We offer a traditional Lutheran worship service every Sunday morning at 8am and 10:45am, conducted by Rev. Tab Ottmers. We also offer Adult and Children’s Sunday School at 9:15 AM.
For more information on what we believe, see this page.
When you enter the church for Sunday worship, you will be welcomed by an usher or a greeter. You will receive a Church bulletin which contains the Order of Service. We use the Hymnals (Lutheran Service Book) in the pews for our hymn singing and for Communion. The Lord’s Supper is served every week. See the Calendar for more details.
As a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we hold Holy Communion as a precious gift from our Savior, where we receive His true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of our faith. Our love for all who worship with us compels us to ensure that everyone approaches the Lord’s Table in a manner that brings blessing, not harm. Scripture guides us in this care:
“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.” (1 Corinthians 11:27–29, ESV)
This passage reminds us to examine our hearts and confess our faith in Christ’s real presence in the Sacrament. Moreover, communing together expresses our unity in the teachings of the LCMS, which we believe faithfully reflect the truth of God’s Word. To maintain this unity and to prepare all for a worthy reception of the Sacrament, we kindly ask that those unfamiliar with our beliefs, those who disagree with our beliefs, and those who are not currently members of an LCMS congregation refrain from communing until they have spoken with Pastor Ottmers. He is eager to offer instruction that explores the rich theology of our church, ensuring that you can join us at the altar with confidence, joy, and a shared confession of faith.
If you are a member of an LCMS congregation but yet you are unrepentant we also ask that you refrain from receiving the Lord’s Supper. St. Paul teaches that when we commune we are one in faith in Christ. If you do not know what we believe, are not a member of our church body or you are living an unrepentant life, you are not in unity with us. St. Paul warns that if there is disunity, the Lord’s Supper then becomes an eating and drinking of judgement. If you have questions please speak with Pastor Ottmers to discuss this matter. (Can I Commune?)
As you enter the church you may hear a little more conversation that you expect. Most of our members know each other and chat before the service begins. Also we seek out visitors to learn more about them and answer any questions that they may have.
Our typical Sunday service lasts about 1 hour. Since we believe faith comes from hearing, children are invited to attend and remain with their parents during the entire service. This also gives the children the opportunity to learn from watching and hearing their parents. Later, an attendance folder is passed out to each row in the church. Please fill in the requested information if you would like us to get in touch with you.
After the service is concluded the Pastor and other members may take a few minutes for announcements.
Pastor Ottmers will be standing by the doorway to greet the worshipers.
We hope to see you soon!