When Jesus comes into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday the crowds gather around him and chant his praises, excited that the one true king has finally arrived. And although some of his opponents try to make them stop, thinking that he has overstepped his bounds, the victory of God in Jesus can no longer be contained.
Readings and Sermon: Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 25:1–10
- Gospel reading is from Luke 19:28–40
Songs and Hymns:
- Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
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Text: Johann Olearius, tr. Catherine Winkworth
Tune: Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva
Public domain - Magnificat
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Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV), public domain.
Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), © 2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission,
LSB Hymn License no. 110001220. - Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
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Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660–1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823–1907, alt.
Tune: Swedish
Text and tune: Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Wednesday, Dec 4:
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- Midweek Advent Service: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- 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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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Congregational Meeting: 10:30 AM
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Please mark your calendars for the St. James Annual Congregational Meeting which will be held this 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.
- Wednesday, Dec 11:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- 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.
- 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 on 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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