We dive into the transformative power of Romans 6:3–5. Every journey has a beginning and an end, and for the believer, that journey leads us back to the cross. We explore the profound truth that to be baptized into Christ is to be united with Him in His death—a necessary end that paves the way for a miraculous new beginning.
However, our story does not end at the grave. Just as we share in His death, we are also promised a share in His resurrection. Through faith, baptism links us to the eternal life that only God can provide, turning a moment of surrender into a lifetime of triumph. This victory is not a distant hope but a daily reality, empowering us to walk in the "newness of life" every single day.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 29
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 42:1–9
- New Testament reading is from Romans 6:1–11
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 3:13–17
Songs and Hymns:
- To Jordan’s River Came Our Lord
-
Text: James P. Tiefel, 1949, alt.; © 1993 James P. Tiefel
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Musicalisch Hand-Buch der Geistlichen Melodien, 1690, Hamburg, alt.; Public domain - All Christians Who Have Been Baptized
-
Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607–76; tr. Jon D. Vieker, 1961
© 2004 Concordia Publishing House; used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Etlich Cristlich lider, 1524, Wittenberg; Public domain - Borning Cry
-
Words: John Ylvisaker, © 1985 John Ylvisaker
Used with permission: One License #728607-A
Tune: Waterlife, public domain - Behold The Lamb
-
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend;
© 2007 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing);
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Grace
-
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 - Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
-
Text: Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Welsh, public domain - Lift High The Name Of Jesus
-
Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty
Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash
Tune and Text: © Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing
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
Announcements:
- Sunday, Jan 11:
-
- Worship Service (Pastor Bill Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
-
Downstaris..
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
-
Downstairs.
- Tuesday, Jan 13:
-
- No Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
-
This Study is paused for January and February and will resume in March.
- Wednesday, Jan 14:
-
- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
-
Downstairs.
- No Jr & Sr High Youth Group
- Thursday, Jan 15:
-
- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
-
Downstairs.
- Saturday, Jan 17:
-
- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Jan 18:
-
- Discovering Christianity Class – New Class Starting January 18: 10:45 AM
-
Interested in joining St. James Lutheran Church or learning more about Christianity?
When: Every Sunday, beginning January 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Where: St James Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 146 N Main St, Glen Carbon IL. - Game Night & Snacks: 6 PM
-
Join us for a Game Night on January 18th at 6:00 PM. For more information, please contact Jen Weber at jen@saintjamesglencarbon.org
- Saturday, Feb 28:
-
- SID Junior High Youth District Conference: 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM
-
Designed for Junior High students, this day of learning and fun takes place at Metro East Lutheran High School. The cost is $25 per person. Lunch is provided (please note if you have dietary needs in online registration.) Doors open at 8am for registration and everything kicks off at 9:45am. The day wraps up at […]
- What is Paradise? (Ep134)
-
The Bible uses different words for life after death, and the overlap between them can be confusing. What is paradise? What is heaven? What is the new creation? Chuck and Aaron talk about these different words and what it means for our life after death.
- Mosaic Baby Bottle Campaign
-
This campaign will last from January 11 until February 15.
Discover more from St. James Lutheran Church
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.