Worship
Worship is central to the life of First Lutheran Church.
It is here that the people of God gather to receive God’s grace through
word and sacrament. Through worship we discover what God’s promise
of grace through Jesus Christ means for us corporately and individually.
Finally, from worship we are sent forth to proclaim that gracious word
by serving God and others locally and globally.
First Lutheran offers liturgical worship. In April 2007 we began using
the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) hymnal in addition to With One
Voice (WOV). Other orders of worship and musical styles are occasionally
used.
Worship Times
Sunday Worship Services are at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. -- September through May.
Summer Worship Services are held at 9:00 a.m.
Sundays; and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, beginning on Memorial Day weekend
and continuing through Labor Day weekend.
Holy Communion is served on the first, third and fifth Sundays
of each month as well as on holidays and other festival worship services.
Nursery
A staffed nursery is available each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Once a month the nursery is staffed at the 8:00 a.m. worship service.
The nursery is for children - infants through 5 years of age.
Transportation
Transportation is available for those who may need a ride to worship.
A list of those willing to provide transportation can be obtained through
the church office.
Seasonal Worship and Celebrations
Festive worship services are held twice on Christmas Eve,
with services at 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Holy Communion is served
at both services. All are invited to this special celebration of
Christ’s birth.
Easter worship begins with the Festival Worship with Holy Communion
at the regular 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. hours. The traditional Easter
breakfast is served from 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Midweek Lenten worship services are ecumenical with six local congregations
participating. The location of these worship services rotates each year,
being held at one of the participating churches. These Lenten worship
services begin at 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday Tenebrae is conducted jointly with the United Methodist
and Presbyterian Churches of Le Sueur. Tenebrae is held at the Presbyterian
Church.
A Regathering Worship Service is held the Sunday following Labor
Day. This is an all-congregation worship hour that welcomes the gathering
of God’s people after the summer. Normally a special musical group
leads the worship. Worship is followed by a pancake breakfast.
Celebration Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of November.
This is the conclusion of the yearly stewardship emphasis. New Members
are welcomed into the congregation. The morning concludes with the annual
hog roast.
Throughout the year special musical groups lead or participate in worship
providing a variety of worship styles and opportunities.
Baptisms
It is recommended that baptisms be scheduled well in advance of the preferred
date. Prior to baptism a meeting with the pastor must be scheduled. Please
contact the church office for more information.
Weddings
Weddings must be scheduled at least three months before the actual date
of the wedding. Premarital counseling is required. A Wedding Policy booklet
can be obtained through the church office.
116 Inner Dr., Le Sueur, MN 56058 •
Phone: 507-665-2615 •
E-mail: info@firstlutheranlesueur.org
• Web site: www.firstlutheranlesueur.org