Peter exhorts us as exiles to remember that the blood of Christ on the cross has delivered us from futile ways. Instead we have a full and hopeful life, even when we struggle, since Christ rose from the dead. Having been purified by grace through faith, we are called to a life of purity and love.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Jonathan Lange.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 116:1–14
- Acts reading is from Acts 2:14a, 36–41
- Epistle reading is from 1 Peter 1:17–25
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 24:13–35
Hymns:
- Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen
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Text: Herbert F. Brokering, 1926–2009; © 1995 Augsburg Fortress
Tune: David N. Johnson, 1922–87; © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Speak O Lord
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
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Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Matthew Merker
© 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music,
Love Your Enemies Publishing, Matthew Merker Music, Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Knowing You
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Graham Kendrick, © 1993 Make Way Music.
Used with permission: CCLI no. 20286740. - I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table
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Text by Friedrich Christian Heyder, tran. The Lutheran Hymnal
© 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune by Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756, public domain - The Church's One Foundation
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Text by Samuel J Stone
Tune by Samuel Wesley
Public domain
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, Apr 23:
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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.
- Have you completed the VisionPath Survey? It's due today!
- Tuesday, Apr 25:
- Wednesday, Apr 26:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Thursday, May 4:
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- St. James’ Vision Event: 6 PM to 8 PM
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You are invited and greatly encouraged to attend the St. James Vision Event on Thursday, May 4th 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Church Fellowship Hall. Tom Eggebrecht from Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) will discuss our survey, the Vision Process, and lead us in some activities to help us complete the VisionPath Process and define St. James’ guiding statement. RSVPs for dinner and/or babysitting are encouraged, but not required. Please contact Cheryl in the Church office 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Youth Annual Yard Sale
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As you start your Spring Cleaning, please be looking for items that you would be willing to donate to the Youth Yard Sale. 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.
- St James Youth Group Mission Trip to Northern Minnesota
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The St. James Youth Group is planning a Mission Trip to Northern Minnesota from July 7-15. We are looking for Junior High and High School Youth as well as adults to make the trip with us. Please contact Ruth Thompson (ruth.thompson@melhs.org or 314-985-0805) if you would like more information.
- 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@saintjamesglencarbon.org for locations and times available, or call the church office.
- Ministry Opportunities
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Sunday School Needs YOU!
We are very blessed with wonderful Sunday School teachers that share Jesus every week with our children. With summer approaching, and a new summer Sunday school program beginning in June, it’s a perfect time to give them a break! To that end, we are seeking aides to assist with the Sunday morning program. There is No preparation or experience necessary. The program and curriculum is set, but adults are needed to help assist the leader on Sunday mornings. If you feel called to serve in this way, please contact Cheryl in the church office or email at cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.
Sunday School Teacher Needed
Sunday School Teacher Needed for the “Grades 3-5” class starting in August. If you feel called to serve in this way, please contact Cheryl in the church office.
Volunteers Needed to Help with Audio and Video
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.
The Altar Guild is in need of volunteers!
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!
Help Fill Glen-Ed Pantry’s Shelves
Help Fill Glen-Ed Pantry’s Shelves with Most-Needed Items. Consider donating some items Glen-Ed Pantry always needs: pasta side dishes, hamburger helper meal starters, oatmeal, breakfast bars, pop-tarts, saltines, other crackers, jelly, ketchup, mayo, mustard, all condiments, spices, white sugar, flour, cooking oil, pancake syrup, laundry detergent and dish soap. Donation Idea: Glen-Pantry runs because of volunteers.
Go to www.glenedpantry.org and find out about regular or special project volunteer opportunities.
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