The word Paradise is used infrequently in the Bible. Jesus tells the thief on the cross that they will be together that day in Paradise, and Paul says in 2 Corinthians that he had a powerful out-of-body (maybe!) experience in Paradise. Paradise is a Persian word...
The Christmas season often glows with warmth and peace, yet the Gospel of Matthew reminds us of a chilling shadow cast over the manger: the murderous rage of King Herod. We will review "The Holy Innocents," the young boys of Bethlehem who became the first...
True or False: God tells us we should be afraid? What are the first words usually from an angel or messenger of God? Don't be afraid! We will see why some of the characters of the true story of Christmas had every right to be afraid. At the same time, we have...
When: Every Sunday at 10:45 AM Where: St James Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 146 N Main St, Glen Carbon IL. You’re Invited – Discovering Christianity at St. James! Curious about what we believe? Want to grow in your faith or just connect with others in a welcoming...
January is Life Month! To celebrate life, we are excited to be hosting a baby bottle campaign! You can help transform lives and save babies from abortion by filling a baby bottle with coins, cash, or a check. This campaign will last from January 11 until February 15....
