The marks of the Church are the preaching of the Gospel in its purity, and the administration of the sacraments according to Christ’s institution. We believe worship is God’s gracious action for us through His Word and Sacraments, where He forgives, restores, and sustains His people. We gather to receive these gifts, confess the Christian faith, and respond with prayer, praise, and thanksgiving grounded in His Word. The liturgies and hymns we use anchor worship in God’s Word, handling Christ’s gifts in a respectful orderly manner. Liturgy also shapes faith, unites the congregation in a common confession, and connects us to the historic Church.
On October 31, 1517, the day before All Saints Day, a German monk named Martin Luther posted a notice on the door of the church in Wittenberg Germany, challenging the…
Brothers and sisters, people loved by God, I greet you in the name of Jesus. I encourage you to attend worship Sunday that you might receive the gifts of forgiveness…
Brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I encourage you to make worship attendance part of your schedule this weekend, that you may hear God’s…
Brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Cooler weather has arrived, making conditions more pleasant for getting things done. I encourage you to make worship…
Brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Many people are making plans about what to do once the weather turns cooler. I encourage you to…