WE EXIST TO…

Share Life: Celebrating the gift of Jesus grace through worship.

John 15:5 (NIV)

5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart

from me you can do nothing.

Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV)

1  Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked... 2  but whose delight is in the law of

the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3  That person is like a tree planted by

streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—

Psalm 69:29-30 (NIV)

29  But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me. 30  I will praise God’s name

in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

Create Friendships: Growing in Christ through His Word in authentic relationships.

Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)

24  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,  25  not giving up

meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more

as you see the Day approaching.

Acts 2:42  (NIV)

42  They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to

prayer.

Inspire Hope: Sharing Jesus love in the places He has planted us.

John 20:21 (NIV)

“Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Acts 2:47(NIV)

47  praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily

those who were being saved.

“A disciple: someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus and is on mission with Jesus.”
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The Life of A Disciple:

We are committed to following Jesus...

UP » relationship with God through inspirational worship and spiritual disciplines

IN » relationship with one another through small groups

OUT » relationship with our community through missional living

 

OUR VALUES

  • We believe the Bible is the true Word of God.

  • We reach people through relationships: The best way to meet people’s needs and lead them to Christ is through one-on-one relationships.

  • We make disciples who make disciples

  • We offer inspirational worship: We offer styles of music and worship, combined with practical teaching helpful applications from God’s Word.

  • We work to make our community a better place: We consistently look for new ways to live missionally in our community. (Our community is defined as the greater Sacramento area, California, United States and the world.)

  • We disciple each other through small groups: LIFE groups are the best context for spiritual growth and life change in individuals.

  • We foster a climate of grace: We offer friendliness and unconditional love at our church. This is a safe place to discover the promises of God.

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OUR BELIEFS

Loving all people in His Name
In the Triune God-the loving Father, Son, and Holy Spirit who wants all people to have life with Him through faith in Jesus.

Sharing Jesus
In Jesus Christ as the world’s only Savior (God created us in His image, for perfect relationship with him and through Him with one another. But sin has separated us from God and from one another. Jesus restores us in this relationship.)

Biblical Learning & Transformed Lives
In the Bible as being God’s inspired, true Word to all people through which He reveals Himself and His will to all, the Holy Spirit working through this Word to convict people of sin and bring them into a faith relationship with Jesus Christ through which alone we have life with God.

Baptism & Holy Communion
That Baptism and Holy Communion, through the Word (the promise) of God, which is tied to them, are also means through which the Holy Spirit works to give, seal and strengthen faith, empowering people to do good and loving works.

Joyful Worship & Acts of love
That the purpose of our lives is to worship God in all things, and to share His love in fellowship with each other and in acts of loving service to all.

The Family of Christ & Missional Servants
The church is one body of believers in Christ, established by God through His Word and Sacraments (Baptism and Holy Communion) to accomplish His work in the world.

St. Matthew is a part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. For more information, visit... www.lcms.org

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