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What to expect:
Entering the building from Avenue B through the courtyard or coming from the parking lot, you will enter a fellowship room called the Gathering Place. A wall of glass that leads into the worship area called the Sanctuary. If you need to access the office, there is a direct entrance from the courtyard near Avenue B or you may follow the hallways from the Gathering Place.
Worship services:
Our Sunday worship services follow a traditional Lutheran pattern of worship, but you can expect the flavor of the service to vary from week to week. We embrace different musical settings and instrumentation -- from polka and country Gospel to youth led or more traditional organ or piano. (Our communion table is open to all Christian believers.) As you enter the Sanctuary from the Gathering Place, you'll see a special area for younger children -- we welcome children and value their participation. A nursery and restroom are located in the back of the church for the very young. Worship words are displayed on screens, so the pattern of worship can be easily followed. Come casually dressed, or come in your "Sunday best," but in any case, open your heart and join us in worship. Sunday services usually last about an hour.
Handicapped Access:
We are wheelchair accessible with handicapped parking spaces found by the office, the playground, and in the parking lot, where there is a ramped handicapped entrance. The education wing has a handicap restroom. For worship, we have flexible seating that includes chairs with arms and special headphones for the hearing impaired. Large print worship guides are made available when needed for the visually impaired.
Learning & Fellowship:
During the school year, our Wednesday evening Christian Education program called GIFT -- Growing in Faith Together -- is open to all ages. After a 5:30PM meal, the group separates at 6:00PM into age groups for learning time. You have an open inviation to join in fellowship and learning.
How can we help you?
If you have any questions or concerns, you can:
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*Send us an email message or prayer request to shinerudml@att.net
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*Sign up with email and texting to receive church communications
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*Call the church office at 361-594-2345
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*Text or call Pastor Chris directly at 830-203-2906