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.
For the service tomorrow August 6, we will follow the liturgy of Divine Service Setting Three beginning on page 184 in the LSB hymnal. Hymns chosen for the day are…
Brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of Jesus. I begin by reporting a quick summary of the voters’ meeting held last week. We heard reports from the various officers…
The Old Testament and Gospel readings for Sunday July 23 emphasize the sovereignty of God. He is a mighty judge to whom we will each answer on the Last Day.…
Brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus. In the midst of busy summer schedules I encourage you to set aside time to attend church and receive…
The words of the Old Testament and Gospel readings for July 2 counter any claim that following Jesus and speaking God’s Word is all peace and tranquility. As you may…