We regret to inform you that this years Vacation Bible School will be cancelled due to lack of participants.
Seeking a church home in Mandarin? Learn more about who we are here.
Please Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm.
Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 5 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, we go to Pilate’s Judgment Hall, where Pilate is positioned here to set Jesus free, but turns him over to be crucified instead. We are called to remember that the judgment that should have been placed on us was placed on him that we might be free.
Pastor Lori Fuller is a graduate of Luther Seminary and was ordained on February 27th, 2022. Born Deaf, Lori grew up without access to or understanding the Love of God. Thanks to a multi-denominational church in Wisconsin, she fell in love with God and felt the calling to bring God’s Love to others in the Deaf Community. Lori is the founding pastor of Palms Deaf Church (PDC) in Palm Coast, Florida. PDC works to change the statistics of where 95-98% of Deaf people are unchurched, and there are almost one million Deaf people in Florida. PDC will help meet this need by offering a hybrid ministry.
This Sunday, March 26th at 9am we have the distinct pleasure of Pastor Lori Fuller, PDC to officiate at our Worship Service assisted by Pastor Enderle.
PDC was established in 2021 by Pastor Lori Fuller who has been deaf since birth. Lori received a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in June of 2021 and is working with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Florida Bahamas Synod, and St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church in Palm Coast, Florida.
After the Worship Service we will have a reception for Pastor Fuller in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Fuller will graciously answer any of our Congregations Questions regarding Palms Deaf Church and our possible participation in ministry to the deaf and hard of hearing..
Please Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm.
Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 4 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, we go to The Courtyard, outside of where Jesus is put on trial before the high priest and where Peter denies Jesus. We are called to confess that we often tend to distance ourselves from Christ, when we should be drawing closer to him.
Please Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm.
Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 3 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, we head toward Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested in this garden under cover of darkness. We witness Jesus being taken away by soldiers, but we know that his journey toward the cross will take away our sins.
MLC 2023 VBS CAMP
Activities, Blog, News, Upcoming EventsWe regret to inform you that this years Vacation Bible School will be cancelled due to lack of participants. Seeking a church home in Mandarin? Learn more about who we are here.
MLC Lenten Invitation
BlogPlease Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm. Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 5 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, we […]
Meet Pastor Lori Fuller
BlogPastor Lori Fuller is a graduate of Luther Seminary and was ordained on February 27th, 2022. Born Deaf, Lori grew up without access to or understanding the Love of God. Thanks to a multi-denominational church in Wisconsin, she fell in love with God and felt the calling to bring God’s Love to others in the Deaf […]
MLC Lenten Invitation
BlogPlease Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm. Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 4 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, […]
MLC Lenten Invitation
Blog, UncategorizedPlease Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm. Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 3 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, […]
MLC MINISTRY TEAMS AND TASK FORCE SIGN UPS
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MLC Lenten Invitation
Blog, UncategorizedPlease Join us on Wednesday for soup and supper at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm. Join us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 2 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service, […]
MLC Lenten Invitation
UncategorizedJoin us for the Places of the Passion special service for Week 1 of Lent, as we follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. In this service we go to Bethany to remember that Jesus is anointed for burial by his friend Mary, at her home in […]
Worship & Music Survey
UncategorizedWelcome All, Thank you for worshipping with Mandarin Lutheran Church. We value your feedback and would appreciate everyone to participate in a brief survey regarding your experience. Members who attend in person service can bring the survey to church on Sunday. Online worshippers can scan then email or send via mail. Click on link to […]
