-We believe in one triune God, omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient, of one substance and of three persons: God - our Parent-Creator; Jesus Christ - the only begotten son of God, God in flesh, human; and the Holy Spirit - God as our Sustainer.
-We Believe that the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, showing forth God to every person through the law and the prophets, and finally, completely and ultimately on earth in the being of Jesus Christ.
-We Believe that Jesus...the Christ...historically recorded as living some 2,000 years before this writing, is God incarnate, of human birth, fully God and fully human, and that by being one with God, Jesus has demonstrated once and forever that all people are likewise Children of God, being spiritually made in God's image.
-We Believe that the Holy Spirit is God making known God's love to all people. The Holy Spirit is God, available to and working through all who are willing to place their welfare in God's keeping.
-We believe that every person is justified by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ
Rites
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The Rite of Ordination |
The RITE OF ORDINATION is the setting apart of duly qualified persons for the professional ministry of this Church. It is evidenced by the laying on of hands by authorized ordained clergy, pursuant to these Bylaws. |
The Rite of Attaining Membership in the Church |
The RITE OF ATTAINING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCH shall be conducted by the pastor or pastoral leader before a local congregation at any regular worship service. After completing classes for instruction in the beliefs and doctrines of the Church, a baptized Christian may become a member in good standing of the local church group through a letter of transfer from a recognized Christian body or through affirmation of faith. |
The Rite of Funeral or Memorial |
The RITE OF FUNERAL OR MEMORIAL SERVICE is to be fittingly conducted by the ministers of the Church for the deceased. |
The Rite of Laying On of Hands |
The RITE OF LAYING ON OF HANDS or prayer for the healing of the sick in mind, body or spirit is to be conducted by the ministers of the Church, at their discretion, upon request. |
The Rite of Blessing |
The RITE OF BLESSING may be conducted by the ministers of the Church for persons, things and relationships, when deemed appropriate by the minister. This includes the dedication of a church building to the glory of God |
The Rite of Holy Union / The Rite of Marriage |
The RITE OF HOLY UNION/RITE OF HOLY MATRIMONY is the spiritual joining of two persons in a manner fitting and proper by a duly authorized clergy or Interim Pastoral Leader of the church. After both persons have been counseled and apprised of their responsibilities one toward the other, this rite of conferring God's blessing may be performed. |
Sacraments |
Baptism |
BAPTISM by water and the Spirit, as recorded in the Scriptures, shall be a sign of the dedication of each life to God and Gods service. Through the words and acts of this sacrament, the recipient is identified as Gods own Child. |
Holy Communion |
HOLY COMMUNION is the partaking of blessed bread and fruit of the vine in accordance with the words of Jesus, our Sovereign: This is my body...this is my blood. (Matthew 26:26-28). All who believe, confess and repent and seek Gods love through Christ, after examining their consciences, may freely participate in the communal meal, signifying their desire to be received into community with Jesus Christ, to be saved by Jesus Christ's sacrifice, to participate in Jesus Christ's resurrection, and to commit their lives anew to the service of Jesus Christ |
Worship at St. Luke's Community Church
Worship at St. Luke's Community Church is a celebration. We are more than just a gathering of people singing hymns and receiving communion.
At St. Luke's Community Church, everyone is considered a member of the family, even if you have come to worship with us for the first time. We experience and share the glory of God through a mixture of Christian traditions.
We use a blend of traditional and contemporary music, focusing the reason we have gathered -- to praise and worship God as our Lord and Redeemer. Our sermons and Bible studies are presented to assist us in our spiritual journeys, encouraging us to live a more Christ-centered life in our daily walk. Communion is administered to couples, family, friends and individuals. Prayers are individually offered during communion and as a united body during our Community Prayers. Everyone is offered the opportunity to experience God's love and encouragement through the experience of worship, as a family, of our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.
Our services are recorded for those who may not be able to attend due to illness, etc.
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