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 Who We Are
Created by the Father, redeemed by
Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we at First and Emmanuel
Lutheran Church gather around Jesus Christ and the hope of His Gospel that
teaches that all people are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Locally, we have been worshipping together since 1887. Nationally, we are
members of the Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod.
What We Believe
We believe that
we are called to make, baptize, and teach disciples of all nations in the name
of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We do this out of joyful thanks for the
redemption we find in Christ Jesus by the grace of His Gospel solely through
faith in Him. Honestly admitting that the task is beyond our own power to
accomplish, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit through the hearing of the Word,
participation in the Lord’s Supper, and the life imparted to us in our
baptism.
 Practically speaking, as a church
we seek to make everything we do Christ-centered and gospel driven. We strive
to be radically inclusive, realizing that we are all sinners and have fallen
short of the glory of God. But God showed his love for us in this: while we
were still sinners he died for us. Therefore there is no condemnation for any
who are in Christ. For if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and
believe in your heart God raised him from the dead you will be saved. It
doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done, each and every one of us has
done wrong. But God reaches out to us and wants a relationship with us. He
accepts us where we are and guides us on the path to righteousness.
Therefore, we endeavor to reach
out to and care for the whole family and share the good news of God’s grace so
that through us, Christ may be made known to all people.
What We Do
We
come together as a church to worship God; encourage one another in our
relationship with Jesus Christ; expand our faith through Bible studies, small
groups, Sunday School and family events; and to send Christians out into our
community and world to reach those who do not yet have a relationship with the
Lord.
| Sunday Mornings |
9:00 AM |
Bible Study & Sunday School |
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10:15 am |
Worship |
| Sunday Evenings |
6:30 PM |
Respite Service at Emmanuel |
| Wednesday Evenings |
5:30 pm |
Dinner |
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6:15 pm |
Service/Family Activities |
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