Worship Service at the Church of the Cross

 

We celebrate a worship service

German language every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

English language Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

 

Holy Communion

In the early service at the second Sunday of the month

In the later service on the second and forth Sunday of the month

For the German service we use the order of the Ohio Synod

In the English service we use Evangelical Lutheran Worship

 

What is Liturgy?

The word has its roots in the culture of the Greek-Roman Antiquity and describes what in a city's assembly free men

contribute to the common good.

The Apostle Paul has employed this term to describe his ministry, also translated as "service of faith" (Philippians 2:17).

So liturgy is what each member of God's people contributes to the common worship, offering thanksgiving and praise in consonance with the angels

(cf. Isaiah 6 and Luke 2:14) and all creation (cf. Psalm 150 and many other places).

Worship / Devotions

*Communion Bread Recipe *

 

Sift together 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup white flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt

 

Add 1 cup water, 1/3 cup honey, 3 tablespoons cooking oil (add a little more, if needed)

 

Mix until all ingredients are moistened; kneed until smooth.

 

On a lightly floured board, roll out dough to  inch thickness.

 

Cut into 5 inch circles (the size of a 2 pound coffee can) and score a cross + deeply, but not through.

 

Bake on cookie sheet for 10 - 12 minutes at 350°.

 

Brush with oil after baking. Cool 5 minutes.

 

Place warm bread in a plastic bag and close securely.

 

When completely cool, the bread may be frozen.

 

Allow 4-6 hours thawing time at room temperature before using.