Our Guiding Beliefs
We are a growing community of disciples making disciples that is affiliated with the Missionary Church U.S.A., an evangelical denomination spread across the world. We believe the good news that the Creator God sent His eternal Son, Jesus, to show us what God is like, take the punishment for our sins by dying on a cross, and defeat death by rising from the dead. When a person trusts in Jesus as her Savior and King, she is completely pardoned of all her sins forever, filled with God's Holy Spirit as His child, and given eternal life with God. We also believe that the Bible is true and inspired by God. For a full description of the Missionary Church denomination and its beliefs, click here: Missionary Church USA
Our Guiding Values
By God's grace, everyday we want to:
(1) Look Up - Love God with all our heart, soul, mind and
strength by
Developing a growing friendship with God through frequent prayer (1 Thess, 5:17; James 4:8).
Reading God’s Scripture daily (James 1:22).
Trusting God’s wisdom and seeking to follow it (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Growing in Christ-like character (Galatians 5:22-23).
Putting God first in every area of life (Mark 12:30).
Developing a growing friendship with God through frequent prayer (1 Thess, 5:17; James 4:8).
Reading God’s Scripture daily (James 1:22).
Trusting God’s wisdom and seeking to follow it (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Growing in Christ-like character (Galatians 5:22-23).
(2) Look In - Love each other and grow as a spiritual family by
Supporting the mission and people of our church through prayer, service, and giving (Colossians
4:2-4; Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15).
Using our spiritual gifts to bless our church and community (1 Corinthians 12).
Attending
Sunday morning gatherings regularly for corporate worship and teaching (Hebrews 10:23-25).
Meeting
regularly with a small group of Christians for friendship, prayer, sharing, accountability, support and encouragement (Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Thess 5:11; James 5:16).
Submitting
to Godly leadership and biblical correction (Heb 13:17; Matt 18:7).
(3) Look Out - Reach out with the good news about Jesus to the world around us by
Seeking
to love our neighbors as we love ourselves (Mark 12:31).
Caring
for the physical, emotional and spiritual health of our immediate and extended families (1 Tim 3:4-5).
Helping
the poor and needy (1 John 3:16-18).
Building
relationships with all kinds of people (Luke 14:23; Colossians 4:5-6).
Taking
opportunities to tell unchurched people about Jesus and his good news (Matt
28:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15).
Inviting
unchurched people to LMC (1 Corinthians 14:24).