Our Lutheran churches teach that those rites should be observed which can be observed without sin and which contribute to peace and good order in the church. Such are certain holy days, festivals, and the like.  Nevertheless, men are admonished not to burden consciences with such things, as if observances of this kind were necessary for salvation. They are also admonished that human traditions which are instituted to propitiate (or appease) God, merit grace, and make satisfaction for sins are opposed to the Gospel and the teaching about faith. Wherefore vows and traditions about foods and days, etc., instituted to merit grace and make satisfaction for sins, are useless and contrary to the Gospel.

In our Lutheran Churches, we refer to Sunday morning worship as Divine Services. In other words, the focus is on God serving us and on those who gather to receive God's good gifts, served up totally by His grace. God is the One who places His name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through the waters of Holy Baptism. God speaks His Word through the Sacred Scripture readings from the Old Testament, the Epistle or Second readings, as well as the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. God's chief service in a Lutheran Church is preaching the Gospel in the sermon.

God also announces the forgiveness of sins to those who humble themselves, offer up their rebellious ways, and seek God's strength to overcome temptation. God also gives the gift of His Son's very body and blood through the bread and wine of the Lord's Supper. Christ's body and blood are given and shed for the forgiveness of sins and received by all who believe His words and promises.

God gives good gifts in His houses of worship each and every Sunday and on special Holy Days and festivals. You are most welcome!

--Helping people live life with Jesus everyday,