When: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM CDT – Where: St James Lutheran Church Join us Easter Sunday following worship for a family breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt! There will be a lot of eggs so please join us and bring a basket/bag for your child(ren)...
Prayer, with Bible reading, is a conversation with God. But sometimes it seems that God isn’t listening to our prayers. Is this an illusion of our lack of faith, or is perhaps God not really listening? The Bible sometimes talks about God not hearing prayers, but how...
We often find ourselves reminiscing about "the Good Old Days," longing for a time when life seemed simpler or better. But in Philippians 3:11–14, St. Paul offers a different way to view the past—and the future. In this week’s message, we’ll explore how Paul’s...
Sin isolates us—not only from our friends and loved ones but, more importantly, from God. Like the psalmist who cries, *“I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop”* (Psalm 102:7b), we, too, experience the weight of separation caused by our sin. But it doesn’t have to...
Join us for a night of baseball at Busch Stadium on Monday, June 9th at 6:45 PM! It’ will be the Cardinals vs. the Blue Jays and it’s sure to be a great night! Tickets are located in section 235 and are complimentary but do require a reservation. Please...
Donations, attendance and support are greatly appreciated! Funds raised will help with expenses for Mission Trips and the 2025 Youth Gathering. Things we accept: Clothing: Kids and adult sizes including shoes, belts, purses, hats, coats Household Linens:...
The St. James Education Team provides a wide range of learning opportunities, from Preschool Sunday School to leadership roles on the Metro East Lutheran High School Board of Directors. Our programs include: Youth Education – Sunday School Pre-K – 2nd Grade 3rd – 5th...
I. Jesus Tells the Story of a Man and His Two Sons – The younger son desired his share of the estate. – With his inheritance in hand, he left his father in search of happiness. – However, his joy was fleeting, and his resources quickly dwindled....
Join us for our midweek Lenten service as we continue to explore the profound depth of God’s gift of forgiveness. In tonight’s message, we turn to the heartfelt words of Psalm 51 and the story of King David. Though David had it all, God saw beyond the surface and...
One of the reasons Jesus called himself the Son of Man is the name’s vagueness. The title can simply mean “human”; this is the way the prophet Ezekiel seems to be using it during the many times he refers to himself in this way. There is no possible way this seemingly...
