Grace Lutheran Church (WELS)

Who Are We?

Grace Lutheran Church of Durand, Michigan, is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Along with our synod we walk together in a common confession of faith as we worship the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Our united concern is the welfare and salvation of the souls of all people. Therefore we are united in bringing the Good News of Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection to the world. Our congregations are located in all fifty states and in many foreign countries. Together with our synod, we believe that the Bible is the totally inspired Word of God, and that it is without error. The Bible is our only authority for faith and life.

Why Are We Here?

The continuing purpose of Grace Lutheran Church as a gathering of Christians, is to serve all people in God's world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Scriptures. Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned" (Mark 16:15,16).

What Do We Do?

The primary objective of this congregation is to proclaim the Law and the Gospel in our congregation, community and world, so that through this Means of Grace the Holy Spirit may:

Lead sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for life and salvation (Luke 24:46-48).
Strengthen believers in faith and godly living (Romans 10:17; Romans 12:1,2).
Equip believers as disciples, stewards, witnesses, and servants to share the Gospel and live their faith (Ephesians 4:11,12; Matthew 5:16).

What Do We Believe?

This We Believe

We believe that the Bible is God's Word, that it is without error, and that it is all that we need for our faith and life. This Word of God shows all of us that by nature we are sinners and doomed to destruction; and this Word of God shows all of us that Jesus lived the perfect life and died as the substitute for all people. By the Good News of Jesus, proclaimed in the Bible, people are brought to faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and for eternal life in heaven.