Church Ministries
SERVICE is part of who we are at LMC
Below are many of the ways members and friends of Luther Memorial can become involved with the life of the church and the community at large. This is a summary list, so contact us if you'd like more information or would like to join in the fun and missions!!
Service Ministries | Adult Ministries | Youth Ministries
Food Pantry
Ever passed a person on the street who looks like they could use a decent meal? The Albany Park Food Pantry provides monthly meals for families and individuals in need. What you can do:
- Donate food to the food pantry--staples like pasta, canned meat and veggies. Boxes are located at the narthex--when you enter the church.
- Walk for Hunger Relief--every June. Your feet make a difference!
Eucharistic Ministers
Train to visit shut-in members in their homes, bringing the sacrament of the Lord's table from the midst of the assembly.
Equal exchange-Lutheran World Relief Coffee Project
"Equal Exchange is like drinking a cup of justice--and justice can taste outstanding." This project helps small coffee farmers receive a fair wage for their coffee, avoiding the large coffee brokers. Purchase your coffee for home brewing after worship at the coffee hour.
Lutheran Advocacy Network
Want to see big changes happen? Let your voice be heard!
Contact Dieter Schulte for more information.
Prayer Partners - Prayer Chain
Pray for those on our prayer page, and volunteer to be a part of the prayer chain. We also meet at LMC at 2 p.m. on Saturday for a special prayer service. Contact Briana Sprague for more information.
DIAKONIA BDA Session - NEW March 2007 Program
This BDA (Before, During, After) Session is for those who are interested (Before), those currently enrolled (During), and those who have graduated (After) the Diakonia Program. It will be held on the last Thursday of the month (Sept.-May) beginning with March 29, 7:00-8:30 Pm. at Luther Memorial Church.
We will be
discussing the "Woman at the Well " story in John 4 from a spiritual, transformational, missional, and relational perspective! Contact Jenny Araujo for more information!
Book Club
This group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a book chosen by the group.
The book we will be discussing for Aug. 29 is The Mermaid Chair by Sue
Monk Kidd. The book club is now meeting at 7:30 in the church study on
the last Tuesday of the month.
A computer blog has been created to keep book club members and all those
interested up to date on goings on, follow ups, and interesting tid bits
related to our books and discussions. The address for the blog is:
http://bookclubcheck.blogspot.com .
If you would like to receive an automatic email every time a new blog
entry is made, go to the blog and add your email to using a discussion
link, email Jen Haertling at jenhaertling@sbcglobal.net .
Adult Evening Bible Study - JOB
Study of Job
This study will begin on Sept. 20 and end on Dec.13th. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, except for Dec. in which we will meet the 1st and 2nd Wednesday) from 7:30 - 9:00 at the church.
* Book of Job provides lessons for people suffering a crisis of faith after last year's Indian Ocean tsunami and our own Katrina. There was never a time when the book of Job was not relevant, but it is especially relevant today. This not because the book of Job has changed, but because we have. We may be more ready to listen now... less certain of our own answers. So, when Job asks, "Why?" - we, too, strain to hear the answers. And if answers are not forthcoming, then we like Job, at least need to know how to live without them. "
*Carol M.Bechtel, Kerygma Bible Studies
Sunday Morning Christian Education
A weekly Bible Study/Discussion for adults that enables participants to relate current events of the past week to scripture and Christianity.
Those wishing to participate may receive the lessons each Thursday by e-mail to help them prepare for the discussion to be held each Sunday between church services. No preparation is necessary and everyone is welcome to attend whenever they are able.
Members of the congregation and our pastoral interns are encouraged to serve as facilitators of these discussions.
The Wired Word discussions began September 17th.
LMC Messengers
Drama Ministry. Presents skits and plays for worship. Need aspiring actors, writers and directors. Contact Joe Jensen or Larry Gehrke for more information.
W.E.L.C.A.- the Women of the E.L.C.A.
Lunch with Pastor
This group usually meets at noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Sometimes it's a brown bag event, sometimes we provide lunch. You provide fellowship!! We discuss various religious topics. Check with the church office to confirm the next day this will take place.
Prayer Vigil for Peace -- the 15th of each month.
Simple worship based around Taize worship. Prayers for peace between Israel and Palestine, and for a swift end to our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
LMC's monthly vigil for peace is part of a national program in which churches throughout the E.L.C.A. are holding vigils on the 15th of each month. Our program is conducted by lay ministers pictured above.
Be a part of helping kids learn about Jesus, and if you are a parent, bring your child/ren to learn about the Bible, about Jesus, and to make friends that will last a lifetime.
Cherub's Choir
Directed by Briana Sprague. For more information, contact Briana.
Sunday School Teacher
Contact Linda Miranda if you'd like to help during the new 10:15 a.m. Sunday Christian Education- Sunday School. worship service.
First Communion Class
For kids 5th grade and up. Contact Pastor Swanson at 773-539-3018.
Confirmation Class
For youth in 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Contact Pastor Swanson for more information.
Acolyte Training
For youth Confirmation age. We welcome your participation in worship! Contact Pastor Swanson.
Service Ministries | Adult Ministries | Youth Ministries
This page was last modified on April 11, 2007
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