Citizens of Heaven – Second Sunday in Lent

Worship Service — Pastor William Engfehr: 9 AM to 10:15 AM

Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Sanctuary

Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Fellowship Hall

Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

Community Group: 10 AM to 11:30 AM

St. James Fellowship Hall with Bob & Marilyn Whipkey.

Midweek Worship: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM

Community Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM

Every other Thursday in Caseyville with Tim & Cheryl Schnicker at their home.

AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM

AA Meeting: 1:30 PM

Technology plays a vital role in supporting the ministry and mission of St. James. From live streaming our services to managing our website, maintaining our network, and ensuring our office technology runs smoothly, our church relies on various digital tools and systems to serve our congregation effectively.

While much of this technology operates seamlessly once set up, occasional updates, configurations, troubleshooting, and upgrades are necessary (because let’s face it, computers have minds of their own). That’s where our Technology Team comes in! We are looking for volunteers with a passion for technology who can help maintain and enhance our digital infrastructure (and occasionally turn things off and on again).

How You Can Help

Do you have experience setting up computers or printers? Have you ever successfully untangled a mess of cables without questioning your life choices? Are you comfortable configuring networks or managing cloud services? Maybe you’re skilled in web design, video production, or office applications like Microsoft Word and Excel? Whether you have extensive technical expertise or are simply eager to learn and contribute, there’s a place for you on our team!

Here are some key areas where we could use your help:

• Network & Wi-Fi Management: Assist in maintaining network hardware, configuration, and security (bonus points if you can explain why turning it off and on works 99% of the time).
• Computer & Software Maintenance: Support office computers, software, and peripherals (yes, including the printer that only works when it feels like it).
• Cloud Services & Storage: Help manage Google Workspace, cloud storage, and backups (because even our church needs a backup plan).
• Website Development & Maintenance: Assist with updating and designing our WordPress website (we promise it’s more fun than it sounds!).
• Technical Consultation: Provide insight on purchases, installations, configurations, and long-term maintainability (or just tell us which gadgets are actually worth buying).

Join Us!

By volunteering with the Technology Team, you can use your skills to support the church and help spread God’s message in today’s digital world. Plus, you’ll earn eternal gratitude, the occasional coffee, and the knowledge that you’re the reason everything keeps running smoothly.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to our Deacon of Technology, Larry O’Leary, at larry@stjamesglencarbon.org.

We appreciate your willingness to serve and look forward to welcoming you to the team (we promise we’re more fun than your last IT helpdesk experience)!

The Property Team has workdays planned to prepare the basement for carpet which will include painting, wall prep and carpet removal this Friday and Saturday, March 21 & 22. Please sign up in the narthex or contact Tim Schnicker at 618-670-0880 or tim@stjamesglencarbon.org to sign up.

Mark your Calendars to join the Life Team for the 2025 Illinois Pro-Life March in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, March 25th! Please sign up in the narthex. Contact the church office with any questions.

• Carpool leaves St. James promptly @ 9:00 AM
• Matins at Trinity Lutheran Church @ 11:00 AM, Lunch Following (suggested $6 donation)
• Rally @ 1:00 PM
• March @ 2:00 PM
• Return to St. James immediately following the march.

The Bible says that we should love our neighbor. Come to think of it, Jesus says we should love our enemies. Does this principle apply to trust as well? Or should trust be earned? Are we permitted to love our neighbor while withholding trust? That’s the topic of discussion on our newest episode of Craving Answers Craving God.

Please join the St. James’ Circle of Friends (LWML) in collecting underwear for area students who cannot afford them. Help us supply District 7 school nurses with socks, underpants, boxer shorts, undershirts and other underwear to supply students in need. Please bring undies in the original unopened packages Sundays in March and place them in the collection bin in the narthex. Thanks so much for your support.

Attention all St. James members, if you are or have a college student in your family, please send their college address to Cheryl at the church office. 618-288-6120 or cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org. Even if their address remains the same, please let us know!

Help St James’ altar look beautiful for Easter Sunday! Order your Easter lilies ($15 can be placed in the locked box on the church office door) In Honor of, In Memory of, or In Thanksgiving for your loved one(s). We will list the donations in our Easter service bulletin. You are welcome to take the lily home after our Easter Services or leave it for the rest of the season. To order your lily, please complete the form in the narthex no later than March 30th.