Worship
Worship
Gathering for worship at Mission in Christ
On June 7th, Mission in Christ began physically gathering for Mass. Persons identified by state and federal health agencies as being at higher risk are still strongly encouraged NOT to attend at this time. For those who are able to attend, please note the following steps that have been implemented for your safety and that of your neighbor:
Entering and leaving:
•Use hand sanitizer provided upon entering
• Fellowship is encouraged to take place only outside the building after service and following social distancing guidelines
• Staggering entering and leaving the building is encouraged to avoid unnecessary congestion in the entry way.
Worship time
• Wearing face masks is expected throughout the entire worship service. Masks will be available for use during the service and can be dropped off upon leaving.
• Bulletins will be provided, but no Greeters will be deployed for distributing
• There will be no sharing of the peace during Mass
• Seating will be with both chairs and pews arranged and marked to aid in appropriate social distancing
• The offering plate will not be passed, but will be positioned in the center aisle for collection as you approach for the Sacrament
• There will be no “Children’s Sermon”
Holy Communion
• Only one person or family group at a time should come forward for Communion in order to maintain the appropriate social distancing
• Use of hand sanitizer is encouraged on the way to and from Communion and is provided
• Individual wafers will be used for the host and received from the Pastor
• Wine will be provided in individual cups and will be self-served
For the duration of the virus pandemic, all services will continue to be streamed live on Facebook.
Find us at Mission In Christ Lutheran Church.
Lived Streamed Service times:
Divine Service: every Sunday at 9:00 A.M.
Matins (Morning Prayer) : Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 A.M
Compline (Prayer at the Close of the Day): Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 P.M.
Gathering for worship at Mission in Christ
On June 7th, Mission in Christ began physically gathering for Mass. Persons identified by state and federal health agencies as being at higher risk are still strongly encouraged NOT to attend at this time. For those who are able to attend, please note the following steps that have been implemented for your safety and that of your neighbor:
Entering and leaving:
•Use hand sanitizer provided upon entering
• Fellowship is encouraged to take place only outside the building after service and following social distancing guidelines
• Staggering entering and leaving the building is encouraged to avoid unnecessary congestion in the entry way.
Worship time
• Wearing face masks is expected throughout the entire worship service. Masks will be available for use during the service and can be dropped off upon leaving.
• Bulletins will be provided, but no Greeters will be deployed for distributing
• There will be no sharing of the peace during Mass
• Seating will be with both chairs and pews arranged and marked to aid in appropriate social distancing
• The offering plate will not be passed, but will be positioned in the center aisle for collection as you approach for the Sacrament
• There will be no “Children’s Sermon”
Holy Communion
• Only one person or family group at a time should come forward for Communion in order to maintain the appropriate social distancing
• Use of hand sanitizer is encouraged on the way to and from Communion and is provided
• Individual wafers will be used for the host and received from the Pastor
• Wine will be provided in individual cups and will be self-served
For the duration of the virus pandemic, all services will continue to be streamed live on Facebook.
Find us at Mission In Christ Lutheran Church.
Lived Streamed Service times:
Divine Service: every Sunday at 9:00 A.M.
Matins (Morning Prayer) : Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 A.M
Compline (Prayer at the Close of the Day): Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 P.M.
Bible Studies
Bible Studies
- Digging Deeper: Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 7:30 - Study of the Book of Psalms. Masks are required, or you may participate via Zoom; contact the church office or Pr. Gary to obtain the link.
Our Missionaries
Our Missionaries
Meet the Ekka family!
Working through World Mission Prayer League (WMPL), we are blessed to support Pr. Nijhar, her husband Neeraj, and their children: Maani, Urbas, Puna and Jhumpa in their work in Ranchi, India. You may read their most recent Prayer Letter by clicking here!
(Click on their photo to learn more about WMPL!)
The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper
We celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion at every Sunday Mass and also Wednesday evenings at 7:30 following the Bible Study. All are welcome to receive the Lord’s Body and Blood who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly present in, with, and under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation.
For the duration of the virus outbreak, distribution of the Sacrament will be by individual wafers and individual cups.
Sharing of the Peace will be done using the verbal form of exchange only: "The Lord be with you always," followed by the response, "And also with you."
Pastor and Council
Pastor and Council
Mission in Christ is currently served by Rev. Gary Burkhalter. Pr. Burkhalter accepted the call to Word and Sacrament ministry in February of 2015. Previously he has served an NALC congregation in eastern Illinois, and two ELCA congregations in northeast Iowa. Pr. Burkhalter is a member of the Societas Trinitatis Sanctae (Society of the Holy Trinity - STS), a member of the NALC's Iowa Mission District Council, and Treasurer of the Iowa Mission District.
Current Mission in Christ Council members:
Connie Puffett - President; Dave Gould - Vice-President;
Michelle Borrett - Treasurer;
Betty Burkhalter, Deron Hakert, Jerry Hawkins, Deb Ommen, and Chris Schlee.
Life Transitions
Life Transitions
Michelle Schlee joined the Church Triumphant Sunday morning, August 2nd, 2020
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord, and light perpetual shine upon her.
Our Calendar
Our Calendar