Sunday, September 7th – Noon at St. James What’s in store??? …Lots of fun, food and family activities! There will be outside games and fun for all! Bring a side or dessert for all to share (but if you forget or are unable to bring anything –...
The Property Team invites and encourages all members that are able to join in the Spring Work Day scheduled for Wednesday, March 26. There will be something for everyone. Spring Work Day is a great family service opportunity as there will be inside and outside...
Our youth group is partnering with Samaritan’s Purse to provide shoebox gifts which will be distributed to millions of children throughout the world who have never received a gift! Shoeboxes, instructions, including gift ideas, and labels are available in...
The focus of our Madison County Elementary Schools Ministry is to provide for the physical needs of children in our surrounding cities. This is accomplished by the generous donations of our congregation toward a clothing drive for coats/hats/mittens, hoodies,...
“Never Stop Learning” is a great slogan and a great reminder that we are always learning and growing in our faith. At St. James, we have tons of opportunity to learn! Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study New Member Class Confirmation Class...
When: Every Sunday at 10:45 AM (after worship)Where: Downstairs — St James Lutheran Church, 146 N Main St, Glen Carbon, IL. Join us every Sunday at 10:45 AM, after worship service for Bible study in Fellowship Hall. Come early for fellowship and refreshments! If you...
All ladies are invited to a Hands-On Mission Project — a day of fellowship, fun, meaningful service, and a light lunch! We’ll wrap cozy blankets and delicious cookies for two local charities supporting community outreach and children in foster care. If you’re able,...
This ministry supports our college students all around the country! Although many of our college students move out of town temporarily, they are not out of mind! They, and our local college students, are in our prayers, and in our hearts every day. Additionally, twice...
St. James is helping provide 150 Thanksgiving Baskets for local families! We’re collecting 8 specific dinner items—pick up a shopping list in the back of church. Freewill offerings are also welcome. Donations accepted through Sunday, November 9. Thanks, and praise...
In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus meets ten men afflicted with leprosy and heals them all. Yet only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks and worship. While the physical healing is miraculous, the greater miracle lies beneath the surface: a heart changed by faith. In this...
It might be easy when visiting a church to think that the pastor is in charge. But many times once you get involved in that church and see behind the curtain it becomes apparent that other groups hold the power. What all of these churches have in common, though, is...
In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus gives a serious warning about the dangers of being an obstacle to another’s faith. Threats to faith are always present in our world, but Jesus teaches that one of the most dangerous obstacles comes from an unforgiving heart. When we refuse to...
This week's sermon challenges us with the stark realities presented in Jesus’ own words: a clear, unflinching look at the life-and-death consequences of our choices in this world. Using the vivid account of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31),...
Humans long for God, if he exists, to prove that existence, and many Christian philosophers have proposed arguments, or proofs, for that existence. Many arguments have been advanced toward that end; for instance, the cosmological argument which states that since...
Maintenance to the concrete drive and parking area behind the building is scheduled for Thursday-Friday, September 25-26 (weather permitting). These repairs require a one week “cure” during which the area will be closed for use. The area will be reopened for use...
Saturdays 10:00 AM (Except the first Saturday of each month when LWML meets.) This Bible study meets in Fellowship hall and is offered to all women ages 19 and up. Saturday Women’s Bible Study is studying “enough for now,” Unpacking God’s...
