Welcome to Immanuel Lutheran Church. . .
In years past, we have been called “the Church with a Lighted Cross,” because many years ago, pilots to and from LaGuardia, used our church to direct their planes to runway number 22. When the church steeple failed to light, a pilot from LaGuardia Field called to ask whether we intended lighting it again. We have been in the community since December 26, 1894! Since then, Immanuel has been a place of learning, healing, teaching and guiding our community-at-large by proclaiming the unchanging Gospel of Jesus Christ in an ever changing world.
Today, we are a mosaic congregation having various ministry opportunities offered to the community. We are a local congregation connected with the global communion of believers. We are affiliated with Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (www.lcms.org). Follow us on Facebook and /or Twitter.
Language Specific Ministry: Immanuel intentionally engages in various specific language ministries each led by a ministry leader.
Present specific language ministries: Chinese, Hindi, Tamil
A Mosaic Ministry: Immanuel is an intergenerational, multicultural church that desires to share Christ’s Love with ALL.
A Missionary Church: Immanuel embraces Jesus’ words in Matthew 28, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
An Equipping Church: Immanuel is a church rooted in the Lutheran heritage. We have various Bible learning opportunities to engage in evangelism, to teach the catechism, to meet in prayer, etc.
Immanuel’s Koinonia Mission House
Our mission house provides worry-free, comfortable, safe and convenient housing for ministry, mission or church agency-related groups, families or individuals, while they come for vacation, sabbaticals, or mission events in sharing the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Koinonia House is fully furnished house is open year round and is air-conditioned in the summer and fully heated in the winter. There is no set cost-it is free of charge-and can accommodate from 14 to 40 (utilizing the adjacent Fellowship Hall for large groups). Free will offerings and donations have been made by some guests. These gifts have been re-invested in the Mission House projects, while tithing toward our church Mission Board for outreach. In this way the House serves a dual mission purpose.
If you want to request staying in the Mission House, then please fill out the form below and add what church or organization you are with in the details box before submitting. Please provide a website, who referred you and the mission activity in NY.
* Please Note – This is only a Request for booking. You will be contacted in a few days following to let you know if we can accommodate your request to stay with us. Please be aware, this is a reference only ministry.
There are many ways to support our ministries. If you would like to make a gift, click the below “Give” button for making your donation.
You can also text your donation amount to (520) 462-4483 520-GO-2-GIVE
GET INVOLVED
Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Society is a Lutheran Women Missionary League (LWML) ministry of Immanuel. This group meets every second Sunday at 11:30 (after the 10 AM service). They are a mission support arm of Immanuel working on projects of local, regional, and global ministries. They adopt a seminarian and support them in their studies. In addition, they support orphanages in several parts of the world.
First Communion
First communion is a spiritual instruction for children between 9-12 years to prepare them to understand and receive the Hold Sacraments.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a faith formation education for middle schoolers, high schoolers, or any adults who are coming to faith through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Group lessons are available on the second and fourth Sunday evenings and individual instruction is also provided as needed.
Campus Ministry
Queens College campus ministry is our extended ministry to college students in the area.
Sunday School
A Sunday school community that seeks to raise up kids into a genuine relationship with God. Jesus taught that we “must become like children” to truly enter the kingdom of God. Therefore, we believe that kids have a heart wired to know and enjoy their Creator. We meet together after every Sunday 10 AM service to sing songs, pray, read bible stories, and memorize scripture. We have two main age groups; kids (ages 3-10) and Junior High (11-14).
Young Adults
A group of college and post-college young adults committed to living out their faith in a way the resembles Jesus’ own life. Our community strives to resemble the example put forth in Acts 2:42-47, embracing and practicing weekly fellowship, sharing meals with each other, worshipping God together, and to studying God’s word. Our goal is to hold each other accountable, to encourage one another, and to help each individual grow deeper in our love for God and each other.
Weekly Bible Study
There is a weekly Bible study opportunity on Wednesday Mornings at 10:30 AM. This is an opportunity to study the scripture in a group setting on a beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Language Specific Ministry
Immanuel intentionally engages in various specific language ministries each led by a ministry leader.
The current specific language ministries include Chinese, Hindi, Tamil.
Satellite Ministry
Immanuel has three satellite locations:
1. Queens Rehab/The Grand- Second Tuesdays
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Location
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
149-40 11th Avenue,
Whitestone, NY 11357
Phone: (718)-767-5656
Fax: (718)-747-1124
149-40 11th Avenue,
Whitestone, NY 11357
Phone: (718)-767-5656
Fax: (718)-747-1124
Email: immwhitestone@gmail.com
IMMANUEL CHURCH OFFICE
12-10 150th Street
Whitestone, NY 11357
