Waiting and watching for Jesus’ return is not a passive inactivity, but is an active responsibility to use the gifts God has given us to live in his love for us, now and for eternity. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller. Order of service:...
Watch: Watch the presentation Matt Hoehner and Will Vann, from Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) presented the CCLS microschool concept and answered questions about the program. If you missed the presentation, you can watch it on the St James YouTube channel...
If the Bible exercises its authority as a Story, what are the alternative stories that challenge the Bible for this authority? Chuck and Aaron talk about competing stories that contemporary culture tells itself that all claim to have authority. The story of the Bible...
True Christian hope in the face of grief comes from believing the gospel of Jesus’ resurrection – that God’s ultimate plan is to restore our world, our bodies, and our relationships forever at Christ’s return. Readings and sermon were delivered...
Help St James “Spread the Joy” with Residential Hospice in Glen Carbon! Residential Hospice is in need of donations to place in their “Spread the Joy” bags. These bags are distributed to patients in assisted living facilities, skilled nursing...
Please join us in providing Thanksgiving meals to seven local families. We will collect all items except the turkey, which will be purchased. You are invited to sign-up online using Sign-up Genius to indicate which items you are able to donate. All items must be...
We are collecting the following items in children’s size small, medium and large for boy and girl students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade: Children’s cloth face masks Waterproof gloves Winter Hats All donations can be dropped off at St. James. A...
Justification by faith isn’t about going to heaven when you die; it’s about where we get our worth, our justification. And the Gospel is that we are worthy and loved by God because of the faith of Jesus Christ. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor...
Christians claim that the Bible is authoritative, but how can an ancient document written in a specific historical time and geographic place be authoritative over people living here and now? Chuck and Aaron discuss the problem of authority claims in an...
Since the body of Christ is called to do works of mercy in the world, God has ordained the office of Deacon to help lead the church in this mission. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller. Order of service: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost,...
