BAPTISM

At LCC we baptize adults and children. 
God is doing the work; it is a witness to their belief and God's work.

When babies are baptized, parents make a promise about how they will raise the child. It is our hope and prayer that every parent will fulfill their promises, and that every baby baptized will some day believe and know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

We acknowledge that an adult's decision to be baptized is different than a parent's decision to baptize a baby. An adult has a "testimony" and we want to hear it. It is more about what God has done in their life, not what they are doing for God or for us. God has still taken the first step.

We enjoy hearing the faith journey of others and the testimony of others is encouraging to us all. Baptism should not only be a ceremony , but also an opportunity to hear God's voice, to see God's work and to look for a believer's response - a response Martin Luther described as"simply a believing heart".

"Going through the motions" is not faith, nor what we want for people as they consider baptism! 

If you wish to be baptized, please call the church office and talk with Pastor Chris. We would be honored to visit with you! 
To read more about baptism, click here.

Do you need to be a member of LCC to have your child baptized?
No, but we would encourage you to join our church family in the raising of your own children.

What ages do you baptize?
Majority of our baptisms are infants or very young children but we do baptize those of any age, publicly at a worship service or privately if that is your preference.

Who do I contact?
Call the church office. Pastor Mark will be able to visit with you more about what is involved with baptisms at LCC, especially for those first baptisms in a family. 
  

COMMUNION

What is LCC view on communion?
We believe that Jesus is present in the bread and wine.

Who can take it?
We practice an open communion at LCC. This means we invite anyone who is attending our services in which communion is being distributed to partake in communion if they believe that Jesus is Lord and that He is present in the bread and wine. We provide communion instruction for children in 4th grade during Lent; their first communion is on Maundy Thursday.

How is communion served at LCC?
Communion is served as a "walk through". The bread and wine are distributed at 4 stations located at the front of the church. Volunteer members distribute the bread (broken pieces of bread) and the wine in individual cups (white grape juice is in the center of the tray with wine on the outer rows). Ushers are there to help direct people to the stations.

When is communion offered?
We offer communion at every Saturday evening service and also on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Communion is also distributed on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter Services and Christmas Eve Services.

Do you offer instruction for children to communion at LCC?
Yes, we do.  In the spring the Children Family Ministry provides instruction for those in the 4th grade.

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