We turn to Paul’s words in Colossians 3:1–4, where we are reminded to “set [our] minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” As followers of Christ, it’s easy to become distracted or even burdened by the things of this world—our routines, our worries, our pursuits. But Scripture calls us to something higher: a reorientation of our hearts and minds toward Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God and who is our true life.

This message challenges us to think differently, live differently, and remember that we are already raised with Christ. While the world urges us to chase after what is temporary, God invites us into what is eternal. And even when our thoughts stray or our focus dims, the promise remains—God isn’t done with us yet. Each day is a new opportunity to renew our minds in Christ and set our sights on the things above.

Things Above — Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, August 3, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-eighth-sunday-after-pentecost

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Psalm 100
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26
Colossians 3:1–11
Luke 12:13–21

Songs and Hymns:
    - What Is the World to Me: Text: George Michael Pfefferkorn, trns. August Crull; tune: Ahasverus Fritsch; Text and tune are in the public domain.
    - My Worth Is Not in What I Own: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick, © 2014 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
    - For The Lord Is Good: Gary Sadler, Lynn DeShazo; © 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Grace: Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson; © 2016 Getty Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music; © 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life Lines Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - All Depends on Our Possessing: Text: Andächtige Haus-Kirche, 1676, Nürnberg; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; Tune: Johann Löhner, 1645–1705; adapt. Johann Balthasar König, 1691–1758; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - We Give Thee But Thine Own: Text: William W. How, 1823–97; Tune: William H. Monk, 1823–89; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Jordan Kauflin, Kristyn Getty, Laura Story, Matt Papa, Matthew Merker; © 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; © 2022 Laura's Stories and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Matthew Merker Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

Liturgies:
    - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

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Things Above - Aug 3 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

St. James Lutheran Church was established in 1982. We are a church rooted on Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. And we are a body of sinners and saints focused on spreading the Good News in the Greater Glen Carbon community.

St. James is located in Glen Carbon, IL at 146 North Main Street. We are located across from Glen Carbon Village Hall and right next to Schon Park.

Things Above - Aug 3 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

St James Lutheran Church