A letter from Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden regarding activities & services:
Brothers and sisters in Christ at Village:
Let us pray.
Lord God, You have called Your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that Your hand is leading us and Your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The order from St. Louis County Executive Sam Page remains in effect through April 22 to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are legally bound to comply with the order. Legal counsel has informed us that we may have no more than nine persons present for a service. We will hold all our regular Holy Week services with only the chancel party and a small group of musicians present so that the services may be enjoyed from your home. No one will be allowed entrance beyond those who have assigned duties in the chancel or as a musician.
In small groups (no more than nine including myself), I will offer a brief Service of the Sacrament throughout Holy Week so that you may be fed with the body and blood of Christ, crucified and resurrected for you. Due to the restrictions, you must register in advance for such opportunities. Sign up is available here. Please pay heed to the guidance given on the registration form. Out of respect for others, please sign up for only one time so that all have opportunity.
We are in debt to musicians who have been giving freely of their time throughout these past weeks to ensure services are robust. We will have even more working to make sure The Resurrection of Our Lord will be fitting for the occasion. Efforts are being made to promote it through digital marketing to capture a wider audience in our community who need the Good News of Christ’s defeat of sin, death, and the power of the devil. Since we will not be together celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord, plans are being made for a festival service that will take place once restrictions have been lifted. When the date for that service can be determined, I will be in contact with you all.
Village Lutheran Preschool is closed through April 22 in accord with the county order. We are accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. See the preschool page for details.
As previously reported, Village staff remain vigilant. Deaconess Jostes has been contacting members by phone beginning with the most vulnerable (elderly and those with health conditions) to assess if there are needs that we can address as a congregation. She has been able to coordinate help with specific needs. Vicar has been utilizing social media and other appropriate means to be in touch with Quarterlife (young adults), WashU students, and Village youth. I am also reaching out to members. If you have a need for conversation, prayer, or anything else, don’t wait for my call. Contact me as your convenience. This is a fluid situation so we will be reassessing along the way so that we can resume various activities and, most importantly, the gathering of the faithful around Word and Supper as soon as deemed wise.
Village is in a good position to weather this storm financially. Yet I would ask that you continue to support Village as you are able by mailing in your contribution or by using our automated means so that we remain in a position to help others. The economic impact will be great. We want to remain financially strong as a congregation so we can respond to the needs of members and others who will suffer financially.
Holy Week schedule
Listen live on phone | Listen live to audio-stream or listen from archive later | Watch live via Vimeo or Facebook or view later
Telephone Conference Call:
Call 1-800-457-9860. When prompted, enter passcode 8109865#.
Online audio-streaming:
Go to our website, villagelutheranchurch.org. To access the archive, click here.
Facebook Live:
Go to Village’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VillageLutheran/
Vimeo:
Vimeo.com/villagelutheranchurch
Podbean: Sermons & Bible studies are available as a podcast
http://villagelutheran.podbean.com/
Blessings in Christ,
Pastor Golden
Let us pray.
Lord God, You have called Your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that Your hand is leading us and Your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The order from St. Louis County Executive Sam Page remains in effect through April 22 to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are legally bound to comply with the order. Legal counsel has informed us that we may have no more than nine persons present for a service. We will hold all our regular Holy Week services with only the chancel party and a small group of musicians present so that the services may be enjoyed from your home. No one will be allowed entrance beyond those who have assigned duties in the chancel or as a musician.
In small groups (no more than nine including myself), I will offer a brief Service of the Sacrament throughout Holy Week so that you may be fed with the body and blood of Christ, crucified and resurrected for you. Due to the restrictions, you must register in advance for such opportunities. Sign up is available here. Please pay heed to the guidance given on the registration form. Out of respect for others, please sign up for only one time so that all have opportunity.
We are in debt to musicians who have been giving freely of their time throughout these past weeks to ensure services are robust. We will have even more working to make sure The Resurrection of Our Lord will be fitting for the occasion. Efforts are being made to promote it through digital marketing to capture a wider audience in our community who need the Good News of Christ’s defeat of sin, death, and the power of the devil. Since we will not be together celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord, plans are being made for a festival service that will take place once restrictions have been lifted. When the date for that service can be determined, I will be in contact with you all.
Village Lutheran Preschool is closed through April 22 in accord with the county order. We are accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. See the preschool page for details.
As previously reported, Village staff remain vigilant. Deaconess Jostes has been contacting members by phone beginning with the most vulnerable (elderly and those with health conditions) to assess if there are needs that we can address as a congregation. She has been able to coordinate help with specific needs. Vicar has been utilizing social media and other appropriate means to be in touch with Quarterlife (young adults), WashU students, and Village youth. I am also reaching out to members. If you have a need for conversation, prayer, or anything else, don’t wait for my call. Contact me as your convenience. This is a fluid situation so we will be reassessing along the way so that we can resume various activities and, most importantly, the gathering of the faithful around Word and Supper as soon as deemed wise.
Village is in a good position to weather this storm financially. Yet I would ask that you continue to support Village as you are able by mailing in your contribution or by using our automated means so that we remain in a position to help others. The economic impact will be great. We want to remain financially strong as a congregation so we can respond to the needs of members and others who will suffer financially.
Holy Week schedule
Listen live on phone | Listen live to audio-stream or listen from archive later | Watch live via Vimeo or Facebook or view later
- Palm Sunday April 5 8:15 am Service; 9:30 Bible study
- Holy Monday April 6 noon The Passion of Our Lord according to St. Matthew
- Holy Tuesday April 7 noon The Passion of Our Lord according to St. Mark
- Holy Wednesday April 8 noon The Passion of Our Lord according to St. Luke
- Maundy Thursday April 9 7 pm Divine Service
- Good Friday April 10 noon Chief Service
- Good Friday April 10 7 pm Tenebrae Vespers
- Holy Saturday April 11 7 pm The Great Vigil of Easter
- The Resurrection of Our Lord, April 12, 8:15 am; Festival Service
Telephone Conference Call:
Call 1-800-457-9860. When prompted, enter passcode 8109865#.
Online audio-streaming:
Go to our website, villagelutheranchurch.org. To access the archive, click here.
Facebook Live:
Go to Village’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VillageLutheran/
Vimeo:
Vimeo.com/villagelutheranchurch
Podbean: Sermons & Bible studies are available as a podcast
http://villagelutheran.podbean.com/
Blessings in Christ,
Pastor Golden
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By His holy cross and resurrection, we are given forgiveness and new life in His name. We joyfully hold to the teachings of the Scriptures as they are confessed in the Small Catechism of Martin Luther, the Augsburg Confession, and the entire Book of Concord of 1580. We invite you to share with us in these gifts and so to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ. Through Him we are called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. |
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