Hope Lutheran Church
Aurora, Ohio

Hope's Congregational Mission Statement

"Empowered by the Gospel, Hope seeks to be a welcoming, sacramental family of believers which serves the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of its members and the community."

Hope's Congregational Vision Statement

"As a community of believers in Jesus Christ, by the power of God, we welcome all people, reaching out with the message of salvation; sharing our faith; encourage spiritual growth; provide healing and hope; enjoy fellowship and service. All this to the Glory of God!"

~ Core Beliefs ~

Christ-centered Faith

Jesus is the truth, the life, and the only way to heaven!
Hope's foundation is our belief in God's gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We profess the Holy Bible as the one true word of God.

John 3:16; John 14:6; Ephesians 2:9-10; Hebrews 11:1; II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21

Stewardship

God's precious blessings are to be shared!
All that we are and have comes from God. We honor Him by cheerfully giving of our possessions and ourselves.

I Corinthians 12:7-11; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 2:10; II Corinthians 9:6-8

Missions

God desires all to be saved!
We personally seek opportunities to tell others about Jesus in our neighborhood and around the world.

I Timothy 2:4; Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:45-48; Acts 1:8

Spiritual Growth

God encourages us to hear, study and understand His word!
We cherish the truth of God's word, equipping ourselves for ministry in our daily lives through worship, prayer and Bible study.

Exodus 20:8; I Thessalonians 1:2; Hebrews 10:25; II Timothy 2:1-2

Fellowship

God delights in the gathering of His believers!
As children of God we pray, learn, work, play and celebrate together.

Acts:2:42-47; I Corinthians 13; Colossians 3:12-17

* Core Values adopted at the Congregational Workshop, February 5, 2000 *

Midi hymns are copyright © 1998 Rev. Richard Jordan, used by permission

Page design by norma@jammie.net
© 1999 Hope Lutheran Church