Welcome 150 is the name that guides us toward that celebration. While we’re renewing our facilities through the generosity of a capital campaign (see more below), Welcome 150 also includes a review of our habits and governance to better reflect the unconditional welcome we first received from Jesus so that we more intentionally welcome children and adults of all ages, abilities, and attributes. Welcome 150 will also include imagining how our ministries will celebrate along the way – Youth & Family Ministry, 60+ Ministry, Music Ministry, Compassion and Action with our Neighbors (CAN) Ministry, Health Ministry, Welcome Connection, and more!
AUGUSTANA’S MISSION
Celebrating God’s grace, we WELCOME everyone
to worship Jesus, grow in faith and go serve in the world.
Welcome 150 Prayer
Good and gracious God,
We celebrate your grace revealed in
the open arms of Jesus on the cross.
By his resurrection,
you renew us daily in our baptism,
and sustain us as the risen body of Christ
in the world.
Give us courage to let our welcome
be your welcome.
Reassure us of your abundance
as our efforts and our offerings unite
to renew Augustana for your purposes.
Deepen our connection with you, each other, and
the community through Welcome 150.
We thank you for your Holy Spirit
who empowers us,
and prays for us with sighs too deep for words.
We love you God; thank you for loving us first.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Welcome 150 Bible Verse
When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:4–5