St. John's Lutheran Church

About

We're the church of the three crosses!As the people of God in Christ Jesus, we have been called to live out lives of evangelistic service in the time and place in which He has planted us. We do so according to Christ's Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)

Story

So what do Lutheran Christians believe? Here's a short summary:

Along with the historic and universal Christian Church, we believe and confess the faith expressed in the Three Ecumenical Creeds.

We believe in one Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.

Being "Lutheran," we accept and teach the truth of God's Word as it is summarized and confessed in the Book of Concord. The Book of Concord is a collection of documents, penned by Martin Luther and other reformers of the 16th Century, which we hold as faithful expressions of the Scriptural presentation of the Christian faith. This teaching can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.

Grace alone
God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly. Our good works do not earn our salvation, but are done in thanksgiving for God's love.

Faith alone
By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.

Scripture alone
The Bible is God's inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.

If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with our pastors or to browse The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod homepage for FAQ's and further information.

Mission

Our Vision

Gather
We gather from many different backgrounds and locales. Our common faith in Jesus Christ as Lord causes us to come together to love in word and action. We give thanks to God for the past, serve Christ in the present, and are passionate about the mission possibilities for the future.

Disciple
We believe God is calling St. John's to serve as a disciple-forming center of ministry. We come together eagerly and regularly to be revitalized and strengthened through vibrant and varied styles of worship, deep and engaging Bible study, constant and vigilant prayer, meaningful relationships with fellow believers, and opportunities to serve others in Jesus' name. We equip, mentor, and encourage one another in the faith we share, transforming the world one person at a time by the power of the Holy Spirit. Formed and fueled by God's grace, nourished by God's Word and Sacraments, our ministry is forward-looking, creative, and innovative.

Manage
We see our time, our possessions, and our selves, not as things we own, but as that which belongs to God. Our calling is to help each believer grow in a life-style and world-view that are Christ-like, honoring the Lord with our whole life. We joyfully return to God everything He has put into our hands - all that we are and have. We strive to help one another discover our unique and God-given talents, using these in ways that will be a blessing to people inside and outside our congregation.

Invite
We are a mission outpost and see each believer as a missionary. Each of us is a witness, called by Christ to step out boldly in faith, inviting all people into a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Wherever we are, that is where our mission is: our homes and families, our neighborhoods and communities, our schools, and places of work and leisure. The mission is at our doorstep, filled with people of all backgrounds who are searching for purpose and meaning in life. Together we reach out to all, but especially to youth, senior adults, and immigrants.