The preacher of Hebrews, arguing to his listeners that salvation can only be found in Jesus, outlines for them how Jesus is the only one who can get us in to the Father, he's the only one who can stop our suffering, and he's the only one who makes us alright in the end.

Readings: Jonah Wilson. Sermon: Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Nov 10, 2024

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 44:21-23
Psalm reading is from Psalm 146
Old Testament reading is from 1 Kings 17:8–16
Epistle reading is from Hebrews 9:24–28
Holy Gospel is from Mark 12:38–44

Songs and Hymns:

Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Text by Christopher Wordsworth
Tune by Ludwig Von Beethoven
Text (sts. 1, 3) and tune are in the public domain
Text (st. 2), © 1982 The Jubilate Group, admin. Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Speak O Lord
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
The Lord Almighty Reigns
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
© 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; © 2022 Getty Music Publishing
© 2022 Love Your Enemies Publishing; © 2022 Messenger Hymns
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Text: Robert Robinson, 1735–90, alt.
Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg.
Text and tune: Public domain.
Children of the Heavenly Father
Text by Carolina Sandell Berg, trns. Ernst W. Olson
Tune by Lofsanger och andeliga wisor, 1873
© Augsburg Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Oh, How Good It Is
Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes, Stuart Townend
© 2012 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Now Thank We All Our God
Text: Martin Rinckart, 1586–1649; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.
Tune: Johann Crüger, 1598–1662
Text and tune: Public domain

Liturgies:

Kyrie
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda
Music: Columbian Harmony
Text and music: © 1990 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: One License #728607-A
Gloria
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, One License #728607-A;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.
Credo
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain.
Sanctus
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.
Agnus Dei
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Recording:

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Announcements:

Sunday, Nov 10:
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
Surviving the Holidays from GriefShare to be held at Zion Bethalto: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Surviving the Holidays — a special free GriefShare event for those grieving the loss of loved ones — will take place in the church sanctuary at Zion Lutheran Church, Bethalto, today, November 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Adults and teens are invited to hear a presentation about resources, strategies and tools for coping with grief during the holiday season. For more information, call the church office at 618-377-8314. Go to griefshare.org/events/243531 to find more details and register for the event.

Tuesday, Nov 12:
Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study: 6 PM to 8 PM
  • Where: St. James Fellowship Hall
  • When: This Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please either sign up there or text Shala Baker at 618-315-0788 if you plan to come and what you want to bring.

Wednesday, Nov 13:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group @ The Staake's Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Saturday, Nov 16:
Circle of Friends (LWML): 10 AM

LWML Circle of Friends will meet Saturday, November 16th at 10 AM in fellowship hall. Please contact Tina Enke or the church office for more information.

Lutheran Young Adults (LYA) November Event
Is Change Bad or Good?

Explore how our appetite for change impacts us and what the Bible says about discerning necessary from unnecessary changes. With Jesus as our guide, the latest episode of Craving Answers, Craving God examines when to embrace change and when to hold steady.

Glen-Ed Pantry — Holiday Dinner Baskets

Help Glen-Ed Pantry gather fixings for holiday dinner baskets. Special holiday meals will be provided this year for Glen-Ed Pantry families. Here’s what’s most needed: instant potatoes (mashed or au gratin), gravy mixes, stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, pineapple, canned fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, and canned carrots and mixed vegetables. If you’d like to donate toward the purchase of some perishable items like rolls, turkeys and hams, or pies please visit glenedpantry.org/donors and designate your donation “holiday baskets”.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is underway! What is Operation Christmas Child? People pack shoebox gifts to bless children in need around the world. After receiving a shoebox gift, children can enroll in a 12-lesson follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. As a result of what they learn, boys and girls grow in Christ and share Him with others! Please take a shoebox, label and instructions from the narthex or downstairs and return it to church no later than November 17th. These shoeboxes should be packed, wrapped and returned by November 17th. For more information about youth events or to get involved with the Youth Ministry Team please contact Stacey Staake.


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