In Psalm 2 Yahweh calls the Messiah his firstborn son, laughs at all their enemies who long to rebel against his rightful authority, and warns all the nations of the earth to submit to the Son lest they be destroyed.
Readings and Sermon: 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 Isaiah 52:7–10
- Epistle reading is from Hebrews 1:1–12
- Holy Gospel is from John 1:1–18
Songs and Hymns:
- See amid the Winter’s Snow
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Text: Edward Caswall
Tune: John Goss
Public domain - Once in Royal David’s City
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Text: Cecil F. Alexander
Tune: Henry J. Gauntlett
Public domain - All Is Well
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Claire Hamilton, Johnny Parks
© 2009 Integrity Worship Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)
Parks Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Text: James Montgomery
Tune: Henry T. Smart
Public domain - Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
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Text: Polish, tr. Edith M.G. Reed
Tune: Polish
Public domain - Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
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Text: Joseph Simpson Cook
Tune: Piae Cantiones Ecclesiasticae, 1582
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:
- Wednesday, Dec 25:
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- Christmas Day Worship Service: 9 AM
- Sunday, Dec 29:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Mueller Farewell Lunch @ MELHS: 12 PM
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A farewell celebration for Pastor Mueller and his family will be held on Sunday, December 29th at noon at Metro East Lutheran High School and will be catered by Ravenelli’s. Today, December 15, is your last day to RSVP. The sign-up sheet in in the narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Weber or Tina Enke.
- Saturday, Jan 4:
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- Circle of Friends (LWML): 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Ladies of St. James… join us for our meeting in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, January 4th. Our topic will be Your Life is Sacred and we will have a hands-on mission project of making blankets of Love!
- Sunday, Jan 5:
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- Special Congregational Meeting: 10:15 AM
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There will be a special congregational meeting on January 5th immediately following worship service. Per the Annual Congregational Meeting, the St. James Elders and Budget Team have reviewed all the input from the December 8th Annual Meeting and all submitted concerns regarding the budget and will resubmit the 2025 budget for approval. All members are encouraged to attend.
- Christmas Poinsettias have been lovingly donated by:
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- Beverly Tiemann in memory of Michael Tiemann
- Pete and Janice Lanto in memory of loved ones
- Tim and Cheryl Schnicker in thanksgiving of children and grandchildren
- Wayne and Tina Enke
- Bob and Magel Debo in memory of Mackenzie Ann Allen
- Nic Schatte
- Wayne and Karen Eastby
- David, Paula and Winston Rapp in memory of Curtis France
- Nancy Cluck in memory of Mike Cluck
- Doug and Carol Rohrer
- Saturday Women’s Bible Study – Starts Jan 11
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Saturday Women’s Bible Study begins January 11. We’ll be using a CPH study titled: Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope and Trust. We’ll meet each Saturday at 10 AM for 9 sessions. (Except the first Saturday of each month when LWML meets.) Let us know if you’ll attend by signing up in the narthex or by texting Tina Barnard at 618-406-1932. Books, fellowship and childcare are free!
- Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
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Our next meeting will be on Tuesday Jan. 14th from 6-8pm in the fellowship hall. We will be covering session 2 of Whatever – Keeping Your Heart in Tune with Whatever Life Brings. It’s cold outside!! If you’d like, please bring your favorite soup to share for a cook-off of sorts. Text Shala Baker with any questions at 618-315-0788.
- We need You!
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The Altar Guild is asking for at least one person to serve the congregation by helping clear the altar and clean the communion vessels following the service. The commitment is about twice per month and is done between the service and Sunday School. Children are welcome to join provided they are assisted by a parent. Please contact Nic Schatte (nic@stjamesglencarbon.org) or call the church office with any questions.
- Save the Date (watch for details soon)
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- January 12 – Mosaic Baby Bottle Campaign Begins
- January 17 – Community Group Mixer
- Thank You
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Thank you to our Altar Guild Team and Music Team. We are so blessed by all the hard work and dedication you put into our worship service, especially during this busy holiday season. Your attention to detail, talents, and commitment enhances our worship experience and truly brings glory to God. Thank you for your tireless efforts and the love you pour into serving our St. James community.
- The True Meaning of Christmas
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It’s been 2000 years since baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Since that time, the Church has been celebrating that all- important event. In our day, it could be argued that the true meaning of Christmas has been somewhat obscured. The newest episode of Craving Answers Craving God features a discussion on just that & the true meaning of Christmas. Check it out!
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