Life is a gift from God. The mere fact that we have breath in our lungs today is a biological miracle—but for the Christian, there is a miracle even more profound. In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul declares the most comforting words a sinner can hear: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
In this service, we dive into the transition from death to life. By nature, we were captive to the "law of sin and death," unable to please God or save ourselves. But through the incarnation and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the "law of the Spirit of life" has set us free.
You are more than a biological wonder; you are a child of God, redeemed by Christ, and sealed by the Spirit. You are a living miracle.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Matthew 11:28-30
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 130
- Old Testament reading is from Ezekiel 37:1–14
- New Testament reading is from Romans 8:1–11
- Holy Gospel is from John 11:1–45
Songs and Hymns:
- Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won
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Text: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, 1715–69; tr. Frances E. Cox, 1812–97, alt.
Tune: Johann Crüger, 1598–1662
Text and tune: Public domain - My Life Is in You
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Text and tune: Daniel Gardner
© 1986 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - My Redeemer Lives
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Reuben Morgan
© 1998 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Keep the Feast
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Ben Shive, Skye Peterson
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Beehive Hymns (BMI)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
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Text: Timothy Rees, 1874–1939, alt.
Tune: Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contradanseu, c. 1710, Amsterdam
Text and tune: Public domain - The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord
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Text (sts. 1–4, 6–8): Haquin Spegel, 1645–1714; tr. Olof Olsson, 1841–1900, alt.
Text (st. 5): composite
Tune: Sammlung alter und neuer . . . Melodien, 1742
Text and tune: Public domain - Press On
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Ben Shive, Kristyn Getty
© 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Junkbox Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Announcements:
- Sunday, Mar 22:
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- Worship Service (Pastor Jonathan Lange): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstaris..
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Discovering Christianity Class: 10:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Mar 25:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Midweek Worship Service (Pastor Bill Engfehr): 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- Thursday, Mar 26:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Friday, Mar 27:
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- New! Sisterhood Share Series: 6 PM
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March 27 @ 6:00 PM
- Saturday, Mar 28:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Apr 5:
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- Family Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt!: 10:45 AM
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Family Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt following Easter worship service.
When: Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM CDT –
Where: St James Lutheran Church
- “How Can I Believe in a Violent God?” (Ep139)
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While the Bible teaches and Christians insist that God is love, the Old Testament tells many stories of God acting violently towards people who are opposed to him. What are we to make of these stories, and how can enlightened people believe in a God who acts out with violence in anger? Chuck and Aaron discuss this question on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
- Easter Lillies
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- St. James Member Survey
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The Elders invite all members to share their voice by completing a short online survey.
- 2026 Lent/Easter Worship Schedule
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Lent Midweek & Holy Week Services 6:30 PM
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