The Weekly Word- August 1, 2022
Weekly WordAugust 1-5 This week our Scriptures encourage us to trust in God, keep up our faith and hope in God, and look forward to the fulfillment of God’s promises in our lives. Monday, August 1 Genesis 15:1-6 God promises Abram descendants that will be more numerous than the stars. Abram believes God, […]
MLC- The First Ten Years
News, StoriesThe First Ten Years of Mandarin Lutheran Church Incorporated in 1985, Mandarin Lutheran Church has been a part of the Mandarin Community for 37 years. From our humble beginnings, worshipping at the Catholic Center in Mandarin, to our current 3.6 acre property on San Jose Boulevard, MLC has grown and continues to be a church […]
Mandarin Lutheran Easter Egg Hunt
News, Upcoming EventsYou won’t want to miss the Mandarin Lutheran Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Jacksonville on Easter Sunday, April 17th, 2022. This event is open to the entire community and ALL are invited to attend. We invite you to worship with us at 9 a.m., and/or join in the Easter festivities following worship at […]
The Welcome Center Has a New Look
NewsWe are excited to reveal a beautiful new mural in the welcome center of our church. The mural, hand painted by local artist Kimberly Miller, is a unique touch with a special message for all who enter. The mural begins with a rainbow, representing God’s work and his promise to us. Out of the rainbow […]
Learning to Forgive
Grow, NewsOne day, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking in the woods. As he thought about his life on this day, he knew many things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him back when he had a job. His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his things […]
Dream Team Opportunities- Week 3
News“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford One last reminder!! This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday and Team Day at MLC! Grab your favorite sports team gear (any sport, any team) and show your MLC spirit by signing up for Dream Teams! The ministry areas are Council/Administration, […]
Dream Team Opportunities- Week 2
News“Teamwork divides the task and multiples the success.” – Unknown February 13 is Super Bowl Sunday and Team Day at MLC! Plan to wear your favorite team gear and show your MLC spirit by signing up for Dream Teams! The ministry areas are: Council/Administration, Education, Fellowship/Discipleship, Finance, Outreach, Property, Worship/Music, Youth, Talents for Jesus. Each […]
Dream Team Opportunities- Week 1
News“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller February 13 is Super Bowl Sunday and Team Day at MLC! Plan to wear your favorite team gear and show your MLC spirit by signing up for Dream Teams! The ministry areas are: Council/Administration, Education, Fellowship/Discipleship, Finance, Outreach, Property, […]
Food in the Wilderness! Or Change?
Blog, NewsChange is not something we necessarily like or want, but it happens all the same. Life is constantly changing; the world is constantly changing. And sometimes that is a good thing whether we like it or not. This was as true for the Israelites coming out of exile from Egypt as it is for […]
ELCA Youth Gathering Preparations Have Begun!
NewsELCA Youth Gathering preparations are starting back up! Here are a couple of facts for where we are at: What is the Youth Gathering? Its purpose is to create faith formation in our youth who have just graduated from the 8-12th grade at the time of the Gathering. This is accomplished through community service, Bible study and discussion […]
OneCOP Initiative
Act, Care, NewsSome weeks ago, the council approved an initiative from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to be involved with OneCOP. We are now moving forward as we have been assigned an officer who will partner with us in trying to decrease violence in our communities and increase a better understanding of the tensions in our communities. The One […]
A New Look for Changing Times
NewsIn keeping up with the ever-changing times, it was decided to give Mandarin Lutheran Church a new look! Looking back over the last 35 years of Mandarin Lutheran Church history, no logo could be found. In recent years we began using the one seen today on our online presence and electronic communication. In the world […]
Anxious and Stressed?
News, ServeLast Sunday we heard David start out his sermon with a question, “Who of you have had the following in the last 18 months…anxiety, depression, a feeling of being overwhelmed…?” All of us raised a hand. The last 18 months have been hard on us all. Some of us have found ways to cope with […]
Who Said Girls Can’t?
