In the highly symbolic Revelation 12-14, John records a vision of a great Dragon (the Satan) pursuing and trying to kill a Baby (Jesus Messiah), attempting to crush him with two henchmen, the beast from the sea and the beast from the land, symbols of the political and economic power the Enemy uses to try to destroy God and his people. But they are thwarted by the sovereignty of the Lamb who redeems his people and destroys his enemies.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from 1 Corinthians 15:20, 54-57
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 99
- Old Testament reading is from Exodus 24:8–18
- Revelation reading is from Revelation 12—14
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 17:1–9
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 - My Savior's Love
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Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
© 2019 Getty Music Hymns and Songs
Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, One License #728607-A - Transfiguration
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Aodhan King, Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood, Taya Gaukrodger
© 2015 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
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 - What Wondrous Love Is This
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Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
Public domain - This Is My Father's World
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Text: Maltbie D. Babcock
Tune: Franklin L. Sheppard
Text and Tune: Public domain - Crown Him with Many Crowns
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Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey Thring (sts. 4)
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Feb 19:
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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
- 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.
- Tuesday, Feb 21:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Feb 22:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Ash Wednesday Service: 7 PM
- 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!
- 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.
- 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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