About Us
We are just a bunch of beggars telling other beggars where the bread is.
Our Beliefs
For more about what we believe, teach, and confess check out Luther’s Small Catechism. It’s written in a short question-and- answer format. Luther wrote it in the early days of the printing press when it was still cost-prohibitive to own an entire Bible. He wrote it so that parents could teach the faith to their children.
Scripture
We believe and confess the canonical books of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
The Creeds
We confess the three Ecumenical Creeds, namely, the Apostles’ , the Nicene, and the Athanasian to be a true and faithful exposition of the Holy Scriptures.
Accoustic
Our pastor’s wife calls the Saturday evening worship gathering “uncomfortably casual.” Nobody is getting dressed up for this service. Our Pastor normally wears a polo shirt to lead this service. It also would not be out of the ordinary for him to lead the service in his hemp Rainbow sandals or his Chacos. We don’t pass the plate.
If you want to support the work this congregation is doing, Pastor normally remembers to put a plate on the shelf near the entrance/exit. The service consists of 4 songs led with an acoustic guitar, some prayers, an Old Testament reading, an Epistle reading, a reading from one of the Gospels, and a sermon that is about 12 minutes on average. We celebrate the Lord's Supper, also called communion, every week. This is especially for baptized believers.
Organ
What we are aiming for with our Sunday morning service is a relaxed reverence. This service is filled with symbolism. This service has aspects that both children and lifelong Christians are still learning. The garments our Pastor wears (most of the year) for this service connect what we believe and practice to the ancient Church and have substantial theological significance. This service has historic hymns that are sung out of a hymnal along with an organ. There are times that we stand up out of reverence and respect. There are parts of the service that we do responsively and other parts we do together in unison. It’s okay if you’re unfamiliar with our worship service. There are some parts of the service even we are still learning!
If you’re lost the people around you would be more than happy to help you out. Our worship service is intended to be a relaxed environment. There is no need to fear the unknown here. The Pastor will surely make a mistake during the service, so don’t worry about not knowing what to do. We celebrate the Lord's Supper, also called communion, every week. This is a part of the worship service especially for baptized believers. Once the service is over there is normally coffee and donuts for people to socialize over.
We don’t have a nursery or children’s church. We don’t have a separate space for small children. We believe that it is important for families to worship together. We are committed to having people of all ages together in worship. We understand that kids make noise. We understand that kids have the wiggles. To say that we understand that is really an understatement. We encourage and welcome it! There is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Pastor’s kid, on more than one occasion, has bolted down the middle of the church screaming right at the climax of the sermon. It’s okay. Really.We appreciate (again, understatement) what kids bring to the worship experience. Did we mention that we believe it is important for the family to worship together? We would prefer your kid throwing a temper tantrum during a quiet prayer time or during the sermon than not having your family there at all. We consider it a privilege to be able to be in community with you and your family.
We, Christ Lutheran, as the family of God, by the Grace of God hold these values.
The Word
The Word preached, heard, poured, and consumed endures forever. (1 Peter 1:25)
The Word will not return void; it will grow us. (Isaiah 55:11)
Leadership
We strive to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility we value others above ourselves, not looking to our own interests but the interests of others.(Phil. 2:3)
Vision
We strive to trust in the Lord and not lean on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. (Proverbs 14:15)
Committment
God has not given up on us. (Matthew 28:20)
We don’t give up on each other. (Ephesians 4:1-7)
We don’t give up on our community. (Matthew 5:16)
Evangelism
We have been “good-news-ed.” We can’t help but to share what has been done.(Psalm 96:3)
(Luke 24:44-48) (Acts 1:8)