Our Ministries
Christian Education
Children's Sunday School is offered during the School Year (Labor Day through Memorial Day). The children leave the sanctuary with the teacher(s) after the Children's Sermon and return before the end of the service. Children of all ages are welcome!
Adult Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9:00 am. We discuss a variety of topics, including Bible studies, Lutheran traditions, and current issues.
First Communion Instruction is offered for children in 5th grade every year. Classses usually begin in March, and First Communion is celebrated on Palm Sunday.
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Confirmation classes are held each Wednesday evening during the school year. 7th and 8th grade students are invited to participate in the Confirmation program. After completing the two-year program, 8th grade students confirm their faith on Pentecost Sunday.
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Vacation Bible School is held for one week in July each year. Children age 3 through those who have completed 6th grade are invited to participate. Activities include music, games, crafts, and storytelling.
Music
The Adult Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Sid Rathert directs the choir as they sing anthems and sometimes helps lead the liturgy during Sunday morning worship services and other special services. The choir is always seeking new voices!
The Bell Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Sid Rathert directs the three-octave hand bell choir. They ring at Sunday morning services and other special services.
WELCA
and WOMEN'S
MINISTRIES
St. Luke has an active Women of the ELCA unit. All women of the church are automatically members of the Women of the ELCA and all women are invited to the meetings and activities. The congregational unit meets monthly on the second Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Church Basement.
The Quilters meet monthly on the First Thursday at 9:00 am in the Quilting Room.
TAFFY (Trico Area Food For Youth)
St. Luke is part of a team of churches and businesses in the Trico area who are working to feed hungry school children on the weekends. We have begun packing bags of food at 3:45 p.m. every Wednesday during the school year. TAFFY will use upstairs classroom 5 at St. Luke for storage and packing. We have food collection sites at St. Luke (by the Pastor's office) and First State Bank of Campbell Hill. The following food items are being collected now at St. Luke:
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Cereal bowls and cereal bars
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Granola bars
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Instant Oatmeal
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Pop Tarts
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Cheese & crackers/ Peanut Butter & Crackers
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Goldfish Crackers - individual packs
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Fruit Cups
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Pudding/Jell-O cups
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Single serve Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti-O's, Mac & Cheese)
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Jars of Peanut Butter
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Boxes of Crackers
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Just about anything that is packaged for individual serving and is non-perishable
We meet about once a month for an activity. All youth grades 6-12 are welcome to participate in fun, fellowship, and devotions. Explore your journey of faith and celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ!
St. Luke has an active Prison ministry to inmates and their families.
Matthew 25:35-36
"for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me."'
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The people of St. Luke have long been blessed to be part of a community of believers who serve through...