Welcome to Abiding Presence Church,
I gladly welcome you to join our community of faith regardless of age, race, or orientation.
Our church is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in our community and in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ.
I invite you to join us for worship. The worship and Bible study schedules are listed below. For those who are not able to be physically present, please know that our prayers reach out to you as well.
If you are unfamiliar with our church and are interested in learning more about our parish, please contact me at 631-269-6454 and I will be glad to answer any questions you might have.
Visit our News/Events page here for upcoming events, Summer Camp, and activities in our church and community.
God's Blessings and Peace be with you,
Pastor Robert Schoepflin
Gathered by Christ, Growing in faith, Sent to serve, All are welcome!
WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE
Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow in our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives.
At Abiding Presence, we give thanks to God for 60 years of ministry in this community and commit ourselves to carrying this ministry forward in the name of Jesus as the Spirit leads us.
Every service that we livestream is kept here on our YouTube channel and on this page of our website
for future viewing.
9:30am - Sunday Worship/Sunday school (Grades N3 - 5)
The image of the good shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd’s willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his love. First John illustrates what it means to lay down our lives for one another by the example of sharing our wealth with any sibling in need.
In person and Livestream via YouTube here.
Download the bulletin here.
7:30pm - Monday Evening Worship
An abbreviated version of our Sunday liturgy with Holy Communion.
In person
Download the bulletin here.
10:30am - Wednesday Morning Bible Study
In person at Abiding Presence Church
A small group Bible study on some of the most important and influential teachings of the Bible and our church.
All are welcome to join us!
We are currently reading The Book of Judges
8:00am - Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
Saturday, May 4
In person at Abiding Presence Church (Good Shepherd Hall)
The men at Abiding Presence are great cooks and are often found in the church kitchen cooking for others.
All are welcome to enjoy Bible study, good food and fellowship together on the first and third Saturday of each month.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, a spiritual home centered in Christ and community, is to share Jesus’ love in our words and in our works as we welcome all to the family of God.
ONLINE GIVING QR CODE
In an effort to provide members with easy access to online giving, we created a QR (Quick Response) code.
A QR code is a type of bar code that is used to access online information through your smartphone.
To use the QR code, simply open the camera app on your phone. Point the camera at the QR code. Tap the banner that appears on your phone. Then follow the instructions to complete your transaction.
We hope that this will be a convenient way to provide a safe, contactless method of giving for our members.
If you wish to set up reoccurring donations, visit out GIVING page here.
VBS 2024 - SCUBA diving into friendship with God
We are currently accepting registration for
VBS "SCUBA" diving into friendship with God.
Camp will be held AUGUST 19 – 23
at
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
for children in grades N3 - 5.
Children in grades 6 and above can sign up as volunteers to help!
Detailed information can be found below.
Download the invitation to VBS letter here.
Download the registration form here.
SENDING OF HOLY COMMUNION
In the days before the pandemic (sometimes it's difficult to remember that time!) a group of loving people would bring Holy Communion directly from worship (before the benediction) to homebound members who were unable to attend church. We would love to restart this important ministry. Whether you were one of those ministers or think you might like to be one now, please let Pastor know. A training/informational meeting will be scheduled.
Once we restart this ministry, we will cease weekly distribution of the Sacrament in front of the church following worship.
PHOTO PRIVACY POLICY
At church events and fundraisers photographs and video may be taken and used for promotional purposes on our church website, publications, and social media.
If you do not wish to have your photo included, please tell the photographer or contact the church office prior to the event.
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Photo Privacy and Submission Policies are below.
Photo Submission Policy here.
Photo Privacy Policy here.
ALTAR DEDICATIONS
Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Candle, Candles of Grace, and Holy Communion (Wine and Bread) may be dedicated each week by filling out one of the altar charts located on the wall near the coat closet entrance in the church narthex.
You can also call the church office at 631-269-6454 with your dedication request.
The dedication may be “In Loving Memory of...” or “In Honor/Celebration of...” and will be shown in print in the bulletin of the Sunday you requested. Money donated towards altar dedications is used to offset the cost of supplies and materials that are used in various dedications.
You will be sent an invoice for your dedication. Please see the cost of each below.
Altar Flowers -$55.00
Candles of Grace - $20.00
Sanctuary (Vigil) Candle - $15.00
Holy Communion (Wine and Bread) - $15.00
Thank you in advance for your support.
