PASTORAL CARE AT PLC

We invite everyone to be baptized. Please call Pastor Lee if you would like to be baptized. The Word of God teaches that we are all conceived and born sinful and are in need of God's grace and forgiveness offered in Baptism. 

God invites people of all ages and nations to be baptized. Mathew writes, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:18-19). And St. Mark writes, "They brought young children to [Jesus] that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.' And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them." (Mark 10:13-16)

What Is Confirmation?

Confirmation marks the completion of the congregation's program of Confirmation ministry and is the rite by which a person affirms his/her baptism, publicly confesses his/her faith, and is received into

congregational membership. The rite of Confirmation is a time of celebration for the congregation as it affirms and encourages a person in the continuation of their faith journey.

What does Confirmation look like at PCL?

Confirmation instruction at PCL is a two-year ministry for 7th, and 8th graders that teams with parents to equip students to make a confession of faith by developing a deep

understanding of Jesus as Savior and their life-long relationship with Him, while engaging students in a deeper understanding of core theological concepts (The Apostles’ Creed, The Ten Commandments, Baptism, Confession & Absolution, The Lord’s Supper and Prayer). Students are prepared to make a confession of faith through participation in regular worship, yearly retreats and special events, acts of service, fellowship and regular faith conversation.

Private confession-absolution may be the most important activity in the pastor's role as Seelsorger (caretaker of souls). Private confession-absolution is nothing other than applying the full Gospel to one hurting soul.

The Lutheran Church confesses that the Lord's Supper is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the bread and wine, given to all Christians to eat and to drink. We believe Holy Communion offers the forgiveness of sins, strengthening of faith, and assurance of salvation, for Jesus declares: "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'" (cf. Matt. 26:26-28; see also Mark 14:22 - 25, Luke 22:14-20; I Cor. 11:17-29). 

 It is our Pastor(s) aim "To perform the functions of a pastor in an evangelical manner; to aid, counsel, and guide members [and visitors] of all ages and social conditions: to visit the sick and the dying; to admonish the indifferent and the erring...."

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