How Do I Become a Member?

As a member of Our Shepherd you will be part of a caring congregation which holds to the truths of our Biblical foundation and looks for innovative ways of sharing Jesus' love with others in our community. We also encourage all members to take advantage of the many opportunities for spiritual growth which Our Shepherd offers.

The process begins with the completion of the Membership Application Form.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

Orientation

Everyone desiring to become a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church first attends a special orientation meeting where we will give you an overview of our ministry and explain our membership requirements.

Our next New Member Orientation will be held on Sunday, April 22, from 9:30-10:30 am in the Church Library.  To register, or for orientation information or to become a part of our next set of classes to be held February through March, click  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Discovery Class

Next, whether or not you are transferring from another Lutheran Church– Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation, you will be required to take our Discovery class. This class is held on a Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and two Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Discovery class provides a wealth of information about our ministry and how you can get connected into the life of the congregation.

Our next Discovery Class will be held on Saturday, March 17, AND Sunday, March 18 and March 25 in the Church Library.

Lutheranism 101

Those who are not transferring from another LCMS congregation, are also required to take the “Lutheranism 101” seminar in addition to our Discovery class. This seminar focuses on the teaching of Jesus Christ and what it means to follow Him. This seminar is held on seven consecutive Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The next Lutheranism 101 Seminar will begin on Tuesday, February 7 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the church library and continue for a total of 7 weeks.

After completing the "Discovery" class, adults are received into membership through a simple ceremony during a worship service. The next New Member Service will be on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

You will be received through one of the following:

Transfer of Membership

For those transferring from another Lutheran congregation of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod (LCMS).  This process begins when you inform your former congregation of your intention to transfer your membership to Our Shepherd.

Reaffirmation of Faith

For those who have been confirmed Lutheran, but presently have no church home and desire to re-establish their communicant status.

Adult Confirmation

For those coming from either no previous church background or a non-Lutheran background.

WHAT HAPPENS THE DAY YOU JOIN?

Our Shepherd receives new members after the completion of the "Discovery" class. These are exciting services, as new members are given the opportunity to profess their faith together with other believers in Jesus Christ. A few times each year there will be a luncheon in honor of our recent new members.

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