Divine Services
"Our Lord speaks and we listen. His Word bestows what it says. Faith that is born from what is heard acknowledges the gifts received with eager thankfulness and praise. Music in drawn into this thankfulness and praise, enlarging and elevating the adoration of our gracious giver God." – Introduction to Lutheran Worship
"Our gracious giver God" – that is why we gather together on Sunday mornings (8:15 & 10:45) and other occasions. God delights to give grace, mercy, and forgiveness, each of which we need.
While worship is one part of what happens during the services of God’s House, the primary focus is upon God serving us with His gifts. Thus, Lutherans have classically spoken of gathering for the Divine Service — God serving us. Having been served by God, we are strengthened to serve one another in our daily callings.
Since the Divine Service is about God coming to us, Village seeks to reflect that we are in the presence of the King of kings and Lord of lords. The setting of the service, the music, the sermon, and all other elements seek underscore the reality that we are in the presence of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Village uses visual means to also communicate the Gospel to us. The visual focus of the church is the altarpiece which depicts Christ’s ascension into heaven. His nail-marked hands proclaim His crucifixion for our salvation. He appears as the resurrected Savior, promising our resurrection. His ascension assures us that He reigns as our gracious King.
"Our gracious giver God" – that is why we gather together on Sunday mornings (8:15 & 10:45) and other occasions. God delights to give grace, mercy, and forgiveness, each of which we need.
While worship is one part of what happens during the services of God’s House, the primary focus is upon God serving us with His gifts. Thus, Lutherans have classically spoken of gathering for the Divine Service — God serving us. Having been served by God, we are strengthened to serve one another in our daily callings.
Since the Divine Service is about God coming to us, Village seeks to reflect that we are in the presence of the King of kings and Lord of lords. The setting of the service, the music, the sermon, and all other elements seek underscore the reality that we are in the presence of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Village uses visual means to also communicate the Gospel to us. The visual focus of the church is the altarpiece which depicts Christ’s ascension into heaven. His nail-marked hands proclaim His crucifixion for our salvation. He appears as the resurrected Savior, promising our resurrection. His ascension assures us that He reigns as our gracious King.
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Village celebrates the Lord’s Supper every Sunday and on major festivals. When a fifth Sunday occurs within a month, we pray Matins and await the reception of the Supper until the following week.
The Lord teaches us in Holy Scripture that abuse of the Lord’s Supper involves sin against Christ’s body and blood. So that no one receives the Supper to their judgment rather than as a blessing, we ask that visitors speak with the pastor prior to the service. Those who are members in good standing of a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or a church body with whom the LCMS is in fellowship are welcome to receive the Supper with us. Because Christ also teaches us in Scripture that there are to be no divisions at the Supper, those who are not in doctrinal unity are asked to not receive the Supper, but may come forward for a blessing, crossing their arms over their chest. We pray for the day when Christ brings unity to His Church that we might all receive His Supper together. |
