-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 dulyqualified persons forthe professional ministry of this Church.It is evidenced by thelaying on of hands by authorized ordained clergy, pursuant to these Bylaws.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 withthe 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 participatein Jesus Christ's resurrection, and to
commit their lives anewto the service of Jesus Christ
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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. |
