What We Believe

Our Beliefs

For a comprehensive list of “What We Believe,” you can visit the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod’s website by clicking here.

With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God:

the Father, creator of all that exists;

Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and

the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments.

The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.

Being “Lutheran”

Our congregation accepts and preaches the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.

God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.

The Bible is God’s inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.

By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.

Our Purpose

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Gladly enter God’s House weekly. (Worship)

“Jesus said, ‘My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.’” John 10:27

“I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go into the House of the Lord.’” Psalm 122:1

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Listen for God’s voice. (Discipleship, Bible Study, Quiet Time, Prayer)

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Open my heart and hands to serve God. (Ministry)

“Fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24

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Wholeheartedly love God and my neighbor. (Evangelism/Fellowship-Outreach)

“Love the Lord, your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27

GLOW and GO: “Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

Meet Our Staff

Services
Traditional Worship Services
Sunday 8:30am


Contemporary Worship Services
Sunday 11:00am

Evening Service
Wednesday 7:00pm

Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study
Sunday 9:45am

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Contact
1801 West Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas 75075

972-398-7500
FAX: 972-398-7597

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