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About UsThe mission and ministry of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling, Illinois revolves primarily around Attitude, Leadership, Evangelism, and Worship. Attitude. We are strengthened by God the Father’s grace in Christ Jesus, His Son, to care for our fellow human beings. We seek to serve people in all their needs—physical as well as spiritual. We carry the love and compassion of Jesus to our communities, cities, nation, and around the world. Leadership. We gather together to study God’s Word by the power of the Spirit. We are strengthened in our faith, empowered to live God-pleasing lives, and equipped for active participation in the ministry and mission of the congregation. Evangelism. The Holy Spirit equips and enables us to witness to the Good News of forgiveness, life, and salvation in Christ. We share our faith with others through our words and actions. Worship. We gather together to hear God’s Word, receive forgiveness (absolution), and share in His Sacraments (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper). We assemble to praise, pray, and give thanks for all of God’s rich blessings to His dear children in Christ. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47).To find out more about us, please visit The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Website |
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