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In the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy
Spirit.
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That the Bible is the inspired infallible
Word of God - the only source and norm for teaching.
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That since the fall, man is by nature sinful
and therefore has earned nothing but punishment from a holy
God.
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But that God in love sent His Son into the
World to pay for the sin of all mankind and that on the
cross Jesus finished forever His work of redemption for us.
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That on the third day Jesus bodily rose from
the dead and later ascended into Heaven.
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That the only way for man to receive
forgiveness of sin is by faith alone in Jesus alone.
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That faith itself is a gift of the Holy
Spirit.
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That good works necessarily flow from faith,
but that works do not earn or help earn salvation.
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The Holy Baptism is a miraculous means of
God's grace by which infants also become part of God's holy
family.
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That Holy Communion, we receive with the
bread and wine the true body and blood of Jesus.
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That there is but one true church consisting
of all who in heart and mind and with their lips confess
Jesus as Savior and Lord.
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That one day Jesus will come again in glory
to judge both the living and the dead.
Sharing, Caring and Growing in Christ.
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Sickness or Hospitalized
The pastor should be notified right away so that
appropriate pastoral care can be given. Hospitals do
not notify Pastors.
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Baptismal Arrangements
The pastor should be notified as soon as possible after
a child's birth. Adult baptism follows a period of
instruction.
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Wedding Arrangements
The arrangements should be made with Pastor as far in
advance as possible. All married couples are required to
take the PREPARE/ENRICH personality inventory and attend
subsequent premarital guidance sessions.
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Discipleship/Membership
In order to develop loving relationships, we ask all
individuals who would like to become new disciples/members
to attend the "Discover SST" classes before they are
received into our membership.
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Funeral Services
One of the pastors should be notified immediately upon
the death of a person so that all possible pastoral
assistance in serving the bereaved and in planning the
funeral worship service. For those who would like to plan in
advance for their funeral arrangements, contact the church
office for a form that will be kept in a confidential file.
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Special Intercessions
Prayers are included in the staff meetings and/or in a
church service upon request. Use the prayer request cards
located in the pew rack.
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Confidential Counseling
No problem is too big/small. The pastors will
understand. They will not be shocked nor will they scold.
They will never betray your confidence.
Stephen Ministry
You may want to consider the support of one of our
Stephen Ministers.
They are trained people who can effectively support
you in difficult times.
Christian Counseling with Dr. Michael Walcheski
Call 651-603-6184 for more information and to make
an appointment.
If your insurance does not cover the cost for
counseling, please contact
Pastor Gehrke for assistance.
