Divine Service

Divine Service begins at 9:00 AM on Sunday. We follow the traditional liturgy found in The Lutheran Service Book. We sing many of the greatest hymns in the history of Christianity.

The ciborium and chalice on the altar at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Scranton, Pa., on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

May 10 – Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate)

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” The Word of God is not merely to be heard, but to be received and believed. Our faith is implanted and strengthened by the Word of God. As Luther said, “Oh, it is a living, busy, active, mighty thing, this faith. And so it is impossible for it not to do good works incessantly.” James’ epistle encourages us to examine our lives and come to repentance when we are not living out our faith in sincerity.

A great way to prepare for Sunday Divine Service is to listen to the “Looking forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) on Issues, Etc.