News, Stories“When was the first time you heard a woman preach? For some pastors, the first female voice they heard in the pulpit was their own. “Proclaiming, Reforming, Celebrating: Stories of 50|40|10″ shares stories from over 100 women who have served as pastors over the past 50 years. Each story illuminates how God has called and […]
Covid-19 Updates and Guidelines- August 2021
NewsDear Mandarin Disciples, Your church council met on August 1st to discuss what changes we should make in response to the increase in COVID infections in our part of Florida. We decided to continue with indoor worship. One big factor in making this decision was seeing the behavior of the congregation on Sunday morning. Everyone was […]
MLC’s Annual School Supply Drive
News, Serve, UncategorizedMandarin Lutheran Church is holding our annual school supply collection to support local students in need. A donation box is set up in the Fellowship Hall. If you are able to participate, please drop off donations at the church on Sunday mornings or during regular office hours, Monday – Thursday 9:00AM – 2:00PM. *Backpacks with […]
Logo and Tagline Contest
News, UncategorizedThe Communications Team is pleased to announce an opportunity to create a new logo and tagline for Mandarin Lutheran Church. The winning submissions will be used on the church’s website, bulletins and other publications, media and outreach and should present a refreshed and up to date look and feel. We invite congregation members to submit […]
Support MLC Through Amazon Smile
News, UncategorizedYou can now support Mandarin Lutheran Church each time you shop on Amazon! Simply click the link at the bottom to select MLC as your charity of choice and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase price directly to us. This is an easy way to support MLC and our missions, at no cost to […]
Sandy Mitten: Our Woman of Valor
News, StoriesLast Friday, one of our family travelled to our Nation’s Capital to receive an award. As a retired Naval Officer, I am one of several veterans we have in our MLC family. We all tease each other about the branch of the military we served in but that is in jest and we all deeply […]
Tracking the Storms
Grow, NewsHurricane/tornado season has officially begun. Last week we prayed in the Litany: As we enter upon this season of vigilance, we ask that you watch over us. Keep us alert and watchful in our days. Protect us from all harm. Keep us from devastation. Deepen our faith, that our fears disappear […]
COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines
NewsDear Mandarin Disciples, Your church council met on May 16 and discussed the implications of the new CDC COVID guidelines on our church life. You may view the updated CDC guidelines here. We made the following decisions: We will continue to have two services every Sunday. Those not vaccinated should continue to wear masks and socially distance. Two services will […]
Ascension of Our Lord
News, Written Articles15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a […]
Gleaning with the Society of St. Andrews (SoSA)
Activities, NewsLast week, Chris and Missy Paul went to Hastings for a gleaning opportunity with the Society of Saint Andrews (SoSA).They bagged tons of potatoes to be delivered to multiple agencies in Ocala and Orlando. The field was owned by the University of Florida and their agriculture department. They are unable to sell this produce […]
In-Person Services Have Resumed
Blog, NewsWe are excited to announce that after careful consideration, Mandarin Lutheran Church has moved back to in-person worship services. While we are meeting in-person once again, strict social distancing and other COVID precautionary measures will be in place to insure the safety of all. Join us for a 9 a.m. informal service, or a more […]
Outreach Opportunities
Blog, NewsFOOD BANK – We will be collecting food donations to benefit the Mandarin Food Bank during Lent. POP TOPS – Please save and donate pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Collected pop tabs are recycled, generating much-needed funds to support the House and the nearly 5,000 families served each year. BOX TOPS – Please clip […]
Ash Wednesday Service
Blog, NewsWednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m., drive in worship service will include the imposition of ashes.
Join Us For Lenten Services
Blog, NewsTo help us continue to gather safely, we will have drive-in worship services every Sunday in Lent (weather permitting). Join us at 9:30 AM on February 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 and Palm Sunday on March 28. To protect all participants during this pandemic, masks and social distancing is strictly observed during the […]
Drive-In Worship Services
News, UncategorizedWe are safely gathering outdoors during to worship together. Drive-in service will take place at 9:30 a.m. in our parking area the second and fourth Sunday of the month beginning on January 10. Attendees can either participate from their cars and tune into FM band 90.1 to hear the service or bring camp chairs and […]
Our Doors May Be Closed, But The Church Remains Active!
Blog, NewsGod continues to work in and through us: Filling Thanksgiving Food Baskets for those in need Making Project Linus blankets Blessing of the backpacks, students and teachers Welcoming new members Collecting back to school supplies for children in need Supporting Spirit of Life’s community food pantry distribution We invite you to join us for worship […]