25–32
- Holy Gospel is from John 3:1–16
Hymns:
- By Faith
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Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend
© 2009 Thankyou Music | © Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It
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Text by Erdmann Neumeister, trans. Robert E. Voelker, public domain
Tune by Johann Caspar Bachofen, © 1991 Robert E. Voelker, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Pass the Promise
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Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken;
© 2021 Getty Music Publishing, Integrity Worship, Music Paper News Publishing;
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 - When I Behold Jesus Christ
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Text by Almaz Belhu (sts.1-3, ref.), Joseph Herl (st.4), trans. Jim and Aurelia Keefer
Tune by Almaz Belhu
Text and tune, © 1970 Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus
Text (st. 4), © 1998 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
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Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89, alt.; Public domain;
Tune: Amanda Husberg, 1940; © 1996 Amanda Husberg;
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220. - 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
Liturgies:
- Gloria
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.
Recording:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, May 8:
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- Bible Study: 10:30 AM
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Adults and Children meet downstairs.
- Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- New Member Class: 6 PM
- Tuesday, May 10:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, May 11:
- Saturday, May 14:
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- Women of Faith Bible Study: 9 AM
- Family Service Opportunity – Landscape & Joy: 9 AM
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St. James is partnering with Home Depot and Thrivent to complete the Valley Ridge Senior Apartment landscaping project on May 14th. We will spread mulch, distribute flowers and spread cheer to the elderly.
Please contact Cheryl in the church office if you are interested in participating.
- St. James Member Picture Directory
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If you still need to submit a picture for the St. James Photo Directory, please email one to megrathert@gmail.com or Meg can take one before or after Bible Study on Sunday, May 15th or Sunday, May 22nd. Please sign up in the back of the church for either of those dates.
- High School Graduates & Confirmation
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We are planning a celebration of 2022 high school graduates and our Confirmands to be held May 22nd immediately following the worship service! If you have a senior high student graduating this year, please contact the office with the student’s name, school, and date of graduation by May 1st so we can include them in the celebration.
- Ministry Fair
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We are growing and so are our ministry opportunities! Please join us on May 22nd, immediately following Bible Study, in fellowship hall to learn about how you can be involved in our community – connecting-growing-serving one another.