The Hebrew word “Messiah,” and the Greek word “Christ,” both mean “anointed one.” They refer to the expected king whom God promised would deliver his people from all earthly powers. Holy Scripture reveals Jesus of Nazareth to be this long-awaited Messiah. Unlike the type of Messiah most Jews expected, Jesus came to free all people, Jew and Gentile; and he did not come to free them from the Babylonians, Assyrians, or Romans, but from the power and consequences of sin, death, and the devil. Thus, the King of the Jews, and of all people, does not rule over a kingdom of this world. He rules over the universe and God’s kingdom of glory forever and ever. Christ the King Sunday is the final Sunday of the Christian Church year and focuses on the return of Christ at the end of the age. This year, Christ the King Sunday is celebrated on November 23rd.
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Christ the King Sunday
Posted November 15, 2025 By adminLutheran Men
Posted November 5, 2025 By adminThe Lutheran Men will be making Country Sausage on Monday, November 24th. If you would like to purchase BULK sausage for $5.00 per pound, please place your order in advance. See a member of the LM or contact Gerald on or before Sunday, November 16th. The sausage can be picked up between 3:00 and 6:00 PM on Monday, November 24th in the Fellowship Hall.
Lutheran Women
Posted November 5, 2025 By adminFundraiser
The Lutheran Women would like to thank everyone for their generous support of our spaghetti meal fundraiser for Andy. It was a huge success.
Rada Knives and Happy Home Flavorings
The Lutheran Women are selling Rada knives and Happy Home flavorings. Now is a good time to place an order as these make great Christmas gifts! To place an order please contact.
Community Projects
The Lutheran Women donated 180 pounds of food to We Care and provided men’s toiletries to the NALC Women’s Project.
Music Notes
Posted November 1, 2025 By adminMark your calendars for Sunday, December 14th. That is the date for this year’s Christmas Cantata. It will be presented during the church service. For now, mark your calendars for Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM. That is the time for cantata practice, and we need you. The choir rehearses cantata music from 6:00-6:30 PM. Feel free to stay and practice the weekly music as well. We are especially in need of male voices. Guys, there are many of you hiding in the congregation with very nice voices. We heard you this summer. Please come help with our cantata. It is a short-term commitment and a wonderful way to give thanks to God for all the many blessings he has showered upon you.
Children’s choir and youth handbells are up and running. Children’s choir is from 3:00-4:00 PM on Sunday afternoons for kids in K-4. Youth handbells is for youth grades 5 and above and meets from 4:00-5:00 PM on Sundays.
Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
Posted November 1, 2025 By adminThe Lutheran Women would like to thank all volunteers that came out to support our fall festival. This year’s fall festival was well attended, and a great time was had by all! Everyone especially enjoyed the halloweenies!
Midweek Bible Study
Posted October 30, 2025 By adminMidweek Bible Study meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM in the church office conference room. We are currently studying the Gospel According to John. This study is a traditional chapter and verse study where we will read and learn more of the message John has to teach all who hear his Gospel and come to believe that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the true Son of God. We will read and compare John’s writing with that of the other Gospel writers. We will also explore the connections between John’s Gospel and the Old Testament. Everyone is invited to join us as they are able.
Up and Going
Posted October 30, 2025 By adminThursday, October 9th was an exciting day for the Up and Going group. It was BINGO day and we love BINGO. Twenty-two members and guests gathered for a delicious covered dish meal and BINGO led by callers Joan and Gary Marco.
But first came devotions by Team Leader Helen. The title was “Love Worthy of Our Life.” Helen read from the LBW Green Book the words from the hymn “When I Survey the Wonderous Cross.” Author William Temple reminds us to think about the words we are singing and if we believe them, to sing with gusto and feeling. If we mean them even a little and want to mean them more sing them very softly. Devotions closed with the group praying together “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Business was conducted with Treasurer’s report given by Gary, Treasurer. Prayer concerns were discussed. Helen asked all to include these in our daily prayers. Everyone had brought gifts for BINGO prizes. Our group paused for a moment of thankfulness to Gloria and Bob for the special BINGO gifts. BINGO started and we were off and running. BINGO – BINGO – BINGO
Everyone had generously given prizes, so we played until all gifts were gone. Lots of fun and fellowship today.
Thursday, November 13th will be our Thanksgiving meal. Please bring a traditional Thanksgiving covered dish, side or dessert. Helen (O’Neal) will provide the turkey, and Ann Lindler will make the dressing. November is our month of giving to The Oliver Gospel Mission. Please bring socks, underwear and T-shirts for the men at OGM. All sizes are appreciated and cherished. Please bring your favorite Thanksgiving memories to share with the group. Susan Shealy will be at the meeting to explain the automatic church giving system. If interested, bring your check, debit/credit cards and Susan will set this up for you. Hope to see you on November 13th.
Helen
Team Leader for
Up and Going
Welcome New Member
Posted October 30, 2025 By adminOn October 19th, Scott joined the St. Jacob’s church family by affirmation of baptism. We are happy to welcome Scott as our newest church member.
2026 NALC Continental Youth Gathering
Posted October 25, 2025 By adminMark your calendars! From July 7th –10 th, 2026, youth and leaders from across the NALC will gather at St. John Lutheran Church in Roanoke, Virginia for four unforgettable days of worship, service, learning, and joy in Christ. This gathering is the heartbeat of our shared youth ministry and connections will be made among youth from all across the NALC. Registration will open in October. There will be a meeting for youth and parents to discuss plans for making this gathering a wonderful addition to our St. Jacob’s Youth ministry. The meeting time and date will be announced in the next few weeks. Keep an eye on the weekly church bulletin for information.
Up and Going
Posted October 20, 2025 By adminThe annual 4 Churches meeting was held on August 28th . Twelve Up and Going members and guests gathered with Holy Trinity Happy Mountaineers, Macedonia Golden Oldies, and Mt. Tabor Young at Heart senior groups in the Holy Trinity Life Center for the annual 4 Churches Meeting. Each person brought a side dish or dessert to compliment the BBQ and fried chicken provided by Holy Trinity. There was a huge assortment of delicious foods and desserts available for our enjoyment.
Ann gave the blessing for our meal. Mary welcomed us warmly and gave a most appropriate devotion centered on friendships and the importance of spending quality time with our peers and friends. Each person was given a bulletin containing a prize ticket taped inside. Numbers were chosen and gifts given out. Janet presided over the prize drawings. The prizes were adorable and varied widely but all were warmly received.
Mr. Brett Lindler, Director of Music at Holy Trinity, and his chosen choir entertained us with a wonderful selection of music. Some were beautifully sung and others were piano concert music selections. All were joyfully presented and enjoyed by all.
Ann gave the closing remarks, and the closing prayer was given by Lucy. We all sang “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” Special thanks to Holy Trinity for providing such a delightful meal and meeting. Macedonia will host the 4 Churches Meeting in 2026.
Helen
Team Leader for
Up and Going
