Lutherans baptize in response to Jesus directing his disciples to, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). We believe that this Great Commission is the motivator for Christian Baptism, as distinct from the baptism of John the Baptist.  (See "Why was Jesus baptized?")

Sacramental Baptism — Word and water
Baptism is one of the two sacraments that mark Lutheran theology and practice, the other being The Eucharist (or Holy Communion). We believe both to have been instituted by Jesus.

Are you interested in a baptism?  Please call the church at 651-774-9617.

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"In Holy Baptism the Triune        God delivers us from the forces  of evil, puts our sinful self to death, gives us new birth,    adopts us as children, and    makes us members of the      body of Christ, the Church.     Holy Baptism is received by   faith alone."

- The Use of the Means of Grace, Principle 14