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Our services are easy to follow. The parts the pastor speaks and
the parts the congregation speaks are clearly labeled. Services
at Holy Cross can be described as "traditional" and "visitor
friendly". We follow a liturgy and sing many common hymns.
Each week, children are invited to come to the front of the church
for a children's message.
We also have a praise team that sings once a month providing contemporary
music for our congregation. The Lord's Supper is observed every
week rotating between the 8:00 and 10:30 service. At the end of
every service we turn to greet one another in the joy of having
worshiped the Lord together as his people.
Some
important components are:
God’s
Word | Music
| Message |
Response |
Prayers | Community
God’s
Word
Each service includes three related readings from the Bible that
form the basis for the Pastor’s message.
Music
Music is an important part of worship at Holy Cross. Songs are either
written in the bulletin or found in the blue hymnal behind the bench
in front of you. The blue hymnal, officially called, Lutheran Worship,
has two sections.
The front portion, numbered with small numbers at the bottom of
the page, is for special services or parts of services. The back
section which begins about _ of the way through the book has the
hymns with words and music. These are numbered in large numbers
at the top which are indicated in the bulletin. We sing the whole
song unless otherwise noted in the bulletin or by the pastor.
Message
Every service at Holy Cross includes a Message (Sermon) given by
either of our pastors. While the messages vary from week to week,
every Sunday you will hear the life-saving, life-transforming message
that points to Jesus and tells what God has done and continues to
do in our lives.
Response
After the Message, Fellowship Cards are passed down the pew which
people write in their names, update any information, request a special
call from the pastor or inquire about making Holy Cross their church
home. The cards are passed back towards the center aisle to be picked
up after the service.
This time of Offering gives people a chance to respond to all that
God provides. It is a time to give back, so that His work in the
church and community can continue and expand. It is our prayer that
the service will be a blessing to you and if you are visiting Holy
Cross, please consider the service our gift to you.
Prayers
Each service includes a specific time for prayer. There are prayers
that give thanks to God and prayers that ask for His help and guidance.
Some are specific to people and situations and others are more general
in nature. The Lord’s Prayer is included in almost every service.
Community
The service ends with a parting blessing, final song and any special
announcements. After the service our church-family always turns
to greet one another, meeting new friends and catching up on whatever
is going on with old friends.
The
congregation exits down the center aisle to greet and visit with
the pastors.
Holy Cross has a Welcome gift for first time visitors too.
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