Mission Statement as adopted in 2023

St. Paul Lutheran Church exists to declare our freedom from sin, death, and hell through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Excerpt From the first service Worship Folder

St. Paul is the name of our congregation chosen by our voting members. The symbol of St. Paul (Spiritus Gladius), the Sword of the Lord, will no doubt often be used by us in the future. How significant for our day when the Verbal Inspiration of the Bible is under attack from within the Church! Our membership holds with Scripture that the Inerrancy of Scripture applies not only to its truths but also to its text. “We speak… words… which the Holy Ghost teacheth.” - 1 Cor. 2,13. “Spiritus Gladius” The Sword of the Spirit. May it ever be our chief aim to lift high the chief Christ and Him Crucified! So help us, our blessed Lord and Savior

Excerpt From the dedication of our expanded facilities in 2018

Today we celebrate the completion of our renovation and expansion project, and we dedicate it for its continued use for the proclamation of the true and unaltered Word of God. Today we also remember what has brought us here to this moment and to this ministry. We were redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ even though we were miserable sinners who didn’t deserve God’s love. Because of God’s sacrifice and unending love for us, we have new life and we overflow with joy and thankfulness to God and his Word. This has brought us to this moment of reflection, thanksgiving, and dedication. Today is also a day for us to rededicate ourselves to the mission of this church, to proclaim the timeless truths of the Bible and to share the good news with the world. We commit ourselves to that endeavor and we pray for God’s help, strength and guidance in the years ahead. In all of this, may God alone receive the glory.

Article From our church constitution:

Article III Purpose and Objective

Section 1.

The continuing purpose of this congregation, as a gathering of Christians, is to serve all people in God's world with the gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Scriptures (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15).

Section 2.

The primary objective of this congregation shall be to proclaim the law and the gospel in our congregation, community, and the world (2 Timothy 4:2), so that through the means of grace the Holy Spirit might:

A. lead sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for life and salvation (Luke 24:46-48).

B. strengthen believers in faith and sanctification (Romans 10:17).

C. equip believers as disciples, stewards, witnesses, and servants to share the gospel and live their faith (Ephesians 4:11,12; Matthew 5:16).