Who We Are

Motto

This describes us simply—

Helping people find and follow God

Vision

This is what we see God doing in us—

Helping people find and follow God, as we…
…are Transformed by God’s Word;
…are Conformed to Christ Jesus;
…& Extend the Gospel of Grace.

Mission

Our calling is to—

Love God and love our neighbors...
...in the Lake Almanor valley

The Great Commandment – Matthew 22:37–40
Represent Jesus...
...authentically and boldly where God has planted us, full of Grace and Truth

1 Thessalonians 1:6–10
John 13:13–15
Ephesians 5:1–2
Acts 4:13 & 19–20
John 1:14
Study the Word...
...being transformed in diligent, accurate, chapter–by–chapter study of God’s Word

2 Timothy 3:16–17
Acts 2:42–43
Romans 12:2
Acts 20:27
Be conformed to Christ...
...by surrender and obedience to the Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 3:17–18
Romans 8:10–15 & 29
Colossians 3:10
Proclaim the Message of Jesus...
 ...(the Gospel) and demonstrate God’s grace in all we do

The Great Commission – Matthew 28:19–20
The Gospel of God’s Grace – Acts 20:24
“Just as Christ” – Romans 15:7, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:2, etc
Exalt God...
...as we faithfully gather as Jesus’ Church, the Bride of Christ

Hebrews 10:24–25
Hebrews 13:15
Ephesians 5:10–20, 29–32
Equip believers...
...for the work of ministry

Ephesians 4:11–12
John 21:15–17
Colossians 1:28

Values

MLCC will be known for—

LOVING GOD—

• Exalting God, humbling ourselves, and making Him center of all we do
• Knowing and loving Jesus, and seeking to be more like Him
• Being a healthy, growing, & vibrant ministry of great integrity
• Big ventures of faith, if perhaps God desires to move mountains
• Being good stewards of our resources (time, talents, and treasures)

LOVING OTHERS—

• Being welcoming and warm
• Equipping of the saints of all ages
• Excellent and transformational Bible study
• Living out the Gospel in all our relationships
• Blessing the other ministries of the Lake Almanor community