Let's delve into the significance of Judgment Day as revealed through the events of Christ's crucifixion, focusing on the text from Luke 23:32-43. As Jesus approached the end of His earthly ministry, His teachings often centered on the world's end and the final judgment. We begin with an explanation of what Judgment Day means for every believer and unbeliever, recognizing the profound importance of God's perfect justice.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Michael P Walther; Reader: Joe Rathert
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 46
- Old Testament reading is from Malachi 3:13–18
- New Testament reading is from Colossians 1:13–20
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 23:27–43
Songs and Hymns:
- God Himself is Present
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Text: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697–1769, abr.; tr. Frederick W. Foster, 1760–1835, alt.; tr. John Miller, 1756–90, alt.
Tune: Joachim Neander, 1650–80
Public domain - Come, Thou Almighty King
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Text is English
Tune by Felice de Giardini
Public domain - We Give Thee But Thine Own
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Text: William W. How, 1823–97
Tune: William H. Monk, 1823–89
Text and tune: Public domain - Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
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Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660–1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823–1907, alt.
Tune: Swedish
Text and tune: Public domain - O Living Bread from Heaven
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Text: Johann Rist, 1607–67; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.
Tune: Musae Sioniae, 1609, vol. 7, Wolfenbüttel, ed. Michael Praetorius
Public domain - All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
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Text: Edward Perronet
Tune: Oliver Holden
Text and tune are public domain - Lift High the Cross
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Tune: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947
Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956, alt.; (sts. ref–5): tr. Leopoldo Gros, 1925–2013
© 1974 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
Recording:
- Audio:
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- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Nov 23:
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- Worship Service (Pastor Michael Walther): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Sanctuary.
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Nov 26:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thursday, Nov 27:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Nov 29:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- St. James Advent Decorating: 9 AM
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Saturday, November 29th 9:00 AM
- Community Service Opportunity: : 5 PM to 8 PM
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Community Service Opportunity: St James is passing out free hot chocolate at the Glen Carbon Winter Market on Saturday, November 29th from 5-8 pm. If you are interested in helping, please let Jen Weber or Tina Enke know. The Winter Market is located at the village museum.
- Sunday, Dec 7:
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- Annual Congregational Voters' Meeting
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All Members – Mark your calendars for December 7th to attend and vote!
- Sunday, Dec 6:
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- Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
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The Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
Next Date: December 6, 2026
- Do Muslims Want to Kill Non-Muslims? (Ep131)
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In the religious struggle between Christianity and Islam, is it correct that the faithful Muslim wants infidels, including Christians, to be dead? Or is this perspective a false narrative? Do different sects of Islam believe different things on this question? It’s a sensitive subject, and we’ll talk about it today. It’s our topic on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
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