As ordered by Gov. Reynolds all services are suspended through April 7th. Romans 13:1 - 8
Concerning Sunday Worship There will be no services. Pastor will be available to hear private confession and give absolution if desired. Pastor will be at church Sunday from 9 AM to 11AM He will also be available to give the Holy Sacrament individually to those who desire to receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
Sermons can be found on the Sermon Page.
Members please remember church expenses continue during this time of National Emergency. Please mail you offering to the church and they will be added to the Sunday Offering A Reminder of what we teach about Private confession from the Small Catechism Confession What is Confession? Confession has two parts. First, that we confess our sins, and second, that we receive absolution, that is, forgiveness, from the pastor as from God Himself, not doubting, but firmly believing that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven.
What sins should we confess? Before God we should plead guilty of all sins, even those we are not aware of, as we do in the Lord’s Prayer; but before the pastor we should confess only those sins which we know and feel in our hearts. Which are these? Consider your place in life according to the Ten Commandments: Are you a father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, or worker? Have you been disobedient, unfaithful, or lazy? Have you been hot-tempered, rude, or quarrelsome? Have you hurt someone by your words or deeds? Have you stolen, been negligent, wasted anything, or done any harm? What is the Office of the Keys? The Office of the Keys is that special authority which Christ has given to His Church on earth to forgive the sins of repentant sinners, but to withhold forgiveness from the unrepentant as long as they do not repent. Where is this written? This is what St. John the Evangelist writes in chapter twenty: The Lord Jesus breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (John 20:22–23) What do you believe according to these words? I believe that when the called ministers of Christ deal with us by His divine command, in particular when they exclude openly unrepentant sinners from the Christian congregation and absolve those who repent of their sins and want to do better, this is just as valid and certain, even in heaven, as if Christ our dear Lord dealt with us Himself. From the Gov. Reynolds order: Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that effective Noon today, March 17, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020:
E. Mass Gathering: Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers. Planned large gatherings and events must be canceled or postponed until after termination of this disaster.
For those who picked up a brochure or "A Simple Explanation of Christianity" At the safe Alternative to Trick or Treat 2019" We are glad you are visiting our web site. If you have any question please do not hesitate to use contact page to reach Pastor Roepke.
Concordia Lutheran Church 2901 Cliff Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-754-4246