Worship with us at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
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"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all
wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."
- Colossians 3:16 |
Traditional Services
We hold two Traditional Services each week. Please see the calendar for exact days and times. Our Traditional Services include hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Ruthann Russel, our Music Director, plays the organ for our Traditional Services.
Celebration Services
We hold two Celebration Services each week. Please see the calendar for exact days and times. Celebration Services include the singing of contemporary Christian songs. Our Director of Worship and the Arts, Ruthann Russel, plays the piano with our Praise Team band and singers during services.
| Summer Worship Schedule |
| Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. - Traditional Service |
| Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - Celebration Service |
| Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Service |
| Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - Celebration Service |
| Fall/Winter/Spring Worship Schedule |
| Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - Celebration Service |
| Sunday - 8:00 a.m. - Traditional Service |
| Sunday 9:20 a.m. - Celebration Service |
| Sunday - 10:40 a.m. - Traditional Service |
| (Adult and Children's Sunday School Classes - Sunday - 9:15 a.m.) |
Special Services
The following are special services held at Holy Shepherd throughout the year. Please check the calendar for exact dates and times.
| Lenten Services | - |
Midweek Wednesday night services are held at 7:00 p.m. the five weeks prior to the holy week of Easter. Each Wednesday night service is preceded at 6:15 p.m. by our Lenten Soup Suppers. |
| Ash Wednesday Services | - |
Two services are held on Ash Wednesday. Contemporary Communion at 6:00 p.m. and Traditional Communion at 7:30 p.m. |
| Maundy Thursday Services | - |
A service is held at 7:00 p.m. the Thursday before Easter Sunday. The Maundy Thursday service is followed by a Prayer Vigil. |
| Good Friday Services | - |
These services are held the Friday before Easter Sunday. Contemporary at 6:00 p.m., and Traditional at 7:30 p.m. |
| Easter Services | - |
The Saturday and Sunday services that take place on Easter weekend are a special celebration of the resurrection of Christ. An Easter pancake breakfast is served in the fellowship hall from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. |
| Thanksgiving Services | - |
A service is held the night before Thanksgiving at 7:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Services | - |
These services are held the day/evening of Christmas Eve at 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. |
Communion Practices
Communion is practiced weekly at all of the Traditional and Celebration services at Holy Shepherd. Our communion practices are as follows: The Lutheran Church teaches that Christ's body and blood are truly present in, with, and under the bread and wine in the Sacrament. All who are baptized and share this understanding are welcome to commune. Children begin communing when they are in the 5th grade and after they have been instructed in the meaning of the Sacrament. Younger children come forward and receive a blessing from the Pastor. The lighter liquid in some of the glasses is dealcoholized wine. The darker liquid in some of the glasses and in the chalice is regular wine. Empty glasses should be placed in the baskets at the sides of the sanctuary.