The two witnesses of Revelation 11 recall Moses' and Elijah's faithful witness of the truth of God's kingdom to the political and cultural forces of their place and time, a witness unto death that the church of Jesus has replicated in her confession of Jesus as Lord, a witness which will – despite the appearance of failure – result in the salvation of the world.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Zephaniah 3:14-17
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 2
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 30:15–20
- Revelation reading is from Revelation 11
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 5:21–37
Hymns:
- His Mercy Is More
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Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa
© 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing,
Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
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Text and tune by Martin Luther
Public domain - Revelation Song
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Jennie Lee Riddle
© 2004 Gateway Create Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - My Song Is Love Unknown
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Text: Samuel Crossman, c. 1624–1683, public domain
Tune: John N. Ireland, 1879–1962, © John Ireland Trust
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - I Need Thee Every Hour
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Text: Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Tune: Robert Lowry
Public domain - Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying
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Text by Stephen P. Starke, © 1999 Stephen P. Starke
Tune by Jeffrey N. Blersch, © 2003 Jeffrey N. Blersch
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain
Recording:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Feb 12:
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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
- Tuesday, Feb 14:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Feb 15:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Sunday, Feb 19:
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- Chili Cook-off and Family Game Night: 5 PM
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Bring the family, your favorite pot of chili and game for a night of fun and fellowship! If chili isn’t your forte, bring a dessert to share! Drinks and sides will be provided. Prizes will be awarded!! For more information or questions call Tina Enke 618-795-0102, Jen Weber 618-407-5322, or the church office.
- Friday, Mar 3:
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- Trivia Night @ Metro-East Lutheran High School: 6 PM
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Join us for a Trivia Night on Friday, March 3! Help the Youth from St. James and Good Shepherd get to the 2025 Youth Gathering! The Trivia Night will be held in the Auxiliary Gym at Metro-East Lutheran High School on Friday, March 3rd. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $25/individual or $200 for a table of 8. Registration forms are available online or on the church bulletin boards. We hope you will join us!
- "Art of Marriage" Retreat – March 10-11
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Register now to reserve your spot for this event! Call Cheryl with any questions – 618-531-2186.
- Healthy Eating Month at Glen-Ed Pantry
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February is Healthy Eating Month at Glen-Ed Pantry. Did you know that client families choose their own foods, and the Pantry encourages healthy shopping choices? Help the pantry stock their shelves with healthy options by donating foods such as whole grain pasta, fruit packed in 100% juice, low sodium vegetables, soups and sauces as well as items that are fat-free and sugar free.
Donation idea: Consider using your reward points from the grocery store to purchase pantry donations.
Questions about Glen-Ed Pantry? Call Tina Barnard – 618-406-1932.
- Some Questions About Christianity – Episode 58 of Craving Answers, Craving God
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Has anyone ever challenged your Christian faith? Have you ever suffered ridicule for being a Christian? What are some of the arguments or challenges people make against believing in Jesus and how do we make a defense? On our most recent installment of Craving Answers, Craving God Aaron and Chuck discuss our call to defend the faith.
You can find this episode at cacg.stjamesglencarbon.org or on your favorite podcast platform.
- Concordia Seminary Guild Luncheon
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Date: March 3, 2023
Registration: 11:30 AM in Koburg Hall
Luncheon: 12:00 PM
Program: 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Translation of the New Testament, Dr. Daniel Harmelink, Concordia Historical Institute Executive Director
Cost: $15 per person ($18 at the door)
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2023
Mail reservation with your check(s) made payable to Concordia Seminary Guild to: Mary Jane Autry, 1160 London Circle Lane, Apt. 206, Fenton, MO 63026.
Details of this event and other Concordia Seminary Guild events can be found on the Seminary Guild website.
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