First Lutheran Church

About

Enthusiastically Creating Connections. Gather in Faith, Grow through Grace, Share the Good News of Jesus Christ! This is your Father's House.

Mission

Our Mission Statement:
Gather in Faith.
Grow thru Grace.
Share the Good News of Jesus Christ!

Our frame for growing, nurturing, and sharing faith in Jesus Christ:

6 PLACES WHERE FAITH IS SHAPED:
6. Creation
5. Culture
4. Community
3. Congregations
2. Families
1. Children and youth

5 PRINCIPLES FOR PASSING ON FAITH:
1. Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit
through personal trusted relationships – often in our
own homes.
2. The church is a living partnership between the ministry
of the congregation and ministry of the home.
3. Where Christ is present in faith, the home is church
too.
4. Faith is caught more than it is taught.
5. If we want Christian children and youth, we need
Christian adults.

4 KEY PRACTICES FOR VIBRANT FAITH:
1. Caring Conversation
2. Devotion & Prayer
3. Service
4. Rituals & Traditions

3 CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES
1. Authentic
2. Available
3. Affirming