We’re surrounded by claims of things being “all new”—but often, it’s just a fresh label on the same old thing. In this week’s message, All New, we hear a promise from God that truly is new: the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.
Join us as we explore:
- The deep longing for something truly new
- What God’s promise of a new heaven and earth means for us
- How we already experience the beginnings of this renewal today
This is more than a hopeful idea—it’s a promise anchored in the resurrection of Jesus, transforming how we live now and what we wait for with eager anticipation.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Joe Rathert
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 8:35-39
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 148
- Acts reading is from Acts 11:1–18
- New Testament reading is from Revelation 21:1–7
- Holy Gospel is from John 16:12–22
Songs and Hymns:
- Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
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Text and tune: Matt Boswell; Matt Papa
© 2020 Love Your Enemies Publishing; © 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs
© 2020 Getty Music Publishing; © 2020 Messenger Hymns
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Jerusalem the Golden
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Text: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–66, alt.
Tune: Alexander C. Ewing, 1830–95, alt.
Text and tune: Public domain - Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus)
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Chris Rice
© 2003 Clumsy Fly Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
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Text by Henry Van Dyke
Tune by Ludwig van Beethoven
Public domain - Keep the Feast
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Ben Shive, Skye Peterson
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Beehive Hymns (BMI)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - In Thee Is Gladness
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Text: Johann Lindemann, 1549–1631; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.
Tune: Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi, c. 1556–c. 1622
Text and tune: Public domain - Lift High The Name Of Jesus
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Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty
Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash
Tune and Text: © Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, May 18:
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- Worship Service (Pastor Bill Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Sanctuary
- Adult Bible Study and High School Senior Recognition: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Fellowship Hall
- Wednesday, May 21:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Community Group: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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St. James Fellowship Hall with Bob & Marilyn Whipkey.
- Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Thursday, May 22:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, May 24:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- LWML — Garden Tour @ Debbie Rathert's home
- St James Night at Busch Stadium
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Join us for a night of baseball at Busch Stadium on Monday, June 9th at 6:45 PM! It will be the Cardinals vs. the Blue Jays and it’s sure to be a great night!
Tickets are located in section 235 and are complimentary but do require a reservation. Please contact Rosie Ellington to reserve your tickets. Tickets are limited so act NOW!
Tickets will be distributed at the end of May.
- Ministry Spotlight — Fellowship Team
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The St. James Fellowship Team, under the leadership of Jen Weber, is committed to nurturing a spirit of community within our church family. From coordinating funeral luncheons to planning joyful gatherings, this ministry creates meaningful opportunities for connection, support, and service. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to make sure everyone feels welcomed, included, and cared for.
Interested in getting involved or learning more? We’d love to have you join us in building a stronger, more connected church community! Contact Jen Weber at jen@stjamesglencarbon.org.
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