The weak and fallen church of Revelation 2-3 is, simultaneously, the glorious and resplendent church of Revelation 4-5, and the connection is the crucified and risen Jesus, the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 53:4-6
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 27:1–9
- Old Testament reading is from Daniel 7:1–14
- Epistle reading is from Revelation 4—5
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 4:12–25
Hymns:
- Come People of the Risen King
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Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty;
© 2007 Thankyou Music.
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Thomas Olivers
Public domain - Is He Worthy
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Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive; © 2018 Capitol CMG Genesis,
Junkbox Music, Vamos Publishing,
Jakedog Music;
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Holy, Holy, Holy
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Text by Reginald Heber
Tune by John B. Dykes
Public domain - We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God
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Text: Stephen P. Starke, 1955; © 1999 Stephen P. Starke
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Gustav Holst, 1874–1934, alt.; Public domain - Before the Throne of God Above
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Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
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, Jan 22:
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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 1 PM
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Following Sunday School, Downstairs
- New Member Class: 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, Jan 24:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Jan 25:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Friday, Feb 3:
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- Concordia Seminary Guild Luncheon: 11:30 AM
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Concordia Seminary Guild Luncheon is scheduled for Feb 3rd at 11:30 AM. For more information, please visit the Seminary Guild Website and select Attend Seminary Guild Events.
- Sunday, Feb 5:
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- Open House at Metro-East Lutheran High School: 1 PM to 3 PM
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Metro-East Lutheran High School invites you to an Open House on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come tour our campus, meet our teachers, chat with administrators and get answers to your questions about everything from academics to extracurriculars to tuition assistance. For more information, call the school office at 618-656-0043 or email admissions@melhs.org.
- 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.
- Chosen To Shine (501c3) Honduras Mission
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OUR CHOSEN TO SHINE (501c3) HONDURAS MISSION… is set for 2023! Dates have changed to June 3rd – 10th.
There will be an informational meeting at the home of Lauri Cunningham (Trinity Edwardsville) on 1/28 @ 3pm. 3915 Sequoia Drive, Edwardsville. Please contact Lauri for any questions 618-978-9700.
- "Art of Marriage" Retreat – March 10-11
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There are still tickets available, but registration is limited. This St. James – Good Shepherd combined event will be held at the Four Points by Sheridan in Fairview Heights. Register online or with a form available on the church bulletin board. Please register ASAP! Call Cheryl with any questions – 618-531-2186.
- 2023 LCMS Life Conference – March 2-3
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Registration is now open for the 2023 LCMS Life Conference, which will be held March 2–3 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis and online. The conference will provide Lutherans with resources to faithfully proclaim what God’s Word teaches about life, health, marriage and family.
- Position Available @ St. Paul Early Childhood Learning Center in Hamel, IL
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St. Paul Early Childhood Learning Center in Hamel, IL is looking to fill the following job positions:
- Full-time Infant Room Teacher – From $14/hr (inc. full benefits)
- Teacher’s Aid – From $13/hr
For further qualifications and requirements, please search for St. Paul Early Childhood Learning Center on Indeed or you may contact Ronda Johnson at 618-633-3252.
- Valentine's Day Card Shower
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For Valentine’s Day, we will be showing our love for our homebound members by holding a card shower for them. What is a card shower? We will provide a packet of cards for you to take home where you can fill the cards with a message, Bible verse, picture from the kids, or word of encouragement and return them to church for delivery.
The cards are available for pick up in the church narthex Sunday, January 29th and are due back at church on Sunday, February 5th. We will need volunteers to hand-deliver cards in the Glen Carbon area after church on Sunday, February 11th. Please contact the church office if you are interested in being a volunteer at contact@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Live Stream Volunteer Opportunity
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St. James live stream has been and continues to be a wonderful opportunity for our members and for many viewers living away. We have been blessed with an amazing technology team that has worked consistently, every week, to make this happen. Now it’s our turn to help. Our technology team needs volunteers to learn how to help with the live stream! No experience necessary!
Please contact Larry O’Leary at larry@stjamesglencarbon.org for more information!
- St James Prayer Team
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Calling all prayer warriors! St. James would like to form a prayer team to pray for our members and their specific prayer concerns. If you would like to be a part of this team, please contact Cheryl at the church office or via email at cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Why Doesn’t God Show Himself? Episode 57 of Craving Answers, Craving God
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The Bible says that “No one has ever seen God.” Why not? Do you ever wish that God would more fully reveal himself to you and the world? Our most recent episode of Craving Answers, Craving God addresses the issue of “The Hiddenness of God.”
You can find this episode at cacg.stjamesglencarbon.org or on your favorite podcast platform.
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