we are Lutherans and that’s just what we do

Well,… we are Lutherans and that’s just what we do

We remember Lutheran traditions and never grow tired of the old.  We are not those that become easily swayed by culture and continuously desire ‘something new’ each and every week.
Jesus was God walking the earth, this happened, and it happened some time ago, but should never be forgotten and should continue to be experienced every day, every week, every month, every year...
It never gets old

Wisdom is in the elder members, they are to be respected and cherished, as they are the heart of the church.  Learn from them and listen to them, and you will have the answer to your question.

They are Gods’ chosen

It might not seem like it, but Lutherans love hugs (and we love to give hugs too).  Experiencing that feeling that someone cares assures us that God cares and is very pleased

We are a reflective bunch, often observing from afar, so it is not uncommon to see us sitting near the back of the church.  But don’t mistake this for missing-out, because we miss nothing - we see, hear, and feel everything

Communion is truly sacred for us, a connection to God through Christ that brings such closeness to our creator; that perhaps only a pregnant mother feeling the heartbeat of her unborn child could similarly experience
All are welcome at the Lords' table

Passing on responsibilities of the church to our children is a weekly practice; they see us doing for others and the church instead of expecting others and the church to do things for us.  We simply do not expect others to do things for us that we can and should be doing ourselves, for others, for the church, and for God
This changes everything

Everyone pitches in; the church is run by volunteers, helping anyone who is in need does not take a second thought.  We do not think money is needed to make things happen, if all was taken away we would still have each other, our friendships, and the deep desire to worship our maker together

As One body of Christ

We don’t expect fancy dinners or upscale affairs and carry no expectations of others.  We don’t get upset when things don’t go our way, because we know it was never our way to begin with.  There is no perfect failure or incomplete attempt.  God is leading, simply follow and learn from each moment and each other - soon you will see what He is trying to give you

We may not say it, but we think about God every day and always try our very best to do the right thing

And yes, we enjoy singing traditional hymns because they are at the center of our soul.  So it is well,... it is well… with our soul,… Because… Well,… we are Lutherans and that’s just what we do

Based on personal reflections of growing up Lutheran at All Saints Lutheran Church in Mason MI
Ana Vogel