Peace Lutheran Churchspeak

Ever wonder what people are talking about at church?  Here are a few "code words":

Advent - 4 weeks leading up to Christmas when the church waits in eager expectation for its Savior

Bulletin - program for worship

GRAPE - Grace, Redeemer, and Peace Events refers to three Lutheran churches in close proximity having and event together

LCMS - Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod is the larger church body (synod) of which Peace is a part

Lent - 40 days leading up to Easter when the church sobers at the thought of Jesus' sacrifice; slow music, no alleluias

Liturgy - set of songs and spoken paragraphs used in worship

LWML - Lutheran Women's Missionary League is the Synodical level of WOP; women across the globe working together

Narthex - gathering area or lobby in the back of the sanctuary; location for most flyers, programs (bulletins), posters

Pew - bench where people sit in church

Sacristy - little room at the front of the sanctuary where worship items are kept

Sanctuary - room where worship is held in the main building with large windows and benches (pews)

VBS - Vacation Bible School is a week of programming for children during the summer, usually including crafts, games, music, and lessons about the Bible

WOP - Women of Peace is a group all female members of Peace are a part of; they work together to accomplish mission tasks and enjoy one another's company; also a vital part of kitchen work and other service opportunities at church

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