We are reminded of the pivotal moment in Exodus 3:1-15, where Moses encounters God at the burning bush. Confronted with a divine call to lead the Israelites out of slavery, Moses responds with a profound question that echoes in our own lives: “Who am I?”
Just like Moses, we often face moments of self-doubt, asking, "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" when called to God's service. Moses, a fugitive who had fled Egypt after committing murder, felt utterly unqualified to confront Pharaoh. The sermon emphasizes that God, however, does not directly answer Moses' question of identity. Instead, He reveals something far more profound: His own identity and faithfulness.
Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: David Moldenhauer
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 148
- Old Testament reading is from Exodus 3:1–15
- New Testament reading is from 2 Thessalonians 2:1–8, 13–17
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 20:27–40
Songs and Hymns:
- Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
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Text: William Williams
Tune: John Hughes
Public domain - Here I Am, Lord
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Text: Based on Isaiah 6; Dan Schutte, b.1947
Text and music: © 1981, Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music
Published by OCP Publications
Used with permission: One License #728607-A - Still Waters
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Jonathan Conrad Gamble, Justin Richards, Leanna Crawford
© Capitol CMG Paragon; Jonathan Conrad Gamble Publishing; Be Essential Songs
© Seashore Lane Publishing; Remaining portion is unaffiliated
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying
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Text (sts. 1–2, 4): Daniel March, 1816–1909, alt.; (st. 3): unknown, alt.
Tune: Joseph Barnby, 1838–96
Text and tune: Public domain - Come to the Table
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Text and tune: Martin J. Nyström; Claire Cloninger
© 1991 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; © 1991 Curb Word Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Speak O Lord
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Christus Victor
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Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt Papa
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Messenger Hymns (BMI), LIVINGHYMNS (BMI),
Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP), Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP)
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:
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- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Nov 9:
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- Worship Service (Rev. Tony Boos): 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 Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Tuesday, Nov 11:
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- Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study: 6 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Nov 12:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Thursday, Nov 13:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Nov 15:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Would a Pope Be Helpful? (Ep130)
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The Roman Catholic Church is led by the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. In theory, having a single powerful leader at the top of the church’s hierarchy more efficiently keeps the church’s doctrine and practice pure. So should Protestants also have a Pope? Chuck and Aaron discuss this question on this episode of Craving Answers Craving God.
- Community Service Opportunity
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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.
- Youth Mission Trip – Registrations Due Nov. 16
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