The kingdom of God did not end with the ascension of Jesus, but is always expanding by the authority of the Holy Spirit so that the rule and reign of Jesus grows throughout the whole world, undoing the drought of sin by creating springs of living water everywhere he goes with his church.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Matthew 11:28-30
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 25:1–15
- Old Testament reading is from Numbers 11:24–30
- Acts reading is from Acts 2:1–21
- Holy Gospel is from John 7:37–39
Hymns:
- Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
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Text: Timothy Rees, 1874–1939, alt.
Tune: Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contradanseu, c. 1710, Amsterdam
Text and tune: Public domain - For Your Gift of God the Spirit
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Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson
Tune by Mindy Deckard and Bruce Benedict
© 1987 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Holy Spirit
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Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
© 2006 Thankyou Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
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Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89, alt.; Public domain;
Tune: Amanda Husberg, 1940; © 1996 Amanda Husberg;
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220. - 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 - Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted
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Joseph Swain, Kevin Twit
© 2013 Twit, Kevin
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
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, May 28:
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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: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
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Downstairs.
- Tuesday, May 30:
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- Youth Mission Trip Informational Meeting: 6 PM to 6:30 PM
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There will be an informational meeting this Tuesday, May 30th at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall for anyone interested in participating in the youth mission trip. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth at ruth.thompson@melhs.org.
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, May 31:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Sunday, Jun 4:
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- Sundae School Party
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Here’s the Scoop! Please join us as we kick-off the Summer with a Sundae School Party on June 4th in fellowship hall during the Sunday school hour. Enjoy a family Bible lesson, a sundae, and get the “scoop” on Summer Sunday School! Questions? Call Cheryl in the church office or email cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Youth Annual Yard Sale
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Please mark your calendars. 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.
- 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@stjamesglencarbon.org for locations and times available, or call the church office.
- Ministry Opportunities – Get Involved!
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How are you serving?
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!