Babylon, the city who in partnership with the Beast, ruled the world through economic exploitation, illicit sex, and raw power, but when it fights against and kills the Lamb, it falls and is mourned by all those who relied on her.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Second Sunday in Lent, Mar 5, 2023

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Psalm 86:3-5
Psalm reading is from Psalm 121
Old Testament reading is from Genesis 12:1–9
Revelation reading is from Revelation 17—18
Holy Gospel is from John 3:1–17

Hymns:

Come, Thou Almighty King
Text is English
Tune by Felice de Giardini
Public domain
Speak O Lord
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
How Great Is Our God
Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves
© 2004 Rising Springs Music; © 2004 Vamos Publishing
© 2004 worshiptogether.com songs; © 2004 Wondrously Made Songs
Used with permission CCLI license #20286740
Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call
Text and tune: Matt Papa and Matt Boswell
© 2018 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Text: Henry W. Baker, 1821–77
Tune: Irish, c. 18th cent.
Text and tune: Public domain
Lamb of God
Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain

Recording:

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Announcements:

Sunday, Mar 5:
Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Downstairs.

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

Following Sunday School, Downstairs

New Member Class: 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Mar 7:
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday, Mar 8:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Midweek Lent Service: 7 PM to 7:45 PM
Saturday, Apr 1:
Spring Work Day Volunteers Needed

The Property Team invites and encourages all members, that are able, to join in the Spring Work Day scheduled for April 1st (rain date: April 8th). There will be projects inside and outside. Watch for details in upcoming Sunday bulletins. Please call the church office (618) 288-6120 or Tim Schnicker to sign up.

Fellowship and Snacks Following Wednesday Lent Service

The Fellowship Team invites you to Fellowship Hall for fellowship and dessert/snack following Wednesday Lent Services! Come join us in- community!

Spring Cleaning Month at Glen-Ed Pantry

March is Spring Cleaning Month at Glen-Ed Pantry. Did you know that cleaning products cannot be purchased with SNAP (food stamp) dollars? Help families get the cleaning supplies they need by purchasing and donating things like laundry detergent, bath soap, dish detergent, bleach and cleansers.

Donation idea: Next time you buy a cleaning product consider getting an extra one to donate to Glen-Ed Pantry.

Questions about Glen-Ed Pantry? Call Tina Barnard – 618-406-1932.

Let’s Bring Back Sin – Episode 60 of Craving Answers, Craving God

Everyone has developed his/her own sense of right and wrong. It differs from person to person. Do the things that we believe are wrong qualify as sin? Who decides what is sin and what isn’t? Or is sin simply an outmoded, obsolete concept? Episode 60 of Craving Answers, Craving God addresses this topic. It’s our most recent installment. Give it a listen!

You can find this episode at cacg.stjamesglencarbon.org or on your favorite podcast platform.


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