Ethiopian Lutheran Church, Mekane Yesus in Long Beach and Los Angeles (LCMS)
Mission Statement
We Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
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Through the liturgy in Amharic
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By baptizing children brought to the LORD by their parents
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By baptizing adults who have not been baptized
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By administering the Holy Communion to those who believe in the saving Grace of Christ
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By embracing all who come to the LORD
OUR CHURCH
Our church is a Lutheran Mekane Yesus church that gives services to Ethiopians in the Amharic language and when necessary in other languages as well. All who want to worship the Lord in Mekane Yesus or Ethiopia Lutheran Tradition are welcome!
There are many who seek rest and satisfaction in their lives. The Son of God Jesus Christ, who is also called the Word of God, is the one who gives the lasting satisfaction to us. We provide the Bread of Life, Jesus, who give satisfaction, peace and hope to the hungry souls by the preaching of the Word of love, forgieness and the adminsteration of the Sacraments: Baptism and the Holy Communion.
"Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come...without money and without price!" Isaiah 55:1