Our Vision & Values

Here at St. Peter’s Lutheran – Vernon Center, we have a mission:

“Joyfully Cultivating Faith in Jesus”

We do this by living out our Faith with these values:

Welcoming – Come as you are

​Romans 15:7 - Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

​John 1:39 & 46 – Jesus, “Come and you will see.” & Philip, “Come and See”

Community Focused – Selflessly sharing to our neighbors

​1st Peter 4:10 - As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

​Matthew 25:40 – And the King will answer them, “Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”

Christ-centered – Disciples gathered around God’s Word & Sacraments

​Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

​Acts 2:42 – And they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Growing in Faith – Walking alongside all generations to follow Jesus

​Colossians 2:6-7 - Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

2nd Peter 3:18 - But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Deuteronomy 6:7 – And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

Joyful Spirit – We worship our Trinitarian God with a lighthearted spirit

​Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

​Matthew 2:10 – And when they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.