Worship

Who?

Members of Faith worship the Triune God - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - who created the world, saved the world, and works in the world by creating faith in human hearts through the message of Jesus Christ raised from the dead.

What?

Worship at Faith is...

Sacramental
During worship at Faith, the worshippers share fellowship with God and with each other as they hear God's gospel proclaimed to them in the Word, in Baptism, and in the Lord's Supper.

Historic
During worship at Faith, the worshippers use songs, creeds, and liturgies that have been used in the Christian church for millennia.

Participatory
During worship at Faith, both the pastors and the parishioners participate as they read, sing, and confess, to God and to each other, the great things God has done for them.

When?

Year Round

Sunday mornings at 9:30 am

Labor Day to Memorial Day

Saturday at 5:30 pm

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Thursday at 6:30 pm

Where?

Faith Lutheran Church

24300 W. Grass Lake Rd.

Antioch, IL 60002

Why?

We worship at Faith to...

Receive gifts from God.

During worship at Faith, God strengthens the worshipper's faith, forgives the worshipper's sins, and guarantees the worshipper a place in heaven through the preaching of the good news about Jesus, through Baptism, and through the Lord's Supper.

Praise God for his gifts.

During worship at Faith, the worshippers thank God for all the gifts he has given them through joyful and grateful words, songs, and prayers.

Share God's gifts with others.

During worship at Faith, the worshippers not only praise God, but also encourage each other as they proclaim, side by side, the wonderful things God has done for them.

How?

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is...

a gift of God where, by the application of water and the promise of God's word, the recipient's sins are washed away, faith is created and strengthened in their hearts, and their place in the church and in heaven is guaranteed.

a gift of God meant for all people of all ages, including newborn infants.

a gift of God that may be performed by Faith Lutheran pastors free of charge.

a gift of God that may be administered by Faith Lutheran pastors at any place at any time.

If you would like to be baptized, or have your child baptized, please contact Faith Lutheran Church at your convenience whereupon one of Faith's pastors will reach out to you to discuss details.

Holy Communion (Lord's Supper)

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is...

a gift of God where, by the distribution of bread and wine and the promise of God's word, the recipient receives Jesus' true body and true blood for the forgiveness of their sins, the strengthening of their faith, and the guarantee of their place in heaven.

a gift of God meant for those who acknowledge their sin, who trust that Jesus is their savior from sin, and those who believe that they receive Jesus' body and blood, together with the bread and wine, in the Sacrament.

a gift of God that is offered by Faith to members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS).

a gift of God that is administered by Faith Lutheran pastors during worship services on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month.

If you would like to receive Holy Communion at Faith, please contact Faith Lutheran Church at your convenience whereupon one of Faith's pastors will reach out to you to discuss details.

The Church Calendar

Each services follow patterns with ancient roots to ensure that the good news of Jesus Christ fills every minute of our worship. In the same way our annual calendar puts the gospel front and center year-round. From Advent to Pentecost we are reminded again and again of all that Christ has said and done.

Blue

The color blue symbolizes hope. Christians decorate their churches blue during Advent (the four weeks leading up to Christmas) to remind them to fix their eyes on the skies as they eagerly wait for Jesus to return.

White

The color white symbolizes joy, purity, and victory. On Christmas, Easter, and All Saints Day, white reminds Christians of the salvation that awaits those who trust in Jesus as their savior from sin because of his birth, death and resurrection.

Green

The color green symbolizes growth. During the season of Epiphany, we remember Jesus' growth from the baby in Bethlehem to the savior on the cross. During the Sundays after Pentecost, we remember how, through Jesus, the church continues to grow.

Purple

The color purple symbolizes royalty and suffering. Purple is common during the season of Lent as Christians remember how their King, Jesus of Nazareth, suffered on this earth to be their perfect substitute and take away their sin.

Black

The color black symbolizes mourning and death. Christians cover themselves and their churches in black during Ash Wednesday and Good Friday to remind them that Jesus, God himself, died to pay the debt their sins deserved.

Red

The color red symbolizes faith, unity, and zeal. On Pentecost, Reformation Day, and ordination days, the color red reminds Christians that the Holy Spirit works through God's Word, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper to create faith and zeal in their hearts and unity in their churches.