When we look at the world today, it is easy to focus on global upheaval, conflict, and disaster. But what is our faith perspective on these difficult events? In this week's message on Luke 21:10-15, Jesus’ answer to His disciples' question about the end of the world is less about predicting dates and more about redefining our purpose. Jesus teaches us that the very turmoil and opposition we face will serve as our opportunity to bear witness to His saving grace.
This powerful charge—to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world—is not a specialized task reserved for a few, but the mission of every disciple. Just as the first apostles were commanded to witness, so too are we called to make the proclamation of the Gospel our highest priority. Join us, for an opportunity to understand, how the chaos of the world becomes a unique stage for Christian witness, and be encouraged to step forward and share the hope that is within you.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 98
- Old Testament reading is from Malachi 4
- New Testament reading is from 2 Thessalonians 3:1–13
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 21:5–28
Songs and Hymns:
- The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
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Text: Bartholomäus Ringwaldt, 1532–99; tr. Philip A. Peter, 1832–1919, alt.
Tune: Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, 1535, Wittenberg, ed. Joseph Klug
Text and tune: Public domain - Kings And Nations
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Robin Mark, © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - When The Stars Burn Down
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Jennie Lee Riddle, Jonathan Lee
© 2010 JLee Publishing; Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Tunes; Integrity’s Praise! Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Here Is Love Vast as the Ocean
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Text and tune: Keith Getty; Kristyn Getty; Matt Boswell
Text and tune: © 2024 Getty Music Publishing; © Messenger Hymns
Tune: © 2024 Messenger Hymns
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Earth and All Stars
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Text: Herbert F. Brokering, 1926–2009
Tune: David N. Johnson, 1922–87
© 1968 Augsburg Publishing House, used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Grace
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Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson
© 2016 Getty Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music
© 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life Lines Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Crown Him with Many Crowns
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Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey Thring (sts. 4)
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain
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 16:
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- Worship Service (Pastor William 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 Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Nov 19:
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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 20:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Nov 22:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Saturday, Nov 29:
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- 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!
- Youth Mission Trip — Registrations Due Nov. 16
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Serv’n in the Hills
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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.
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