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
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.