Absolution Church

From Luther's Small Catechism:

18. Finally, why do you wish to go to the Sacrament?
"That I may learn to believe that Christ died for my sin out of great love, as before said; and that I may also learn of Him to love God and my neighbor."

19. What should admonish and incite a Christian to receive the Sacrament frequently?
"In respect to God, both the command and the promise of Christ the Lord should move him; and in respect to himself, the trouble that lies heavy on him, on account of which such command, encouragement, and promise are given."

20. But what shall a person do if he is not aware of such trouble and feels no hunger and thirst for the Sacrament?
"To such a person no better advice can be given than that, in the first place, he put his hand into his bosom, and feel whether he still have flesh and blood, and that he by all means believe what the Scriptures say of it in Galatians 5 and Romans 7. Secondly, that he look around to see whether he is still in the world, and keep in mind that there will be no lack of sin and trouble, as the Scriptures say in John 15 and 16; 1 John 2 and 5. Thirdly, he will certainly have the devil also about him, who with his lying and murdering, day and night, will let him have no peace within or without, as the Scriptures picture him in John 8 and 16; 1 Peter 5; Ephesians 6; 2 Timothy 2."

On this blessed Easter Morning, we will admit three sons to the Lord's Table. Glory be to Thee, O LORD! Praise be to Thee, O Christ!

Easter Weekend Service Times:
Good Friday Service: 6:30 PM (tonight)
Holy Saturday Service: 6:30 PM
Easter Service: 10:30 AM (usual time)
There will be no afternoon service on Easter. We look forward to inviting some of the children to their first communion on Easter morning!

Our Holy Week Service Schedule:

Good Friday (April 3) - 6:30 PM
Holy Saturday (April 4) - 6:30 PM
Easter Sunday (April 5) - 10:30 AM

Our first catechism class will soon conclude, and we'll have at least two of our sons ready to receive Holy Communion. Never underestimate how quickly your children can absorb the truths of the Gospel at a young age.

You may review our historic Anglican Catechism here:

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Divorce is a tragedy, but if you have suffered divorce our church welcomes you. Healing needs to begin somewhere.

At the end of each Divine Service on Sunday morning, we conclude with the Gloria in Excelsis hymn according to the Old Scottish Chant, as beautifully recorded here.

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Beginning this Sunday onwards we will have a regular fellowship meal following Divine Service (~12:15pm), and followed thereafter by an Evensong service at 2pm.

The Church is the place of new beginnings. It is never too late to start yours.