Questions & Answers

Here are some answers to common questions.

You can expect a traditional, liturgical service with hymns, scripture readings, prayers, a sermon, and Holy Communion. The gospel will be preached and the love of Jesus shared through a welcoming congregation. The congregation will be dressed in a business casual style.

Children are invited to attend worship, as there is a Children's Chat where the sermon message is presented in a kid-friendly way. Following the service, Sunday School is available for Preschool through high school age students. 

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod typically practices "closed communion," meaning only members of the LCMS and those in full communion with them are usually invited to receive. Exceptions can be made at the pastor's discretion after a discussion about beliefs.

Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 11:29 make it important to teach people about Holy Communion, or at least be sure they have been taught, before giving it to them.

St. Paul wrote, "For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself." St. Paul gave instructions in this regard to the Christian congregation at Corinth (1 Cor. 11) regarding their responsibility to make certain people receive the Sacrament to the blessing and not to their harm.

It would be very irresponsible to let anyone and everyone receive Communion when they may very well be eating and drinking judgment on themselves.