Weddings
A Note from the Pastor
The Christian wedding is first and foremost a worship of God. It begins in His Name: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is regulated by God’s commandments and it is only entered into according to His will.
In a Christian marriage, two people come before God’s altar to exchange promises of love and fidelity for a lifetime. These are sacred moments and as Moses stood before God on the mountain, so too the couple stands upon Holy Ground; Holy because God meets them, redeems them and blesses them thus making the union Holy.
It is often an unspoken expectation that the church is obliged and exists to provide
wedding services regardless of circumstances. A Christian wedding is much more than
tradition or sentimentalism. The Christian Wedding is a worship of God. It is not
within the church’s ability or obligation to conduct worship services for the non-
We believe your wedding will be more meaningful to you, your families and your guests when careful concern is give to the sanctity of the Church and the worshipful nature of the marriage service. The following guidelines for the ceremony, logistics, things to consider and fees have been established to accomplish these objectives.
If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
We pray your marriage will be a long and blessed one.
Sincerely,
Rev. Michael L Mueller
Click the following link to download the .pdf version of Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord’s official Wedding Policy. It includes all the necessary details and check lists to help you plan your wedding at LCRL.
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Funerals
A Note from the Pastor
Dear Saints and Fellow Heirs of Eternal Life,
The Psalmist tells us to number our days in order to use them wisely. It is wise to talk about your own funeral with your family – especially if you do it long before you expect to die.
This manual has been prepared by the Pastor and approved by the Church Council of Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord, Odessa, Texas, to assist its members in planning not only for death, but also for a celebration of the eternal life in which we already have begun to share through our mutual faith in Christ Jesus.
When a believer dies, their soul immediately separates from their body and experiences
the joy and peace of heaven as it awaits the Last Day when Jesus will raise that
body, make it free of sin and perfect in every way, and reunite it with the soul.
Meanwhile, the loved ones, relatives and friends we leave behind after our death
can be consoled greatly if we take the time now to establish some prior funeral arrangements
in order to lessen their grief in a time when decision-
We, therefore, ask you to read this manual thoroughly as we commend it to your use, so that we may rejoice together in our eternal future in heaven.
In the Name of Our Risen Lord,
Rev. Michael L Mueller
Click the following link to download the .pdf version of Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord’s official Funeral Policy. It is a guide designed to assist family and loved ones at the time of one’s death.
This document does not substitute for, nor take the place of a duly drawn, witnessed and notarized Last Will and Testament.
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