As God called the prophets and as Jesus called the disciples,

the Holy Spirit has called us — to this time of worship and to life in God’s love always. Welcome.

SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Open our ears to your words, Lord, and open our hearts to your guidance.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: David Ancil, Katherine Bickett, Kathy Bishop, Tom Burkhardt, Carol Buuck,

Irv Dieterle, Brent Dunlap, John Fulton, Carol Gray, Cindy Howard, Adam Hubner, Scott Meyer, Sarah

Music, Scott Neff, Steve Neff, Kim Nelson, Bob Nixon, Kurt Ostrander, Dan Schroeder, & Millie von

Stein

BAPTISMS: We welcome Tyler Ray Minardo (son of Jeremy & Elyse Minardo) and Karter Ray Wien

(son of Kody & Megan Wien) into God’s kingdom and our congregation through Holy Baptism. Tyler’s

sponsors are Molly Brown and Daniel Huey. Karter’s sponsors are Blake Pankow and Anna Pankow.

We rejoice at Tyler and Karter’s new birth through water and the Word.

WEDDINGS: Best wishes to Amanda Prickel and Andy Stark who are to be joined in holy matrimony

at St. James this Saturday, February 9. Congratulations!

DEATHS: Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Karl Ferger (father-in-law of Jessica

Ferger) who passed away on Monday, February 4, and of Larry Drummond who passed away on

Tuesday, February 5. Please keep them in your prayers as they mourn their loss.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers today are sponsored today in loving memory of Waite H. Archer by his family and

friends. If you would like to sponsor flowers to commemorate a special day in your life, please sign up

today -- the flower chart is on the closet door in the church office (near Nola’s desk), or just call or e-

mail the office for the date(s) you want. We are currently seeking additional sponsors for February 17

and February 24. The cost of sponsorship is $30 and you can take the flowers home after services to

enjoy!

Preacher: Rev. Peter Heckert

Liturgist: Rev. David French

Elder: Michael O’Donnell

Organist: Marilyn Seefeld

Greeters: Sat.-Ed & Rosie Swanson;

Sun. 8:00-Wayne & Eileen Luke;

Sun. 10:30-Chris & Becky Rowan

Ushers: Sat. 6:00-Dick & Cathy Collison;

Sun. 8:00-Wayne & Eileen Luke, Brett & Kathy

Cowans; Sun. 10:30-Tom & Kristy McCain,

Ryan Darlage, Keith Lah

Acolytes: Sun. 8:00-Vivian Berman, Hope

Plassard, Parker Rosi, Keaton Brooks;

Sun. 10:30-Kuentin Schultz, Matthew Minjarez,

Malia McClannen, Brendan Hamer

Week of February 10, 2019

NURSERY

Have a little one crying or needing a diaper changed? We want you to know that the nursery/cry room

is always open for your use during worship services. There is a television in the room so that you won’t

miss out on anything happening in the sanctuary. The nursery/cry room is P204 (yellow classroom).

FELLOWSHIP TIME

Everyone is invited to enjoy the fellowship and some light refreshments in the cafeteria immediately

following the 8:00 a.m. Sunday service.

To help with our Sunday morning fellowship at St. James, we encourage families to bring in breakfast

food to share with our congregation. This will allow church and school families to give back to their

church family by sharing some tasty breakfast foods. Each week we will gather sponsor families to bring

in food for the Sunday school hour. St. James has typically purchased 9 dozen donuts each Sunday for

this time. So instead of St. James purchasing so many donuts, each family can sign up to bring in coffee

cake, sweet rolls, fruit, bagels, etc. Please make sure to bring your donation to the cafeteria before

the 8:00 a.m. service each week (food items may be dropped off in the cafeteria after school on Friday

or during Saturday evening service). Please label the food items for Sunday morning fellowship.

Questions/Answers:

1. Do the foods have to be homemade? No, you are welcome to bring in homemade food,

but you are also welcome to bring in purchased food.

2. Can an organization within St. James sponsor a week? Yes, we are strongly encouraging

organizations, classes, etc. to support a week.

3. What if we don’t get a sponsor for a week? Then we will order extra donuts for that week.

4. Will coffee and juice continue to be provided during this time? Yes, the normal coffee and

juice will continue to be provided by St. James. The sponsors are just providing the food.

