God loves to write narratives like the stories of Joseph, and Daniel, and Esther in which his people are powerless and oppressed, but also in which he takes the power from those who have it and gives it to his helpless, oppressed people in order that they might serve and love their enemies, growing God's kingdom.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 128
- Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
- Holy Gospel is from John 2:1–11
- Old Testament reading is from Esther 3
Hymns:
- Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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Matt Boswell | Matt Papa | Michael Bleecker
© 2012 Bleecker Publishing (Admin. by Michael Bleecker)
Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing
McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - His Mercy Is More
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Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa
© 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing,
Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!
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Text by S. Trevor Francis
Tune by Thomas John Williams
Public domain - 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. - Lamb of God
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Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain. - Jesus Loves Me
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Text by Anna B. Warner
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Jan 16:
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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 18:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Friday, Jan 21:
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- 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/.
- Saturday, Jan 22:
- This week is LIFE week 2022! How can you get involved?
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- Follow the link on today’s bulletin insert for daily zoom sessions with exciting speakers!
- Pray for our youth who will be traveling to Washington DC to participate in prayer, devotions, and the National March for Life on Friday, January 21.
- Join us in supporting Mosaic Pregnancy Centers with the Annual Baby Bottle Campaign (bottles will be available for pick up in the narthex on January 23).
- 2021 Giving Statements
- 2021 Giving Statements were sent via email and regular mail (to those who requested) on January 4. If you have not received your statement, please check your “junk” and “spam” folders. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding your giving statement, please contact the church office at 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org .
- St. James Digital Bulletins and Newsletter
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Digital bulletins are now available via email weekly, and the first edition of the St. James Quarterly Newsletter will be released via email by end of January. These will be mailed to everyone who requests to receive it. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please send a blank email to news+subscribe@stjamesglencarbon.org or sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl in the church office 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org .
- Card Shower!
- For Valentine’s Day, we will be showing our love for our elderly members by holding a card shower for them. What is a card shower? We will provide a packet of cards for you to take home where you can fill the cards with a message, Bible verse, picture from the kids, or word of encouragement and return them to church for delivery. The cards will be provided next Sunday and are due back at church on 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.
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