Paul's classic statement on the heart of marriage in Ephesians 5 can speak more broadly to how we are called to love not just our spouses but everyone else as well. The key to understanding how true love works is to recognize that true love does not respond to someone who is lovable but makes the other lovable, true love does not demand but earns submission, and true love is self-love to the extent that it is self-giving love.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 8:35-39
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 14
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 29:11–19
- Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:22–33
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 7:1–13
Songs and Hymns:
- Come, We That Love the Lord
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Text by Robert Lowry and Isaac Watts
Tune by Robert Lowry
Ppublic domain - The Church's One Foundation
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Text by Samuel J Stone
Tune by Samuel Wesley
Public domain - There Was Jesus
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Casey Beathard, Jonathan Smith, Zach Williams
© Anthems of Hope; Be Essential Songs; Cashagamble Jet Music
© Wisteria Drive; Little Louder Songs; Seven Ring Circus Songs
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 - Ancient of Days
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Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson;
© 2018 CityAlight Music.
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - What Wondrous Love Is This
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Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
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.
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, Aug 25:
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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
- Wednesday, Aug 28:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Saturday, Aug 31:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM to 10:30 AM
- Sunday, Sep 1:
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- Congregational Meeting – St. James Ministry Plan: 10:45 AM
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We will have a congregational meeting on Sunday, September 1st at 10:45 a.m. to vote on the St. James Ministry Plan and for the church roof replacement.. The Ministry Plan can also be found in hard copy in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
- Saturday, Sep 7:
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- 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 Community Groups
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Community Groups Deacon: Shanna Covarrubias
Community Groups at St. James offer diverse opportunities for Christian fellowship, scripture study, and prayer in small group settings, meeting in locations convenient for their members such as coffee shops, homes, and the church. They gather at various times, some during the day and others in the evening, on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to accommodate different schedules. Children are welcome, with babysitting provided.
Currently, there are five active groups, each designed to meet the specific needs of its participants. These groups are a fantastic way to connect with the St. James family, build relationships, and grow in faith together. For more information or to join a group, contact Shanna Covarrubias at Shannacovarrubias@saintjamesglencarbon.org or call the church office.
- St Jame Parking Lot – Reserved for Kicks on 66 Car Show Guest Parking – Sept 7
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NOTE: The “Kicks on 66” car show scheduled for September 7th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM will be using the St. James parking lot for guest parking.
- 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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