The Rock
September 2012
Built on the Rock:
Jesus Christ and Him Crucified
for the forgiveness of Sins
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
1555 W Ridgeway Ave.
Waterloo IA 50701
Phone: 236-1771
e-mail:
web: faithupontherock.com
Learning about Worship
Sometimes we do things in our worship service, and we don’t always understand exactly what it is we are doing. There are words we use and things we do that maybe we never really learned the meaning of or the reason for.
For that reason, in place of my regular message, I am including “Fifty Terms Relating to Worship and God’s House” as found in Luther’s Small Catechism. I hope that they will be of some use to you and perhaps answer some questions you have had.
Acolyte: Person who lights and extinguishes the candles before and after service.
Agnus Dei: Latin term for “Lamb of God.”
Alleluia: An ancient Hebrew word for “Praise the Lord.”
Altar: Table made of marble or wood, located in the center of the chancel. Old Testament sacrifices were made on the altar. New Testament altars remind us of Christ’s sacrifice of Himself for us. The altar is the table from which the elements are distributed at the Lord’s Supper.
Canticle: Liturgical words that come from God’s Word; usually sung.
Celebrant: Pastor administering the Lord’s Supper.
Chancel: Front of the church containing the altar, pulpit, lectern and communion rail. Portion of the church from which the service is led.
Collect: Short prayer.
Consecrate: To dedicate to the Lord; to declare holy, as when the Words of Institution are spoken over the bread and wine during the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Crucifix: Cross with Christ on it.
Doxology: Words of praise to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Epistle: A letter. The Epistles of the Bible were written by the apostles and sent to other believers. Usually a portion of the Epistles is read during a worship service.
Eucharist: Greek for “giving thanks.” Another name for the Lord’s Supper, originating from Jesus’ giving of thanks over the bread and wine at the institution of this special meal.
Gloria Patri: Latin for “Glory of the Father.” Identifies thee hymn of praise to the triune God.
Gloria in Excelsius: Latin meaning “Glory in the highest, glory to God in heaven.” A hymn for praise to the triune God.
Good Friday: Day on which Christ died for the sins of the world.
Gradual: Response included between the reading of the Epistle and thee Gospel.
Holy Week: Week between Palm Sunday and Easter containing Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Hosanna: Hebrew meaning “Save now we pray.”
Hymn: Song of prayer used to praise, adore or thank our good and gracious God.
Introit: Latin for “He enters.” Psalm sung or spoken at the beginning of the worship service.
Invitatory: Latin for “invitation.” Opening sentence in the Order of Matins.
Kyrie: Greek word for “Lord.”
Lectionary: Book or list of scripture readings designated throughout the year.
Lectern: Podium from which the scripture lessons are read (we don’t have one of these yet, but we will in the new building).
Litany: Greek word for “prayer.” Responsive prayers spoken by the pastor and thee people.
Liturgy: Greek word meaning “service.” Order of worship.
Magnificat: Latin for “magnify, praise.” First word of Mary’s song (Luke 1:46-55).
Maundy Thursday: Thursday in Holy Week when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. Maundy is Latin for “command” referring to the command of love which Jesus spoke on the night of His betrayal.
Narthex: Hall or room at the entrance of the church.
Nave: Main part of the church where the congregation assembles for worship. Latin for “ship.”
Nunc Dimittus: Latin for “let your servant depart,” from Simeon’s song (Luke 2:29-32). Traditionally sung after the Lord’s Supper.
Offeratory: Word’s sung as the offering is received at the altar.
Ordinary: Parts of the worship service that are the same each week.
Pall: Cloth that covers the coffin at the funeral (we might want to get one of these as a congregation.
Paraments: Cloths placed on the altar, pulpit and lectern. Changed to match the color of the season of the church year.
Pax Domini: Latin for “peace of the Lord.”
Pericope: Section of scripture to be read on a given Sunday.
Propers: Parts of the service that change each week (prayers, scripture readings etc.).
