Our Mission . . .
"To make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that God has commanded." Matthew 28:19 (revised).
We Believe . . .
- There is one true God. The true God is the Triune God, one God and Three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
- God created and cares for our world. God created all things in His wisdom and power. He continues to care for His creation today. (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 6:25-33)
- God the Son, Jesus, died and rose to save people from punishment for their sins. In love for us, Jesus willingly died on the cross to take the punishment we deserved as sinners. His resurrection has defeated Satan, sin, and death. (John 3:16-17, 1 John 4:7-11)
- God the Holy Spirit works to bring people to faith in Jesus. (John 14:26, John 15:26)
- All people have sinned. We need God's forgiveness and salvation. (Romans 3:10-12, 23)
- God saves people from punishment for sin and for heaven through faith in Jesus, not by good works. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
- God has given us the Scriptures, which are His inspired Word. (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
- God promises to work in the lives of His people today through the Word and Sacraments. (Matthew 28:18-20).
