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Wednesday of Holy Week
Wednesday of Holy Week
before the Resurrection of Our Lord 2026
before the Resurrection of Our Lord 2026
Dear friends in Christ,
Dear friends in Christ,
On April 5 we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We hope you will join in Christ Lutheran Church’s week of praise, worship, and preparation for Easter.
On April 5 we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We hope you will join in Christ Lutheran Church’s week of praise, worship, and preparation for Easter.
During these days bridging the preparation time of Lent and the paradox of Easter dying and rising, we encounter the deepest mysteries of our Christian faith. Alongside the disciples we experience Jesus’ mercy even as he is put to death, into the celebration of God’s eternal love.
During these days bridging the preparation time of Lent and the paradox of Easter dying and rising, we encounter the deepest mysteries of our Christian faith. Alongside the disciples we experience Jesus’ mercy even as he is put to death, into the celebration of God’s eternal love.
Jesus is alive and death is swallowed up forever! Some of us may worship in person this week or view services from our homes or other locations via YouTube, but the Good News of the Savior’s death and resurrection comes to us all.
Jesus is alive and death is swallowed up forever! Some of us may worship in person this week or view services from our homes or other locations via YouTube, but the Good News of the Savior’s death and resurrection comes to us all.
Please join in worship at:
Please join in worship at:
Christ Lutheran Church
Christ Lutheran Church
117 Carleton Avenue
117 Carleton Avenue
Islip Terrace, NY
Islip Terrace, NY
2 April Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm in the sanctuary or online
2 April Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm in the sanctuary or online
3 April Good Friday 7:00 pm in the sanctuary or online
3 April Good Friday 7:00 pm in the sanctuary or online
5 April Easter Sunday 10:00 am in the sanctuary or online
5 April Easter Sunday 10:00 am in the sanctuary or online
Enclosed is the Easter message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry.
Enclosed is the Easter message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry.
May you encounter God anew this Easter season as we roll away the stone and share the good news of the living Christ!
May you encounter God anew this Easter season as we roll away the stone and share the good news of the living Christ!
Pastor Susan Shelhart +
Pastor Susan Shelhart +
Easter message from
Easter message from
ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry.
ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Islip Terrace
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Islip Terrace
Pastor’s Report to Council - February 2026
Pastor’s Report to Council - February 2026
It is a joy to be worshiping with the people of Christ Lutheran every week again as I continue to recover from knee replacement surgery. My gratitude continues for your kindness, patience, and support with the small and not-so-small ramifications of the process. I’ve begun outpatient physical therapy, which as many know is time and effort well-spent. God is good!
It is a joy to be worshiping with the people of Christ Lutheran every week again as I continue to recover from knee replacement surgery. My gratitude continues for your kindness, patience, and support with the small and not-so-small ramifications of the process. I’ve begun outpatient physical therapy, which as many know is time and effort well-spent. God is good!
Worship this month in the time after Epiphany included a well-attended Scout Sunday on February 8. We celebrated the Transfiguration of our Lord on the 15th, the bridge into Lent, which began on February 18th with Ash Wednesday worship and the imposition of ashes. The start of our midweek (Tuesday evening) community Lenten soup and salad meals followed by devotions on February 24th was postponed due to unsafe travel conditions until the following week and continues on through March 24th.
Worship this month in the time after Epiphany included a well-attended Scout Sunday on February 8. We celebrated the Transfiguration of our Lord on the 15th, the bridge into Lent, which began on February 18th with Ash Wednesday worship and the imposition of ashes. The start of our midweek (Tuesday evening) community Lenten soup and salad meals followed by devotions on February 24th was postponed due to unsafe travel conditions until the following week and continues on through March 24th.
This year Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 29th, when we will have special music and distribution of palms. We hope you will join in worship that day as well as for our evening worship services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. On April 5 we celebrate Easter and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This year Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 29th, when we will have special music and distribution of palms. We hope you will join in worship that day as well as for our evening worship services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. On April 5 we celebrate Easter and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Every Sunday we continue to pray for peace in our nation, our homes, and our hearts during these challenging times. During Monday evening Zoom Bible study we look at and discuss the upcoming Sunday readings from Scripture in a relaxed online gathering. Please think about joining in any Monday at 7pm.
Every Sunday we continue to pray for peace in our nation, our homes, and our hearts during these challenging times. During Monday evening Zoom Bible study we look at and discuss the upcoming Sunday readings from Scripture in a relaxed online gathering. Please think about joining in any Monday at 7pm.
This past month I joined the other Western Suffolk Conference clergy for our monthly ministerium gathering on February 27th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst, and will be with them again March 12th for the annual clergy retreat, being held this year at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River.
This past month I joined the other Western Suffolk Conference clergy for our monthly ministerium gathering on February 27th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst, and will be with them again March 12th for the annual clergy retreat, being held this year at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River.
A number of our members are recovering from disease treatment, illness and injury. I offer support, prayers, and visits with Holy Communion to our community and their loved ones facing loss, illness, and life changes. It is helpful when our members reach out to others we have not seen lately; it’s very meaningful to hear from fellow members who have missed us. Please keep the office informed about those in need of support, and in updating the prayer list.
A number of our members are recovering from disease treatment, illness and injury. I offer support, prayers, and visits with Holy Communion to our community and their loved ones facing loss, illness, and life changes. It is helpful when our members reach out to others we have not seen lately; it’s very meaningful to hear from fellow members who have missed us. Please keep the office informed about those in need of support, and in updating the prayer list.
I wish us all a meaningful Lenten season! Our attention to fasting, prayer, and almsgiving is meant to quiet our minds, still our hearts, and allow us to draw near to God. We contemplate our deep need for Jesus, who forgives our sin and gifts us with eternal life.
I wish us all a meaningful Lenten season! Our attention to fasting, prayer, and almsgiving is meant to quiet our minds, still our hearts, and allow us to draw near to God. We contemplate our deep need for Jesus, who forgives our sin and gifts us with eternal life.
In His peace,
In His peace,
Pastor Susan Shelhart
Pastor Susan Shelhart
About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.7 million members in more than 8,400 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.7 million members in more than 8,400 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
Bible Study
Bible Study
Monday Nights @ 7PM
Monday Nights @ 7PM
on Zoom
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contact Pastor Shelhart at pastorsusanshelhart@gmail.com
contact Pastor Shelhart at pastorsusanshelhart@gmail.com
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