We are continuing the trial run of this donut hour supplement through February. Please sign up online

at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094aa5af2aa7f49-sunday if you want to help keep this going.

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES (9:15-10:15 A.M.)

EPHESIANS led by Pastor Heckert in the cafeteria (roomP212). Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is about

the Church and about the fellowship of believers who make up the Church. It is about us, for by faith we

are the Church in our time and place. By God’s grace, we are His family – a family united in Christ and

sustained by the Holy Spirit. Join Pastor Heckert as we delve into remarkable letter from Paul!

THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE CROSS led by Pastor French in the fellowship hall (room F202).

To take part in this study you will need to purchase the $15 book, The Spirituality of the Cross, written

by Gene Veith. This book explains a Christian tradition that is rich, historic, and particularly relevant

today. Yet hardly anyone outside of “Lutheran” circles—and sometimes not even within them—is aware

of it. But in a time when Christianity has become confused with moralism, politics, and what Martin

Luther called the spirituality of glory, the spirituality of the cross comes as a liberating, paradigm-

shifting alternative. Please call Pastor French (765) 423-1616 with any questions you may have.

A DEEPER LOOK moderated by Grace Gillespie in room P202 (green classroom). This group

discusses the Bible lessons (pericopes) which are read in church each Sunday. You are invited every

Sunday, but will not be lost if you miss a Sunday. This is a casual class with lots of interaction. We

pray for each other and care for each other. Join us today and every Sunday.

SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:15-10:15 A.M.)

Every week, we will meet in the sanctuary for the opening of Sunday school. The classes will then

proceed to the following rooms:

2 Yr. Olds - Preschool: Yellow Classroom

K - 2nd Grade (Lower Elementary): Orange Classroom

3rd - 5th Grade (Upper Elementary): Red Classroom

6th - 8th Grade: Church Office Conference Room

High School: Church Office Work Room

What are the 2 year olds - 5th graders learning about? Starting with Genesis, we will work through

the Bible in three years through major Bible stories from the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Acts.

Students will learn and grow in faith alongside their peers as they explore the Bible, draw connections

to the Small Catechism, and learn the traditions of the Lutheran Church. If you have questions about

the Sunday school program, contact Rebecca Rowan at rowanrm@gmail.com or (423) 322-7326.

What are the 6th - 8th graders learning about? Led by Bill & Karin Crum each week, the class will

aid students in their preparation for confirmation. The class has allowed for incredible discussion and

participation by all who attend. The students WILL be in Scripture and the Catechism at EVERY

meeting. The program we are using can be found at https://steadfastlutherans.org/parish/lambsatpasture.

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES

WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY led by Barbara Kirkpatrick 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the

conference room (for a 9-week LifeLight study of Revelation). While the events of the present for the

reader at times seem overwhelming, the visions experienced by the one who records the material go

above and beyond the present and take into account all of history and show that God is in control of

history. Please call Barbara Kirkpatrick at (765) 474-3715 for more information and to register.

WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY led by Jan Harris 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the

conference room (for the second 9-week LifeLight study of Luke). Blessings for the reader as you study

Luke’s carefully researched account of Jesus’s life. Consider yourself on a journey with Luke to learn

more about Jesus of Nazareth, whose body crucified for the forgiveness of our sins becomes the temple

of the living God. Please call Jan Harris at (765) 448-9022 for more information and to register.

COFFEE CLUB led by Pastor French on Thursdays 7:00-7:45 a.m. in the church conference room.

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY led by Pastor Heckert 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the conference room.

Join us on Thursdays as we resume our study of Genesis. Come for the discussion and strengthening of

your faith, but stay for the off-topic jocularity and Hebrew vocabulary lessons! See you there!

MEN’S BIBLE BREAKFAST led by Doug Schroeder on Fridays 6:00-7:00 a.m. at the Downtowner

Restaurant. You can come for coffee or breakfast at 6:00 a.m. or just for the Bible study on the Scripture

lessons for the coming Sunday which begins about 6:25 a.m.

TV & RADIO MINISTRIES

ISSUES, ETC.: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken

and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week’s subjects include: 3rd Century

Martyr Saint Valentine, 16th Century Reformer Philip Melanchthon, The Beatitudes, The Temptation

of Jesus and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

LUTHERAN RADIO STATION - KFUO: Listen to Worldwide KFUO.org, your radio station for

practical Lutheran talk, daily Bible and Confession studies, current issues from a Lutheran worldview,

and daily worship opportunities. All programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening.

