About Us
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We live our lives in grateful response to the Savior's undying love, empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments. The mission of Eternal Trinity Lutheran Church is to share the love of Christ by word and deed within our church, community, and the world.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
GRACE ALONE - Sola Gratia
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God”
(Ephesians 2:8–9).
Lutherans believe in "Grace Alone." Our works do not save us; it is God’s free gift. God loves the people of the world. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.
FAITH ALONE - Sola Fide
“For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law”
(Romans 3:28).
Lutherans believe in "Faith Alone." Faith alone emphasizes the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit gives us the gift of faith. All who hear the Good News and believe it have eternal life.
SCRIPTURE ALONE - Sola Scriptura
“All Scripture is breathed out by God…that the man of God may be complete”
(2 Timothy 3:16‑17).
Lutherans believe in "Scripture Alone." God’s Word is the only source of doctrine. It is the source of all Christian doctrine. God’s infallible Word convicts, forgives, and shapes the Church’s worship, doctrine, and mission.
How it Fits Together
Grace Alone identifies the source of salvation (God’s gracious heart).
Faith Alone identifies how salvation is received (trust in Christ).
Scripture Alone identifies the authority that proclaims salvation.
Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of faith. Lutherans believe that in the Lord’s Supper, Christ's true body and blood are truly present “in, with, and under” the bread and wine, as He promises in His words, “This is My body… This is My blood.” This sacrament is a means of grace, given for the forgiveness of sins, strengthening of faith, and unity with Christ and His Church.
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod practices "Close Communion." Close Communion is the practice of inviting to the Lord’s Supper those who share the same confession of faith with the congregation. Close Communion emphasizes unity in belief and fellowship, while ensuring proper pastoral care for all. Additionally, close communion is distinct from closed communion, which strictly limits participation, and from open communion, which allows all attendees to partake.