In our midweek worship service, we reflect on Psalm 32 and the profound truth of God's gift of forgiveness. By nature, we tend to hide from God, fearing that if He knew who we really are, He would reject us. Yet, this hiding only leads to spiritual and physical...
Because love is not primarily an emotional disposition toward someone else but is instead about self-sacrificial actions, trust is baked into such a relationship. We come to know and love someone precisely by trusting in that person enough to get close enough to live...
Have you ever felt unseen—like no one truly notices or understands what you’re going through? We are reminded that our God is the God who sees. From the very beginning, He has always been watching over His people with love and compassion. In the garden of Eden, God...
Help us prepare the basement for new carpet! The Property Team will be working on wall prep, painting, and carpet removal on Friday and Saturday, March 21 & 22. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome! 📍 Where: St James Church, Fellowship Hall🕘 When: March 21...
Lent is a journey, and it begins tonight on Ash Wednesday. This journey is not just about moving forward but about being shaped by God’s work in us. Psalm 6 guides us in this, echoing Luther’s words from the Small Catechism: What does such baptizing with water...
Everyone loves the taste of glory. Whether it’s making good grades as a student, earning the promotion at work, or seeing your favorite team win the championship, everyone loves that feeling of glory. We’d like to experience that kind of glory all day, every day. When...
Mark your Calendars to join the Life Team for the 2025 Illinois Pro-Life March in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, March 25th! Please sign up in the narthex. Contact the church office with any questions. Carpool leaves St. James promptly @ 9:00 AM Matins at Trinity...
All the statistics point to an increase in acts of aggression and violent crime in our society. But why is this happening? Secular thinkers used to opine that religion exacerbated violence; the theory being that commitment to absolute truth would cause people to...
Join the Fun – Help Us Run the Audio! Ever wondered how the sound magically happens during our worship services? Well, now’s your chance to be part of that magic! Our Media Ministry team is looking for enthusiastic volunteers (of any age!) to help run the audio board...
There are three pairs in Luke 6:17-26. There on the "level place" there are two groups – a crowd of disciples and a multitude of people. They are there on the "level place" for two reason – to hear Jesus and be healed. But whatever their...
