News & notes from St. James

Faithful cross, true sign of triumph, Be for all the noblest tree; None in foliage, none in blossom, None in fruit your equal be; Symbol of the world’s redemption, For

 “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27) SCRIPTURE READINGS Deuteronomy 30:15-20   Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-35   HYMNS FOR THE DAY 

“But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind” (Luke 14:13) SCRIPTURE READINGS Proverbs 25:2-10 Hebrews 13:1-17 Luke 14:1-14 HYMNS FOR THE DAY  Opening

“Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” (Luke 13:24) SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 66:18-23 Hebrews 12:4-24 Luke

Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. (Hebrews 3:3) SCRIPTURE READINGS Jeremiah 23:16-29 Hebrews 11:17-31; 12:1-3   Luke

“…Of how much more value are you than the birds!” (Luke 1:24) SCRIPTURE READINGS Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-16 Luke 12:22-40 HYMNS FOR THE DAY  Opening Hymn “Rise, My Soul, to

The world seeks after wealth And all that mammon offers Yet never is content Though gold should fill its coffers.  I have a higher good, Content with it I’ll be: 

“…how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) SCRIPTURE READINGS Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Luke 11:1-13 HYMNS FOR THE DAY