The Lord's Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, when Jesus said: "This is my body...this is my blood," He really meant it. As Lutheran Christians, we believe that the body and blood of Christ are present in the Sacrament. This presence is real -- not figurative or symbolic. In, with and under the bread and wine Christ Himself feeds us with His body and blood for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who believe His words, repent of all sins, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us.

Lutheran Christians genuinely care about those who desire to receive the Lord's Supper. This is important for a number of reasons:

1. Participation in the Lord's Supper is to be taken seriously, as the Bible reminds us: "A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." (I Corinthians 11:28)
2. According to the Scripture, it is possible to receive the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner, which can result in great harm: "Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord." (I Corinthians 11:27)
3. The Lord's Supper is not a private matter. It involves a confession of common faith shown by those who commune at the altar: "We, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf." (I Corinthians 10:17)

It is our practice to ask that those who have not yet been instructed in the Christian Faith, or who may be in doubt, or who hold a confession of faith different from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to first arrange to speak with one of our pastors before receiving the Lord's Supper.

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Music Programs

Faith Lutheran Church has an active music program in which all ages can participate. The Adult Choir sings every Sunday at the communion service, as well as for special services in Advent and Lent. This choir takes short hiatuses in June, July, and August. All people of high school age and up are invited to participate; rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the church. Our youth also participate in worship through the Sunday School Choir which practices briefly during its opening every Sunday. This group usually sings once a month. The Jesus Company kids (3rd-6th grade) play in a special Jesus Company Bell Choir, which practices during the Jesus Company time on Sunday evenings. There are also opportunities for another bell choir and for individuals to participate vocally or instrumentally in worship.

The organ is a 1992 Reuter pipe organ with 19 ranks that adds beauty and strength to our worship. It is used occasionally for special services and recitals.

Children and Worship

Nursery

A staffed nursery is available on Sunday mornings during the 10:30 am worship service. Volunteers provide care for children under the age of three, while a parent is also welcome to remain with the child if he or she desires.

In The Worship Service

People of God have a long history of participating in worship as families. In the Old Testament, as Israel prepared to leave the desert and enter the Promised Land, God commanded them to: "Assemble the people -- men, women and children" so they might learn to fear and follow Him (Deuteronomy 31:12).

Children may not appreciate all the things that are meaningful for adults, but their involvement in worship helps to establish a good practice of faithful worship. With this noble habit, children learn that their life of faith is important while also developing a sense of fellowship and belonging to the People of God

Although a staffed nursery is provided during our 10:30 am worship service, we encourage parents to bring children to worship as much as possible. If children are disruptive during worship, they may be taken out by a parent for a brief time.

Small children are welcome to bring books and quiet toys to church. Older children are invited to use the worship resources we have available for them. A weekly children's bulletin may be found on the table across from the mail boxes in the entryway. Also, a special page for children, "Kids in the Pew" may be found in each pew.

Families are invited to bring children forward during the Lord's Supper so they might receive a blessing. This follows the practice of parents who brought small children to Jesus so He might touch them and bless them (Mark 10:13-16).