St Paul Lutheran Church

Who We Are

Who We Are and What We Do

"We are Blessed to Share the Blessing in the Smoky Mountains"

Our Mission Statement   In grateful response to God’s Grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacrament, the mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to fulfill the Great Commission by sharing the love of Christ through word and deed within our church and community.

What We Believe and Teach: God is Triune: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit Jesus is The Son of God, Born of a Virgin The Bible is The Inspired, Inerrant, Revealed Truth of God We are Sinful Rm 3:23...." for all have sinned and fall short".... Jesus Died for all 2 Cor 5:15...." and he died for all".... The Gospel We are called to share it The Church Is the body of Christ Holy Baptism Tit 3:5...." the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,".... Holy Communion Jesus Christ is really present in, with and under the bread and wine to give forgiveness of sins.

This is only a snapshot: Holy Scripture is the inspired word of God and the doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church is drawn from them.

Worship, and the distribution of God's gifts are the primary reasons for our existence. We also enjoy many other activities together.

         In a typical week we offer:

• Worship opportunities on Wednesday and Sunday
• Sunday School education for all ages
• A women's Bible study

In a typical month we offer:

• One Breakfast fellowship opportunity
• Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML)
• Two Lunch fellowship opportunities

In a typical year we offer:

• Four to six full congregation potluck opportunities
• Numerous community involvement opportunities listed below.

We are involved in service and outreach in a number of ways:

• First, we encourage every individual to be an active witness through word and deed in every aspect of their lives.
• We support our local community by prayerful, active, and financial support to the following organizations:
  • Sevier County RIght to Life
  • Sevier County Food Bank
  • Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministry
  • Pregnancy Resource Center
  • LeConte Medical Center Intensive Care Unit Ministry
  • Community Blessing Box Ministry

• We support our world and nation by prayerful, active, and financial support to the following organizations:
  • Trinity Hope Haitian School feeding program
  • Bethesda Lutheran Homes
  • Lutheran Military Veterans and Family Ministry
  • Lutheran Public Radio, Issues Etc.
  • Combined Seminary Fund
  • Lutheran Heritage Foundation
  • Mid-South District of the LCMS