Traditional Service

Ours services are taken from the Lutheran Service Book (Hymnal) which is available in each pew. We print two bulletins, a short version and an extended version which includes the hymns. If you are not familiar with the service or if you prefer larger print, the extended version is the one for you. 

Prelude
The Prelude is the opening musical presentation that signals the beginning of worship. 

Opening Hymn
The Opening Hymn is sung by the congregation.  

Confession and Absolution
Confession of sins and receiving forgiveness of sins  

Introit
from Latin: introitus, meaning entrance

Collect
from Latin: collecta, means the gathering of the people together

Old Testament Reading

Epistle
from Greek:  a writing directed or sent to a person or group of people 

Gradual
Latin: graduale, read responsively after the Epistle

Holy Gospel, 
a gospel is an account describing the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus 

Apostles' Creed,
reciting of our beliefs

Welcome Announcements,
announcements from our Pastor 

Children's Message,
children come forward for a personalized message 

Hymn of the Day

Sermon

Offering

Voluntary,
 a piece of music, usually for organ, that is played as part of a church service

Hymn of Thanksgiving

Prayers & Lord's Prayer

Benediction,
Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak) is a short call for divine help, blessing and guidance 

Closing Hymn

Postlude,
music played at the end of a church service.