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Our Savior's Lutheran Church 3634 First Avenue NE; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 view map Phone: (319)365-9159 Fax: (319)365-9150 Email: crsaviors @ msn.com (remove spaces) |
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Mission Statement: Our Savior's is called by the Holy Spirit to share the Gospel through Word and Sacrament and to serve those in need. |
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Worship & Music
The worship experience Our Savior's Lutheran Church is scripture-based and filled with music. We use the ELCA hymnal Evangelical Lutheran Worship. A variety of worship settings are used throughout the year and vary each week.
You can find our weekly bulletins HERE. We use bulletins to make it easier for people to follow what is going on in the service. Large print versions of the scripture readings are available from the ushers. Children are always welcome at worship and Activity bags are available for young children to use during service. A nursery is provided during service. Holy Baptism Lutherans baptize both infants and adults. We believe that God is the One who acts in baptism, washing us, cleansing us from sin and freeing us from bondage to death and evil. In baptism God makes us God's own and places us within God's family. Through faith, parents promise to raise their children in faith. Through Baptism you are incorporated into Christ and into his body, the church. Holy Communion At Holy Communion we share the bread and wine with the communion of saints, including all believers. In this meal we recall that it was by a broken body and poured blood that Christ saved us. Christ is present for us to forgive our sins and nourish us for discipleship. We believe Christ is "really present" in, with and under the bread and wine of communion. The Lord's Supper is celebrated every Sunday. At Our Savior's, children receive instruction in preparation for the Sacrament during the fifth grade. Children that are already communing are welcome to receive communion. Children who have not yet had first communion may come forward for a blessing. As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Our Savior's practices OPEN COMMUNION. If you are Baptized, believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Sacrament, and commune at your home congregation, you are welcome to commune at OSLC. Traditional Service We use the ELCA hymnal setting (blank), sing many of our favorite hymns, along with special music from our Worship or Bell Choirs (September through May). Celebration Service We use the ELCA hymnal setting (blank), sing songs from some contemporary artists, and enjoy the music of our Celebration Singers (September through May). Contemporary Service (info coming soon) Healing Service We use the ELCA hymnal setting (blank) and pray for healing of ourselves and/or our loves ones. We invite you to join us as we pray for God's healing in our lives and for His presence to be evident when we turn to Him for help. Worship Choir The Adult choir is under the direction of Nancy Greer. Anyone wishing to join is invited to rehearsal on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm – 8:00pm (September through May). Bell Choir The Bell choir is under the direction of Terri Hodge. Anyone wishing to join is invited to rehearsal on Wednesday nights from 5:30pm - 6:30pm (September through May). Celebration Singers The Celebration Singers are under the direction of Jan Zuber. Anyone wishing to join is invited to rehearsal on Sunday mornings at 9:00am on Sundays of Celebration Worship (September through May). Children's & Youth Choir The Children's & Youth choirs are under the direction of Jo Ann Kohl. The Children sing to share with us the songs they have learned in Sunday School. In December, the children present The Christmas Story to the congregation. Anyone wishing to join the Youth Choir is invited to rehearsal on Wednesday nights from 8:00pm - 8:30pm (September through May). Children's Sermon Children's Sermons are normally scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Sundays throughout the year. |
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