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Christ Lutheran Church
315 N. Shipley Street
Seaford, Delaware

Christ Lutheran Church 315 N. Shipley Street Seaford, DelawareChrist Lutheran Church 315 N. Shipley Street Seaford, DelawareChrist Lutheran Church 315 N. Shipley Street Seaford, Delaware

Christ Lutheran Church
315 N. Shipley Street
Seaford, Delaware

Christ Lutheran Church 315 N. Shipley Street Seaford, DelawareChrist Lutheran Church 315 N. Shipley Street Seaford, DelawareChrist Lutheran Church 315 N. Shipley Street Seaford, Delaware
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welcome! We are the lutheran church OF THE mISSOURI sYNOD that is active in seaford, delaware

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Sunday Contemporary Service - 8:30 am

Sunday Traditional Service - 11:00 am

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Together, We Love, Serve, Encourage and Grow in the Family of Christ HERE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!

Pastor ray rogers welcomes you, your family and friends!

This  Coming Sunday's Church Calendar

 January 26th

The  Third Sunday After The Epiphany


The Readings Appointed for This Day (NIV)

Nehemiah  8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19:1-6, 7-14

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:16-30


The Lord Is Manifested as Our Savior through the Preaching of the Gospel


When Jesus opens His mouth to preach, gracious words flow from His lips. The Scriptures are, indeed, fulfilled in your hearing (Luke 4:21–22). For Christ was anointed by the Spirit of the Lord “to proclaim good news to the poor,” “to proclaim liberty to the captives” and “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (Luke 4:18–19). By this proclamation, Christ releases His people from captivity and gathers them to Himself in His Church. So it was when the Lord released His people from Babylon and returned them to Jerusalem. “Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people,” sanctified the whole congregation by the reading and preaching of the Law (Neh. 8:8–9). As the people then were urged to “eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready” (Neh. 8:10), so are you anointed by the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ to share in His feast and to serve the fellow members of His Body with His good gifts, “giving greater honor to the part that lacked it” (1 Cor. 12:12, 24). 

 

Citation: LCMS-Lectionary-Summaries-Series-C-12-1-2024-To-11-27-2025




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from the pastor: thoughts on planning for 2025

  

On the cusp of this New Year, are you the type of person who likes to "fly by the seat of your pants" or do you prefer to plan? ran across an article by Scott Hubbard, managing editor of Desiring God magazine, that offers a very balanced view of planning in the life of a Christian. There are some things which we should account for in our planning, but there are many areas of life beyond our control, which by faith we leave in the hands of our gracious, sovereign God. Let me summarize here Hubbard's main points. There is nothing intrinsically wrong about planning. In fact, when we plan, we are imitating God, who declares in 2 Kings 19:25. The true God is not capricious, making it up as He goes how He will act. Nothing happens randomly in our lives, but according to His "definite plan" (Acts 2:23). One caveat remains: When we put too much faith in our own planning, we forget that we are mortal. Each of us needs to repeat: "I am not God." Here are Hubbard's five suggestions regarding "planning" in the life of a Christian:

Pastor Ray on Planning for 2025 (pdf)Download

Communion Statement of Christ Lutheran Church

  •  I believe that in Holy Communion I receive the forgiveness of my sins and the strength for a God-pleasing life, that is, in the Holy Communion of His body and blood.

 We believe that Scripture teaches that the Lord's Supper is a precious gift of God in which Christ gives us His true body and blood (in a miraculous way), together with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins and for the strengthening of our faith. If you are in agreement with this Communion statement, you are welcome to receive at the Lord’s Table with us here at Christ Lutheran Church.

Red wine or white grape juice, for those who cannot have the wine, during the sacrament of Holy Communion, white grape juice is also consecrated and used. This is available during Communion at both the 8:30 am and 11:00 am worship services.

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Join Our Adult Sunday Bible Study

Join Our Bible School for Special People (BSSP)

Join Our Adult Sunday Bible Study

Join us at 9:45 am each Sunday for an in-depth exploration of scripture, lead by Pastor Ray


Join Our Youth Sunday School

Join Our Bible School for Special People (BSSP)

Join Our Adult Sunday Bible Study

Our Sunday School meets with elementary school aged children weekly at 9:45. We examine the Gospel for that Sunday. 

Join Our Bible School for Special People (BSSP)

Join Our Bible School for Special People (BSSP)

Join Our Bible School for Special People (BSSP)

Our church offers a meaningful Christian atmosphere for people with special  challenges.  Each Saturday at 10AM.  No class Nov 30th. More information below, under "Our Ministries."

