St. John's Lutheran Church
Worship Services
We worship on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. We use the Lutheran Service Book (LSB) for singing. We use Creative Worship to follow a more focused theme for the day. We celebrate our Lord's Supper on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month and at various holidays.
Our Lord's Supper
Holy Communion is a special gift given by Jesus Christ to baptized believers. It is not meant for everyone, nor is it to be taken just because other people are coming forward. If you are a member of St John’s Lutheran Church or one of our Lutheran Church Missouri Synod churches, we welcome you to partake in this feast of forgiveness, strength, and unity. As we prepare for this holy meal, we reflect on the following questions:
1. Do I believe that I am a sinner in need of God’s forgiveness?
2. Do I believe that Christ gives me his true body and blood in this sacrament for the forgiveness of my sins?
3. Do I promise, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to amend my sinful life?
4. Do I share a oneness in faith with the church body with which I am about to commune?
If you have difficulty answering “yes” to any of the above questions, please follow the guide of Scripture and do not take communion today.
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If you answer "yes" to all the questions above, you are invited to partake of our Lord's supper. If you answer "no," we ask you to from receiving our Lord's Supper for your own good. You are still welcome to come forward with family and friends to receive a blessing. Just cross or fold your hands and we will bless you.
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Why do we do this? God's Word warns about receiving our Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner. 1st Corinthians 11:28-30 explains that those who eat and drink without recognizing Jesus' body and blood being present will receive it to their great harm. We do not want this to happen to anyone. This is why we practice examination. Doing so teaches us to become aware and recognize Jesus' body and blood is present in His supper - just as Jesus said and did. Thus, In our love for all, we ask those who are not yet instructed to refrain. Jesus does not want to harm anyone, He wants to bless us all. We do invite and welcome children of all ages to come forward so they can receive a blessing from God.
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Special Dietary Considerations:
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+ + + The center ring of each communion tray contains grape juice. + + +
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+ + + Gluten free wafers are available when requested. + + +