Getting to know St. Paul's
Mission Statement
"As friends of God through Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit,
we are connecting people to Christ by sharing His love
in word and action everywhere we are".
Core Values of St. Paul Lutheran Church
1. Faithful to God's Word (Psalm 119; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2 John 2; 3 John 3)
2. Committed to Prayer (James 5:13-16; Psalm 50:15; 1 Chronicles 16:11; Matthew 7:7)
3. Integrity (Psalm 26:2-3; Proverbs 10:9; 11:3; Mark 12:14; Titus 2:7)
4. Caring/Family Focus (Acts 10:2; 1 Timothy 3:5; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4)
5. Contagious passion (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:1-41; 2 Corinthians 11:16-29)
6. Progressive (Psalm 33:3; 40:3; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; Acts 17:22-34)
Core Emphases
Diverse worship services
Seeking God's Will through prayer
Small Groups
Children (includes preschool) & youth program opportunities
Support Ministry (includes Divorce Care & Grief Share)
Care Ministry (includes Befriender Ministry)
Mission Outreach
Opportunity for Serving
New Member Instruction (AIM)
Facility/location
Church Family (welcoming, friendliness, involvement)
Quality Staff & Committed Lay Leadership
Stewardship ($$ and time/talent)
Unity within congregation (harmony & respect, "Can do attitude"
Vision Statement of St. Paul Lutheran Church
St. Paul is a growing Christian community of diverse individuals passionately following Jesus. Unified and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are reaching out with the Gospel and helping many in our hurting world find peace, hope and healing through faith in their Savior. As they grow in their faith, they are joining their fellow members in becoming fully devoted followers of Christ.
As we continue developing the ministry of St. Paul we are committed to offering, inspiring, relevant worship services that usher worshipers into the presence of God, engage them in understanding God's Word and applying it to their life, and encourage them to share the hope of Christ with others who are without Christ in their life. A variety of large and small group Bible study opportunities through which members grow in their knowledge of the Bible, encounter the forgiveness and love of their Savior, and where they are able to find and model biblical community (supporting and encouraging each other in the day to day living out of our faith).
Dynamic children's and youth ministries that seek to assist parents in passing on the Christian faith to the next generation, giving them the security in
Christ to help them develop into mature, God-fearing men and women.
Opportunities for members of all ages to discover their divine designs and be equipped to serve Christ effectively in ministry either within or outside our
church.
A continuum of Christian care and support for members of St. Paul and
people of Sheboygan County and wherever else God leads us.
St. Paul Lutheran Church is an exemplary and innovative Lutheran church- a source of encouragement and inspiration to our fellow LCMS churches and the Christian community as a whole as we promote the spread of our Christian beliefs in Sheboygan
County, regionally and throughout the world.
This is a sending church. God is using us as an incubator to nurture future pastors and other professional church workers. We encourage youth and adults to consider church work vocations, participate in their training, and eventually send them out as gifts to the Church. We are sending many members out on mission trips through which they are able to give witness of their faith to others by their words and actions.
To facilitate this ministry, we remain committed to recruiting and developing a growing staff of exceptional men and women. We maintain a growing facility that is attractive and able to accommodate the ministries of this growing congregation.
Membership
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
The membership process begins when you contact the church office, sign the friendship form in the pew or stop at the Welcome Center. Your name is then placed on our "prospect for membership" list. Information about our next A.I.M. (Adult Introduction to Membership) sessions and our monthly newsletters will be sent to you. After completing A.I.M., we hope you feel comfortable enough to accept our invitation to become a part of our church family.
ADULT INTRODUCTION TO MEMBERSHIP
If you have visited St. Paul's, you may wonder if you would be comfortable as a member. This may be true even if you have a Lutheran background. A.I.M. may answer many of your questions. Its purpose is to give you the information you need to make an informed decision regarding membership. This is an opportunity for new beginnings and new growth, regardless of the path you have walked to this point.
We ask all adults interested in membership to attend the 11 week A.I.M. sessions. A.I.M. is a prerequisite to membership here at St. Paul's. "Adults" include any High School youth or young adults that have not yet been confirmed LCMS. (see over for "Youth AIM") After completion of A.I.M. we ask you to contact your former church for a transfer/release of membership to St. Paul's.
If you've contacted the Church Office to have your name placed on the "prospect for membership" list, you will be notified when dates for the next A.I.M. session are determined. In the meantime, while you are waiting to take A.I.M., we encourage you to participate in all church activities.
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