Worship, or the act of ascribing worth, is a universal human activity. Every human being has something that he or she counts as the highest value in their life. These values will inevitably manifest themselves in worship activities: rituals, meals, economic activity,...
While God's name isn't mentioned in the book of Esther, it's very clear that he is powerfully active through the story, defending his people. Frequently, this looks like coincidental circumstances that turn out for good, but those coincidences are in fact...
God's people are horribly victimized by an oppressive, evil overlord, but they learn to grapple with the horror of their situation through corporate repentance, faith in God's sovereign love, and leaning on the future advocate, Jesus, who will represent them...
The Bible claims that God loves all the world. Every ethnic group, language group, and nationality; men and women alike; both rich and poor as well as young and old, are welcomed into the family of God. In other words, Christianity is the most inclusive group in the...
At the December, 2021 congregational assembly, our members voted to proceed with a facility expansion feasibility study with Hurford Architects of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Hurford Architects is a long standing firm who has proven experience and expertise in this area,...
“This is the time to be pro-life in Illinois!” proclaimed President Matthew Harrison, at the Illinois March for Life, held on Saturday, January 8th. The LCMS was one of the three main sponsors of the event and President Harrison gave the opening remarks and prayer....
Q: What is your title? A: Deacon of Mercy Ministries Q: What does your job entail? A: I help others brainstorm new Mercy Ministries they want to start, facilitate volunteers for Mercy Ministry tasks and events, connect people who have needs with congregation members...
Q: On what teams or groups are you currently a participant or would like to be a participant? A: Anything I’m able to do simultaneously with my son Archer. We don’t split up much. I am willing to help with anything construction or maintenance related...
St. James has been asked to participate in the Southern Illinois District’s Life-Affirming Prayer Vigil on Saturday, March 26 from 10-11 AM at Planned Parenthood, 317 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, Illinois. Please join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we pray...
This week is LIFE week 2022! How can you get involved? Visit Lutherans For Life for daily zoom sessions with exciting speakers!Pray for our youth who will be traveling to Washington DC to participate in prayer, devotions, and the National March for Life on...
