First of all, please know that you don’t have to become a member here in order to benefit from and participate in Concordia’s ministries. You are most welcome to worship and take part in our life and work together without becoming an "official" member.

But if you wish to be a member, that’s wonderful, and you need to know that a high degree of commitment is necessary. Members are expected to worship, grow, care & share the love of God in His Son Jesus Christ in very specific ways. (See Expectations of Members) Members make a large commitment to the Lord’s ministry in this place.

Becoming a member of Concordia requires prayerful consideration and any staff member is willing to speak with you about this; just ask … or give any of us a call.

Congregations exist to help Christians grow and serve. And their job is to tell others about our Lord Jesus so that they too might experience the life he has to offer … a rich and abundant life now and forever.

The following are the basic steps toward meaningful, committed membership in the work and ministry of our Lord at and through Concordia Lutheran Church and School:

Worship Regularly & Often

Worship helps to cultivate a believer’s relationship with the Lord. Worshiping together is an important core activity of God’s people, the Church. We put a high priority on worship, work hard to make it meaningful and engaging, and expect our members to worship regularly and often together, as well as individually. God renews us in worship and directs us; it is our spiritual breath.

Worship Schedule

• A New Song - Saturdays, 5 p.m. Non-traditional, informal worship, using alternative music in relaxed, simple settings
• Living traditions - Sundays, 8 a.m. Engaging, historic worship, according to the liturgical style
• Hearts Together - Sundays, 9:15 a.m.(in the gym) Contemporary worship, using newer praise music, synthesizer, guitar and drums
• Creative Expressions - Sundays, 10.30 a.m. Alternative styles of worship, blending traditional & new forms
• Other Services
  • Monday Evening Worship - 7.00 p.m. During June, July and August
  • Wednesday Evening Worship - 7.00 p.m. During Advent (pre-Christmas) and Lent (pre-Easter)
  • Other Special Services, as announced
  • For example: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Epiphany,
  • Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Ascension

Meet & Get to Know Concordia’s People

Concordia congregation is much more than a church building and an organization; we’re people. "Concordia" means "hearts together," and that is a great description of the people who call Concordia home. While you won’t be able to meet and get to know everyone, it is very important to cultivate friendships here at church. We want to get to know you … and the friendships we make here will enrich our lives. Being together for worship, Bible study and various activities will help keep all strong in the Lord.

New Member Orientation

Discovery

A New Year reflects a new process for members and non-members alike. An opportunity for non-members to become members and for members to grow as members...

What’s the reason for my faith? What are my role and relationship because of my faith?

To become effectively involved in the life and mission of this church it is critical to become increasingly acquainted with God’s Word and Concordia’s mission, have an opportunity to (re)discover your unique, God-given talents, and be led in the reward of participating in meaningful ways.

This twelve-week process is designed to lead in discovery of answers to these questions in a relevant and relational way:

• What is the story of the Bible?
• How does the Bible make sense?
• How is the Bible’s story important in life?
• What does it mean to be Lutheran?
• Why is Concordia a Lutheran Church?
• How does God work through Baptism?
• What does God do in Holy Communion?
• What does it mean to be a part of Concordia’s mission?
• What does stewardship teach me about time and money?
• How does God want to use everyone’s unique talents and abilities?

Membership at Concordia requires this. Leadership within Concordia desires this.

The NEXT 'Discovery' opportunity is 12 Wednesdays, beginning May 10, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. New member reception and luncheon will be on Sunday, August 6.

The fall 'Discovery' opportunity begins Thursdays, August 31 and last through November 16, 2006.

Please call the Church office at 422-2429 with your intention.

Transfer

People coming from other Lutheran congregations are issued a letter of transfer to us from their current congregation. We ask those who wish to join to request a letter of transfer during the New Member Orientation process.

These are the basic steps toward becoming a member of Concordia. We believe that doing these things will help a person grow in his/her faith relationship with the Lord and His people. These things will also enable a person to become a dedicated and effective member of the body of Christ in this place.

EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERS

BECAUSE GOD LOVES ME AND FORGIVES ME, I WILL...

WORSHIP...

• Worship regularly with fellow Concordia members.
  • Goal-Worship at least two-thirds of the weekends and seasonal services.
• Receive the Sacrament of the Altar often for renewal and strengthened faith.
  • Goal- Receive Holy Communion at least once/month.

GROW...

• Grow in the knowledge of the Word of God and in faith.
  • Goal- Regularly attend at least one Concordia-sponsored Bible Study.
  • Goal- Be involved in regular, personal Bible reading, prayer & devotions.

CARE...

• Display the care of Christ in my everyday life.
  • Goal- Actively participate in at least one caring ministry of Concordia, in addition to my personal ministries at home and in the community.
• Financially support the mission & ministry of Christ at Concordia.
  • Goal- Give regular, proportionate, sacrificial gifts to the Lord’s work in support of Concordia’s work (church & school), according to my God-given means, as the Lord has blessed me.

SHARE...

• Share the faith and hope and love of God I have in Jesus Christ.
  • Goal- Speak of Christ through word and action to those God puts in my life, and invite others to a relationship with the Lord Jesus.

So Help Me God!

Pastoral Staff

Karl A. Frincke, Senior Pastor
Kevin Wendt, Pastor
Doug Croucher, Pastor
Robert Boyd, School Principal