One of the most common misunderstandings about the Bible is that it can’t be trusted because it’s been translated so often. The English versions one can buy in any bookstore or online are not translations of translations, but are translations from the oldest...
February is Healthy Eating Month at the Pantry! February is Healthy Eating Month at Glen-Ed Pantry. Did you know that client families choose their own foods, and the Pantry encourages healthy shopping choices? Help the pantry stock their shelves with healthy options...
As Jesus opens the seven seals we begin to see a vision of God's plan to expose and destroy the dark sinfulness of this world while simultaneously protecting and rescuing his people. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller. Order of service:...
The weak and fallen church of Revelation 2-3 is, simultaneously, the glorious and resplendent church of Revelation 4-5, and the connection is the crucified and risen Jesus, the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor...
If God wanted people to believe in him, it seems like it would be wise on his part to show himself to everyone. But everyone agrees that knowledge of God, if he exists, hasn’t happened in that sort of way. But while God doesn’t typically appear to people in visions or...
This week we'll continue our look at the seven churches from first century Asia Minor (present day Turkey) described in Revelation 3. These churches are much like our own churches – struggling against the temptation to accommodate herself to the pagan...
The four churches from first century Asia Minor (present day Turkey) described in Revelation 2 are much like our churches – struggling against the temptation to accommodate herself to the pagan culture in which she sits by engaging in the immorality of that...
When the Bible says that no one is good, it’s comparing fallen humans to the greatness, power, and moral purity of God. This doesn’t mean that there is no such thing as a good human – when we compare ourselves to other humans it’s hard to escape that some of us...
This is a friendship and hospitality ministry outreach to international students that Godis sending from all over the world to the Southern Illinois Campus in Edwardsville (SIUE). This campusministry is housed at Trinity Lutheran, Edwardsville. International students...
Q: On what team(s) or group(s) are you currently a participant or would like to be a participant? A: Matt volunteers with the Property Team for outside property maintenance Q: What are your favorite things about St. James? A: It’s small and...
