Worship
Worship is at the heart of our calling as the people of God. In worship, we gather to praise and glorify God, and we are also nourished through Word and Sacrament. There, we are strengthened and equipped to go out into the world, serving our neighbors with love and compassion in response to their needs.
Join us for worship this Sunday:
Worship Times
9:00 a.m. — Relaxed, family-friendly worship
This relaxed and reflective worship service features contemporary music led by piano, drums, guitar, bass, and vocals, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The Holy Spirit brings us together around God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament. At the communion table, Christ meets us with forgiveness, life, and salvation, then sends us out to share good news and love with the world Nursery for children 0yrs-4yrs opens at 8:30. This service is streamed every other week.
10:00 a.m.- All Ages Faith Formation Hour
11:00 a.m. — Traditional Lutheran worship
The 11:00 am Worship Service is a traditional service. The Holy Spirit gathers us around the means of grace – the saving Word of God and the sacraments. From the table of communion where Jesus Christ comes with forgiveness, life, and salvation, God sends us out to share the good news and to care for those in need. This joyful and reverent service features beautiful music led by St. Martin’s Choir, filling the sanctuary with the rich and triumphant sounds of praise. This service is streamed other week.
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SMLC Worship Ministry Opportunities -Join the Worship Team
Worship Committee Chair
Tom Friedrich
worship@saintmartins.org
SMLC Worship Ministry Opportunities
Each of you should use whatever gift have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10
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ALTAR GUILD
Prepare the sanctuary for communion services and for baptisms, as needed. Training provided; volunteers needed to set up for both services prior to Sunday morning; clean up communion ware used at the 9 a.m. service and set out communion ware for the 11 a.m. service; clean up after the 11
a.m. service.
ASSISTING MINISTERS
Members serve during each service to assist the Pastor with serving communion, reading prayers, and doing any other task needed to help keep the service running smoothly. A binder is provided for each service that outlines the entire service so you know what to expect. Training is provided.
COMMUNION MINISTERS
Serve communion to members and visitors at Saint Martin’s on Sundays
USHERS
Ushers offer a welcoming greeting to all, distribute bulletins, collect offering, count attendance, usher parishioners to communion, and help visitors.
WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY
Help with audio and video for the live stream and recording of our services. We can train you, no expertise needed! This ministry keeps members connected with services when they cannot attend in person and is a great outreach to those who
haven’t visited St. Martin’s before.
LITURGICAL ARTS
Enhance the worship experience for special festival occasions, e.g., Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and Reformation Day. Obtain and care for green plants used in the sanctuary throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to sell Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies on Sunday mornings for several weeks before the services, decorate the Christmas trees, pick up, unload and arrange poinsettias and lilies for services, and prepare and distribute the plants to shut-ins. Volunteers are also needed on a weekly basis to care for the green plants.
MUSIC AT ST. MARTIN’S
Worship through song with the St. Martin’s Choir, Handbells, and Symphonic Winds. Choir rehearses each Wednesday and sings during the weekly traditional service. Handbells rehearse weekly and play 5–8 times a year. Symphonic Winds rehearse the Saturday before participating in a Sunday worship service about once each quarter. Other small groups are formed for special occasions. (All groups pause rehearsals in the summer.) Whether you have sung or played recently or not, all are welcome!