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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.

Fall Festival

Woman of the NALC would like to announce that their fall festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21^st, 2017. More information to come in the future. Please set this date aside.

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.

Small Groups

There are several small groups starting up this fall and all are welcome to join in. Glorioso/Stickley (meets 1st & 3rd Monday’s at 6 pm starting in Oct. in their homes), Charles Grey (Wed. mornings at 10:30 am in church Parlor), Cooper/Fornoff/Stevens (meets twice a month at 7 pm, Church Mobile starts Oct. 17th).

Young Adult Ministry

The Young Adult Ministry provides young and middle aged adults 18-40 years old with the opportunity to participate in Bible studies, service projects and fellowship.

Bread of Life Food Pantry

Open Tuesdays 11:00am to 1:00pm

Bread of Life Food Pantry was given a freezer. Need freezer items: waffles, pancakes, sausage, butter, juice, etc., Pantry Needs: pancake mix, syrup, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, jelly, hot cereals & $5 gift cards from Lauer’s.

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.

Annual Picnic & Song Fest
June 14, 2017 at Kurtz’s Beach – food provided by Kurtz’s. Non-perishable food items will be collected for NCEON. Please sign up by June 12 deadline.Read More »
MCVET:
Community Service Project for Old Mill Middle School collecting pairs of slippers, shoes, sneakers, (adult sizes only) & blankets for veterans. Contact: Gina, OMMNMOM@GMAIL.COM to arrange pickup.Read More »
Grief Support Group
Grief Share is a weekly seminar including a video and group discussion. Next sessions begin Thursdays April 13 – June 29, 6:45-9:00 pm at Bay Area Community Church, 884 Chesterfield Rd, Annapolis, MD; $15 Registration …Read More »
Mar-Lu-Ridge Summary Camp
Open house from 2-4:30 p.m., on Sundays 4/30, & 5/21. If you have any questions please contact MLR by email at MLR@Mar-Lu-Ridge.org or by phone 301-874-5544. Brochures at information center.Read More »

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.

Fall Festival

Bags for the Homeless

Small Groups

Young Adult Ministry

Bread of Life Food Pantry

Sunny Montessori School

Annual Picnic & Song Fest

MCVET:

Grief Support Group

Mar-Lu-Ridge Summary Camp