our mission statement

First Lutheran Church

seminary & water streets

galesburg, IL  61401

309-343-3176

Come Share the Spirit

Working Together...Making Christ Known...Alive in Our Heritage and Hope for 158 Years

WE ARE A PEOPLE WITH A MISSION UNDER THE CROSS!

FIRST LUTHERAN IS...A COMMUNITY OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIANS sharing a common faith.

Through baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has set us free from sin, self-centeredness, and fear to be the kind of people he created us to be.

We are the living Body of Christ, celebrating in our life under the cross,

His gracious will which has guided our congregation to this place and time.

FIRST LUTHERAN IS...PEOPLE DEDICATED TO:

Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving,

Studying, Teaching, and Sharing the Living Word,

Reaching out to others in love, and

Responsible Stewardship of all of God's gifts.

FIRST LUTHERAN IS A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS WITH A VISION:

Of an open, loving, caring fellowship,

Where all God's people are welcome.

Where people are nurtured to grow as persons: Participating in ministry, Volunteering joyfully, and Giving generously.

Developing an awareness of our obligations as Christians in today's world;

Using our congregation's resources fully to the service of all God's people.

FIRST LUTHERAN IS...PEOPLE WHO HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE!

Who understand our worship and ministry as the source for the creation of new life!

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