Missions and Social Concerns
For decades St. Luke Lutheran church has actively engaged in Outreach to the local communities, the nation, and abroad.
Angel Tree
Each Christmas St. Luke participates in the Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Program, a program in which prison inmates choose presents for their children, which are purchased and delivered by members of the church. The names of these children along with the gift requested is posted on our church bulletin board after Thanksgiving so that there is plenty of time to deliver the gifts to these little angels.
Here is a link to their site: www.angeltree.org
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
St. Luke has a longstanding partnership with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent is involved with all facets of congregational life, including but not limited to: insurance, estate planning, philanthropic activities and scholarships.
Here is a link to their site http://www.thrivent.com
Lutheran Counseling Center
St. Luke is a satellite location for the Lutheran Counseling Center, a service organization based in Hempstead, NY which brings (discuss services) to the Western Suffolk area. The goal of the Lutheran Counseling Center is to provide practical alternatives families and individuals in the context of a Christian perspective. Activities include family counseling, drug counseling and numerous other activities.
For more information call (516) 741-0994.
Helping Hand Rescue Mission
Longstanding Huntington-based charity that provides help to those in need. Activities include clothing drives, soup kitchen, food pantry. St. Luke's offers ongoing financial and spiritual support to this local ministry. Visit their website: https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/
Boy Scouts Troop 309 (Dix Hills)
Boy Scouts meet weekly in the Education Building.
Here's a link to their site: http://www.bsatroop309.com/home.aspx
LCMS Atlantic District
Evangelism
Evangelism is charged with bringing the
message of The Word into the community. Through various events (Car wash, blessing of the animals, Angel's Arms Baby shower, social media, etc) in the
community and at St. Luke, the Evangelism committee spreads God's love
and the word of the Gospel. Join this wonderful group at any meeting. Use the form below to sign up
Stewardship
"Christian
stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and
God’s family, the church, in managing all of life and life’s resources
for God’s purposes." Stewards “belong” to God and, as they mature, they
seek out God’s will for their stewardship attitudes and practices. We
Christians have not just been “saved from” but we have also been “saved
for,” that is, saved for doing good works which honor God and bless
others. Stewards support that work with their time, talents and resources as they are led by the Spirit.
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Christian Education
Sunday School
Sunday School is offered for children ages 3 - Grade 5 at 10:45 am every Sunday unless
otherwise noted on the calendar during the school year.
Our
curriculum centers on getting to know the teachings of Jesus Christ and
learning to relate to ourselves and each other in a Christian way. This
training culminates in the child's first communion, which takes place in the
fifth grade. Find out more...
Confirmation
This special
Pastoral ministry to young people in the 6, 7, and 8th grades prepares them
to
reaffirm the Sacrament of Holy Baptism during the Rite of Confirmation at
the end of their 8th Grade year.
Bible Study
Wednesday mornings at
10:00 am led by Pastor Cusanelli.
Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m led by the deacons.
1st Saturday of the month
Men’s Ministry Bible study at
8:30 a.m. led by Deacon Paul Elgert
VBS (Vacation Bible School)
Each summer St. Luke holds a week long Vacation Bible School for children preschool age to grade 5, centered on the teachings of Jesus, knowing and loving Him, and Loving one another. The week in August is Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm, will be announced via email and at worship. Check out the VBS Page for the exact dates
St. Luke Preschool & Early Childhood Center
N.Y. State Licensed, St. Luke is designed to assist parents by providing a Christian
Early Childhood Program where children are helped and encouraged to grow, learn, and
develop physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually. Programs offered are Mommy & Me, Toddler's Learn & Play, Three year old Preschool, and Pre-K for four and five years old. Visit our pages for more information.