Being tempted and giving in to sin is like being seduced, impregnated, and eventually killed by the baby. But God, our heavenly Father, has brought us to birth by the word of His gospel so that we can experience his good and perfect gift, the first and best of his creation.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Zephaniah 3:14-17
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 25:1–10
- Old Testament reading is from Genesis 22:1–18
- Epistle reading is from James 1:12–18
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 1:9–15
Songs and Hymns:
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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Text: Thomas O. Chisholm
Tune: William M. Runyan
Public domain - Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call
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Text and tune: Matt Papa and Matt Boswell
© 2018 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - I Will Wait for You
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Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matthew Merker, Stuart Townend
© 2018 Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Matthew Merker Music; Townend Songs
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted
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Joseph Swain, Kevin Twit
© 2013 Twit, Kevin
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
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Text and tune: Kathleen Thomerson, 1934
© 1970, 1975 Celebration
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
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Text: Liturgy of St. James, 5th century
Tune: French, 17th century
Public domain - Blessed Assurance
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Text: Fanny J. Crosby, alt. Aaron Mueller;
Tune: Phoebe P. Knapp;
Text and tune: Public domain. - Go, My Children, with My Blessing
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983 Concordia Publishing House;
Tune: Welsh, 18th cent.;
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
Recording:
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Announcements:
- Sunday, Feb 18:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:30 AM
- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Wednesday, Feb 21:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Midweek Lent Service: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- Sunday, Feb 25:
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- 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering – Information Meeting: 10:30 AM
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All youth who will be between the ages of 13-20 on July 15, 2025 are invited to a brief informational meeting right after worship next Sunday, February 25th to learn more about the next Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. We will meet in the sanctuary immediately following the service.
- Ministry Spotlight – Altar Guild
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The role of the Altar Guild extends far beyond creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, encompassing a variety of tasks that contribute to the smooth functioning of worship services. One of the primary responsibilities of the Altar Guild is preparing and maintaining the communion trays and their contents. This task involves attention to detail and a deep sense of reverence. The Guild not only sets up the trays but also ensures their cleanliness.
In addition to communion preparations, the Altar Guild takes charge of adorning the narthex and the church entrance with thematic decorations. These visually appealing displays serve as a warm welcome for worshippers and create an atmosphere that reflects our St. James community. The Guild’s creative touch contributes to the overall ambiance of the church, enhancing the worship experience for the congregation.
They are also instrumental in preparing for special ceremonies, ensuring that every detail aligns with the significance of the event.
The work of the Altar Guild requires a collaborative effort, and they are always in need of more helping hands. Volunteers, whether able to commit to one Sunday a month or desiring a more involved role, are welcome to join the team. Nic Schatte, the contact person for the Altar Guild, can be reached at nic@stjamesglencarbon.org.
- Decorations in the Church
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The decorations in the church were changed to black for Ash Wednesday. Black is the color of mourning, humiliation, and death. Lent began on Ash Wednesday with a call to repentance and a reminder that we are dust, and to dust we shall return. Then the decorations in the church change to purple for the Season of Lent, a time of repentance and spiritual renewal. Purple symbolizes sorrow and repentance. Purple also reminds us of the mocking royal robe placed on Jesus by the soldiers.
- Ministry Clarity – Intentionally Moving Forward with Mission & Ministry
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St. James held a congregational ministry planning event/dinner late last year. Our discussion was led by Pastor Tom Eggebrecht from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. The purpose of this event was to present opportunities, previously defined by the Ministry Planning Team, that can help us bridge the gap between where we are now in ministry and where we want to be based on our Mission Pillars (Community, Healing, Restoration). This was a very successful event that provided great insight.
The Ministry Planning Team is now in the process of taking the information gathered at the event and using it to create a ministry plan for each of our three pillars. This is a very exciting process that should be completed by mid-Spring. At that time, it will be presented to the congregation for review/approval.
We encourage everyone to please:
- Pray for this process – That God would lead us to understand His will for St. James.
- Pray for our Ministry Team – That each member would seek God’s will and apply it to this process of creating a ministry plan to His glory.
- Approach any Ministry Team member with questions you may have.
- The Time of Easter
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Mark your calendars and join us for the following additional Easter season services:
- Midweek Lent Worship Service, Wednesday, Feb. 21 @ 6:30 PM
- Midweek Lent Worship Service, Wednesday, Feb. 28 @ 6:30 PM
- Midweek Lent Worship Service, Wednesday, March 6 @ 6:30 PM
- Midweek Lent Worship Service, Wednesday, March 13 @ 6:30 PM
- Midweek Lent Worship Service, Wednesday, March 20 @ 6:30 PM
- Holy Thursday Worship Service, Thursday, March 28 @ 6:30 PM
- Good Friday Worship Service, Friday, March 29 @ 6:30 PM
- Easter Worship Service, Sunday, March 31 @ 9:00 AM