When Christians engage in the battle the kingdom of Jesus is waging against the kingdom of the Enemy, they do so through the strength of Jesus, in the armor of God, and with the Word and prayer in the Holy Spirit.
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 119:129–136
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–9
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 6:10–20
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 7:14–23
Songs and 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 - I Love Your Kingdom, Lord
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Text: Timothy Dwight
Tune: Aaron Williams
Text and tune: Public domain - You Are Good
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Israel Houghton
© 2001 Integrity’s Praise! Music; Sound Of The New Breed
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - My Worth Is Not in What I Own
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Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick
© 2014 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Go to Dark Gethsemane
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Text: James Montgomery, 1771–1854
Tune: Richard Redhead, 1820–1901
Text and tune: Public domain. - Jesus Paid It All
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Text by Elvina M. Hall
Tune by John T. Grape
Public domain - Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
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Text: William Williams
Tune: John Hughes
Public domain
Liturgies:
- Kyrie
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda
Music: Columbian Harmony
Text and music: © 1990 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: One License #728607-A - Gloria
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, One License #728607-A;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Sep 1:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Congregational Meeting: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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We will have a congregational meeting today (September 1) at 10:45 a.m. to vote on the St. James Ministry Plan and for the church roof replacement.
- No Sunday School
- No Adult Bible Study
- Wednesday, Sep 4:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Saturday, Sep 7:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM to 10:30 AM
- St James' Parking Lot – Reserved for Kicks on 66 Car Show Guest Parking: 11 AM to 2 PM
- September Lutheran Young Adults Event: 1 PM to 4 PM
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Join LYA for live music, food, drinks, and fellowship to see “George Portz Friends of Bluegrass” at the Cider Shed at Eckert’s in Belleville on Saturday, September 7, from 1:00-4:00p. Please note that the event is free, but no outside food or drinks are allowed. (The Cider Shed has food/drinks available for purchase.) The concert is under a pavilion, so it should happen rain or shine.
Just as a reminder: LYA is a group of Lutheran young professionals from the Metro East area that get together to meet new friends and do something fun each month. We represent many different congregations in the Metro East area, and float events above and below highway 64.
- Sunday, Sep 8:
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- St. James Family Picnic: 12 PM
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There will be outside games and fun for all! Bring a side or dessert for all to share (but if you forget or are unable to bring anything – come anyway!) The church will provide meat and drinks! Questions? Text or call our Fellowship Deacon (Jen) at 618-407-5322 or call the church office.
- Sunday, Sep 15:
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- Youth Confirmation: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
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Youth Confirmation will begin on Sunday, September 15th from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Any parents interested in their children participating please speak to Pastor Aaron.
- Ministry Spotlight – St. James Property Team
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Property Deacon: Tim Schnicker
St. James’ Property Team, comprised of Tim Schnicker, Josh Eberhart, Joel Eberhart, Jonathan Schnicker, Abby Kosten, and Carmen Siewert, is dedicated to maintaining and improving our church property. Their responsibilities include lawn care, landscaping, repairs, maintenance, updates, and renovations. For more information on how to get involved with the Property Team, or to report maintenance issues, contact Property Deacon Tim Schnicker at tim@saintjamesglencarbon.org.
- Volunteer Tutors Needed at MELHS
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Metro-East Lutheran High School is looking for volunteer tutors during and immediately after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. If you are interested in helping, please e-mail faith.spelbring@melhs.org and she will send you a signup link. Ideally, volunteers would either be trained educators who are able to assess learning gaps or people with advanced skills in the following subjects: English, Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry. Please prayerfully consider serving! Your impact will last a lifetime for these students!
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