John's church was attacked from within by teachers who taught that Jesus was not actually a physical being and that salvation was not about a restored relationship with God but about secret knowledge of God gained privately by the enlightened initiated. John attacks this false teaching with the reality of Easter: the God-man Jesus breaks through the barrier between us and him, revealing the light of truth to all men, forgiving our sins, and restoring us to a relationship with him and each other.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Matthew 11:28-30
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 148
- First reading is from Acts 4:32–35
- Epistle reading is from 1 John 1:1—2:2
- Holy Gospel is from John 20:19–31
Songs and Hymns:
- 10,000 Reasons
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Text and tune by Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman
© sixsteps Music
© Said & Done
© 2011 Thankyou Music
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 - I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
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Tune: Messiah, George Frideric Handel, 1741.
Text: George Frideric Handel, Charles Jennens, 1741.
Tune and text: Public domain. - In Christ Alone
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - There Is a Redeemer
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Melody Green
© 1982 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing
© 1982 Birdwing Music, © 1982 Ears To Hear
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
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Text: Latin, c. 5th–10th cent.; tr. Robert Campbell, 1814–68, alt.
Tune: Kirchengeseng, 1566, Ivancice.
Text and tune: Public domain.
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Nunc Dimittis
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Apr 7:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Discovering Christianity: 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, Apr 10:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Saturday, Apr 13:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM to 10:30 AM
- Saturday, Apr 20:
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- Seder Supper: 2 PM to 6 PM
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Please join us for a Seder Supper on April 20th from 2 PM to 6 PM in Fellowship Hall. No tickets are required, but registration is requested. Please sign up for this event in the Narthex or call the church office.
- Ministry Spotlight – St. James Education Team
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- Education Deacon: William Ellington
- Sunday School Teachers: William Ellington, Eric Robinson, Stacey Staake, Nic Schatte, McKenzie Brakenhoff, Suzie Robinson, Shala Carson, Cheryl Schnicker (sub)
- Adult Bible Study Leaders: Aaron Mueller, Tina Barnard
Check out our Women’s Bible Study I Have Set My King on Zion:
- Saturdays, 9-10:30 AM, Fellowship Hall – 12 weeks long
- If you plan to bring your kids, please contact William at 618-407-4558 or williamellington@stjamesglencarbon.org
We are planning a VBS-style Summer Sunday School program centered on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6).
- This program will last all of June and July (9 weeks). We will have a launch party during Sunday School on June 2. We will have a closing party during Sunday School on July 28.
- We are looking for adult volunteers for each week of the program.
- If you would like to volunteer, please contact William at 618-407-4558 or williamellington@stjamesglencarbon.org
- Youth Annual Yard Sale
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As you start your Spring Cleaning, please be looking for items that you would be willing to donate to the Youth Yard Sale. The Yard Sale will be on Saturday, June 15. Items can be dropped off at church the week before. Funds raised will help with expenses for the Mission Trip and the 2025 Youth Gathering.
- Youth Mission Trip
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Anyone interested in joining the Youth Group for our Mission Trip to Minnesota should get a deposit of $100 turned in to Stacey Staake or Ruth Thompson by Sunday, April 14. If you have any questions, talk to Ruth Thompson.
- Craving Answers, Craving God
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We are grateful to the many people who tell us that they have sampled Craving Answers, Craving God and found it to be time well spent. Our most recent episode (number 88) takes up the subject of legalism. Is it good or bad to be a legalist? Listen at your convenience and let us know what you think!