A Taste of Glory on the Way to the Cross – The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Worship Service (Pastor Jonathan Lange): 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

MELHS Winter Concert: 4 PM

The Metro East Lutheran High School Music Department invites you to their Winter Concert: “Hymns, Psalms, Spiritual Songs, and Folk Songs”! Today, March 2nd at 4:00 PM, in Henschen Alumni Hall for performances by our talented ensembles – Ritterchor (Honors Choir), Chorale, String Ensemble, and Concert Band. A free will offering will be taken to support the MELHS Music Department and a delightful dessert reception afterward!

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.

No Jr & Sr High Youth Group

Just a reminder that Jr and Senior High Youth Group will not be meeting at the Staake home during Lent. All youth are encouraged to attend the midweek services together!

Ash Wednesday Worship: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Community Group: 6 PM to 7:30 PM

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

AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Women’s Bible Study: 9:30 AM to 11 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)!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11th from 6-8pm in the fellowship hall. We will be covering session 4 of “Whatever – Keeping Your Heart in Tune with Whatever Life Brings.” If you’d like, please bring your favorite sweet or savory dip to share. Text Shala Baker at 618-315-0788 with questions.

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 lower-level carpet has been ordered, and soon there will be opportunities to help with demo and painting.
• The final review for phase one of the new sanctuary lighting is complete, and the order has been placed. The installation plan is in progress.
• Mark your calendars for the week of March 24 for an opportunity to lend a hand with spring cleanup.
• Plans are in place to refresh the upstairs bathrooms by painting and renewing the exhaust fans.
• Looking ahead to late spring or early summer, some concrete repairs will be made around the building, and the parking lot will be resealed and repainted.

We are gathering information from the campus planning survey, our Elders and Deacons, and touring area churches as we discern facility needs to successfully complete the St. James Ministry Plan.

The Thursday Night (Caseyville) Community Group is looking to grow! We meet every other Thursday, for dinner and discussion, and would love to add some new faces to our group. If you’re interested, please call Cheryl at 618-531-2186 or email cheryl@stjamesglencarbon.org.