WORSHIP SCHEDULE
DENOMINATION
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
SUMMER SCHEDULE:
(May 25 - August 31)
9:30 am
A staffed nursery is available for children ages infant through two years.
Children's Church is available for three-year olds through kindergarten.
CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN BRETHREN
Who are the Lutheran Brethren?
We are a Protestant church with an evangelistic Lutheran tradition. There are about 110 Lutheran Brethren congregations in the United States and Canada and 1,535 churches and chapels in Cameroon, Chad, Japan, and Taiwan. In addition, 15 independent congregations and Bible study fellowships in Canada and the United States are served by Lutheran Brethren pastors.
Is the Lutheran Brethren a new denomination?
No. Our synod was organized in December of 1900 when five independent Lutheran congregations met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to join together for mission projects which were larger than one congregation could handle.
What does the Lutheran Brethren stand for?
A Gospel centered ministry where salvation by grace alone is proclaimed and where godly living, patterned after the principles of Scripture is encouraged. We believe that Christianity is not only a creed to confess but that it is a life to be lived for God in holiness. For that reason we seek to cultivate a sensitive spirit toward those who have spiritual struggles and try to minister God's grace to those needs.
How would you describe your worship services?
People are often surprised when they attend our services. The pastor does not wear vestments and the ritual of the Common Service is not used. Recognizing the freedom for different forms of worship allowed by the Lutheran Confessions, and believing that the New Testament worship forms were simple, we center our worship around the singing of praise and worship music, traditional hymns, and the sermon which is based on God's Word.
I see that you have more members overseas. That must mean you have a strong mission program?
Yes. From the very beginning, over 100 years ago, our synod has had a vision for world missions, first in China, then in Cameroon, Chad, Japan, and Taiwan where we now have teams of church planters, teachers, Bible translators, and health workers. All of the national churches are independent of the quest. It has been gratifying to see the Lord extend His kingdom through our sister churches overseas.
In addition to this overseas mission emphasis, our people also sense a burden for people in Canada and the United States. Many new congregations are being planned for North America.
What about Christian Education?
We have a seminary, Bible college, and high school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The Lutheran Brethren Seminary offers the M.Div. and M.A.R. degrees. The Lutheran Center for Christian Learning is a program which takes biblical teaching into the local congregations. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy is a four year boarding high school and regional junior high school accredited by the state of Minnesota.
On the congregational level, our churches conduct Sunday schools, Bible studies, and weekday programs which meet their needs. Confirmation instruction is offered to young people when they reach grade seven or eight. This two year course of instruction is based on the Scriptures using Luther's Small Catechism as the outline.
Can I attend, even though I'm not a member?
Absolutely! You are welcome! Call a nearby church and find out the times of the services, Bible studies, or Christian education classes.
For More Information:
Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America - www.clba.org
Lutheran Brethren Schools - www.lbs.edu
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - www.ffhillcrest.org
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Who are the Lutheran Brethren?
We are a Protestant church with an evangelistic Lutheran tradition. There are about 110 Lutheran Brethren congregations in the United States and Canada and 1,535 churches and chapels in Cameroon, Chad, Japan, and Taiwan. In addition, 15 independent congregations and Bible study fellowships in Canada and the United States are served by Lutheran Brethren pastors.
Is the Lutheran Brethren a new denomination?
No. Our synod was organized in December of 1900 when five independent Lutheran congregations met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to join together for mission projects which were larger than one congregation could handle.
What does the Lutheran Brethren stand for?
A Gospel centered ministry where salvation by grace alone is proclaimed and where godly living, patterned after the principles of Scripture is encouraged. We believe that Christianity is not only a creed to confess but that it is a life to be lived for God in holiness. For that reason we seek to cultivate a sensitive spirit toward those who have spiritual struggles and try to minister God's grace to those needs.
How would you describe your worship services?
People are often surprised when they attend our services. The pastor does not wear vestments and the ritual of the Common Service is not used. Recognizing the freedom for different forms of worship allowed by the Lutheran Confessions, and believing that the New Testament worship forms were simple, we center our worship around the singing of praise and worship music, traditional hymns, and the sermon which is based on God's Word.
I see that you have more members overseas. That must mean you have a strong mission program?
Yes. From the very beginning, over 100 years ago, our synod has had a vision for world missions, first in China, then in Cameroon, Chad, Japan, and Taiwan where we now have teams of church planters, teachers, Bible translators, and health workers. All of the national churches are independent of the quest. It has been gratifying to see the Lord extend His kingdom through our sister churches overseas.
In addition to this overseas mission emphasis, our people also sense a burden for people in Canada and the United States. Many new congregations are being planned for North America.
What about Christian Education?
We have a seminary, Bible college, and high school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The Lutheran Brethren Seminary offers the M.Div. and M.A.R. degrees. The Lutheran Center for Christian Learning is a program which takes biblical teaching into the local congregations. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy is a four year boarding high school and regional junior high school accredited by the state of Minnesota.
On the congregational level, our churches conduct Sunday schools, Bible studies, and weekday programs which meet their needs. Confirmation instruction is offered to young people when they reach grade seven or eight. This two year course of instruction is based on the Scriptures using Luther's Small Catechism as the outline.
Can I attend, even though I'm not a member?
Absolutely! You are welcome! Call a nearby church and find out the times of the services, Bible studies, or Christian education classes.
David Rinden
June, 1995
rev. May, 2002
For More Information:
Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America - www.clba.org
Lutheran Brethren Schools - www.lbs.edu
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - www.ffhillcrest.org
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