Experience God's Love at Christ Lutheran Church at our Upcoming january Events:

  • Holy Communion - January 5th and 19th-both services 
  • Adult Bible Study every Sunday, 9:45
  • Sunday School every Sunday, 9:45
  • Bible School for Special People-each Saturday at 10AM
  • Friends Supporting Friends Grief Group - Mondays in January - 11 am
  • Choir Practice, Thursdays-7PM
  • Food Shelf Sunday - January 12th - both services 
  • LWML Meeting, Thursday -Jan 16th, 2PM
  • LWML Mite Box Sunday - January 19th - both services  
  • JOIN US !!

January Church Newsletter

WE ARE AN ACTIVE AND CARING CONGREGATION,  AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE CHRISTIAN ENERGY IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER!

January Newsletter (pdf)

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Our Ministries

Quality and Personable Pastoral Care

Quality and Personable Pastoral Care

Quality and Personable Pastoral Care

Our Pastor is ready to serve you and will care for you as family.  Pastor Ray Rogers leads our congregation. He shepherds his flock with tireless energy, preaching, teaching, guiding, and encouraging us both in the church and where we live. 

FRIENDS SUPPORTING FRIENDS

Quality and Personable Pastoral Care

Quality and Personable Pastoral Care

"Friends Supporting Friends" was born six plus years ago to provide  support, comfort, and a listening ear with compassionate hearts in time of grief that happens at life's end here on earth!  Call the Church Office for Assistance:

 302-629-9755

Adult Bible Class Opportunities

Quality and Personable Pastoral Care

Bible School for Special People/BSSP

  • Adult Bible classes offered each Sunday from 9:45 am to 10:30 am.
  • Throughout the year, a variety of learning workshops are also provided.



Bible School for Special People/BSSP

Lutheran Women's Missionary League/LWML

Bible School for Special People/BSSP

 Our church offers a meaningful Christian atmosphere for people with special  challenges. The program has been running continuously for over 50 years. We offer weekly Bible school on Saturdays from 10 am to noon during the school year. Each week the program includes time for devotion, sharing through prayer , Bible stories, singing, activities, and a light snack. We also have a week long VBS for the class during the Summer. 

Lutheran Women's Missionary League/LWML

Lutheran Women's Missionary League/LWML

Lutheran Women's Missionary League/LWML

Our church has a very active LWML group that meets monthly. Beforw COVID, each Spring, the group has their major fundraiser making thousands of chocolate covered eggs for Easter. While this is an LWML project most of the congregation comes out to help make the eggs. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support good works locally as well as mission work in other countries. In addition to the local activities some members participate in regional and national LWML activities.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Lutheran Women's Missionary League/LWML

Lutheran Women's Missionary League/LWML

 We have a growing and active Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministries is a one-to-one lay caring ministry.  Our congregation has several trained Stephen Leaders and a dedicated group of Stephen Ministers who are trained and actively serving the needs of our community. 

Music Ministries

Fellowship Dinners and Activities

Music Ministries

Our contemporary service is supported by a group of musicians and vocalists performing today's Christian favorites. 

Our traditional service is supported by our organist for liturgy and hymns. 

Our choir meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm. All are welcome! 

Our men's quartet is a blessing to all.

EVANGELISM

Fellowship Dinners and Activities

Music Ministries

Evangelism Committee

In general, with GOD’s help and guidance, we do whatever it takes to grow the membership of Christ Lutheran Church! We are the face of the church!

The Evangelism Committee of Christ Lutheran Church is active in growing the membership of the church. We do this in many ways, some of which are: Go out into the community and places we live to introduce them to the church personally and greeting new visitors as they worship with us on Sundays. Follow up calls after their initial visit. Invite them to a one-on-one or couple-on-couple lunch for relaxing conversation and answer their questions. Work closely with the Pastor to introduce instruction classes for the new members. Integrate new members into the life and work of the church. Make sure that our Webpage, Facebook presence, Digital sign in front of church and our printed materials are in co-ordination with each other. Encourage and promote joint Ministries with other congregations in the area. With the help of the Pastor, we organize visitation of those that are shut-ins or sick.

Fellowship Dinners and Activities

Fellowship Dinners and Activities

Fellowship Dinners and Activities

Our church fellowship hall can seat 120 for dinners and the adjoining commercial grade kitchen has helped turn out many delicious meals. Our dedicated fellowship team keep things running smoothly for the various dinners, potlucks, workshops and other activities happening in our congregation throughout the year.

The fellowship hall is available to rent by contacting the church office.

Stephen Ministry at Christ Lutheran

 Christ Lutheran Church has trained Stephen Ministers to walk alongside you during difficult times.  Call the church office 302-629-9755 for more information on how we can help you.  

Under Construction. Testimony describing Our ministries

Friends Supporting Friends

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Stephen Ministry

Under Development

Lutheran Women's Missionary League

Under Development

Pastor's Annual Report, December 2024

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315 N. Shipley Street, Seaford, Delaware 19973

302 629 9755

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