B.E.L.O.N.G.  -We are so glad that you have found Peace a meaningful
place to worship Jesus.  We are here to help you take the next steps in the
journey together with Him and His people since we BELONG to Him.
Peace Lutheran Church, Galion, Ohio
"This kingdom of faith is now your home country.  You're no longer strangers or outsiders.  You
belong here, with as much right to the name Christians as anyone."      (Ephesians 2:19 (MSG)



B ecome a follower of Jesus Christ through faith in Him who loves you.

Initial Step:   Get in touch with our Pastoral Care Team, and be Baptized if you are not
already!  Fill out this internet  Intent Form to  get things started, or the brown Attendance
Pad when you come to worship again, or speak with Pastor Ron.  Either way you have got
things started!

"Those who accepted His message were Baptized, and about three thousand were added to
their number that day."                                                              (Acts 2:41)

E  mbrace your life with Jesus and His purpose.

Next Step:  Look over several resources here on our church family web site and connect with
God's Purposes for your life in prayer. Life as a  Christian is in community, the community of
faith in Jesus Christ, who loves you and His people.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life."                                     (John 3:16)

"Train yourself to be godly."                                                        (I Timothy 4:7)

L ive Life as a Christian always in community.

Next Step:  Check here to find out more about our S.A.L.L.T. (Sharing And Living Life
Together) small Bible Study groups.  This is about doing life together, as we are never alone
as Christians.

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to come angry."
                                                        (James 1:19)

O ffer your time and resources

Step Four:  Look for ways to serve within the community of faith at Peace.  Serve on one of
the teams for outreach, sharing the good news!

Jesus said, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."
                                                        (John 5:17)

N  urture relationships with community.

Next Step:  Further relationships within your new community of faith church home and in the
community in which you live.  Develop a thoughtful plan.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
                                                       (Colossians 3:23)

G rowth in spiritual health.

Sixth Step - A new beginning!  As a Christian you are in a  life long process to become more  
and Luke, and John.
Sunday's small Gospel groups, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

"So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, "Speak, Lord, for your
servant is listening."
                                                        (I Samuel 3).


"God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love.."
                                                      
                                                       Ephesians 4 (MSG)