Worship

With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
Being “Lutheran,” our congregations accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases:

Luther's Rose1. Grace Alone – We believe, teach, and confess that there is nothing a person can do to earn their salvation. Salvation is a free gift and is based completely on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

2. Faith Alone – We believe, teach, and confess that forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and salvation, which Jesus Christ attained, come to us only by faith in the merits of Jesus Christ. Faith is not an intellectual knowledge of teachings or doctrine, but a trust in the work of Christ on our behalf.

3. Scripture Alone – We believe, teach, and confess that the Bible is the inerrant, errorless Word of God and is the only rule and guide for our lives and our doctrine. Through this Word, the Holy Spirit calls people to turn away from their sin and put their faith in Jesus Christ.

Understanding

We believe that the Lord’s Supper is the true body and blood of Jesus, under the bread and wine, for all who believe in Jesus to eat and drink.  We believe that Jesus himself instituted this meal on the same night He was ultimately betrayed by Judas Iscariot.  By partaking in the Lord’s Supper believers receive the forgiveness of sins, reconciled relationships with God and fellow Christians, life and salvation (Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-23; 1 Corinthians 10:16).

Practice

For more information on our communion practice please Click Here to download a PDF from the LCMS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) on frequently asked questions relating to the Lord’s Supper/Holy Communion (it is under the doctrine tab).  Please feel free to talk with an Elder or one of the Pastors as well.

We believe that in Baptism God’s grace is offered through the water combined with the Word.  Through Baptism God gives individuals the forgiveness of sins, delivers them from death and the devil, and gives eternal life to all who trust in these promises.  We believe that children should also receive this gift from God because they too are in need of forgiveness.

Lutherans believe, teach and confess that in Baptism God’s grace is offered through water combined with the promises of His Word.  Through Baptism God gives individuals the forgiveness of sins, delivers them from death and the devil, and gives eternal life to all who trust in these promises.  We believe that children should also receive this gift from God because they too are in need of forgiveness.

The Bible teaches that a person is saved by God’s grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone. The Bible tells us that such “faith comes by hearing” (Romans 10:17). Jesus commands Baptism and tells us that Baptism is water used together with the Word of God (Matthew 28:19-20). Because of this, we believe that Baptism is one of the miraculous means of grace, along with God’s Word (written and spoken) and Holy Communion, through which God creates and strengthens the gift of faith in a person’s heart (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21; Galatians 3:26-27; Romans 6:1-4; Colossians 2:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:13). The Bible uses terms like “conversion” and “regeneration” to talk about the beginning of faith.” Although we do not claim to fully understand how it happens, we believe that when an infant is baptized God creates faith in his/her heart. We believe this because the Bible says that infants can believe (Matthew 18:6) and that new birth (regeneration) happens in Baptism (John 3:5-7; Titus 3:5-6). The infant’s faith cannot yet, of course, be verbally expressed or articulated by the child, yet it is real and present all the same (Acts 2:38-39; Luke 1:15; 2 Timothy 3:15). The faith of the infant, like the faith of adults, also needs to be fed and nurtured by instruction in God’s Word, or it will die (Matthew 28:18-20).

Lutherans do not believe that only those baptized as infants receive faith. Faith can also be created in a person’s heart by the power of the Holy Spirit working through God’s written or spoken Word. Baptism should then soon follow conversion (Acts 8:37) for the purpose of confirming and strengthening faith in accordance with God’s command and promise. Therefore, depending on the situation Lutherans baptize people of all ages from infancy to adulthood.

Lutherans also do not believe that Baptism is absolutely necessary for salvation. The thief on the cross was saved, apparently without Baptism (Luke 23:43), as were all true believers in the Old Testament era. Jesus implies in Mark 16:16 that it is not the absence of Baptism that condemns a person but the absence of faith, and in addition to Baptism faith is created by the power of the Holy Spirit working through God’s Word. Still, Baptism dare not be despised or willfully neglected, since it is explicitly commanded by our Lord Jesus and has His precious promises attached to it. It is not a mere ritual or symbol, but a powerful means of grace by which God grants faith and the forgiveness of sins.

If you have any other questions, or would like to schedule a Baptism please contact Peace’s office at 303-424-4454 to set up an appointment with one of our pastors.

Choir

Choir meets every Wednesday (September through May) in the Music Room from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.  Everyone is welcome to join!

Instrumental Ensembles

There are a variety of ways instrumentalists can use their gifts in the music ministry.  Smaller ensembles, such as brass quartets and woodwind choirs, often play during our traditional service.  For Christmas Eve and Easter, we have full orchestral accompaniment for hymns and choir pieces.  All instruments are welcome!

Vocal and Instrumental Solos

First Fruits Giving and Communion are wonderful times to give a musical offering, whether sung or played on an instrument.  There are openings throughout the year, and accompanists are available.

Contact Church Office 303.424.4454 for more information

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