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Our Church Ministries
In the area of spiritual growth, we offer several Bible Studies for all ages. Children's Sunday School classes and an Adult Bible Study are held after worship service. A Preschool Class is held during worship service after the children's message each Sunday. Times for each of these studies very according to the season. A Women's week day Bible Study is held on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Pastor Rollings teaches an Adult Bible Study on Thursdays at 9 a.m. from December through March.Each year during the Lenten season, a combined Breakfast and Bible Devotions for men is scheduled on Saturdays for members and winter visitors alike. During the school year, Pastor holds a Confirmation class for students in grades 7 through 9 each Wednesday after school. The "J.D.'s" (Jesus' Disciples) Youth group is held the fourth Wednesday of each month after school at St. Jude's. Our Ladies Circles include the Altar Guild (Salome Circle), crafts/banners (Dorcus Circle) and hospitality (Martha Circle). Since 1983 we have participated in a Bread Ministry to help the local people in need. We also participate in the local Christian Service Center which provides help with various social needs within the community. During worship, we provide service opportuinities for people in the areas of greeting, reading, ushering, singing, acolyting, programs, etc. Various ages participate in both traditional and seasonal services.
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Youth Happenings
The St. Jude's Children's Choir sings quarterly and participates in the Christmas Eve Candlelight and the Easter services each year. Individuals serve as acolytes and readers during Sunday worship. Early and Upper Elementary School age Bible School classes are held after worship. Each Sunday Pastor Rollings shares a children's message for the young and young at heart. A special Pre-School class is held after the children's message during worship.Other Lutheran Churches invite our children to various events during the year as well as to our local Baldwin County's Camp Dixie. Camp Dixie provides camping experiences for various ages with activities ranging from canoeing and swimming in the adjoining waters to outdoor worship services.Our Congregation supports the work of Young Life in the area. This group seeks to promote a more meaningful Christian walk and to reach out to non-Christian teens.
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