For our midweek Lenten services, we are reading Jesus’ seven words from the cross—words spoken to particular situations, but recorded in the Scriptures to speak to us.
We begin with Jesus’ words to the crowd assembled at the cross, “Father, forgive them,” and His particular word to a thief, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” What is the connection between these two words? While they were spoken 2,000 years ago, what do they have to say to us today?
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 32:1-7
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 23:32–43
Songs and Hymns:
- "As Surely as I Live," God Said
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Text: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480–1561; tr. Matthias Loy, 1828–1915, alt.
Tune: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1674–1707
Text and tune: Public domain - Magnificat
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Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV), public domain.
Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), © 2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission,
LSB Hymn License no. 110001220. - Abide with Me
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Text: Henry F. Lyte, 1793–1847, alt.
Tune: William H. Monk, 1823–89
Public domain
Announcements:
- Wednesday, Feb 25:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- No Jr & Sr High Youth Group During Lent
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Paused during Lent. Please join us St. James’ midweek Lent services at 6:30 PM
- Midweek Worship Service (Pastor John Lukomski): 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- Thursday, Feb 26:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Feb 28:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Mar 1:
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- Worship Service: 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.
- College Care Packages
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If you are a member of St. James and have a college student in your family, please contact the church office to add or update their Spring 2025-26 college address.
- Does My Faith Belong to Me? (Ep137)
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Some Christians worry that their Christianity is only theirs because they grew up in a Christian home. But is this a weakness, or a strength? Chuck and Aaron talk about what it means to have one’s own faith in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
- 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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