What we Believe
+++We Believe in the "triune God" as confessed in the Apostle's Creed:
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. he descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
+++We Believe that we are born into a sinful world, deliberately participate in sin and are helpless to change our sinful ways and please God.
+++We Believe Jesus, the Son of God, was born, lived, suffered, died and was raised to new life to forgive our sins, and put away God's wrath that we may be children of God.
+++We Believe that God gives the forgiveness that Jesus earned to all who trust in Him; and that God the Holy Spirit works this saving faith and trust in our heart through Baptism, the Lord's Supper, and God's Word.
+++We Believe that the Bible is God's inspired, faithful and true Word, and the only source for knowledge about God and His love for us in Jesus Christ.
Holy Communion/The Lord's Supper
At Hope, we practice Close Communion. This means we celebrate the Lord's Supper with those who believe as we do. We believe that with the bread and wine Jesus also gives His true body and blood to forgive, renew, and assure us of His mercy and love. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of their sin, and promise to forgive and love as Jesus does.
If you are uncomfortable, unsure, or believe differently from this church or the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, please speak to a Pastor about receiving instruction in the Lord’s Supper for the future. When visiting us, you may remain seated and pray for those communing, or to come up with hands folded for a blessing.
If you believe as we do, ask yourself the following questions in preparation for the reception of the Lord's Supper...
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. he descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
+++We Believe that we are born into a sinful world, deliberately participate in sin and are helpless to change our sinful ways and please God.
+++We Believe Jesus, the Son of God, was born, lived, suffered, died and was raised to new life to forgive our sins, and put away God's wrath that we may be children of God.
+++We Believe that God gives the forgiveness that Jesus earned to all who trust in Him; and that God the Holy Spirit works this saving faith and trust in our heart through Baptism, the Lord's Supper, and God's Word.
+++We Believe that the Bible is God's inspired, faithful and true Word, and the only source for knowledge about God and His love for us in Jesus Christ.
Holy Communion/The Lord's Supper
At Hope, we practice Close Communion. This means we celebrate the Lord's Supper with those who believe as we do. We believe that with the bread and wine Jesus also gives His true body and blood to forgive, renew, and assure us of His mercy and love. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of their sin, and promise to forgive and love as Jesus does.
If you are uncomfortable, unsure, or believe differently from this church or the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, please speak to a Pastor about receiving instruction in the Lord’s Supper for the future. When visiting us, you may remain seated and pray for those communing, or to come up with hands folded for a blessing.
If you believe as we do, ask yourself the following questions in preparation for the reception of the Lord's Supper...
- Do I believe I am a sinner and am I sorry for my sins of thought, word, and deed?
- Do I believe that Jesus' sacrifice has paid the debt for my sins, and do I trust in Him alone for my forgiveness and my salvation?
- Do I believe that in Holy Communion I receive the real body and blood of the risen Christ for the forgiveness of my sins, strengthening of my faith, and for my salvation?
- Do I promise to reject my past sinful life and now live as the child of God that I am?
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