The third of St. James' three pillars is restoration – God's mission to restore Glen Carbon for himself. The power behind this massive task is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who brings Jesus into the midst of his people and sends us out under this same power to live and preach the gospel in our town.
The fruit of the Spirit is not primarily about the Christian's personal and private experience, but about the results the Holy Spirit produces in the life of the Christian which – when lived out in public – transform the world. The love, joy, and peace the world craves but cannot experience in its fallen and rebellious state can be had through the gracious power of the loving and restoring Holy Spirit.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 44:21-23
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 104:24–30
- Acts reading is from Acts 2:1–21
- Epistle reading is from Galatians 5:16–25
- Holy Gospel is from John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15
Songs and Hymns:
- Joy to the World
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Text: Isaac Watts
Tune: George Frideric Handel
Public domain - For Your Gift of God the Spirit
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Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson
Tune by Mindy Deckard and Bruce Benedict
© 1987 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Light of God
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
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Text: Timothy Rees, 1874–1939, alt.
Tune: Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contradanseu, c. 1710, Amsterdam
Text and tune: Public domain - O Church, Arise
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740 - Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying
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Text by Stephen P. Starke, © 1999 Stephen P. Starke
Tune by Jeffrey N. Blersch, © 2003 Jeffrey N. Blersch
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
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, May 19:
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- Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- High School Graduate Recognition: 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM
- Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Wednesday, May 22:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Saturday, May 25:
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- No Women’s Bible Study
- Summer Sunday School
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The Education Team Needs You!
Please consider signing up to assist one Sunday during the summer session. Get details and available slots at Summer Sunday School or by contacting the church office.
- Women's Bible Study Schedule Update
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Women’s Bible Study will not meet May 25.
- Youth Annual Yard Sale
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St. James Youth needs your support for our upcoming Yard Sale! Please consider sorting clothing items by size and labeling them before donating. We’re also seeking plant donations—split plants sold well last year. Additionally, we urgently require a truck for Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. Any assistance is appreciated—contact Ruth Thompson at ruth.thompson@melhs.org to help out. Thank you!
Items can be dropped off at the church during the following times:
- Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 12 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00-8:30 pm
- Thursday, June 13 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday, June 14 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
- Glen Carbon’s Covered Bridge 5K
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St. James is excited to be supporting the Glen Carbon’s Covered Bridge 5K with volunteers on race day. This is a great community support opportunity for individuals and families. You can serve on the support team on race day; run the race if you’d like; and stay for the festivities of the Glen Carbon Homecoming!
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Date:
June 15, 2024 -
Place:
Covered Bridge, Main Street
198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL -
Sign up:
St. James’ Church Office Bulletin Board Sign-up sheet
or contact Jen Weber, jenweber@stjamesglencarbon.org or the church office.
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Date:
- St. James Ministry Plan
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The ministry plan is available today in the narthex, on the bulletin board, on the homepage of our website and has been sent to all members via email (if your current email is on file in the church office) and standard mail to each member household. If you have not received the plan and would like it mailed or emailed to you, please contact Cheryl in the church office.
- Mahnomen Community Outreach Amazon Wish List
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The St. James Youth Group invites both St. James and Beautiful Savior congregations to join us in supporting Mahnomen community during our upcoming mission trip. We aim to address various needs, primarily collecting school supplies for Mahnomen Elementary School and general pantry supplies for Helping Hands Food Pantry. To facilitate donations, we’ve created an Amazon Wish List. You can send items directly to Beautiful Savior in Callaway, avoiding the need for transportation from Illinois. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church c/o Matt Meyer, PO Box 98, 402 1st Ave, Callaway MN 56521
- Jack Blair South Africa Mission Trip
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A big thank you to everyone that has supported Jack for the South Africa Mission Trip. Your financial support and continued prayers are much appreciated.
If you would like to follow the summer mission trip, one of his team members will be providing updates via their blog from May 17 – July 3rd.
- How Do I Know I’m Saved?
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Are you saved? How sure are you about your eternal destiny? Absolutely certain? Pretty confident? Maybe a little bit anxious? On our most recent episode of Craving Answers, Craving God, Aaron and Chuck explore the question, How do I know that I’m saved? You can easily connect to the show through the St. James website.
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