Frequently Asked Questions

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Our whole congregation enjoys getting to participate in worship 

with responsive scripture readings, prayers, and songs. 

New to a liturgical church? When you arrive at church, you'll be welcomed and given a printed bulletin that has the service outlined so you can join in.

Feel free to ask questions & participate as you feel comfortable.

For more information please visit http://www.lcms.org/.

PREPARATION OF OUR HEARTS

• Hymn (song of worship)
• Scripture (reading from the Bible)
• Confession & Absolution (receiving forgiveness of our sins)

WORD

• Hymn
• Prayer
• Old Testament / Epistle / Gospel (reading from the Bible)
• Creed (statement of faith)

SERMON

• Message based on a reading from the Bible

OFFERTORY

• Hymn
• Opportunity to give, if you would like

PRAYER

• The Lord's Prayer
• Praying for our community & world

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

• Hymns
• Prayers
• Opportunity to receive communion (typically, every other week) 

BENEDICTION

• Blessing 
• Closing Hymn

• You'll hear a beautiful pipe organ or piano. 
• You'll see ornamental and meaningful stained-glass windows, embossed murals, and candles.
• These things are all to help us stay actively engaged, focusing on Christ.