Youth Gathering Meeting

How should Christians understand the Ten Commandments? On the one hand we could read them as moral mandates that we disobey at the risk of God’s wrath. On the other hand, we could hear them as legalistic hoops we jump through to justify ourselves ("Well, I haven’t murdered anyone today so I've obeyed rule number five!"). When viewed through the lens of the Gospel, the Ten Commandments serve three core functions: 1] they constrain civil behavior; 2] they show us our sin and need of salvation; and 3] they point to God’s character and will, guiding us to holy living empowered by the Gospel. In this series we’ll look at the Commandments through the Gospel lens, seeing each as a gift of grace, and apply them to daily life.


Making the Most of Worship
Singing Hymns, Praise Songs and the Liturgy
(5th in a 12 part series)
Music is an important part of Lutheran worship. Martin Luther said, "Music is the handmaid of theology". Participate in singing hymns, songs and liturgical responses to the best of your ability. Note the composers of the music, the writers of the texts, and the times in which they live.
Reflect on the meaning of the words and how they relate to the theme of the day and the sermon. After hearing a choir or special music, acknowledge their contribution with a silent thanksgiving to God for how they have blessed you with their God-given talents.

As we continue to walk in the dust of our rabbi, here are suggestions to enhance your reading and study of the scriptures...the very Word of God.

A tip for Improving Your Devotional and Study Life By Dave Daubert, pastor:
GET A BIBLE YOU CAN READ: The key here is to find one that you will read and understand. Here are a few of
the most popular choices to consider: (click here for more information)

Join us for worship!

Summer Worship Schedule Begins May 23, 2009
Saturday @ 5:30 P.M. Holden Evening Service
Sunday @ 8:30 A.M. Traditional Service
Sunday 10:45 A.M. Contemporary Service


(During the School Year)
Sunday @ 8:30 A.M. Traditional Service
Sunday 10:45 A.M. Contemporary Service
Sunday Education Hour- 9:40 P.M.

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Decorah Lutheran Church Mission Statement

The mission of Decorah Lutheran Church, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is to empower worshipping individuals in daily living through confession, forgiveness and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. Our purpose is to nurture and strengthen faith in God and Jesus Christ through education, worship and service in our community, our congregation, our families, and ourselves, in an atmosphere of reverence, respect, and fellowship so that all are strengthened and united toward serving God and all creation.

Please keep in your prayers those now serving in the armed services.
Chance Cunningham, John Budweg, Ross Budweg, Jason Brown, Eric Neverman, Jenny Greer, Mitchel Peterson, Brian and Mary Timp, Paul Anderson, David Anderson, John Anderson, Nathan Strickland, Justin  Rause,
Debra Horte, George Wilson, Mark Sheggeby, Brian Temple, Andrew Bowsky,
Chris Steziale, Matt Dodge, Tom Laybourn, Ryan Tangen, Kelly Scott, Warren Barr, Mick Kneehans, Parker Trumbull, Aaron Rosheim, Erik Swenson, Dennis Wohlfeil and all of those serving our Country.

If you have someone in the military please call the office with their names and address so we can add them to our prayer list. Also we would like to update our military board, if you have a current picture of your soldier that you would be willing to share with us we will place it on our military board.