The Mission of Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church is to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of all creation. Led by the Holy Spirit, we are called to reach out to all people with God’s message of love, forgiveness, and eternal salvation.

As a welcoming fellowship of brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise God through song, prayer, and worship. We are nourished by God’s Word and Sacraments and thus
dedicated to love and serve all people in the following ways:

• Discipleship through Life-long Christian Education
• Small Group Ministries and Activities
• Servant Evangelism
• Active Participation of All Ages
• Minister to the Physical and Spiritual Needs of People throughout the World

Ash Wednesday: We begin our Lenten journey with an Ash Wednesday liturgy that includes Confession of Sins, the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.

Lenten Services: During the 40 days of Lent, we worship on Wednesday evenings. We gather for a light soup supper before the evening service.

Palm Sunday: Features a Procession with Palms and a reading of The Passion.

Maundy Thursday: Gather for evening worship as we recall Jesus’ final meal with his disciples, his washing of their feet and his command to love and concludes with “Stripping of the Altar.”

Good Friday: An afternoon Good Friday service is  conducted by pastors of the Vacationland Ministerial and is rotated annually between other area congregations.  An evening Service of Tenebrae at PLLC.

Easter Sunday: We celebrate Easter with the proclamation of the resurrection, the great hymns of faith and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Advent Worship: In the four weeks leading up to Christmas PLLC gathers during week for Worship and soup suppers.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: On the evening of December 24th, we sing traditional Christmas hymns, share Holy Communion and celebrate the coming of our Lord with the quiet lighting of candles while singing “Silent Night.”

The Church Council (also known as the Congregation Council) is comprised of 11 church members.  The church members are elected by the congregation at the church’s annual meeting.  The church council exists to create and supervise the strategic plan for the local congregation to ensure the Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission.  Council provides input and approval on operational and budgetary matters.

The Church Council meets on the 3rd Thurdsay of each month unless otherwise noted.  Please contact any member of church council with any questions or suggestions you may have.