In Psalm 50 God criticizes his people for believing that by offering him sacrifices they could manipulate him into favoring them. Instead, they should acknowledge that God doesn't need their offerings since he owns everything in the whole world, stop believing that he could be placed into their debt by them giving him gifts he doesn't need, and demonstrate their true worship by offering him thanks for what he has done for them.
Readings and Sermon: Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 50
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 8:1–10
- Epistle reading is from Philippians 4:6–20
- Gospel reading is from Luke 17:11–19
Songs and Hymns:
- Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
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Text by Henry Alford
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain - We Praise You, O God
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Text: Julia B. Cory
Tune: Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626
Text and tune: Ppublic domain - Offering
- Sing to the Lord of Harvest
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Text: John S. B. Monsell
Tune: Johann Steurlien
Text and tune: Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Wednesday, Nov 27:
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- Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- 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
- No Youth Confirmation
- Wednesday, Dec 4:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- No Youth Group
- Saturday, Dec 7:
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- Circle of Friends (LWML): 10 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 on December 8th immediately following service. Agenda and Proposed Budget have been emailed to all members and will be available in the narthex on December 1st.
- Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
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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.
- 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 December 1st and 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.
- Glen Carbon Heritage Winter Market
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Come visit St. James’ Hot Cocoa stand this Saturday evening, November 30th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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