Preface: Part of the liturgy that comes right before the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Pulpit: Place from which the pastor preaches the sermon.
Responsory: Scripture verses sung or spoken after the reading of the lesson. The gradual is a type of a Responsory.
Sacristy: Room usually small and located off the chancel, where preparations for the Sacrament are made (we don’t have one of these, but will in the new building).
Salutation: Greeting between pastor and people.
Sanctus: Song of praise concluding the preface.
Stanza: Verse of a hymn.
Suffrage: Responsive prayer.
Versicles: Portions of scripture that call the congregation to worship and reflect the theme of the day.
Vestments: Garments worn by the pastors, acolytes, choir and others assisting in worship.
Vestry: Small room, usually off the chancel, used to store vestments and where the pastor prepares for worship. One room may serve as both the vestry and the sacristy (we don’t have one of these either).
Under His Mercy
Pastor Killian
Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, Scripture Alone, and to God Alone be the Glory!”
Worship Schedule: Sundays @ 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Holy Communion is served every Sunday
Bible Study Schedule
Sunday School & Bible Classes meet at 9:15 between services.
Adult Bible Study, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
New Office hours:
Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon
Web site: www.faithupontherock.com Check it out. If you have ideas of things you would like to see on it, send them to Kie at
Voters’ meetings have been on Sunday evenings. The council has been asked to consider changing it to the 4th Tuesday evening of the month. Please let your Deacon know your preference.
Our Youth ROCK!
It’s back. The school year has begun. For me, that means some wonderful things. I get to meet a new group of students. I feel very blessed that God has given me the responsibility of teaching some delightful children. The start of the school year coincides with volleyball season, so I also get to focus on coaching during this time of year. In addition to these two primary jobs, I find myself with numerous other responsibilities at school, church and home. So, while I love what I do, and enjoy having a schedule after summer break, I’m tired. It seems like my work is never finished. I’m exhausted when I go to sleep at night, and still don’t feel rested when I wake up in the morning.
Maybe you feel the same way. Your schedule is busy, packed with school, homework, work, sports, extra-curricular activities, church and family responsibilities. Hear Jesus’ words for you, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. In Christ, we have rest. In Christ, we have peace. Though we may feel overwhelmed by our responsibilities, we know that we can rely on Christ. We can be confident that God’s power is made perfect when we feel weak (see 2 Corinthians 12:9) We know that ultimately, it doesn’t matter how well we perform in the school play or if we beat school cross-country records; ultimately, it matters where we will spend eternity. That has already been taken care of for us. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are assured eternity in paradise. Find rest in that assurance.
Youth group will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 6-8 p.m. On Sunday, September 9th, parents are invited to talk about the National Youth Gathering, and other events the youth group can participate in this year.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this;
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
We are excited to begin a new season of choir in September beginning on the 6th at 6:00 p.m.! This year, we will incorporate some basic music and singing instruction into our regular rehearsals. So whether you have musical expertise or you are a new singer, you are welcome to join the choir! Come for good fellowship and good music. We typically rehearse three Thursdays a month and try to sing in church at least once a month. "Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!" (Psalm 96:1)
OFFICIAL ACTS IN AUGUST:
Baptisms: Hannah Beck 8/9
Parker James Albert Chidester, 8/12
CHANGES FOR YOUR DIRECTORY:
Tori Killian, Concordia University, Victoria Killian, 800 North Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE 68434
Hannah Beck: 10 Patrick Henry Circle, PHC Box #10,
Purcellville, VA 20132
Christian & Lisa Preus:
6310 High Point Run, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
See their letter and photo on the bulletin board.
New college students! (and a seminary student) If you have a college student with a new address, please call the office and let me know. Thanks, Kie
Remember Our Shut-Ins:
Carol Schirm, 155 E Ridgeway Ave #230, Waterloo 50702
Steve & Kathy Boyken, 837 Sunrise Blvd., Waterloo 50701
Gleneva Wardius, 707 5th St, PO Box 26, Dike IA 50624
LUTHER’S CORNER: “The Lord’s Supper is a “food for souls,” and unites Christians in the church, the body of Christ.
