The center of Christian life is gathering to hear God's Word and give Him praise and thanksgiving. There are two services each Sunday with the Lord's Supper. Blessed with many talented musicians, our services regularly feature everything from soloists and choirs (of all ages) to a girl's chorus, to various instrumentalists.
Martin Luther Christian School -
Our church operates Martin Luther Christian School, a Kindergarten through Grade 6 elementary school with diverse population. Children experience the finest in Christian education in a loving and caring environment. Our current enrollment is just over 110 students. Recent growth has enabled us to go from combined to individual classes in most grades. With new classrooms under construction, we plan to have individual classes on all levels for the 2004-2005 school year.
Many children need a home away from home because of parental work commitments. We offer such nurture and Christian childcare with an academic preschool for three and four year old children. Open year round, our hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
An acronym for "God's Love, English, Art, and Manners", GLEAM is the Martin Luther Chapel program which almost ten years ago began to provide aid to immigrant children in adjusting to life in America. We're looking for more volunteers and speakers to help us out!
Prayer Life -
Each Wednesday, from 7:15 to 8:00 A.M., there is an opportunity to gather for prayer with a small group at Martin Luther Chapel. In addition, we have a Prayer Chain and our midweek service provides opportunity for special prayers and sharing.
There are weekly opportunities for all ages to be involved in various sporting activities at Martin Luther Chapel: bowling, softball, basketball, and volleyball.
Each Sunday, between our services, there are opportunities for Christian growth and study of God's Word. Children of all ages and adults have classes throughout the year with education and musical enrichment.
We have youth groups for kids from grade school through high school. Adults enjoy the fellowship between Sunday services as well as various informal get-togethers - dinners, trips, sporting events, etc. The Dorcas Guild is our women's group, affiliated with the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Kids have yearly opportunities to participate in week-long summer camps and Vacation Bible School.
The Junior Angels and the Senior Angels form a Christian community for youth. The Senior Angels attend the LCMS National Youth Conference every three years. The youth are also actively involved in congregational and community service projects.
Pennsauken Senior Housing -
In a cooperative venture between Martin Luther Chapel and the Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey (LSMNJ), a 70-unit apartment complex for low-income senior citizens was built, located on Route 130 between Garfield and Baker Aves.