God designed us humans to grow the fruit of faith in him, but we have chronically failed to do that. However, Jesus is determined to aerate and fertilize this garden so that it will bear the fruit His Father desires.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 85
- Old Testament reading is from Ezekiel 33:7–20
- Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 10:1–13
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 13:1–9
Hymns:
- Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
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Text by Joachim Neander, trns. Catherine Winkworth
Tune by Ander Theil Des Erneuerten Gesang-Buchs, 1665
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 - My Song Is Love Unknown
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Text: Samuel Crossman, public domain.
Tune by John N. Ireland, © John Ireland Trust, used with permission
LSB Hymn License no. 110001220. - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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Text: Thomas O. Chisholm
Tune: William M. Runyan
Public domain - I Need Thee Every Hour
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Text: Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Tune: Robert Lowry
Public domain - Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
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Text: Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Welsh, public domain
Liturgies:
- 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, Mar 20:
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- Bible Study: 10:30 AM
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Adults and Children meet downstairs.
- Youth Confirmation: 12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
- New Member Class: 6:30 PM
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Begins Tonight – Everyone is welcome!
- Tuesday, Mar 22:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Mar 23:
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- Midweek Lent Worship Service: 7 PM
- Saturday, Mar 26:
- St. James Member Picture Directory
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Please see the flyer and sign-up sheet in the narthex for details and to sign up for your photo to be taken in April!
- Meals for New Moms
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Our church provides several meals to families upon having a baby. If you would like to volunteer for this service please contact the church office.
- National Youth Gathering Fundraiser
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Our senior high youth group is heading to Houston, TX in July 2022. Please consider helping us get there with our Envelope Challenge Wall. Grab an envelope, fill it with your donation, and return it to the church offering plate.
- Life Affirming Prayer Vigil
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Join us for a Prayer Vigil on Saturday, March 26 from 9:45-11 AM at Planned Parenthood, 317 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, Illinois. We will meet at the church parking lot, leaving by 9:00 AM. Please contact the church office for more information.
- Does the subject of Evangelism make you uneasy?
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