Psalm 22 starts out famously with the Cry of Dereliction: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me," the cry of the crucified Son of God at the moment when he stands alone in the abyss of hell for the sake of humanity. But it miraculously ends with a description of all the nations submitting to this same Messiah who at the beginning was forsaken and alone. Throughout Scripture we see this same story told – God is planning to conquer the world through his messiah, but he is going to do it through the suffering of self-sacrificial love.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Oct 8, 2023

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Psalm 86:3-5
Psalm reading is from Psalm 22
Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 52:7—53:12
Epistle reading is from 1 Peter 2:9–25
Holy Gospel is from Luke 24:13–35

Songs and Hymns:

How Great Thou Art
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 Power of the Cross
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
The Perfect Wisdom Of Our God
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
© 2011 Thankyou Music; Getty Music Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
There Is a Redeemer
Melody Green
© 1982 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing
© 1982 Birdwing Music, © 1982 Ears To Hear
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen
Text by Herbert F. Brokering, © 1995 Augsburg Fortress
Tune by David N Johnson, © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey Thring (sts. 4)
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
Text: Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Welsh, public domain

Liturgies:

Kyrie
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda
Music: Columbian Harmony
Text and music: © 1990 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: One License #728607-A
Gloria
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, One License #728607-A;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.
Credo
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain.
Sanctus
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.
Agnus Dei
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Recording:

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Announcements:

Sunday, Oct 8:
Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Youth Confirmation: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Oct 11:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Saturday, Oct 14:
Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM

Downstairs.

St. James Fall Property Workday: 9 AM

Please join us this Saturday (Oct. 14) for a day of service at our church! Snacks and water will be available. Please contact the church office or Tim Schnicker 618-670-0880 to sign up.

Youth Group Outdoor Worship Night: 7 PM

Downstairs.

Ministry Spotlight

Community Groups – Shanna Covarrubias – shanna@stjamesglencarbon.org.

Community Groups are a great way to get “in community” in a small group setting. Many days/times and locations are available. Please contact Shanna for more information.

Craving Answers, Craving God

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.

Ministry Planning

The ministry planning team is hard at work preparing for our Congregational Event to be held on Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 PM. This is an exciting opportunity for our congregation and everyone is encouraged to attend. Everyone is invited, from those new at St. James to longtime attenders, from students to seniors, from volunteers to leaders. Your input and attendance are vital to this process.

What opportunities has the Lord laid before St. James Church and how will they shape our future? How will you be engaged? Come, add your voice to the discussion at our Congregational Event. Dinner and child care will be provided. Please contact Cheryl in the church office to sign up. cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org or 618-288-6120


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