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The Bible is divided into two great teachings: The Law, which shows us what are to do and not do, and The Gospel, which is the Good News of our completed salvation in Jesus Christ.

We believe

the Bible to be the divinely inspired Word of God.
that Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, is the key to correctly understanding the Bible.
there is only one true God Who reveals Himself as the triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons in one divine being (the Holy Trinity).
a person is not saved by their works, but only through “faith” in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
that Jesus Christ is “true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary.”
that Christ died on the cross for the sins of all people on Good Friday, and then rose bodily from the grave on Easter morning; thus assuring all who believe in Him eternal life.
that Baptism is a sacrament intended for all nations (babies and adults alike), which works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe in Jesus as their Savior.
that in the Sacrament of the Altar, we receive not only bread and wine, but also the true body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of our sins.
that there is only one Christian Church on earth made up of true believers in Christ.

Our Affiliation

Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. As part of this church body made up of individual congregations we are united through a common confession of faith based sole upon Holy Scriptures and which teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.

Being “Lutheran,” our congregations accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.

Grace alone – God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.
Faith alone – By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him
Scripture alone – The Bible is God’s inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.

The word “Synod” in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod comes from Greek words that mean “walking together.” The term has rich meaning in our church body, because congregations voluntarily choose to belong to the Synod. Though diverse in their service, these congregations hold to a shared confession of Jesus Christ as taught in Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions which they believe are a correct interpretation and presentation of Biblical doctrine. Contained in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, these statements of belief were put into writing by church leaders during the 16th century. The simplest of these is Luther’s Small Catechism. The Augsburg Confession gives more detail on what Lutherans believe.

Staff

Rev. Elisha Lietzau

Rev. Lietzau has been a strong supporter of March for Life. Here are a couple of speeches he made at the event in New Mexico in the past that speaks of how each life should be viewed and treated with dignity from the moment of conception – each being a gift from God.

Lucy Simons

Church Secretary

While she has a degree in music education and was a former music teacher for a small, private Christian school, she has experience in office administration as well. She used her office skills to help pay for her college education.

Lucy, her husband, Alan, and two boys, Henry and George have been members of Wheat Ridge Lutheran for a few years. Lucy is involved in the church choir and the LWML. In her spare time, Lucy enjoys bullet journaling, playing the flute, arranging music, and making Chrismons.

Planning for Your Visit

Dear friends and neighbors,

We would love to invite you to join us this Sunday for worship at Wheat Ridge. You’re truly welcome here—no matter where you are on your faith journey, whether you’re a longtime member, visiting for the first time, or simply curious about what we believe and how we worship.

Sunday worship is a beautiful time when we gather around God’s Word and Sacraments. We hear the Gospel proclaimed, sing hymns of praise, pray together, and receive the Lord’s Supper as a gift of grace and forgiveness from Christ Himself. It’s a chance to be strengthened in faith, encouraged by fellow believers, and reminded of God’s unending love for you.

Service begins at 10:00 am. We also offer Adult Bible Study and Sunday School for children and teens at 8:45am.

Come as you are—dress comfortably, bring your family, and know that you’ll be greeted with genuine warmth and kindness.

We’re looking forward to meeting you and worshiping together in the presence of our gracious God. If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to reach out—our pastor and members are happy to help!

May God bless your week and draw you near to Him this Sunday.

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