We now live in a post-Christian world that has rejected God, and it seems sometimes that he – if he exists – has done nothing to defend himself or his people. Esther lived in a similar world, and the book of Esther is the perfect antidote for those who believe that the apparent silence of God means that he doesn't care or won't act.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 119:97–104
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 1:3–14
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 2:40–52
- Old Testament reading is from Esther 1
Hymns:
- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
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Text: Polish, tr. Edith M.G. Reed
Tune: Polish
Public domain - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
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Text by W. Chalmers Smith
Tune is Welsh
Public domain - 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 - God Loves Me Dearly
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Text: August Rische
Tune: German
Public domain - See amid the Winter’s Snow
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Text: Edward Caswall
Tune: John Goss
Public domain - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Jan 2:
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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, Jan 4:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Jan 5:
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- No Zoom Bible Study
- Saturday, Jan 8:
- 2022 Giving Envelopes Are Ready
- Giving envelopes are ready for pick up in the narthex. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Cheryl in the church office.
- 2021 Giving Statements
- 2021 Giving Statements will be sent out mid-January via email to your personal email on record. If you need a print copy of your giving statement, please contact the church office at 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org .
- St. James Newsletter and Digital Bulletin
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The first edition of the St. James Quarterly Newsletter and digital worship bulletins will be released via email by end of January. It will be mailed to the personal email on record of everyone who requests to receive it. If you would like to receive the newsletter, bulletins, and church news updates, please send a blank email to news+subscribe@stjamesglencarbon.org or sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
If you are unsure if you have an email address in our system, please contact Cheryl in the church office 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org .
- Trivia Night January 21
- The youth groups of St. James and Good Shepherd will be hosting a trivia night to raise funds for youth attending the LCMS National Youth Gathering in Texas. Registration forms are available in the church office and online at https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/trivia-night/.
- Door Offering Next Week
- Next week we will have a door offering for Kathryn Lange to support her college ministry and Josiah Lange to support his mission trip to Honduras.
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