God wants us to stop sinning, but how can we even begin this impossible task? John's answer: look to the cross of the crucified Jesus who died to sin for us, look to the new creation where our destiny as full-formed children of God will become a reality, and look to our heavenly Father whose deep and forgiving love for us constantly woo us to himself.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 4
- First reading is from Acts 3:11–21
- Epistle reading is from 1 John 3:1–7
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 24:36–49
Songs and Hymns:
- Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
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Text by Henry F. Lyte
Tune by John Goss
Text and tune are public domain - Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted
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Joseph Swain, Kevin Twit
© 2013 Twit, Kevin
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Jesus Paid It All
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Text by Elvina M. Hall
Tune by John T. Grape
Public domain - My Savior's Love
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Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
© 2019 Getty Music Hymns and Songs
Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Messenger Hymns
Used with permission, One License #728607-A - 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 - All You Works of God, Bless the Lord
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Text: Stephen P. Starke, 1955, © 1995 Stephen P. Starke.
Tune: Jamaican; adapt. Doreen Potter, 1925–80, © 1975 Hope Publishing Co.
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, Apr 14:
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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 17:
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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 20:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM to 10:30 AM
- 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
- 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
We are always looking for new teachers and substitute teachers! Help us cultivate a knowledge of and love for God’s word! If you would like to serve our church in this way, 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 to Stacey Staake or Ruth Thompson today. 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 89) attempts to tackle the question of whether Christians should go to church or not. Listen at your convenience and let us know what you think!