Pastoral Care

The St. Luke Chaplain Rev. Michael Sharp provides spiritual guidance for residents on a daily basis and hosts weekly worship services in the Riverview Terrace and St. Luke Nursing Facility chapels. Throughout the week, Chaplain Sharp also engages in Bible studies, devotions, grief support counseling, communion, ande enjoys personal visits with residents daily. Chaplain Sharp is available to speak at area churches about the St. Luke Campus and spiritual issues regarding the elderly. Chaplain Sharp was installed at St. Luke on July 29, 2007. He is originally from Flint, Michigan and has served in Logan, Iowa; Wathena, Kansas; Canton,Kansas; and has also served at Christ The King Lutheran Church here in Spencer, Iowa. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Central Michigan University and a Masters of Divinity Degree from Concordia in 1982. Chaplain Sharp and his wife, Betty, reside in Spencer and have two children, Melissa and Marc.

Worship Schedule Bible Study Schedule Prayer Ministry   Alzheimer's & Dementia Ministry Dying & Bereaved Ministry Staff & Community Ministry Worship Volunteers

Worship Schedule

Bible Study Schedule

Our residents enjoy opportunities for Bible study. Current issues are often discussed with a Christ-centered focus, using relevant scriptures. Hymn singing is enjoyed in all group gatherings. Bible study schedules are as follows:

Prayer Ministry

Alzheimer's and other dementia-related diseases are progressive, and often leave a loved one as someone you never knew. Often times, the family is hurt -- feeling grief, despair and anger.

Family members often have questions:

Our chaplain facilitates family support group sessions for those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases, working actively with residents and family members who are affected by dementia-related and Alzheimer's Disease.

When faced with death and dying, some may wonder what ministry could there be? This thought is more common than not!

Dying

Ministry to the dying involves a progressive ministry, that includes:

Hospice

Hospice is a ministry for volunteers who visit dying residents. The visits assist in bringing peace, comfort and acceptance of one's death. Hospice of Spencer, Iowa, in conjunction with Spencer Hospital, provides this valuable service to those facing eternity. The Spencer Hospice Program may be reached at: 712.264.6365.

Bereaved

We often lack courage and strength to endure the devastating loss of parents, siblings, children and grandchildren. One need not grieve alone.

The staff of St. Luke is an integral part of the campus, and we work to provide a positive environment for all. However, the daily trials of life may affect an employee at work, weighing heavily upon the individual.

Staff & Employee Ministry

The St. Luke Pastoral Care Service offers encouragement and a listening ear for all staff and employees.

Employee devotions are available for employees upon request.

In-services are held as a positive teaching tool to benefit employees for a better understanding of spirituality within the workplace.

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