St. Luke Lutheran Church Announcements

Wednesday, April 2             Lent 4 Supper  @ 6 pm (host: Family Life for New Orleans trip) - Tacos

                                                         Worship Service @ 7 pm

Wednesday, April 9             Lent 5 Supper @ 6 pm (host: BOD / Elders for Summer Community Picnic) - Ham Supper

                                                         Worship Service @ 7 pm

Sunday, April 13                    Palm Sunday / Confirmation Sunday @ 9 am

                                                         Confirmation Reception following service

                                                         Confirmands and family / guests meal following reception

Thursday, April 17               Maundy Thursday Service @ 7 pm

Friday, April 18                      Good Friday Service @ 7 pm

Sunday, April 20                    Easter Breakfast @ 7:30 am (host: Sr. High Youth for New Orleans trip) 

                                                         Easter Morning Service @ 9 am  

Upcoming LWML Events at St. Luke

Your St. Luke LWML group (now known as Faithful Friends) invites all women in the congregation to participate with the group.  Whether you can only make meetings once in a while, or if you can participate more often, we would love to have you join us to build each other up and talk about how we can encourage others. 

 Upcoming events include the following:

• Saturday, April 26, 9:00 am to noon:  Spring Rally at St. Luke                                                                                                                               Since we are hosting the event, we do need lots of help!  Please talk with Katy S. or Teresa R. if you would like to help set up on Friday, April 25, or would be able to bring food for the event.                                                                                                                           The theme is “Heart & Soul: Fresh and Clean” The cost is $10/adult and free for 10 – 18 years old.  The half-day includes brunch and a short business meeting.   
• Items will be collected for the St. Luke Care Cabinet: toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, paper towels, hand soap, laundry soap, and toilet paper.
• Monday, May 19, 6:30 pm:  Monthly meeting at St. Luke, with a craft after a devotion and short group meeting.

2025 YOUTH NIGHTS

We hope to see your tweens and teens at our bi-monthly Youth Nights!  All Sunday youth nights will run from 5 pm - 7 pm, unless otherwise indicated. We partner with Trinity Lutheran Conklin, and Grace Lutheran Coopersville teens.  Your kids are most welcome, and encouraged to invite their friends.             

Date                            Location

April 13                      Trinity Lutheran, Conklin

April 27                      St. Luke Lutheran, Nunica

May 4                          Grace Lutheran, Coopersville

May 18                        Trinity Lutheran, Conklin

VBS 2025: JULY 7 - 10!

Wonder and amazement await us each day at Wonder Junction, where kids gather at the All Aboard Assembly, a high-energy beginning that includes wacky intros, lively songs, a Mission Moment, and prayer.

• Registration & Supper: 5:30 pm
• Assembly: 6 - 8 pm

During the lesson time, explorers will be amazed to discover who Jesus is and what he’s done for us.  Games, snacks, crafts and songs help us marvel at Jesus' love!

Class topics will center around the Wonder of:

• His Birth (Matthew 1 - 2, and Luke 2)
• His Childhood (Luke 2:39-52)
• His Ministry Years (selections from the Book of Mark)
• His Death and Resurrection (Matthew 27-28)
• The Wonder of His Return (Matthew 25:14-30)

Meals for our 4-day adventure include:

• Macaroni & Cheese
• Tacos
• Hotdogs
• Smashburgers

Registration information to come.

2025 LCMS SR HIGH YOUTH GATHERING – New Orleans

Held every 3 years, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth the opportunity to come together to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.  During the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s Word, worship, service and fellowship with others from across the synod. 

Registration for all St. Luke participants has been sent!  Hotel, travel, and meal costs are not included in the registration fee, and we are considering what fundraisers to assist in the next phase of costs.   We are looking for fundraiser ideas to help, should you have tried-and-true options.  

CARE CABINET

St. Luke offers shelf-stable food and health / hygiene / cleaning supplies to the greater Nunica community. Located in the main entry of the church (on 2nd Street), the Care Cabinet is open 24/7.  

Our Care Cabinet is 100% donation-driven.  Please, take as you need and give if you can! Items to consider donating:

Canned meat              Razors                         Bleach

Granola Bars              Deodorant                Dish soap

Pasta / Sauce               Floss                            Cleaners

Peanut Butter            Feminine Items      Paper Towels

* We are unable to take clothing, household items, or fresh foods.

OTHER LOCAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Are you looking for assistance beyond what The Care Cabinet offers? Here are details of local organization and the services which they offer.

Coopersville Cares- 616-837-8602 / 180 68th Ave N., Coopersville, behind Church of the Saviour

Provides emergency assistance, food, clothing, and basic necessities throughout NE Ottawa County. 

• Food: Tues. 10 am - noon, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm & Thur. 10 am - noon
• Clothes: Tues. 10 am – noon
• Food Truck: 2nd Tues. at 10 am
• Assistance Office: Tues. & Thur.: 9 am – 6 pm and by appoint.

Love in Action - 616-846-2701 / 326 N. Ferry Rd, Grand Haven

Unites resources of local churches, businesses, ministries and the community to meet needs of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter.

• Food
  • Feeding America Food Trucks: 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 10 am in the St. Patrick’s Church parking lot, Grand Haven
  • Food Co-op: Membership-based & meet income qualifications
• Housing: Hope House (women & women w/children), and Harbor Hall (men & men w/children)
• Medical / Dental Services: uninsured / underinsured adults who meet financial eligibility 
• Resale Stores: Offer used furniture, clothing and household items

The People Center - 616-844-6710 / 307 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake

Offers food, clothing, & transitional housing and access to other area resources for those living within the Tri-Cities area.

• Food: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 11 am – 5 pm for a 3-day supply of food up to four times/year
• Clothes: Gently used clothing & housing items
• Housing: Program has 6 apartments during a housing crisis