Suffering forces us to question everything – what does suffering mean, what's causing it, and what's its purpose? The reality of Psalm 88, though, is that while these questions frequently go unanswered, God – in his son Jesus – walks through suffering with us.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Assurance of Forgiveness is from Psalm 40:1-3
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 88
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 28:58–68; 30:1–10
- Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 11:16–30
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 15:11–31
Songs and Hymns:
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
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Text by W. Chalmers Smith
Tune is Welsh
Public domain - What God Ordains Is Always Good
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Text: Samuel Rodigast, 1649–1708; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Tune: Severus Gastorius, 1646–82, alt.
Text and tune: Public domain - How Long O Lord How Long
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Brittany Born, David Zimmer, Lisa Clow, Matthew Carpenter
© 2022 Sovereign Grace Praise
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - 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 - Ancient of Days
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Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson;
© 2018 CityAlight Music.
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - There Is a Redeemer
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Text and tune by Melody Green
© 1982 Birdwing Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
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Text: Latin, c. 8th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–66, alt.
Tune: Henry Purcell, 1659–95, adapt.
Text and tune: Public domain
Liturgies:
- Kyrie
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda
Music: Columbian Harmony
Text and music: © 1990 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: One License #728607-A - Gloria
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, One License #728607-A;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - 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, CCLI license #20286740.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Oct 1:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- St. James Family Picnic: 12 PM
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Join us today at noon for games, fellowship, food, and fun for all!
- Wednesday, Oct 4:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Saturday, Oct 7:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM
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Downstairs.
- St. James Fall Property Workday – Saturday, October 14th
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Please mark your calendars for the fall property workday. There will be plenty of jobs for everyone! Please do not let this service opportunity pass by…we need everyone to pitch in to maintain and beautify our property. Please contact the church office or Tim Schnicker 618-670-0880 to sign up.
- Craving Answers, Craving God
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People are listening to our Craving Answers, Craving God program. Here’s a text from Carolyn E. in Kansas.
Chuck’s podcast is excellent! The best. And Aaron is like no pastor I’ve ever heard. They get deep into God’s truth and don’t mince words. It’s amazing.
With more than 75 episodes available online, you’re sure to find something of interest on Craving Answers, Craving God.
- College Care Packages
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Attention all St. James members, if you are or have a college student in your family, please send their college address to Cheryl in the church office. 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Grief Share
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Grief Share is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them and can be started any time during the 13 week session. Meeting weekly Tuesday September 12 through December 5 from 6:00-7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Questions? Call 618-344-3151 or email bklee54@yahoo.com.
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