Jesus' death does two things: it redeems us from sin and it provides an example for how we are to suffer for doing good. When Christians follow this path the world around them gets a chance to see what Jesus really looks like – the God who willingly suffers for them.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Psalm 40:1-3
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 23
- Acts reading is from Acts 2:42–47
- Epistle reading is from 1 Peter 2:19–25
- Holy Gospel is from John 10:1–10
Hymns:
- How Great Thou Art
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Text by Carl Gustaf Boberg, tr. Stuart W. K. Hine
Tune by Swedish, arr. Stuart W. K. Hine
© 1949, 1953 The Stuart Hine Trust, admin. EMI CMG and Hope Publishing Co
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - The King of Love My Shepherd Is
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Text: Henry W. Baker, 1821–77
Tune: Irish, c. 18th cent.
Text and tune: Public domain - The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
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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 - 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 - Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
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Text: Hymns for the Young, 1836, 4th ed., London, alt.
Tune: William B. Bradbury, 1816–68.
Text and tune: Public domain. - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain.
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Nunc Dimittis
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Apr 30:
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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.
- Tuesday, May 2:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, May 3:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Thursday, May 4:
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- St. James’ Vision Event: 6 PM to 8 PM
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You are invited and greatly encouraged to attend the St. James Vision Event on Thursday, May 4th 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Church Fellowship Hall. Tom Eggebrecht from Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) will discuss our survey, the Vision Process, and lead us in some activities to help us complete the VisionPath Process and define St. James’ guiding statement. RSVPs for dinner and/or babysitting are encouraged, but not required. Please contact Cheryl in the Church office 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Youth Annual 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.
- 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.
- Community Groups
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There is a community group ready to welcome you! If you are interested in joining a group, please contact Shanna at shannacovarrubias@saintjamesglencarbon.org for locations and times available, or call the church office.
- Ministry Opportunities – Get Involved!
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How are you serving?
Summer Sunday School
We are very blessed with wonderful Sunday School teachers that share Jesus every week with our children. With summer approaching, and a new summer Sunday school program beginning in June, it’s a perfect time to give them a break! To that end, we are seeking aides to assist with the Sunday morning program. There is No preparation or experience necessary. The program and curriculum is set, but adults are needed to help assist the leader on Sunday mornings. If you feel called to serve in this way, please contact Cheryl in the church office or email at cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
Audio and Video Help Needed
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.
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.
Altar Guild
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!
Help Fill Glen-Ed Pantry’s Shelves
Help Fill Glen-Ed Pantry’s Shelves with Most-Needed Items. Consider donating some items Glen-Ed Pantry always needs: pasta side dishes, hamburger helper meal starters, oatmeal, breakfast bars, pop-tarts, saltines, other crackers, jelly, ketchup, mayo, mustard, all condiments, spices, white sugar, flour, cooking oil, pancake syrup, laundry detergent and dish soap. Donation Idea: Glen-Pantry runs because of volunteers.
Go to www.glenedpantry.org and find out about regular or special project volunteer opportunities.