You can also find our programming wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question or comment?

Find us at @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Call (800) 730-2727 or e-mail

letstalk@kfuo.org to join the conversation on “Let’s Talk!”

LUTHERAN PUBLIC RADIO: Music of the Church anytime at www.LutheranPublicRadio.org.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Where Heaven Meets Earth” by Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler on Feb. 10.

Hitting that snooze button may be doing more harm than good. It’s time to stop spiritual snoozing and

wake up (John 3:1-21). The Lutheran Hour is heard every week in our listening area at 7:00 a.m. on

station 720 AM, at 7:30 a.m. on 97.3 FM, at 9:04 a.m. on 107.7 FM, or at 10:00 a.m. on 97.3 FM.

Have questions? Contact our LHM ambassador at St. James - Jerry Ripke at (765) 490-5254 or

jerryripke@gmail.com.

WORSHIP ANEW: This 30 minute Lutheran television worship service includes the readings for the

day, prayers, and a Lutheran pastor delivering a message that is one-on-one to the viewer. Worship

Anew is aired each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WHMB-TV40. Visit www.WorshipAnew.org for more

information about this exciting program!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A NOTE FROM THE BOARD OF CHURCH PROPERTIES: This has been a busy snow season so

far. The Board is looking for congregation members who are interested in helping clear the sidewalks

and steps to our church and school of snow. Russ Shoemaker has put together a group text list for

sending out alerts for snow removal assistance to any interested members to respond if they would be

available. The text will give time and date of snow removal needs. If you would be able to help when a

text alert goes out, you would just respond to the text alert saying that you can be there. Please contact

Russ Shoemaker at rcshoemaker@yahoo.com or (765) 474-0147 if you would be interested in having

your name added to the group text list. Thank you to the following members who have helped so far

with snow removal: Donnie Fahler, Kitrick Knobloch, Keith Lah, Kyle Myers, Ashley Northington,

Chris Northington, and Mike Trautmann.

THE AUCTION IS COMING: The 10th annual St James Crusader Auction is happening on

Saturday, April 13. You know you want to be there! Tickets are on sale NOW! See Mary Prill in the

west lobby on Sunday mornings between the services and get your seat at the table today!

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS: We need items for the 10th annual Crusader Auction! Please feel

free to drop off items at the school office or the church office! Hit those sales and help us fill The Trails

Banquet Facility with items for bid! Watch for our Amazon wish list coming soon if online shopping is

more your speed! Of course, you can always visit the Scrip counter to buy gift cards! Help us reach the

$1 million mark this year for St. James Lutheran School tuition assistance!

YOU’RE MORE THAN A NUMBER AT ST. JAMES: Have you noticed that your offering envelope

number changes sometimes? Don’t worry, because that will happen from time to time. The most

important thing is that your NAME is on any donations you give to the church or school. Are you

currently not receiving quarterly offering envelopes, but wish to start? No problem! Just send me an

e-mail at nhecht@stjameslaf.org to let me know. Thank you! ~ Nola Hecht (Church Secretary)

“COMFORT, COMFORT MY PEOPLE, SAYS YOUR GOD” (ISAIAH 40:1): Is there someone in

your life who has a need to be comforted? Is there someone you can share a joy with? You are invited to

choose a card (or more) to share with anyone who would welcome a friendly note. Free cards are located

on the counter in the west lobby.

LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR: Life Thoughts are designed to help pastors and

congregations see the church year through the lens of the sanctity of human life; they are based on the

appointed readings from Lutheran Service Book. February 10 – Our fear of our own unclean lips

(Isaiah 6:5) and slow tongues can make us mute about marginalized lives. That’s why the merciful

Maker has touched our tongues (Isaiah 6:7) with His transformative Word and placed His life-giving

power upon our lips. We need not doubt that even out of our mouths the Spirit of our Father speaks a

wisdom no adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Luke 5:5 – “And Simon answered, ‘Master, we

toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.’ ” Peter’s words show

both exasperation and trust. He’s tired. He tried his best and failed. But he is still ready to trust the

Lord’s word – and act on it. Our stewardship is also a matter of trusting the Lord’s word … and acting

on it.

