Your Faith Journey - Finding God Through Words, Song and Praise

The Service of Tenebrae has a rich tradition in the church dating back to the eight century. Tenebrae is a word derived from Latin meaning "darkness." Through word and music, this service dramatizes the suffering, death, and burial of Jesus Christ. 

As the service moves from light into darkness, the diminishing light symbolizes the fading devotion of the apostles as well as the gradual dying of our Lord.

Do not be afraid!  Because of Easter we are secure and our future is secure!  For the powers of death have been defeated already and no matter how they rage and what power or authority they claim, Christ has already won the victory!   Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia!

Do not be afraid!  Because of Easter we are secure and our future is secure!  For the powers of death have been defeated already and no matter how they rage and what power or authority they claim, Christ has already won the victory!   Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia!

Today we have a new commandment. Come listen to the sermon from the Maundy Thursday Service.

Today we have a new commandment. Come listen to the sermon from the Maundy Thursday Service.

This is the gospel from the 2017 Palm Sunday Service at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

This is the gospel from the 2017 Palm Sunday Service at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

This is a special musical performance of Lenten Love Song from the Chancel Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan. 

This is a special musical performance of Lenten Love Song from the Chancel Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan. 

This is a special performance of All Glory, Laud and Honor by the Faith Bells Bell Choir at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.