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Christ Lutheran Church
Lakeland
FL
33805-2219
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Who we are
Mission Statement
The mission of Christ Lutheran Church is to proclaim Christ's saving love, share the Gospel, and serve God's people.
Statement of Faith
We believe, teach, and confess that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Lord, and that through faith in Him we receive forgiveness of sins, eternal life and salvation. We confess that, “our works cannot reconcile God or merit forgiveness of sins and grace, but that we obtain forgiveness and grace only by faith when we believe that we are received into favor for Christ’s sake, who alone has been ordained to be the mediator and propitiation through whom the Father is reconciled”.
We believe, teach, and confess that all Scripture is given by the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit and that God is therefore the true Author of every word of Scripture. We acknowledge that there is a qualitative difference between the inspired witness of Holy Scripture in all its parts and words and the witness of every other form of human expression, making the Bible a unique book. We therefore believe, teach and confess that since the Holy Scriptures are the Word of God, they contain no errors or contradictions but that they are in all their parts and words the infallible truth.
We believe, teach and confess that God, by the almighty power of His Word, created all things. We also believe that man, as the principal creature of God, was specially created in the image of God, that is, in a state of righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. We affirm that Adam and Eve were real historical human beings, the first two people in the world, and that their fall was a historical occurrence which brought sin into the world so that “since the fall of Adam all men who are propagated according to nature are born in sin” We confess that man’s fall necessitated the gracious redemptive work of Jesus Christ and that fallen man’s only hope for salvation from his sin lies in Jesus Christ, his Redeemer and Lord.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and that all who die without faith in Him are eternally damned. We believe that those who believe in Christ will enjoy a blissful relationship with Him during the interim between their death and His second coming, and that on the last day their bodies will be raised. The basis for the grace of God that alone gives hope to sinners is the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We believe, as Martin Luther put it in his explanation to the second article of the Apostles' Creed, "that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person . . . not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. . . ." (Luther's Small Catechism with Explanations, p.14).
We believe all people are created in the image of God and yet unique in every way. We teach and believe that all people fall short of God’s divine glory and all people are sinners. We hold certain conduct as sinful such as same sex marriage, pre-marital sexual contact and cohabitation, elective abortions, alcohol and drug abuse, pornography, child and elder abuse, and the like. Most importantly, we believe our God is gracious and will forgive the repentant sinner. We stand firm on God’s word and confess, teach, and believe that it is our duty to reach out to all God’s people with the Good News of Christ and his redeeming sacrifice on the Cross.
The mission of Christ Lutheran Church is to proclaim Christ's saving love, share the Gospel, and serve God's people.
Statement of Faith
We believe, teach, and confess that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Lord, and that through faith in Him we receive forgiveness of sins, eternal life and salvation. We confess that, “our works cannot reconcile God or merit forgiveness of sins and grace, but that we obtain forgiveness and grace only by faith when we believe that we are received into favor for Christ’s sake, who alone has been ordained to be the mediator and propitiation through whom the Father is reconciled”.
We believe, teach, and confess that all Scripture is given by the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit and that God is therefore the true Author of every word of Scripture. We acknowledge that there is a qualitative difference between the inspired witness of Holy Scripture in all its parts and words and the witness of every other form of human expression, making the Bible a unique book. We therefore believe, teach and confess that since the Holy Scriptures are the Word of God, they contain no errors or contradictions but that they are in all their parts and words the infallible truth.
We believe, teach and confess that God, by the almighty power of His Word, created all things. We also believe that man, as the principal creature of God, was specially created in the image of God, that is, in a state of righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. We affirm that Adam and Eve were real historical human beings, the first two people in the world, and that their fall was a historical occurrence which brought sin into the world so that “since the fall of Adam all men who are propagated according to nature are born in sin” We confess that man’s fall necessitated the gracious redemptive work of Jesus Christ and that fallen man’s only hope for salvation from his sin lies in Jesus Christ, his Redeemer and Lord.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and that all who die without faith in Him are eternally damned. We believe that those who believe in Christ will enjoy a blissful relationship with Him during the interim between their death and His second coming, and that on the last day their bodies will be raised. The basis for the grace of God that alone gives hope to sinners is the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We believe, as Martin Luther put it in his explanation to the second article of the Apostles' Creed, "that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person . . . not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. . . ." (Luther's Small Catechism with Explanations, p.14).
We believe all people are created in the image of God and yet unique in every way. We teach and believe that all people fall short of God’s divine glory and all people are sinners. We hold certain conduct as sinful such as same sex marriage, pre-marital sexual contact and cohabitation, elective abortions, alcohol and drug abuse, pornography, child and elder abuse, and the like. Most importantly, we believe our God is gracious and will forgive the repentant sinner. We stand firm on God’s word and confess, teach, and believe that it is our duty to reach out to all God’s people with the Good News of Christ and his redeeming sacrifice on the Cross.
Location of worship / Church Address
2715 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland,
FL
33805-2219
United States
Phone: (863) 682-7802
Fax: (863) 616-1040
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Church Pastor
Rev Thomas Block
Pastor
2715 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland,
FL
33805-2219
United States
Phone: (863) 682-7802
Fax: (863) 616-1040
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Quote of the Day
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight
For we walk by faith, not by sight
Denomination
Lutheran Church
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Rev Thomas Block
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Pastor Block was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 16, 1951. Upon completion of his studies for the holy ministry at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, in 1977 he was ordained in his home congregation of St. James Lutheran Church in Montague, MI.
In August of 1977 he was installed as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark, NJ. - an inner-city congregation.
In 1980, Pastor Block received and accepted a call to be the shepherd of St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Cortland, NY. He served at St. Paul from 1980 to 2001.
He then received a call to serve Christ Lutheran Church, Lakeland. He accepted the call and was installed as the pastor of Christ Lutheran in July 2001.
Pastor Block is married to Madeline, whom he met in his first congregation. Madeline is a retired language interpreter for the deaf who worked for Polk County Schools. Pastor and Madeline have two adult children, Christian and Emma. Christian has a degree in Sociology from USF and Emma has a degree in business administration from USF as well.
Pastor Block is an avid sports fan.
In August of 1977 he was installed as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark, NJ. - an inner-city congregation.
In 1980, Pastor Block received and accepted a call to be the shepherd of St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Cortland, NY. He served at St. Paul from 1980 to 2001.
He then received a call to serve Christ Lutheran Church, Lakeland. He accepted the call and was installed as the pastor of Christ Lutheran in July 2001.
Pastor Block is married to Madeline, whom he met in his first congregation. Madeline is a retired language interpreter for the deaf who worked for Polk County Schools. Pastor and Madeline have two adult children, Christian and Emma. Christian has a degree in Sociology from USF and Emma has a degree in business administration from USF as well.
Pastor Block is an avid sports fan.
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Terry Krum
Admin Position:
Church Secretary
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2715 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL
33805-2219
Lakeland, FL
33805-2219
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Christ Lutheran Church Lakeland Service Times
Regular Schedule
Sunday
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School – 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship – 10:00 AM
Saturday
Saturday Worship (Please check the calendar for special service times) – 5:00 PM
Service Times last updated on the 9th of April, 2019
Sunday
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School – 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship – 10:00 AM
Saturday
Saturday Worship (Please check the calendar for special service times) – 5:00 PM
Service Times last updated on the 9th of April, 2019
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