When the Good News of Jesus takes root in our hearts, it changes everything. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are freely forgiven, saved from judgment, and filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit. We do not work to earn God's favor; instead, His grace grounds us and frees us to live with steady hope, genuine love, and active faith in our daily lives.
In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, the Apostle Paul celebrates how the Thessalonian believers received God's Word and became a pattern—a living example—of faith for their entire region. As a church family, our lives are constantly telling a story to our children, friends, and neighbors. As we gather for worship, we will celebrate what Jesus has done for us and encourage one another to let His love shine through our daily choices, relationships, and service to our community.
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 96:1–9
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 45:1–7
- New Testament reading is from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 22:15–22
Songs and Hymns:
- There Is One Gospel
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Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson
© 2022 CityAlight Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love
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Text and tune by Peter Scholtes
© 1966 F.E.L. Publications
© 1991 The Lorenz Corporation
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - The Servant Song
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Richard Gillard
© 1977 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table
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Text by Friedrich Christian Heyder, tran. The Lutheran Hymnal
© 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune by Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756, public domain - O God, My Faithful God
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Text: Johann Heermann, 1585–1647; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.;
Tune: Neu-vermehrtes . . . Gesangbuch, 1693, 3rd ed., Meiningen;
Text and tune: Public domain. - Lift High the Cross
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Tune: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947
Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956, alt.; (sts. ref–5): tr. Leopoldo Gros, 1925–2013
© 1974 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Victory in Jesus
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Keith Getty; Kristyn Getty; Matt Boswell; Eugene M. Bartlett
© 2024 Messenger Hymns; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing; © 2024 Albert E Brumley and Sons
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, Oct 18:
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- Worship Service (Dr. George Gude): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Celebrate LWML Sunday with Us!: 10:45 AM
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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 […]
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstaris.
- Wednesday, Oct 21:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Thursday, Oct 22:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Oct 24:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Nov 1:
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- Special Voters’ Meeting: 10:30 AM
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Please plan to attend an upcoming Voters’ Meeting on Sunday, November 1st following our worship service, where the Sanctuary Design Committee will share an overview of the planned sanctuary updates. Following the presentation, three specific items will be brought before the congregation for discussion: (1) additional funding for improvements beyond the originally approved budget, (2) […]
- Help Share the Message – Join Our Live Stream Team!
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Help us share the Gospel beyond our walls! Our Media Ministry is looking for volunteers (ages 13+) to help run our Sunday live streams. No experience needed—serve roughly once every 6 weeks.
- 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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