Lutherans are word-based, Scripture-based, people. We read 3 Bible passages plus a Psalm every Sunday because it’s important to see how Old and New Testament and Gospel texts fit together and interact. And it’s important to read a lot of Scripture, not just our favorite bits.

 We like to make sure the words of our hymns express our theology (at least our denominational leaders do). Our Sunday worship liturgy (order of worship) is based on, or taken directly from, Scripture. The Sermon is based on the day’s Bible readings, and in it we hear what life was like in Bible times, and what Jesus’ words mean for us today.

 We speak often about how important it is to read and study Scripture. When we study the Bible we enhance our knowledge of God, and learn about being people of faith through the examples of the people of faith (and lack of faith) in Scripture. When we study Scripture together, we learn from each other many ways of understanding what we are reading.

 Faith formation and Bible studies should begin at an early age. Parents are encouraged to make sure their children attend Sunday School each week, and to set a good example by attending a Bible study class, too.

 With options for all ages, please consider making group Bible study an important part of your life. Check out the options listed on the Worship Service and Sunday School page.

 Blessings,

For Pastor’s Sermons go to:  www.hopewards.blogspot.com

The Pastor’s Bible Study offers an opportunity to examine scripture in an atmosphere where all ideas and responses to the texts are welcome. I enjoy teaching this group because we are all learners at Jesus’ feet.  We will study the Prophets every Wednesday evening at 6pm.

We invite you to join us for one of our worship services or small group activities. You are welcome here!

In our community of faith you will gather with people who look forward with joy to an everlasting future.  These are people of HOPE.

Our worship services feeds people with the Gospel, the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Here you will find people who are EVANGELICAL.

This congregation remembers that they live in faith, by the grace of God, firmly rooted and grounded in the scriptures.  We are LUTHERAN.

Above all, we represent a group of people often called the Body of Christ.  We are a congregation of people.  We are called the CHURCH, a part of the great church of Christ’s people all over the world.

Please join us as we serve one another and reach out into our community to care for others in our life together in the name of Jesus Christ.