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What time are services?
Worship services are Sunday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Church Building.
Sunday Bible Study is available for everyone at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays.
How do I get to Memorial Lutheran Church?
We are located at 5800 Westheimer St, Houston, TX, 77057, at Bering Drive (one block west of Chimney Rock) just a mile west of the Galleria.
Directions:
From the West Sam Houston Tollway exit at Westheimer, travel east bound 4.62 miles to Bering Drive, and make the left there. We are at the corner.
From the West Loop 610 exit at Westheimer, travel west bound 1.29 miles to Bering Drive, and make a right there.
From Sugar Land and Missouri City exit the Southwest Freeway US-59 at Chimney Rock and turning left travel north up Chimney Rock to Westheimer, turning left (westbound) there. Turn right at Bering Drive.
Are there parking places reserved for first time guests?
The visitor parking spaces are on the west side of the church building. Please feel free to use them. They are there for you.
Are your buildings handicap accessible?
Handicap parking and access is available at each door. All adult spaces are on the ground floor and meet ADA requirements. Assistance is available upon request.
What about services for the hearing impaired?
FM amplifiers for those who are hearing impaired are available in every service. Ushers will have those available for those who request them.
What happens when I come into the church?
Until August 2008 when the construction will be completed, you may enter the church building from the east entrance which faces Bering Street or from the west entrance which can be accessed from the wooden walkway and gravel parking lot which faces Westheimer. Greeters and ushers will provide you information and directions. When you visit on Sundays please join members and guests for coffee and fellowship in the school gym located at the north end of the campus from 9:45 - 10:00 A.M. Feel free to drop in there before Bible Classes begin.
What childcare is offered?
Free childcare is provided for babies through 3 years-old during worship services. Each worker has passed a background check and received training. Until construction is completed in August 2008, please sign your child in at Room 106 in the first hallway of the school building.
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What do I do before the service starts?
On Sunday morning the church is filled with rows of comfortable pews (long benches). There are no reserved seats, you may sit anywhere. Each pew has a book rack with hymnals (song books). As you enter, you will receive a copy of the Worship Bulletin that gives you information on the activities at Memorial Lutheran Church and shows the order of the things in the day's service. If you arrive after a service has started, an usher will help you find a place to sit at the appropriate time.
What is the worship like?
Services last about 75 minutes. Click on the “Worship” link for a more detailed description of the services. Memorial Lutheran Church uses a traditional worship form.
How are guests greeted?
As you arrive, our greeters and other members may recognize you as a guest and extend a friendly greeting. As a visitor, you will not be asked to stand, raise your hand or otherwise identify yourself. You do not even have to register or sign your name to anything if you do not wish to; however, we would like to know you were our guest. Each pew has a guest register in it for you to fill in the information you would like to share, as well as a section for you to write about any needs or prayer requests you may have.
How will I know when to stand?
The pastor or the worship leader will ask the congregation to stand or sit. The worship bulletin always includes information about when to stand and sit. You are welcome to remain seated, if you need to, at anytime you wish.
What is the preaching like?
Our pastors present talks that are solidly grounded in the teaching of the Holy Scripture, lasting 15-20 minutes. You can listen to past sermons by clicking on the "Worship" link, and then the "Sermons" link.
Do you have a cry room available?
No, but if you have a baby who is not comfortable, we would like you to check out our nursery facilities. You are also welcome to take a fussy child into the lobby of the church. We provide staff to assist you.
Do I need to donate money when I visit?
While Memorial Lutheran Church teaches that God loves a cheerful giver, our guests are not expected to give anything.
What groups, Bible Study or Sunday School classes are offered?
Memorial Lutheran Church has many groups within our church. We encourage people to check out our Bible Study Groups on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in order to get to know people of this church. Greeters can explain the classes available, escort you to the correct room and introduce you to someone in the class. We’re looking forward to getting to know you when you visit. |
