This service is designed to give our worshipers yet another way in which they can “worship God in Spirit and truth” (John 4:24). The history of the Lutheran Church is one that has consistently held fast to the truths found in scripture. Although we have presented those truths over the years in different ways, one thing remains: Jesus is Lord. This service will hold to that same truth but will have a different expression from our classical service. The music is led by the worship team, the elements within will change each week, and there will be a more personal feel to many parts of the service. What you can expect to encounter is an easy flow, a relationship oriented layout/design, and a group of people who long to be in communion with God. What we hope you experience is an intimate encounter with Jesus and a time of growing in your faith with fellow believers.

While our style is more laid back and the format is a little less structured, we still gather together in awe, acknowledging the greatness of the God we worship. Along with that, we heed the call from Jesus to know Him intimately… to be called His friend.

We hope you will join us in worshiping the God who created the universe and yet knows us each by name!

We do not have a dress code and we certainly wouldn’t want you to worry about this! Some people wear jeans and a t-shirt, while most come in "business casual" attire. Some people prefer to dress up, while others prefer to dress down. Wear what you feel is appropriate for meeting God with others. We are more concerned about God’s love and your needs than we are about your clothing.

Absolutely! During our bible study hour (9:50 am) on Sunday, we have a wonderful Sunday School program for children in pre-school through 5th grade. We also offer Bible study for Junior High and High School students.

During the worship services, you are welcome to sit wherever you desire. While some find it best to sit in the back with their children, others find their children are better behaved when sitting near the front so they can see what is happening during the service. If your child needs a moment to settle down, ask an usher to point you to the nursery. But please bring your child back so that he or she might be with us as we receive Christ’s gifts and as we collectively raise our voice in prayer and praise. Be sure to sing the hymns and speak the liturgy so your child learns from you.

The Lord's Supper is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of the month in the confession and glad confidence that, as Jesus says, our Lord gives to us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us. Because those who eat and drink our Lord's body and blood unworthily do so to their harm, and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not baptized, instructed about communion in an LCMS congregation, or are in doubt and yet desire to receive Holy Communion, are asked to first speak with the Pastor or an usher. For further study, see Matthew 5:23; 10:32; 18:15-35, 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.

Grape juice is offered in the center of the trays. Gluten-free wafers are available - please let a Pastor or Lay Minister know of your need before the service.

While Immanuel is a Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, we are open to all people seeking to grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Being Lutheran isn’t as important as having a heart to seek Christ. If you want to learn more about Lutheran doctrine, that’s an option in our Discovery classes. But it’s certainly not a requirement for attending.

You can expect to be greeted warmly at the door and receive a bulletin for that worship service. The worship service will include music, with the words to songs projected on large screens so everyone can follow along. There will be a message from a pastor that will last about 20-25 minutes. An outline for the message is typically provided in the bulletin, so that the learning is more interactive. Depending on the service, there may also be baptisms and Holy Communion. During the service, we hear and speak different passages of scripture that we call the "liturgy," and the pastor will lead us in prayer.

We offer a Discovery Class which looks at the basics of our Christian faith and what we believe as Lutherans. This class takes place at least two times a year. If you are interested in joining this class, please call or email the church office.