Christians tend to be like everyone else going through an election cycle – worried and even angry about the loss of power and control to those who they believe are opposed to them. But Paul insists in 2 Thessalonians 3 that while there are indeed wicked and evil people in the world, God is faithful to his promises to rescue his world from its broken and sinful state. Christians, then, should live in the reality of this promise by praying and working hard, trusting God to graciously finish what he's begun in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Zephaniah 3:14-17
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 98
- Old Testament reading is from Malachi 4
- Epistle reading is from 2 Thessalonians 3:1–13
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 21:5–28
Hymns:
- O Worship the King
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Text: Robert Grant, 1779–1838, alt.
Tune: William Croft, 1678–1727
Text and tune: Public domain - In Christ Alone
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - The Lord Is My Salvation
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Jonas Myrin, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Nathan Nockels
© 2016 Capitol CMG Paragon; Son of the Lion
Getty Music Publishing; Sweater Weather Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Take My Life and Let It Be
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Text: Frances R. Havergal
Tune: Henri A. C. Malan
Public domain - Just as I Am, without One Plea
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Text by Charlotte Elliott
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain - Be Unto Your Name
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Text and tune by Gary Sadler and Lynn DeShazo
© 1998 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
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 13:
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- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Tuesday, Nov 15:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 16:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Saturday, Nov 19:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM
- Ministry Spotlight – Madison County Schools Ministry
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The focus of our Madison County Elementary Schools Ministry is to provide for the physical needs of children in our surrounding cities. This is accomplished by the generous donations of our congregation toward a clothing drive for coats/hats/mittens, hoodies, Christmas gifts and holiday meals (when requested/needed) which are distributed through the local schools to children/families in need.
The following activities are currently underway:
COLD WEATHER CLOTHING
- Hoodies – We are currently collecting donations of hoodies (kids Large, XL, Adult Small, Medium) for both boys and girls, hats, and gloves/mittens for students in need who attend Granite City and Collinsville schools.
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.
- Operation Christmas Child
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Today, November 13th, is the collection day deadline. If you forgot your box, please drop it by the church before the Tuesday Youth Group meeting.
- Lutheran Witness Subscription
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If you are interested in receiving a “Lutheran Witness” subscription at a reduced rate of $18.00 per year, please contact Cheryl in the church office by November 21st.
- 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.