"It is finished." With this cry, the debt of sin is paid in full, and the Law’s demands are satisfied. In this midweek Lenten service, we meditate on the final breaths of our Savior. Drawing from the lament of Psalm 39 and the "stumbling stone" of Isaiah 8, we see Christ as our sole sanctuary. His final words—committing His spirit to the Father—become our own prayer of hope, knowing that because His work is finished, our life is hidden with God in Him.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 39
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 23:26-56; John 19:30
Songs and Hymns:
- Jesus, in Your Dying Woes
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Text: Thomas B. Pollock, 1836–96, alt.; Public domain
Tune: Bernhard Schumacher, 1886–1978; © 1941 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - 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. - Now the Light Has Gone Away
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Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836–79, alt.
Tune: Liederbuch für Kleinkinder-Schulen, 1842, Kaiserswerth
Text and tune: Public domain
Announcements:
- 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, Mar 29:
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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.
- 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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Order Yours Today!
- 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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