We are Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, a people called by the grace of God to faith in Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel. That Word of God that gives us new life with Him is at the center of our gathering, our worshipping and our serving. The Word that gathers us also sends us out into the world of people around us to proclaim Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Lord.
What We Believe
- We believe that the Bible is God’s true Word.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 20:31
- We believe in the Triune God — Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 8:4, Matthew 28:19
- We believe that Jesus Christ is both God and man.
- John 1:1-2,14, 1 Timothy 2:5
- We believe that God created all things, including us.
- Genesis 1, Psalm 33:6,9
- We believe that because of sin, we are all under the penalty of eternal death.
- Romans 6:23, Leviticus 26:18
- We believe that on our own, we cannot save ourselves.
- Romans 6:15-25, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:6
- We believe that Jesus lived, died, and rose from the dead that our sins may be forgiven.
- Galatians 4:4-5, John 3:16
- We believe that we will be resurrected to life after death, because of Jesus’ work.
- John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3
- We believe that by the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to care for and serve others just as God cared for and served us.
- Galatians 5:13, John 14:15, Philippians 1:6
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
1 Peter 3:15
LAKE OCONEE LUTHERAN CHURCH
We are Built for a Purpose
Built Through Word and Sacrament –
…believing in and making faithful and frequent use of the Bible, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper as the means by which God gives and sustains faith and empowers and strengthens us for Christian living.
Built Through Ongoing Learning –
…providing quality, Bible based instruction to foster greater understanding of God’s Word and to better equip members for their discipleship.
Built For Service –
…reaching out to others by word and deed to join in the sharing of God’s blessings and grace, which is free to all believers.
Built For Discipleship –
…utilizing fully our time, talents, and resources to serve and love the Lord, furthering our commission of discipleship.
Built For Fellowship –
…caring for and sharing with our church family; fostering greater love, understanding, and concern for the physical and spiritual well-being of all brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.
The window behind the altar is our EASTER SUNRISE WINDOW.
The cross hanging in front of the window is an empty cross, reminding us that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive now to be with us here and always. Every Sunday is a celebration of Easter. The symbol on the front of the ALTAR is a combination of two Greek letters: the “chi,” which looks like our English “x,” and the “rho,” which looks like our “p.” In the Greek, these letters are the first two of “Christ.” Combined as they are, they suggest the cross. Superimposed on the cross is a heart, the reminder that God’s love for us is the reason Jesus died on the cross. God’s love for us empowers us to share his love with others.
We are a part of approx 200 Lutheran congregations in the states of Florida and Georgia working together to connect people to Jesus.
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We join with 6,000+ congregations worldwide to live and work together to proclaim the Gospel and to provide for our brothers and sisters in Christ in our communities and throughout the world. And in all we do, Christ is at the center, leading us, sustaining us, keeping us focused on our mission. This will never change.