MINISTRIES
The heart of worship is the Good News of forgiveness and salvation in Jesus Christ.
The Good News is proclaimed in Word and Sacrament through the confession and forgiveness of sins, preaching, music, the liturgy and through Baptism and Holy Communion, and by our participation in national and local outreach ministries.
In Church Ministries
Altar Guild
This ministry includes things such as preparing the altar weekly for worship, polishing vessels used in worship, pressing and preparing the vestments, arranging flowers, and much more.
Prayer Chain Ministry
The Prayer Team at Living Lord consists of volunteers who sign up to pray regularly for the world, the church, and this parish. We take time each week to pray for those on our prayer list, and when necessary, engage with those who request specific prayers. Prayer is the most powerful force in the world, and we recognize this.
Sarah Circle Ministry
Sarah Circle is comprised of women of our church who meet the second Tuesday of each month in the Wolfe Fellowship Hall to plan, and organize numerous activities for the church year. These activities include fundraising for our church, and fundraising for Sarah Circle which reaches out to help with donations to Lutheran World Relief, Women of the ELCA, as well as local community resource centers.
Local Ministries
Living Lord supports the following ministries through financial giving, volunteering, providing donated resources.
Food Pantry of Indian River County
Living Lord regularly donates food and related products to the Food Pantry.
Find out how you can help by clicking on the link provided.
The Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer organization utilizing space donated by a local church.
Email them at info@foodpantryirc.org.
Hibiscus House Vero Beach
This 40 bed group home facility provides a safe haven for abused youth in our area. The facility serves youth ages 13 to 17, helping to transition them to employment, and community. Contact them at www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org, or by phone at 772.299.6011.
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County
is a Christian ministry that builds upon the principle
of the sanctity of human life, helping to support
those facing unplanned pregnancies and post abortion care.
Contact them at www.carenetchampions.org.
Boy Scout Troop 513
Living Lord Lutheran Church is proud to sponsor Boy Scout Troop 513, an active and vital troop in Scouting here in Indian River County.
Gifford Youth Achievement Center (GYAC)
With academics in focus, GYAC has played a crucial role in increasing the graduation rate of Indian River County’s African American population from 23% at its inception to over 90% present day. GYAC’s values: Respect, Hope, Perseverance, Hard work, Inclusivity, and Collaboration act as a guiding light throughout the organization.
Check them out at https://mygyac.org/.
Our Father’s Table Soup Kitchen
Our Father’s Table Soup Kitchen started serving the Indian River County community over 30 years ago in 1988. The organization strives to openly display the basic Christian principles by providing food, clothing, and comfort to those in need. Our Father’s Table Soup Kitchen does not receive any government funding and relies on donations from private individuals, local businesses, churches, and foundation grants.
Check them out at https://ourfatherstablesoupkitchen.org/.
National Ministries
Bread for the World
Bread for the World is a non-partisan, Christian advocacy organization based in the United States that advocates for
policy changes to end hunger. Check them out at https://www.bread.org/.
Lutheran Disaster Response
LDR is a ministry of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), and helps to bring hope, healing, and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in both the US and around the world. Check them out at www.elca.org.
