Our Liturgy Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church is a liturgical Christian church. We follow a pattern of worship which unites us with the other liturgical churches. Our Scripture readings for each Sunday and special event day follow a set pattern. Our order of service follows a specific pattern also.
Congregational participation includes reading, singing and chanting.
The orders of service we use are from The Lutheran Hymnal . We proceed to the Confession of Sins , after which the minister pronounces the Absolution , to give us assurance that we are forgiven for the sake of Jesus Christ. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. The Gloria in Excelsis follows, reminding us of the birth of our Savior.