In Colossians 1, St. Paul powerfully describes Jesus as the one who made everything, sustains everything, and controls everything; but on top of that, Jesus is also the one who is determined to win his creation back to himself by redeeming his humans and his world by reconciling them back to himself through his own blood.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Matthew 11:28-30
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 46
- Old Testament reading is from Malachi 3:13–18
- Epistle reading is from Colossians 1:13–20
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 23:27–43
Hymns:
- Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
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Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Matthew Merker
© 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music,
Love Your Enemies Publishing, Matthew Merker Music, Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
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Text: Edward Perronet
Tune: Oliver Holden
Public domain - Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Michael Bleecker
© 2012 Bleecker Publishing; © 2012 Getty Music Hymns and Songs
© 2012 Getty Music Publishing; © 2012 Love Your Enemies Publishing
© 2012 McKinney Music, Inc.
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
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Text by Augustus M. Toplady
Tune by Thomas Hastings
Public domain - When Peace, like a River
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Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828–88, alt.
Tune: Philip P. Bliss, 1838–76
Text and tune: Public domain - Jesus Shall Reign
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Text: Isaac Watts, 1674–1748, alt.
Tune: attr. John C. Hatton, d. 1793
Text and tune: 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 20:
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- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Tuesday, Nov 22:
- Wednesday, Nov 23:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service: 7 PM
- Saturday, Nov 26:
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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 child9s 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.
- Altar Guild Volunteer Opportunity
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Altar Guild is looking for volunteers to help set up Christmas decorations Saturday, Nov. 26th 10:00 AM. Please see our website or contact Bev Tiemann via email at bacakelady@att.net or 618-288-4201 for more info.
- Christmas Caroling
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- 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 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
- Are Humans Good or Bad? – Craving Answers, Craving God
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Are people basically good or bad? We know that we’re all sinners. But each of us knows someone who seems to be a paragon of virtue. So which is it? Saints or sinners? That’s the topic on the most recent episode of Craving Answers, Craving God available now at cacg.stjamesglencarbon.org or on your favorite podcast platform. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.