The final chapter in the story of the Bible (in other words – the story of human history) is God coming to live with his people on the new earth. God's goal was never to take a disembodied people up to live with him in heaven, but to come and live with us on the earth he created for us to care for back in the beginning. In this new creation there will be no more sorrow or pain, but we will live in perfect relationship with God, perfect relationship with each other, and perfect relationship with created world.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 53:4-6
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 142
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 42:14–21
- Revelation reading is from Revelation 21—22
- Holy Gospel is from John 9:1–41
Hymns:
- O Church, Arise
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740 - Joy to the World
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Text: Isaac Watts
Tune: George Frideric Handel
Public domain - 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 - Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior
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Text: Friedrich Christian Heyder
Tune: Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756
© 1941 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
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Text and tune: Kathleen Thomerson, 1934
© 1970, 1975 Celebration
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Carl G. Glaser
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Mar 19:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Youth Confirmation Class: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
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Following Sunday School, Downstairs
- New Member Class: 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, Mar 21:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Mar 22:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Midweek Lent Service: 7 PM to 7:45 PM
- Saturday, Apr 1:
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- Spring Work Day at St James
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St. James’ Spring Work Day is scheduled for April 1st (rain date: April 8th). There will be projects inside and outside. Please sign up in the narthex or fellowship hall. Questions? contact the church office (618) 288-6120 or Tim Schnicker.
- Fellowship and Snacks Following Wednesday Lent Service
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The Fellowship Team invites you to Fellowship Hall for fellowship and dessert/snack following Wednesday Lent Services! Come join us in- community!
- Item Donations for Youth Yard Sale
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As you start your Spring Cleaning, please be looking for items that you would be willing to donate to the Youth Yard Sale. The Yard Sale will be on Saturday, June 17. Items can be dropped off at church the week before. Funds raised will help with expenses for the Mission Trip and the 2025 Youth Gathering.
Things we accept:
- Clothing: Kids and adult sizes including shoes, belts, purses, hats, coats
- Household Linens: Sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, rugs, decorative pillows
- Kids Stuff: toys, books, stuffed animals, puzzles, strollers, etc.
- Kitchen and Household: pots and pans, dishes, glassware, serving pieces, small appliances in working condition
- Furniture: tables, chairs, dressers, small items
- Home and Seasonal Decorations: Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and general decorations
- Garage Items: bikes, patio stuff, yard games, lawn and garden, tools
We Cannot Accept:
- Tube televisions, even if they are working
- Entertainment centers
- Kids car seats/boosters
- Mattresses/bed pillows
- Large appliances: especially refrigerators, air conditioners, and such
- Plumbing fixtures: toilets, sinks, tubs, etc. (The Habitat for Humanity Store will accept most plumbing fixtures)
- St James Youth Group Mission Trip to Northern Minnesota
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The St. James Youth Group is planning a Mission Trip to Northern Minnesota from July 7-15. We are looking for Junior High and High School Youth as well as adults to make the trip with us. Please contact Ruth Thompson (ruth.thompson@melhs.org or 314-985-0805) if you would like more information.
- Ministry Opportunities
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Volunteers Needed to Help with Audio and Video
Are you interested in learning a new skill or picking up a new hobby that can support the ministry at St James? St James could really use your help to ensure that we are able to continue offering audio and video recordings and live streaming of our worship services.
No experience required. The media ministry and technology team is in need of individuals that can assist with audio or video and cameras during worship and other events at St James.
Typical tasks for audio include:
- Powering on the mixer, speakers, and amplifiers used in the sanctuary and by our musicians.
- Muting and unmuting audio sources at the appropriate times.
- Starting and stopping the audio recording.
- Making volume adjustments as needed.
Typical tasks for video include:
- Selecting and activating camera presets.
- Starting and stopping the video recording.
- Starting and stopping the live stream.
- Making camera adjustments as needed.
All tasks are easy to learn regardless of your age! Whether you have never done any of them or are an experienced audio engineer or video producer, your help would be greatly appreciated and welcomed. If you are interested or have questions regarding this opportunity, please email Larry O’Leary <larry@stjamesglencarbon.org> or contact the church office.
The Altar Guild is in need of volunteers!
This could be a great individual or family service opportunity. If you’re available to assist one Sunday per month or more, contact judyreese@saintjamesglencarbon.org or call the church office for more information!