Our organization has been serving the faithful for over 40 years. Our mission is to spiritually uplift our community, and work towards a greater good. We are tireless in our efforts to feed the hungry and clothe the poor. We help those seeking spiritual healing and enlightenment find the path that will lead them to a higher power. Our faith based outreach serves people of all races, creeds, and religions. We do not discriminate. We merely support our fellow man, and serve as a guiding light.

Our membership is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon our community. We welcome you with open arms. Please inquire today about how you can become a cherished part of our faith based family.

Lutherans Center Their Faith in Jesus Christ - Lutherans Know Jesus Christ. Lutherans build their lives on Jesus Christ. We believe Jesus Christ is the only, perfect, son of God and eternal God Himself. They believe that Jesus lived a life of perfect obedience to God's Law, died for them and for every person in the world. And Lutherans believe that Jesus rose from the dead and lives for them--and for all people who believe in Him as their Savior.

Jesus brings people close to God. Lutherans believe their lives, today, tomorrow and in eternity--depend on Jesus. Lutherans live with a sure hope of eternal life because of Jesus Christ. They know they're not perfect, that they stumble and fall in their daily walk with God. But they also know that their forgiveness has been won and paid for by Jesus Christ and when they repent and seek forgiveness, God will forgive them because of Jesus. And, they want to tell others about that hope!

Lutherans Are Christians - Lutherans hold beliefs shared by many Christians
God is three Persons in one: the Father, who created and sustains the world; the Son, who became and lived as a man, died, rose from the dead and returned to heaven, taking up again His full glory and power; and the Holy Spirit who brings people to faith in Jesus Christ and imparts to them the blessings of faith. Each Person is fully God, and yet there is only one God, not three. in the world. •The Bible is God's Word, spoken through human writers. •Sin is revolt against God in thought, word and deed. Every person is guilty of sin against God. Sin also is the cause of the bad things people do to each other. •Everyone will have existence after death--either in heaven or hell--forever. •God has a plan to end the world, when He will judge everyone- -both the living and the resurrected dead. Lutherans proudly display the sign of the cross, a symbol used by all Christians. The cross symbolizes the terrible death that Jesus suffered as punishment for their sins.

How Lutherans Got Started - Lutherans take their name from Martin Luther. He was a German priest who sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church in the early 1500s and return the church to its Biblical foundation. Luther's writing, debating, preaching and teaching sparked the Protestant Reformation. Through his study of the Bible, Luther helped the Christian Church rediscover the truth that God is loving and that He offers forgiveness and eternal life as a free gift because of Jesus Christ. Luther taught that people--no matter how hard they try--cannot earn God's forgiveness or a place in heaven. It is a gift from God that people receive through faith in Jesus Christ.

Lutherans Trust the Bible - Lutherans often refer to three "solas" (Latin for "alone") as a summary of the faith that gives them hope,

Grace alone -- God loved the world, though we do not deserve His love. He sent His Son to love the unlovely and save the ungodly.

Faith alone -- Jesus has provided for our forgiveness and life; those who hear this promise and believe it, have what it offers. People don't "get" faith; God gives it as He gives us His promises.

Scripture alone -- The Bible is the only source that shows God's will and the only basis for faith. Lutherans talk about Law and Gospel. The Bible gives the Law, showing God's expectation of people and the terrible consequences for not following His commands. But the Bible also reveals the Gospel--the "good news" of God's love and forgiveness.

Lutherans Are Congregational - Lutherans have other distinctive beliefs. They view Baptism and the Lord's Supper as the means by which God gives people His grace. Local churches, or congregations, are the central community for faith and practice. Congregations choose a trained man to be their "pastor" (shepherd). Christian education is important. Lutherans provide Sunday schools, Bible classes, home-study groups, preschools, elementary and high schools, and colleges. They share their faith with individuals. Collectively, they sponsor mission programs worldwide. They care about people in need--providing hospitals, help for children and families, and worldwide relief for the hungry, homeless and helpless. Their worship style, which includes a lot of music and singing, is often "liturgical," following the worship form handed down from the early Christian church. It is often expressed in contemporary forms.

As a Synod, we combine our strengths and resources to do things that individual congregations can't do. We send missionaries to other countries, maintain colleges and seminaries, provide loan funds for building churches, and operate a health and retirement system for full-time workers.We "Walk Together" - The word "synod" comes from two Greek words: syn, meaning "a meeting or assembly," and hodos, meaning a "way or journey." We describe ourselves as congregations "walking together," because our congregations all confess and practice the same teachings of God's Word. The Synod was formed in 1847 by 16 congregations, representing German Lutheran settlements in several U.S. locations. It was first known as the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and Other States.While our forefathers were German, today we count members with ancestry from every continent, including North America. Yes, the national office is in Missouri--in Kirkwood, part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Together we coordinate missionaries in 55 other countries and connect with nearly two dozen partner churches worldwide. We provide food and medicine where there is famine, and we give support and instruction so other people can become self-sufficient.Because God's Word tells us that He knew us even before we were conceived, Missouri Synod Lutherans care for human life.

The following Bible readings will tell you more about the "Good News": •John 3:16 •Ephesians 2:8-9 •Romans 5:1-21 •Acts 2:38-42 •Romans 3:22-24 •Acts 4:12