$ FINANCIAL NEWS FROM MINDY SCHLOTMAN $

DON’T FORGET TO DIRECT CHOICE DOLLARS®: Grant funding from Thrivent Financial

through its Thrivent Choice® program can help support organizations you care about. Don’t let Choice

Dollars expire. Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have Choice Dollars available have until

March 31, 2019, to direct any remaining 2018 Choice Dollars. Help support St. James Lutheran Church

OR School. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more, or call (800) 847-4836 and say “Thrivent

Choice” after the prompt.

BEING CONTENT: True contentment will never be found in the things

of the world. God has given us that which alone can provide for us true

peace of heart, true contentment. He has given us His Son, Jesus, to be our

Savior from sin, death, and the power of the devil. Through what Jesus has

done for us on the cross and by the open tomb, we have the forgiveness of

sins as well as life with Christ, here on earth and forever in heaven. When

we give more emphasis to our blessings of body and soul, we will give less

emphasis to the things of the world. Count your blessings from God. You’ll

find they are countless! None of us deserves any of His blessings,

especially the gift of His Son, Jesus, to be our Savior!

WORTH A SMILE:

A pastor asked a youngster, “Johnny, do you know where little boys go if

they don’t put their money in the collection plate?” “Yes, pastor,” the boy

answered. “They go to the movies.”

One Sunday in church a little boy took off his tie and put it into the

offering plate. “What are you doing?” asked the mother. What the minister

said,” answered the little boy. “He told us to give our ties and offerings.”

Blessings on your Stewardship Journey!

WEEKLY OFFERING: 01/07/19 - 01/13/19: $6,096.25 01/14/19 - 01/20/19: $11,158.12

01/21/10 - 01/27/19: $10,623.44 01/28/19 - 02/03/19: $12,849.60

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

(17 February 2019)

Jeremiah 17:5–8

1 Corinthians 15:(1–11) 12–20

Luke 6:17–26

Christians Live by Faith in Christ and Rejoice in the Promise of His Resurrection

“Cursed is the man who trusts in man,” for all the strength of his flesh is like the grass that fades

away (Jer. 17:5). The one who turns away from the Lord may have food and money and laugh for

now, but he “shall mourn and weep” in the judgment (Luke 6:24–25). But “the man who trusts in

the Lord” is blessed with all that he needs, “like a tree planted by water.” When heat comes, he

survives (Jer. 17:7–8). For the Lord has come in the flesh to heal the people of all their diseases,

to cleanse their spirits with forgiveness, and to preach the Gospel of the kingdom of God to the

poor (Luke 6:18–20). As all of this is by way of His cross, it is solely by faith in the promise of

His resurrection that Christians “rejoice” and “leap for joy” (Luke 6:21–23). “If Christ has not

been raised,” our faith is in vain and we are most to be pitied (1 Cor. 15:14–19). But, in fact, just

as “Christ died for our sins,” so has He also “been raised from the dead” (1 Cor. 15:3, 20).

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Worship

Adult Education/Sunday School

Worship (C)

Kindergarten Open House

Women’s Monday Night Bible Study

Financial Committee Meeting

Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study

7th & 8th Grade (Public School) Confirmation Classes

Coffee Club

Bell Choir Rehearsal

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday Night Bible Study

Men’s Bible Breakfast

Worship (C)

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Noon - 2:00 PM

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

10 - Kyle & Anna Liedtky (1 year)

10 - N/A

11 - Larry Brown, Barb Hubner

12 - Stephanie Moffatt, Jeff Quirk

13 - Lisa Gross

14 - Joey Goodspeed, Wayne Luke

15 - N/A

16 - N/A

Esther Best, Kaitlin Best, Bun Bunton,

Owen Collier, Daniele Sharp

Please take a moment to sign the Record of Fellowship pad today.

The birthday, anniversary, and baptismal birthday lists are generated from those records.

Bless you as you celebrate!

Featuring: The Three Billy Goats Gruff

February 10, 12-2 pm -- Kindergarten Classroom

TEXT HEREKindergarten Open House

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Julie Grott, Admissions Coordinator765-742-6464

julieg@stjameslaf.org

Enter Door # 3 off Cincinnati Street or #11 off the 9th Street Parking Lot