Worship
Worship
- At Christ Our Savior we follow the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Worship Plan which emphasizes liturgical worship that nurtures faithfulness, includes rich musical traditions, and focuses on the Word and Sacraments.
Worship Services
We have two Sunday services each week (Traditional at 8:30am and Blended at 11:00am) and additional services during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.
Our Worship services follow a format that includes confession, absolution, prayers, Scripture readings, a sermon, and the
sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.
We celebrate Communion weekly
alternating between the two services and Baptisms as they occur. Each service typically includes readings from the Bible, and the preaching of the sermon focuses on applying Scripture to the congregants' lives.
Our worship emphasizes community through shared responses, prayers, and the use of creeds, fostering a sense of belonging among
congregants. We provide orders of service and project the readings and hymns on the walls to assist in participation.
Role of Music
Music plays a critical role in LCMS worship, with a strong tradition of hymn singing and choral music. The Traditional Service uses The
Lutheran Service Book as the primary hymnal which contains a diverse collection of hymns that deeply enrich the worship experience. The Blended Service uses a blend of hymns along with contemporary Christian songs.
Our Worship Director (who is also our Music Director) provides the piano and organ accompaniment and also leads various choral groups and instrumental ensembles who participate in both of our services. You will experience and have opportunity to participate in our choir, smaller choral groups, chime group, woodwind ensembles, stringed instrument groups, percussionists and praise bands.
Prayer
Prayer and worship are essential practices in Christianity that foster a deep connection with God, enhance spiritual growth, and provide a means of expressing faith and gratitude. In our services we have a time for silent meditative and confessional prayer between believers and God. We have pastoral prayers for our offerings, during communion, and for others based on our requests on connection cards we fill out before the service. We share responsively the prayer of the day, our profession of faith and the Lord’s Prayer. Many of the hymns we sing together glorify and praise God.
Currently In Church
The Lenten season is a solemn period in the Christian liturgical calendar lasting 40 days, reflecting the time Jesus spent fasting and praying in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry (Matthew, Mark, Luke). It begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Thursday.
Lent is a time for spiritual preparation, repentance, and renewal. It invites believers to reflect on human brokenness, the need for a Savior, and the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. The season emphasizes self-discipline, prayer, fasting, and alms-giving, helping Christians focus on spiritual growth and prepare their hearts for the celebration of Easter, the resurrection of Christ.
