Mission Statement
Reaching out with love to create new and abundant lives in Christ
Lord of Life Vision Statement:
The vision of Lord of Life Lutheran Church is a reflection of the vision of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod; One Mission – One Message – One People.
One Mission:
Jesus said, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19-20). What this means for our church is that we should reach out into the community by developing ministries that address the spiritual needs of the people, thereby giving others the same opportunities that our membership have in knowing and serving our Savior.
One Message:
"God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not counting mankind's sins against them" (2 Corinthians 5:19). God sent his only son to live among man, demonstrate his righteousness, and suffer and die on the cross to save us. Consequently, we have been given eternal life through Jesus Christ and his grace. Therefore, our church congregation should share the Good News with all, telling all with whom we come in contact with what it means to have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.
One People:
As Paul told the church at Ephesus: "One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all" (Ephesians 4:5-6).
Paul further implored the church at Phillipi: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ . . . stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel" (Phil. 1:27). This means that we are all children of Christ and that we cannot go it alone and must work together as one family in order to bring others to know Christ.
Lord of Life Strategy:
Develop and support ministries which help us to achieve our mission and vision. Build on our strengths
Family Friendly Atmosphere Worship and Bible Study based in the Word Traditional Worship Services Sermons delivered with a message and an understanding for today’s world
We need to make sure that the following question can be answered with a resounding “YES!”. “If Lord of Life were to disappear tomorrow, would our church be noticeably missed in the community?”
The focus of what we provide can be summed up with the following statement regarding worship at Lord of Life: “If you miss your family and its loving atmosphere – Welcome Home!”
Lord of Life Philosophy:
Our teaching is from Martin Luther and thus has the Bible as its foundation, the truth of God. We are not caught up in tradition but will not separate from the truths of Scripture. We place supreme value on being a place of grace, where the central truth of the Bible is proclaimed and experienced, namely, that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are saved by grace, through faith, not by our works.
We believe that God intends His message to be relevant and applicable to have meaning and impact in everyday life. Those who connect with our family, experience the acceptance and joy that radiates from Christ Jesus. They sense the friendliness of this family. Worship is one of the most profound ways people are touched by God. Prayer and care for other people is expressed in many different ways, for all sorts of people. We are committed to bringing the Good News —to our congregation, our community and the fullest extent of our reach.
From our inception as a family of believers in 1982, we have been known as a friendly, welcoming church. We operate through relationships and care enough to hold one another accountable in the context of our love for one another. It is our privilege to serve God by helping others experience the Lord of Life. This is the centerpiece of what God has continued to do throughout the history of this exciting family.
In summary:
- Our Mission is What We Do
- Our Vision is Where We Are Going
- Our Strategy is How We Do What We Do
- Our Philosophy is Who We Are
We are…
- A family that has been called together in faith through the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to share that faith with everyone.
- A family that is composed of young and old, single and married, secure and seeking.
- A family that gathers in worship to celebrate the Good News that Christ has risen for all of us.
- A family that meets together to study and to be empowered by the word of God.
- A family that encourages and prays for one another.
- A family that comes together to build our relationships and to support one another.
- A family that rejoices in Baptism and Holy Communion, marriage and birth, and all the gifts of God.
- A family that cares about sickness and health.
- A family that grieves at the loss of a loved one and shares comfort from God.
- A family that uses our God-given talents to serve others in our community and in the world.
- A family that invites you to join with us as together we endeavor to grow in our faith.
We would like you to become a member of our family.