Christ bids me eat and drink in order that the sacrament may be mine and may be a source of blessing to me as a sure pledge and sign—indeed, as the very gift He has provided for me against my sins, death, and all evils.
. . . The Lord’s Supper is given as a daily food and sustenance so that our faith may refresh and strengthen itself and not weaken in the struggle but grow continually stronger. For the new life should be one that continually develops and progresses. Meanwhile it must suffer much opposition. . . . For such times, when our heart feels too sorely pressed, this comfort of the Lord’s Supper is given to bring us new strength and refreshment.
The significance or effect of this sacrament is fellowship of all the saints. From this it derives its common name synaxis [Greek] or communion [Latin], that is, fellowship. . . [To commune] means to take part in this fellowship. Hence it is that Christ and all saints are one spiritual body, just as the inhabitants of a city are one community and body. . .
HOSPITAL STAY- Pastor Killian does make it a priority to visit the hospitals. However, the hospital will not call us to let us know when one of our members is admitted. If you know ahead of time that you are going to be hospitalized, please indicate that on your record of fellowship or speak with Pastor Killian. If you are admitted suddenly, call or have a friend or relative call the church office for you. If no one is in the office at the time of the call, please leave a message on the answering machine.
FAITH BLIND OUTREACH
People are needed to do outreach to the blind community. There is a meeting of the Blind community at Covenant on the second Sunday of the month. We are always invited to this informational meeting and it is how we have met some of our blind guests. It is not always possible for Kie, Noreen or Jill to attend this meeting. If you would like to be notified of the next meeting, please let Kie know. It would be great to expand our member base interacting with the blind and inviting them to the Faith Blind Outreach.
Please contact Kie Maas, 231-5711, Jill Killian, 429-3115, or Noreen Purcell, 230-8786, if you could attend this meeting or help with the September Blind Outreach on Saturday the 15th.
Do you have information that you would like to share with the congregation? Please bring it or e-mail it () to the office by September 21 to be included in the October Newsletter
WOMEN OF FAITH The August meeting was held at the Arboretum. Kie Maas presented a program on 40 Days for Life. Women of Faith are having a Bake Sale September 9 at church to help defray costs of this event. Please donate baked goods or buy some goodies. The weather was nice and some of us walked around to see the interesting plants and flowers. September 11th we will meet at church at 6:30, Sharon Herrmann and Marj Kleinendorst are hostesses. Bring your oldest Tupperware, Corning or “whatever” and share the story behind it.
The LWML Fall Rally of the Waterloo Zone will be held at St. John Lutheran Church at 641 Lincoln St. in Denver on Saturday, September 22. The theme is “Love in a Loaf- Jesus is the Bread of Life” and the speaker is Karen Peters of Clear Lake. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.; brunch will be served before the program. A free-will offering for LWML and an offering for the North East Iowa Food Bank will be taken. Please join us. If you would like to share a ride, speak to one of the officers; Diane High, Elaine Irey, or Becky Dalluge.
Confirmation & Midweek Class
Classes will begin Wednesday, September 5th for students ages 3 years through 8th grade. Each Wednesday begins with a meal, opening devotions lead by Pastor Killian, music and Bible class (PreK-4th) and confirmation (5th -8th grades)
Classes will focus on memory work, the Catechism and an occasional craft activity. Students also participate in projects for our shut-ins, military members, Reformation, Advent and Lent.
· 5:00-5:30 p.m. meal ($2.00 donation per student)
· 5:30-6:00 opening & music (Pre-K to 4th)
· 6:00-6:45 Classes
NO CLASSES:
· October 31, Halloween (resume November 7)
· November 21, Thanksgiving (resume November 28)
· December 19- January 7, Christmas Break (resume January 9)