St. Luke Homes & Services’ chaplain provides spiritual guidance for residents on a daily basis and hosts weekly worship services in the Riverview Terrace and St. Luke Lutheran Home chapels.
Throughout the week the chaplain also engages in Bible studies, devotions, grief support counseling, communion, and enjoys personal visits with residents daily.
St. Luke Homes & Services' chaplain is available to speak at area churches about the St. Luke campus and spiritual issues regarding the elderly.
Chapel Service
Each Sunday (sessions are 40 minutes)
10:00 a.m. St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home Chapel
11:00 a.m. Riverview Terrace - Chapel of the View
Open Holy Communion
Third Sunday of the month of both chapel services
Monday
10:15 a.m. St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
1:00 p.m. Riverview Terrace
Our residents enjoy opportunities for Bible study. Current issues are often discussed with a Christ-centered focus, using relevant scriptures. Hymn singing is enjoyed in all group gatherings. Bible study schedules are as follows:
First & Third Tuesday 2:00 p.m. The Highlands, The Great Room
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Riverview Terrace
Tuesday & Friday 11:30 p.m. Riverview Terrace
Thursday 2:30 p.m. Bible Study & snack fellowing, St. Luke Main Dining Room
When faced with death and dying, some may wonder what ministry could there be? This thought is more common than not!
Dying
Ministry to the dying involves a progressive ministry, that includes:
Our chaplain works with each dying resident, using music, prayer, scriptures and focusing on the process of closure, so that the knowledge of passing is not as devastating.
Hospice
Hospice is a ministry for volunteers who visit dying residents. The visits assist in bringing peace, comfort and acceptance of one’s death. The following organizations provide this valuable service to those facing eternity:
Bereaved
We often lack courage and strength to endure the devastating loss of parents, siblings, children and grandchildren. One need not grieve alone.
When faced with death and dying, some may wonder what ministry could there be? This thought is more common than not!
The staff of St. Luke is an integral part of the campus, and we work to provide a positive environment for all. However, the daily trials of life may affect an employee at work, weighing heavily upon the individual.
Staff & Employee Ministry
The St. Luke Pastoral Care Service offers encouragement and a listening ear for all employees.
Employee devotions are available for employees upon request.
In-services are held as a positive teaching tool to benefit employees for a better understanding of spirituality within the workplace.
Service to the Community
The St. Luke Pastoral Care Program maintains active involvement and a positive relationship within the community. The Chaplain's office strives to coordinate our efforts with those of our residents' churches so that their spiritual needs can be fully met.
Much credit is given to local groups, churches, organizations and individuals who assist in our weekly services and programs.
Round-up Volunteers: Serve on round-up teams to transport residents to and from worship services. The residents enjoy having the volunteers join them for worship, as well.
Accompanists / Organists: All are uplifted singing "new songs before the Lord!" Residents are no different. Accompanists and organists are always needed to assist in the weekly chapel services.
*A sixth-month schedule is created for Round-up teams, accompanists, service and hymn guides.