Walking in worship and the word, learning together, faith in families, and being outwardly focused are the values that guide our actions as a congregation and reveal the strengths of the church.
Walking in Worship and the Word: (Acts 2:46-47, Mark 12:30, Col. 3:16-17, 1 Cor. 10:31)
We are a church that is centered on God's word and a worshipful life.
We show this by:
- frequent opportunities for worship, school chapels and devotions in order to help all grow in Christ
- striving to glorify and praise God in everything we do
- reverent thankfulness and prayerfulnes in our approach to life
- regularly praying all kinds of prayers for all kinds of people and situations recognizing that God is in control and answers according to His will
Learning Together (Acts 2:42, Prov 27:17)
We are a church that learns and grows in Christ through relationships with one another.
We show this by:
- championing life-long education among our membership
- providing a Lutheran day school in our community since 1870
- gathering togehter for Sunday school, bible studies, and small groups
- a shared humility that we don't know everything
- an earnest desire to grow in our knowledge so that we can share with others
Faith in Families (Gen. 2:24, Acts 2:46b, Deut. 6:4-9)
We are a church that treasures God's gift of family, His first institution.
We show this by:
- recognizing and naming the primary growth center for faith is the home
- having faith in parents and other adults to be influential spiritual leaders
- intentionally connecting with and equipping parents as spiritual leaders in their homes
- scheduling and structuring church and school events in a way that is geared to and for families
- encouraging, equipping, and inspiring all to live a life of every day faith
- speaking the importance of changing the world, starting at home
Outwardly Focused (Ph. 2:3-5, Acts 2:44-45, 2 Cor. 9:6-8)
We are a church that lives generously.
We show this by:
- collaborating to use spirtual gifts in service (World Changers Program)
- consistant, ongoing care for the needy: focusing on elderly, hospitalized, and impoverished
- being warmly invitational with people we encounter
- responding to specific, expressed needs
- proportional giving (tithing) as a congregation (and as individuals)