Messages from Pastor

 

"Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near" (James 5:7-8).

 

Worship is the mainspring of the congregation’s life. From the onset the Church gathered around font, pulpit, and table. The Font assures us we have claimed as God’s own sons and daughters by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. At the reading desk and pulpit, we read and selections from the Hebrew Bible and Christian testament through which the Good News of God’s Work in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit becomes alive among us. At the Table we commune with the Lord, all the company of heaven, and with Christians around the globe. God send’s us forth to live like Christ in our communities. We serve our neighbors in need as the Lord commanded us “to love one another in the same way” He loved us. This servant-love is lived in ministry to whole persons in the needs of their bodies, minds, and souls. The congregation’s pattern of worship – Service of the Word and Service of Holy Communion – derives from the ancient practice of the western Church and continues the Church’s Great Tradition. We pray for our government leaders that they will seek justice and well-being for all people. Our prayers for leaders is a significant reminder of the Church’s role in advocating for justice and well-being in society. It underscores the belief that worship is not confined to the church walls but extends into the world, where Christians are challenged to be agents of change and representatives of Christ's love and justice.

 

Praying for government leaders underscores the Church's responsibility to advocate for justice and well-being in society. It recognizes that worship and faith are deeply intertwined with the world’s issues, encouraging believers to engage with their communities, seeking not just personal transformation but also a change that aligns with God's justice and love. This holistic pattern of worship truly embodies the heart of the Church's mission in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been involved in many activities and projects over the years, and we invite you to learn by example how you can help your community together with Advent Lutheran Church.