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The Lutheran Church began in the 1500’s as a reforming movement which sought to restore the centrality of the Bible, Faith, and Grace within the Catholic Church. Although the earliest Lutherans preferred to be called “Evangelicals,” their opponents labeled them “Lutherans” after their leader, Martin Luther.

The Lutheran Church began in the 1500’s as a reforming movement which sought to restore the centrality of the Bible, Faith, and Grace within the Catholic Church. Although the earliest Lutherans preferred to be called “Evangelicals,” their opponents labeled them “Lutherans” after their leader, Martin Luther.
We affirm and identify with the confessions of the Lutheran Church. We affirm the centrality of grace alone, faith alone and Word alone.
We believe in the Triune God – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We acknowledge one God in these three persons.
We believe that God the Father created the universe. He is loving, compassionate, just and kind. His deepest desire is to live in an intimate relationship with all people.
We believe in and practice the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. We believe that through the waters of Baptism, God comes to us to adopt us as His children. Through Baptism God gives the gift of new life. We affirm the Baptism of infants.
We believe that, because of his desire to live in a relationship with us, God became a human being. Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, is fully God and fully human. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made it possible for all people to live in a relationship with God. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Way, The Truth and the Life. Through Him and Him alone people enter into a relationship with God.
We believe that through the Lord’s supper, God comes to love us and forgive us. It is a meal of renewal. Jesus is really present in the meal.
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God. Through it God reveals Himself to us. The entire Bible is God-inspired. The Old and New Testaments are the norm and guide upon which we base our faith.
We believe that the Church, be a local congregation or the worldwide fellowship of believers, is the body of Christ. As His body, we are called upon to worship Him, serve Him and be the vehicle through which the Good News in its fullness is shared with the world.
We believe in the worth and value of the human being. Created in God’s image, humans have dignity. Their worth is dependent, not on accomplishments, but on God’s love. Because God sees humanity as worth dying for, we affirm and acknowledge the dignity of humans.
We believe in and anticipate the return of Jesus Christ. Though we do not know the day and hour, we joyfully proclaim His soon return to inspire all people to make the most of life today.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus Christ among us. Through Him God loves us, empowers us and lives in us. The Spirit gives gifts to all believers. We believe in all the gifts of the Spirit and encourage their use.
At the same time we acknowledge that humanity is separated from God because of sin. We joyfully proclaim the Good News that because of Jesus Christ, forgiveness is a possibility. It is that forgiveness that restores fallen humanity’s worth.

Help Wanted

Administrative Assistant position is now open. This is a permanent part-time position (20 hrs per week). If you are interested, send your resume to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 8615 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122 Attn: Cam Stickley. All resumes must be post marked no later than February 9, 2019. The position description can be viewed here.

Emmanuel’s Sunday School Christmas Program

Emmanuel’s Sunday School presented their annual Christmas Program on Dec 16. The Christmas story came to life as the children portrayed Mary, Joseph, innkeepers, angels, shepherds, and wise men while Brayden narrated the story. There were new songs and familiar favorites as we were reminded that God sent mankind the greatest gift on that first Christmas Day, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Thanks to our Sunday school staff and all who came to support the children and see the program. May we remember the gifts of the Christ, love, joy, and peace throughout the year.

Bags for the Homeless

Have you ever wanted to help a homeless person, but were hesitant to give them money? What if you had a bag of snacks and personal hygiene products handy in your car? Social Ministry is sponsoring “Bags for the Homeless”. We’ll be accepting donations in a large box in the library. Please add something to the box and then choose from the items others have donated to pack a bag to carry in your car.

What Do You Do? Fill a gallon zip lock baggie with an assortment of items. Carry it in your car. Give to a homeless person and then fill another bag.

Bread of Life Food Pantry

Open Tuesdays 11:00am to 1:00pm

Sunny Montessori School

We are pleased to be the home for the Sunny Montessori School. The school currently has openings for pre-school children from ages 18 months to 5 years.

We affirm and identify with the confessions of the Lutheran Church. We affirm the centrality of grace alone, faith alone and Word alone.

We believe in the Triune God – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We acknowledge one God in these three persons.

We believe that God the Father created the universe. He is loving, compassionate, just and kind. His deepest desire is to live in an intimate relationship with all people.

We believe in and practice the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. We believe that through the waters of Baptism, God comes to us to adopt us as His children. Through Baptism God gives the gift of new life. We affirm the Baptism of infants.

We believe that through the Lord’s supper, God comes to love us and forgive us. It is a meal of renewal. Jesus is really present in the meal.

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God. Through it God reveals Himself to us. The entire Bible is God-inspired. The Old and New Testaments are the norm and guide upon which we base our faith.

We believe that the Church, be a local congregation or the worldwide fellowship of believers, is the body of Christ. As His body, we are called upon to worship Him, serve Him and be the vehicle through which the Good News in its fullness is shared with the world.

We believe in the worth and value of the human being. Created in God’s image, humans have dignity. Their worth is dependent, not on accomplishments, but on God’s love. Because God sees humanity as worth dying for, we affirm and acknowledge the dignity of humans.

We believe in and anticipate the return of Jesus Christ. Though we do not know the day and hour, we joyfully proclaim His soon return to inspire all people to make the most of life today.

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus Christ among us. Through Him God loves us, empowers us and lives in us. The Spirit gives gifts to all believers. We believe in all the gifts of the Spirit and encourage their use.

At the same time we acknowledge that humanity is separated from God because of sin. We joyfully proclaim the Good News that because of Jesus Christ, forgiveness is a possibility. It is that forgiveness that restores fallen humanity’s worth.

Help Wanted

Emmanuel’s Sunday School Christmas Program

Bags for the Homeless

Bread of Life Food Pantry

Sunny Montessori School