Become a Member

Our Church Mission: “Growing God’s Kingdom”

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	Our Founding Scripture: Therefore if anyone is in Christ, (he) they are a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17 (RSV)


	Welcome


	We are a new Lutheran church committed to growing the Kingdom of God. We stand on Biblical truth, understanding that we are all sinners working together to grow in faith and share Jesus Christ with others.


	Guests We’d love for you to join us at New Creation this Sunday. We know you might have some questions about what to expect when you visit. So take a look around and we’ll see you on Sunday.

Worship Service
Sunday mornings at 9:30 am
146 1st St, Perham, M
(Comet Theater)
Coffee fellowship following worship.
For more information Click here.

Office
201 1st Ave SE, Perham, MN
218-346-7203

How do I get there?

Where do my kids go?

What is worship service like?

What do I wear?

What else happens on Sunday?

What happens on other days?

Can I meet the Pastor?

What does the church believe?

How do I become a member?



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New Creation Lutheran Church is affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ L.C.M.C.


	Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, ...and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19 (LB)

How Do I Become a Member?

Members of New Creation are classified as follows:

1. Baptized members - a testimony you have been received by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism in this congregation, or, having been previously baptized in the name of the Triune God.

2. Confirmed members are baptized persons who have confirmed their faith as a result of Confirmation instruction or those who have been received by adult baptism, and by affirmation of faith, through the new member process of this congregation, but will not have voting rights until they have completed Discovering Membership Class 101 and signed the membership cards.

3. Associate members are persons who wish to maintain their membership in another church or have not completed the new member process of this congregation. They will have all privileges of membership except the right to vote or hold leadership positions.




	Guests

How do I get there? Where do my kids go? What is worship service like? What do I wear? What else happens on Sunday? What happens on other days? Can I meet the Pastor? What does the church believe? How do I become a member?

		In Christ we are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5

4. Voting members are baptized and confirmed members and/or members by affirmation of faith who have completed Discovering Membership Class 101 and signed the membership cards.

It shall be the privilege and duty of members of this congregation to:
1. Make regular use of the means of Grace, both Word and Sacraments;
2. Live a Christian life in accordance with the Word of God. Including:
  a. Strive to worship weekly
  b. Daily Bible reading
  c. Becoming faithfully strong enough to witness of your faith story and  that of Jesus Christ
  d. Giving or working toward tithing
  e. Serving our church and community
  f. Participating in Christian fellowship/friendship building
3. Support the work of this congregation through contribution of their time, abilities, and financial support as biblical stewards.

Membership in this congregation shall be terminated by any of the following:
1. Death;
2. Resignation;
3. Transfer or release;
4. Disciplinary action by the Board of Spiritual Guidance;
5. Removal from the roll due to inactivity. Such persons who have been removed from the active membership roster shall remain persons for whom the church has a continuing pastoral concern. Inactivity shall be defined as not attending worship services and not making a financial contribution for at least one year.

Discovering Membership Class 101 is offered every other month, the first Sunday at 1:00 pm (check the events page for date). If you are interested in attending please sign up on the registration form in the Garden or call the office. We encourage you to attend the class to learn what membership in New Creation is about. There is no obligation to join once you have taken the class.