When we forgive each other in the name of Jesus we are embodying the love and forgiveness Christ won for us on the cross, living out what it means to be justified by faith, fighting against the work of Satan, and displaying the face of God.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, Feb 20, 2022

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 103:1–13
Old Testament reading is from Genesis 32:22—33:10
Epistle reading is from Ephesians 2:11–18
Holy Gospel is from John 20:19–23

Hymns:

The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
Stuart Townend
© 1996 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Getty Music Hymns and Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
The Compassion Hymn
Text and tune by Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty
© 2008 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740
Arise, My Soul, Arise
Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Lewis Edson
Public domain
They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love
Text and tune by Peter Scholtes
© 1966 F.E.L. Publications
© 1991 The Lorenz Corporation
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table
Text by Friedrich Christian Heyder, tran. The Lutheran Hymnal
© 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune by Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756, public domain
The Church's One Foundation
Text by Samuel J Stone
Tune by Samuel Wesley
Public domain
Take My Life and Let It Be
Text: Frances R. Havergal
Tune: Henri A. C. Malan
Public domain

Recording:

Audio:
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Announcements:

Sunday, Feb 20:
Bible Study: 9:15 AM

Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.

Youth Confirmation: 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Feb 22:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday, Feb 23:
Zoom Group Study “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis: 7 PM

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 26:
Women of Faith Bible Study: 9 AM
Thank You

Thank you for the many cards, prayers and help from my St. James family. Your love and support is so greatly appreciated. – Joyce Schmidt

Craving Answers, Craving God Podcast
Episode 33 is available. The topic of discussion for Pastor Aaron and Chuck Rathert discuss why being good is not enough.

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