Worship

Worship stands at the heart of the Christian life.

Worship is the practice of “stepping away” from the pattern and press of daily life to intentionally love God. In doing so, the disciple gains a deeper understanding and experience of the majesty, mercy and mystery of God. In worship we praise God for being God, for being our God!

The disciple can “step away” from the routine of the moment to honor God in numerous ways:

• through participation in the public event of a worship service
• through the creative act of art, drama, dance, craft, music and song
• through listening to a sermon or receiving the sacrament
• through an encounter of God in the beauty of creation, and more

While “worship” is more than what we often mean by the word “worship,” the maturing disciple acknowledges that the act of corporate worship within the context of a celebrating congregation is key and necessary to a disciple’s walk and life of devotion. Part of a disciple’s job description is to worship God regularly.

Find out more information about participating in Worship Ministry.

Weekly Worship  
 

Though the word "trinity" is not found in the scriptures, this weekend's second reading includes the apostolic greeting that begins the liturgy: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ, and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.

Scripture Readings
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20

Coming This Sunday
A choral Festival worship service will be held on Sunday, May 18 at the 8:30 & 10:45 am services. The Alleluia Choir, Windsor Brass will lead worship with songs and praise.

The WHLC graduating seniors will be recognized with a special service of blessing on Sunday, May 18 at 8:30 am. 

Worship Volunteer Schedules

Volunteer schedules for upcoming worship services are below. If you are unable to serve, please find a substitute and notify the church office by Wednesday of the week you serve.

February 2008

March 2008

April 2008

A new worship resource, "Evangelical Lutheran Worship" was introduced in the fall of 2006. Click here for more information.