Worship
- Sunday morning service at 10 a.m. in church and online.
- Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday.
We invite you to worship with us at Trinity Lutheran Church!
We use a variety of services from Lutheran Service Book (LSB). Our services are liturgical, that is, they follow the same basic order of service and structure. There may be variations in words and music, but the same basic elements are used in our services from week to week. With all the changes that we experience in daily life, consistency in worship provides stability and a reminder that God and His love do not change. We understand that people come from different worship backgrounds and experiences, and that not everyone is familiar with a liturgical service. In a short time, however, the services will become familiar and meaningful as God speaks through His Word to strengthen faith in Him and our life with one another.
Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church is
Holy Communion
We believe, as Jesus said, that in the Lord’s Supper He gives us His real, not symbolic, body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins (Matthew 26:26-28), and to strengthen our union with Christ and our love for one another.
Scripture teaches that all who commune should first examine themselves and then eat of the bread and drink of the cup in a worthy manner, that is, with sincere faith in Jesus and discerning His body and blood in the sacrament (1 Corinthians 11:27-29).
Receiving the Lord’s Supper in the fellowship of this altar is to share in the faith and teachings of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, with whom we are affiliated. Those who are unsure of or have not been instructed in the teachings of this church are asked to speak with the pastor before receiving the sacrament.
For further reading, see Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; 11:23-25.
- Christ-centered. Instead of focusing on ourselves and what we bring to God, we focus primarily on God's love in Jesus Christ through whom we have forgiveness and the free gift of eternal life. We offer God our worship and praise because of His love in Jesus Christ. Worship is a response to God's love.
- Bible-based. Throughout all of the orders of service, the Holy Scriptures form the substance and foundation of what we hear, speak and do. Look for the Scripture references throughout the orders of service in our service book that remind us that God is speaking to us through the words used in worship.
- Contemporary and relevant. Since our services are based on the Word of God, the message of the Gospel - the Good News of God's love in Jesus Christ - is always relevant to our lives. As we struggle with the changes, chances and challenges of life, God lifts us up with His Word of life and peace in Christ. The Holy Spirit, who creates faith, also nourishes and strengthens our faith as we hear His Word and remember and receive the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.
- Musical. Our services are very musical, both in the liturgy and congregational singing. We are encouraged to be active participants in the service as we speak and sing songs and responses in the liturgy to the glory of God and in praise of His grace and love. The pastor often chants parts of the liturgy. Our hymns and songs usually come from LSB, but sometimes we use other music that is appropriate and up-lifting. Even if the music is not familiar, one can focus on the words of the hymns that convey a meaningful, Bible-based message of God's love for us.
- Our weekly family reunion. Our services are inter-generational, made up of people from all ages. We are blessed by the presence of children, even if they are noisy and active. Make a joyful noise to the Lord! We come together as brothers and sisters in Christ to grow in faith through the Word and sacraments, and to encourage one another as we go about our daily lives.
Holy Communion
We believe, as Jesus said, that in the Lord’s Supper He gives us His real, not symbolic, body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins (Matthew 26:26-28), and to strengthen our union with Christ and our love for one another.
Scripture teaches that all who commune should first examine themselves and then eat of the bread and drink of the cup in a worthy manner, that is, with sincere faith in Jesus and discerning His body and blood in the sacrament (1 Corinthians 11:27-29).
Receiving the Lord’s Supper in the fellowship of this altar is to share in the faith and teachings of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, with whom we are affiliated. Those who are unsure of or have not been instructed in the teachings of this church are asked to speak with the pastor before receiving the sacrament.
For further reading, see Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; 11:23-25.