"Jesus Prays For Our Joy" John Episode 43

In this Sunday’s message, we reflect on Jesus’ words to the seventy-two He sent ahead of Him: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” In these simple but profound words, Jesus reminds us that the work of building His kingdom is like gathering a great harvest—a work that requires willing hands, faithful hearts, and trust in the One who sends us.

Jesus sends His followers out with little but His Word—no money, no bag, no sandals—yet He promises that their mission is filled with divine purpose. Though they go “as lambs among wolves,” they are not alone. He is with them, and He speaks through them. “He who listens to you listens to me,” Jesus says, affirming the sacred trust of sharing the Gospel.

The seventy-two returned with joy—not because of what they had, but because of what God had done through them. There is no greater joy than to know that God has used you in His harvest. We are reminded that the call to discipleship is not just about going, but about trusting that Jesus is already at work in the hearts of those we meet.

Sent to Harvest — Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 6, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-fourth-sunday-after-pentecost

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Psalm 66:1–7
Isaiah 66:10–14
Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18
Luke 10:1–20

Songs and Hymns:
    - Oh, How Good It Is: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes, Stuart Townend; © 2012 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
    - Lift High the Cross: Tune: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956, alt.; (sts. ref–5): tr. Leopoldo Gros, 1925–2013; © 1974 Hope Publishing Co.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
    - Let The Nations Be Glad: Aaron Boswell, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2010 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Curb Dayspring 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.
    - When Peace, like a River: Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828–88, alt.; Tune: Philip P. Bliss, 1838–76; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - I Lay My Sins on Jesus: Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89; Tune: Neu-vermehrtes . . . Gesangbuch, 1693, 3rd ed., Meiningen; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - God Bless Our Native Land: Text (st. 1): Charles T. Brooks, 1813–83, alt.; (st. 2): John S. Dwight, 1813–93, alt.; Tune: Thesaurus Musicus, c. 1740, London; Text and tune: Public domain.

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

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Sent to Harvest - Jul 6 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Listen each week as the Manna class learns and grows together through their in-depth study of God's Word.  This comprehensive, expository series is taught by Brad Hannink, a gifted and talented communicator of the Bread of Life.

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.

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