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We Believe…
- In one God-composed of three persons (Trinity): Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
- That the Holy Bible, although written by men, was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is without error. (2 Tim. 3:15-17)
- That God's primary purpose in creation and in redeeming/saving people is that people enjoy love/trust relationships with
Him and with one another. (John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:19-21)
- God's salvation of people is by pure grace, that is, Jesus' death on the cross to pay the penalty for the sins of all humanity
and by His resurrection from the dead. (Eph. 2:8-9)
- That God's grace in Jesus is the only way by which people can be saved from the consequence of their sins/violations of
God's law. (John 14:6; Acts 4:12)
- People will experience salvation as they come to have faith in God's grace in the person of Jesus. (Acts 16:31)
- Faith is birthed in people through the communication of His grace and the primary way God communicates His grace is
through Word (the message of the Bible) and through Sacraments (Baptism and the Lord's Supper). (Rom. 10:17)
- Jesus is alive on earth today in His Body, the Church, in order to continue to bring His love and grace to a world in
desperate need of it. (Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:24; 1 Pe. 2:9-10)
- All Christians, each in their own way, have a responsibility to give witness to God's love in and through them both in their
words and in their deeds. (1 Cor. 12; Rom. 12)
We Value…
- Relationship & Fellowship (Heb. 10:22-25; 1 John 1:1-4)
- All Humankind (1 Tim. 2:4)
- Worship (Mt 4:10; John 4:23-24)
- Scripture and the diligent study of It (Col. 3:16; 2 Tim. 3:15-17)
- Service (Mt 25:34-40; John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:16-18)
- The Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Rom. 6:3-4; 1 Cor. 11:23-26)
- Confession (1 John 1:8-9)
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church & Preschool
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2001 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-399-3171
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Weekend Worship Schedule
Saturday at 6:30 pm: informal "come as you are" worship
Sunday at 8:00 am: traditional worship
Sunday at 9:20 am: blended worship
Sunday at 10:45 am: contemporary praise and worship