Imagine getting an invitation to the biggest, most joyous celebration of the century, hosted by God Himself. In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells the story of a king who throws a massive wedding feast for his son. After the original guests turn down the invitation, the king opens the doors wide to everyone in the community. God’s invitation to salvation is completely free and universal, welcoming us into His family just as we are.
However, gathering around the King's table requires the right attire: the wedding garment. Rather than expecting us to manufacture our own goodness or earn our way in, God provides the garment Himself. This robe represents the righteousness of Jesus Christ, given to us through faith and Holy Baptism. Come worship with us as we celebrate the God who covers our sins and graciously invites us to feast in His Kingdom forever.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 23
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 25:6–9
- New Testament reading is from Philippians 4:4–13
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 22:1–14
Songs and Hymns:
- The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
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Text: Johann Walter, 1496–1570;
(st. 1): tr. F. Samuel Janzow, 1913–2001; © 1982 Concordia Publishing House;
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
(sts. 2–4): tr. Matthias Loy, 1828–1915, alt.; Public domain.
Tune: Musae Sioniae, 1609, vol. 7, Wolfenbüttel, ed. Michael Praetorius; Public domain. - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
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Text: Edward Mote
Tune: William B. Bradbury
Public domain - All Sufficient Merit
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Bethany Barnard, Bryan Fowler, Shane Barnard;
© 2023 More Songs From Wellhouse; Songs From Wellhouse; Waiting Room Music;
© 2023 Be Essential Songs; bryanfowlersongs.
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - I Come to the Cross
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Bill Batstone; Bob Somma
© 1996 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing; © Meadowgreen Music Company
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - There Is A Higher Throne
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Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty
© 2002 Thankyou Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Christ Is Mine Forevermore
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Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, © 2016 CityAlight Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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Text: Robert Robinson, 1735–90, alt.
Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg.
Text and tune: Public domain.
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Announcements:
- Sunday, Oct 11:
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- Worship Service (Dr. George Gude): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:45 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.
- Wednesday, Oct 14:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Thursday, Oct 15:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Oct 17:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Oct 18:
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- Celebrate LWML Sunday with Us!
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(October 18) Look what God has done! The LWML Circle of Friends is celebrating two incredible years of service at St. James. Stop by our special display in the entryway to see our ministry in action, then join us downstairs during the Sunday School hour for delicious refreshments hosted by our team. All women—young and […]
- Glen-Ed Pantry Thanksgiving Basket Project
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Help us bless over 150 local families this Thanksgiving! Grab a shopping list in the back of church to donate 10 specific dinner items, or share a freewill offering. Donations are accepted through November 8. Questions? See Bev Tiemann.
- Talking About Death (Ep154)
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Death is a scary reality, and many parents struggle with when to talk to their kids about it. Should we wait until a loved one dies before talking about it? Or should we prepare our kids by talking about it in advance? In this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God, Chuck and Aaron discuss how Christianity’s unique and redemptive perspective on death gives us a way forward in navigating the topic of death with our children.
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