THE  MISSION  OF  GRACE  LUTHERAN
                CHURCH  IS  TO:

"Tell Everyone About God's Grace" 

Our Charter states:

through personal devotions
through regular worship
through prayer with other people
through attendance to appropriate instruction, and
through responsible stewardship of all that God has given us

To grow as disciples

by focusing on the Great Commission and Grace's mission statement:
                      "Tell Everyone about God's Grace"
by inviting and encouraging people to attend church,
by belonging to small groups that support and strengthen our discipleship
by reaching out to people with spiritual and/or physical needs.

To grow as a church body

by being flexible and open to the changing needs of the church, the community,
     and the world, and
by drawing on everyone's talents to involve them in the life and mission of the 
     church.

We Pledge 

To strive toward these goals so that we may express, through the church and
     our lives, the love and faith of Jesus Christ.

 

THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR OUR MINISTRY

Matthew 28:16 through Matthew 28:20   (after Jesus' crucifixion)  Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.  When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and

With what means can we do this?

Acts 1:8  "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

John 14: 15-18  "If you love me, you will keep my commandments.  And   I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you."

Ephesians 4:11 through Ephesians 4:12  The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ....

Colossians 4:2 through Colossians 4:5   Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.  At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.  Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

The overall job of the Ministry Committees and Pastor is stated again in Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you." The pastor may delegate as much of the ministry as possible to the Ministry Committees. They have authority and responsibility for their area of ministry to act within the boundaries given. The group comes together to study, pray, to coordinate ministries and to be available to each other for support as needed.

The Pastor has primary responsibility for; Sacraments, Word, teaching, theological and biblical understanding of our mission, leadership training and ministering to the congregation.

The foundation of Grace Lutheran is being solidly formed out of prayer and study, for it is through these means that God has chosen to speak to his people.

Contact Grace Lutheran at 251-968-5991
Email: graceluth@gulftel.com