Worship and Music Archive

Reminders Concerning Worship During Covid-19

Posted July 29, 2020 By admin

The congregation is reminded to follow a few simple changes during worship to help keep from spreading the coronavirus. Entrance into the building is through the Fellowship Hall only. As you enter, please use the hand sanitizer provided and wear your mask if you have one. Masks are not required but strongly suggested. Remember to keep at least six feet physical distance between you and your neighbor. Only occupy those pews that are marked for seating.

Now that we have resumed singing in worship, worshipers are asked to please remain seated while singing. Those seated in the pews should wear a mask while singing. This includes singing the liturgy and Psalm. Also, as we share the peace of Christ, we do so without physical contact (immediate family members may disregard). Waving, peace signs, or other gestures should be used as well as a vocal greeting.

Upon leaving at the conclusion of the service, please take your worship bulletin and any other debris with you. Do not leave it in the pews. Offerings and record of worship cards are placed in the basins on the table at the narthex doors. Please do not linger or visit within the church nave. Simply depart and vis-it outside so volunteers can begin preparing for the next service.

Online Devotions

Posted June 29, 2020 By admin

The following is the new schedule for St. Jacob’s online activities:

  • 10:30 AM Sunday – Live stream of worship service
  • 9:30 AM Monday and Friday Mornings – Morning devotions and prayer
  • 7:00 PM Tuesday and Friday Evenings – Evening devotions and prayer
  • 7:PM Wednesday evening – Vespers

Please join us online as you are able at the St. Jacob’s Facebook page.

Easter Sunday

Posted April 30, 2020 By admin

On April 12th, St. Jacob’s celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. What an awesome price he paid so that we can be with him. Below are some pictures of individuals that assisted Pastor David during the service. We are so thankful for all that each of you do, especially the ones providing their gifts and talents at this time. Thanks so much!

Vacation Bible School

Posted March 2, 2020 By admin

As Vacation Bible School approaches, we want to get ahead on planning and equipping those who will be teaching. If you would like to volunteer to serve, check the sign-up sheet on the youth bulletin board by the fellowship hall. VBS will be June 22nd-25th. Continue to watch your newsletter and worship folders for more details.

Music Program Update

Posted March 2, 2020 By admin

As you know, St. Jacob’s is in the midst of discernment for our musical program and a search for a new Music Director/Organist. In the meantime, supply organists have been scheduled to accompany our congregation in worship for the coming months. Please continue in prayer for the leaders of our congregation, the Staff Support Team and all who are involved in the process. God grant us faith and patience as we continue to seek the one whom he has already chosen.

Mid-Week Lenten Vespers

Posted March 2, 2020 By admin

In keeping with our regular Wednesday evening worship schedule, Lenten vespers will begin on March 4th in the church nave at 7 PM. Several of our church family members will present dramatic readings based on the Sola Publishing series “Will You Betray Me?”

Preceding each service will be a light meal served in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:15 PM. Join the members of your church family for fellowship and worship as we focus on God’s holy Word and Christ’s journey toward the victory of the cross

Lenten Bible Study

Posted March 2, 2020 By admin

During the season of Lent, our Wednesday morning Bible Study will focus on the Psalms we read during the season. We will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 26th, taking a look at Psalm 51 as King David prays to God for mercy.

Our Wednesday mornings are filled with great discussion concerning scripture and the impact it has on our daily life. Consider joining us each Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors too.

Youth Sunday– Feb 16th

Posted January 30, 2020 By admin

The Youth will be leading the worship service on Sunday, February 16th. Please watch your worship folders for more information about upcoming practices if you are going to be participating.

Youth Group Kickoff

Posted January 30, 2020 By admin

We will be kicking off our youth group for kids (ages 13 and under) with an ice cream party on February 2nd at 4 PM in the fellowship hall following Children’s Choir practice. You do not have to be a part of the children’s choir to attend. Everyone in this age group is encouraged to join!

Music Update

Posted January 30, 2020 By admin

As we begin the discernment of our music program and embark on a search for a new Music Director, it should go without saying that our two Sundays during which our congregation sang everything without benefit of the organ or piano were simply wonderful examples of our ability to sing. St. Jacob’s is filled with people who, when all singing together, are able to make a very joyful sound as we sing God’s praises.

We are blessed in that we do have supply organists scheduled for our upcoming weeks. Our services of worship will be enhanced by each one. I do pray that, even as we welcome musicians to accompany us, our singing will continue to be cheerful and bold. For me as your pastor, as I stand in the Chancel each week, there is no sound so sweet as the sound of the congregation singing the hymns and liturgies of the church.

In the times ahead, I will do all I can to keep the congregation up to date as to the progress of our search for a new music director. In the meantime, pray for the Staff Support Team, our choir and other musicians as we all work together to identify the one God has chosen to lead us musically.