Against the backdrop of unrighteous King Zedekiah's reign, God reiterates his promise that he would one day execute justice and righteousness in the whole world, and that he would bring about this world of righteousness through the Branch of David – the one who would personify and embody God's true righteousness.
Readings and Sermon: Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 25:1–10
- Old Testament reading is from Jeremiah 33:14–16
- Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 19:28–40
Songs and Hymns:
- The Advent of Our King
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Text: Charles Coffin, 1676–1749; tr. John Chandler, 1806–76, alt.;
Tune: Aaron Williams, 1731–76;
Text and tune: Public domain. - Savior of the Nations, Come
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Text: attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340–397; German version, Martin Luther, 1483–1546;
(sts. 1–2): tr. William M. Reynolds, 1812–76; (sts. 3, 6): tr. Lutheran Service Book, 2006;
(sts. 4–5, 8): tr. F. Samuel Janzow, 1913–2001; (st. 7): tr. Gifford A. Grobien, 1973
Tune: Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524, Wittenberg, ed. Johann Walter
Text (sts. 3, 6–7): © 2006 Concordia Publishing House; (sts. 4–5, 8): © 1978 Concordia Publishing House;
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Text (sts. 1–2) and tune: Public domain - The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
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Text: John Brownlie, 1859–1925, alt.
Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg, ed. John Wyeth
Text and tune: Public domain - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain. - Glory Be to Jesus
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Text: Italian, c. 18th cent.; tr. Edward Caswall, 1814–78, alt.
Tune: Friedrich Filitz, 1804–76
Text and tune: Public domain
Liturgies:
- 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. - Nunc Dimittis
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Dec 1:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Youth Confirmation: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
- Wednesday, Dec 4:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Saturday, Dec 7:
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- Circle of Friends (LWML): 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Circle of Friends will be meeting Saturday, December 7th at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Paul Darr will be our guest speaker as he talks about his missions to Honduras. Please join us as we support missions to Honduras! Everyone is welcome.
- Lutheran Young Adults — Christmas Party: 5:30 PM
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Join LYA (Lutheran Young Adults) for a Christmas party at the Tuttles’ house (350 Westline Ct, Shiloh, IL) on December 7th @ 5:30 PM. Please bring a side, dessert, or drink to share! Pizza will be provided. If you would like to participate in a white elephant gift exchange, please bring a funny gift, regift, or something $5 or less. Questions? Contact Pastor Kintz 618-233-2299.
- Sunday, Dec 8:
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- Congregational Meeting: 10:30 AM
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Please mark your calendars for the St. James Annual Congregational Meeting which will be held next Sunday, December 8th, immediately following service. Agenda and Proposed Budget have been emailed to all members and are available in the narthex.
- Tuesday, Dec 10:
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- Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study: 6 PM to 8 PM
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Our next meeting will be on Tuesday Dec. 10th from 6-8pm in the fellowship hall and will cover section 1 of “Whatever – Keeping Your Heart in Tune with Whatever Life Brings”. Please bring an appetizer to share. We will also be doing a cookie exchange. If you’d like to participate, please bring 2 dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies. Text Shala Baker at 618-315-0788 with questions.
- Call Committee Update
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The call committee has received all the nominations from the congregation and met several times to work on the next steps. We will meet again with the district this month to submit names for more information. Please continue to pray for the committee, our church, and the person God will provide for us.
- Farewell Celebration
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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. Please RSVP by Dec. 15th on the sign-up sheet in the narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Weber or Tina Enke.
- Jesus’ Humiliation and Exaltation
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Luther’s Small Catechism makes reference to Jesus in a state of humiliation and in a state of exaltation. What do these terms mean, and how are they different? And how does Jesus’ experience in each of these two states affect us? That’s the topic of discussion on our most recent episode of Craving Answers Craving God.
- Youth Group Schedule
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Please mark your calendars:
- Regular Youth Group Wednesday meetings will be paused during Advent and resume January 8th at the Staake home.
- Jr & Sr High Youth Christmas Party will be held Friday, December 20th at the Staake home 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Sunday School Christmas Program
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The Sunday School Christmas Program is scheduled for Sunday, December 22nd at the beginning of worship service. Practices will be held during the Sunday School hour today and December 15th. Senior High students are encouraged to assist with practice or attend adult Bible study.
- Christmas Brunch
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Please mark your calendars for the annual St. James Christmas Brunch to be held immediately after worship on Sunday, December 22nd.
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