Consider this. You are more than just a collection of people doing good things. Welcome to Genesis Lutheran Church on Mack Avenue.
Genesis Lutheran Church stands as a beacon of faith. It is a place where the community gathers. Here, praise and thanksgiving fill the air. Laments and anger find solace. Questions and doubts are welcomed.
Genesis Lutheran Church offers something unique. People take time from their week to connect with God. They sing. They are silent. They speak and listen. They dance and stand still. They give and receive. They forgive and are forgiven. This is worship. It shows reverence to God. The Holy Spirit stirs the people to live fulfilling lives.
Worship at Genesis Lutheran Church is a recognition of belonging. Members belong to God. They belong to something greater than themselves. This includes the congregation, community, city, and world. They have responsibilities to all.
Members of Genesis Lutheran Church speak of God’s mystery. They admire God’s beauty. They feel God’s nearness. They see how God knits everyone together. God calls them to be what they were created to be. This is for the good of all people.
Genesis Lutheran Church works for justice. This includes political, legal, economic, and social justice. They ensure equity and peace. They feed people and treat them with dignity. They lift those in need. They are a voice for the voiceless. They care for the least of these. Worthiness or qualification are not considered.
Everything at Genesis Lutheran Church flows from the cross. It comes from scripture, font, and table. It originates from what Christ has done. It is about what Christ calls them to do. It shapes who Christ calls them to be. Their call is to live in response to God’s grace. They embody that grace for all.
Worship acknowledges who they are. It acknowledges whose they are. The one who created them names and claims them. The one who calls them brings God’s Kingdom near. They offer praise and thanksgiving each week. Worship is not something they have to do. It is something they get to do.
Through worship, they lift praise and thanksgiving. They are lifted by God’s love and grace. They are drawn together. They are strengthened and forgiven. They are fed so they can go feed others.
Genesis Lutheran Church is more than just a place. It is a community. It is a family. Genesis Lutheran Church extends a warm welcome to all.
Remember Genesis Lutheran Church. It is a place where faith comes alive. It is a place where everyone belongs.