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About Us

Who We Are

Faith Lutheran Church was established in 1958. We are located on the Southeast side of St. Cloud. We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). We are in a dual parish with Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, MN, meaning that the same pastor serves us both. 

 

What We Believe

Our beliefs can be summarized in Martin Luther's Small Catechism. (A fuller explanation of our faith is espoused in the Book of Concord, which is nothing other than a correct exposition of what the Bible teaches. We hold the Bible to be the inerrant, inspired Word of God).

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The 1st Chief Part is the 10 Commandments.

The Law is God's holy will. It reflects who He is in Himself. Through the Law, we learn that we are sinners who deserve death and condemnation.

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The 2nd Chief Part is the Apostles' Creed.

God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is our creator, redeemer, and sanctifier. Jesus Christ is the redeemer of the whole world, and the Holy Spirit gives us saving faith in Him.

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The 3rd Chief Part is the Lord's Prayer.

Prayer is the primary sacrificial action of the believer. We pray to God because He has commanded us to and has promised to hear us. God truly answers our prayers. What's more is that prayer correctly orients us to our Father, reminding us that we can do nothing on our own.

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The 4th Chief Part is Baptism.

Baptism saves. It is something that God does to us. In baptism, our sinful Adam is drowned and killed, and we come out of the water a new creation. Jesus told us to baptize all nations, and this includes infants, for they belong to the promised redemption made through Christ. 

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The 5th Chief Part is Confession.

Confessing your sins is  returning to your baptism. We start the Divine Service by confessing our sins and receiving God's absolution which is from the mouth of our pastor, but it is as if it were from the very mouth of God. Lutherans offer and maintain private confession for the comfort of the sinner. If you would like to know more about this, please contact our pastor.

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The 6th Chief Part is the Lord's Supper.

Baptism is the sacrament that brings us into the church, while the Lord's Supper is the sacrament which brings us into our Lord's vicarious atonement. In the Lord's Supper, our Lord gives us His true body and blood under the elements of bread and wine. If you are visiting our church, please speak with Pastor before communing. 

Our Pastor:
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Rev Joshua Reber

320-227-4026 (cell)

pastorjoshuareber@gmail.com

I was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I followed my parents' footsteps and attended Concordia University in St. Paul, MN. Besides learning to deal with the weather, I also met my wife, Maggie, at college. 

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After college, I attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. 

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My hobbies include playing sports, playing guitar, and making memes. 

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What I love most about the ministry is teaching others about Jesus using the 4 Gospels. 

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I'd love to get to know you. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

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In Christ,

Pastor

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