The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross changes our position before God: now he sees us as completely perfect and innocent. But it also changes our condition: it begins to purify us and make us more like Jesus as we grow in his grace. And finally, the sacrifice of Jesus takes away all our sins for all time, winning forgiveness, life, and salvation for us forever and ever.
Readings: Jonah Wilson. Sermon: Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Zephaniah 3:14-17
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 16
- Old Testament reading is from Daniel 12:1–3
- Epistle reading is from Hebrews 10:11–25
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 13:1–13
Songs and Hymns:
- Christ the Eternal Lord
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Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926, © 1999 Hope Publishing Co.,
used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816–93, public domain. - Before the Throne of God Above
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Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - In The First Light
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Bob Kauflin
© 1988 Bridge Building Music, Inc.; Organon Key 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 - Ancient of Days
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Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson;
© 2018 CityAlight Music.
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain
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Text by James Montgomery
Tune by Ludvig M. Lindeman
Public domain - Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
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Text by William C. Dix
Tune by Rowland H. Prichard
Public domain
Liturgies:
- Kyrie
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda
Music: Columbian Harmony
Text and music: © 1990 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: One License #728607-A - Gloria
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, One License #728607-A;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Nov 17:
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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
- Youth Confirmation: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 20:
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- 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 23:
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- Joyce Barker Visitation: 2 PM
- Joyce Barker Memorial Service: 3 PM
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Dinner to follow in Fellowship Hall.
- Glen-Ed Pantry — Holiday Dinner Baskets
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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 we are having a Door Offering today.
- Operation Christmas Child
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Thank you to everyone that participated in Operation Christmas Child! Please make sure your boxes are returned today! If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Staake, stacey@stjamesglencarbon.org or call the church office.
- 2025 Member Giving Envelopes
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The church office is currently preparing giving envelopes for 2025. Please contact Cheryl in the church office before November 24th if you no longer need/want physical envelopes.
- Congregational Meeting
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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. Voting Points: Approval of Elders, Deacons, Treasurer; 2025 Budget. Agenda and Proposed Budget will be emailed to all members with emails on file and will be available in the narthex on November 24th.
- 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 it will be Christmas themed, of course! We will be covering 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.
- Save the Date – Pastor Mueller's Last Sermon
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Mark your calendars for Pastor Mueller’s last sermon, December 29th. A farewell dinner is being planned by our Fellowship Team. Watch for details to follow.
- Glen Carbon Heritage Museum
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The Heritage Museum is hosting a number of community events. If you would like to volunteer to work one of these events, please contact the Village directly or visit SignUpGenius: Glen Carbon Heritage Museum – Heritage Museum Fall & Winter Events.
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