This morning we all walked to the large Dom church. There was a higher percentage of visitors here than at last week's church. It was actually quite empty at this one. You could tell who the visitors were because they came in and sat down. The others came in, situated their coats, purses, etc. and then remained standing for a few minutes. I presume they were praying and preparing their hearts for worship. Actually, some of these may have been guests as well but were just more familiar with the Lutheran liturgy.
We had a female pastor this morning. Both this week and last week, during the liturgical part of the service, the pastor stands behind a lectern/pulpit on the floor
level. When it is time for them to preach the words of the Lord, they climb a staircase to an elaborate pulpit high up. It certainly weights what is said from there as being what the Lord has revealed to them to say even if we couldn't understand any of it.The organ was majestic and I could follow the musical notes in the hymnal to hum along even if I didn't know how to read the words. I spent time during the sermon looking over the liturgy. I could figure out what some of it meant. "Gemeinde" must be congregation. I also found the spot where I think it says, "The Lord be with you" as well as "And also with you".
I hope that sometime this week we can take an official tour of this church.
(The picture on the right is a view of this church from our apartment windows.
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Here is a short clip of the Organ Music played during the service
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