Worship
We invite and welcome all to worship at Our Father's Lutheran Church!
At Our Father's Lutheran, we strive to make sure that the Word and Sacraments are shared with the people of God. In worship, we express our joy for what Christ has done for us, that he died to take away our sins and that he rose to defeat the power of death. Through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism we are united with him in his death and resurrection! In worship we are also reminded that Christ continually renews us through the power of forgiveness of sins in his Holy Supper, in which he shows us his grace and gives us strength, hope, and joy. Holy Communion is served by intinction. Each person will receive a wafer (gluten-free wafers are available) to dip into the cup of red wine or the cup of white grape juice. All are welcome at God’s table for the meal or a blessing. Through worship Christ's Spirit energizes us to go out into the world to proclaim the Gospel message through word and action.
Worship Types
Each of our services are intended to have appeal for a range of interests and traditions. Here's a brief explanation:
Each of our services are intended to have appeal for a range of interests and traditions. Here's a brief explanation:
- Sunday Morning Worship has blended contemporary songs and hymns from the ELCA Cranberry Hymnal. Music Ministries include piano, guitar, and special musicians like members from the Rockford High School Jazz band. Bell Choir, children's choir, and a community choir also are part of our worship.
- Summer Wednesday Evening Worship.
- Saturday Evening Worship that provides space and time for souls to be nourished and nurtured by the Word of God and Holy Communion.
- Holden Evening Prayer service during Evening Lenten Worship.
- During the school year, the Wednesday Night Worship provides an opportunity for youth to be worship leaders. From reading scripture and leading us in prayer to being involved in the drama, we all learn and experience God's Word in new ways.
Nursery Care
The Nursery Room is available during all worship services. The worship service is aired over a speaker in the nursery. You can find the nursery room in the Education Wing, Room 105, the last door on the right.
The Nursery Room is available during all worship services. The worship service is aired over a speaker in the nursery. You can find the nursery room in the Education Wing, Room 105, the last door on the right.
Christian Education
Sunday School is held during the school year at 9 a.m. Let us know if you are interested in an Adult education class about discovering our spiritual gifts or if you want to participate in the Financial Peace University. Our Father's is open to your ideas for growing in our faith. Come and share your ideas!
Sunday School is held in the Education wing for 3 years- 4th graders.
Sunday School is held during the school year at 9 a.m. Let us know if you are interested in an Adult education class about discovering our spiritual gifts or if you want to participate in the Financial Peace University. Our Father's is open to your ideas for growing in our faith. Come and share your ideas!
Sunday School is held in the Education wing for 3 years- 4th graders.
Can't Make it on Sunday?
Stay in touch during the summer or when your schedule prevents you from worshiping on Sunday.
Stay in touch during the summer or when your schedule prevents you from worshiping on Sunday.
- Sunday Sermons are on Zoom at 9:00 a.m. and then posted to Facebook at 11:00 a.m. Because they are recorded you can access them anytime on our Facebook page.
- You can keep up with Upcoming Events with the weekly emailed Friday Faith Feed.
- Download the monthly newsletter, the Gather & Serve.