Opportunities at Streams

Streams Quilters

meet Wednesdays at 9am

The quilts made by Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church Quilter’s go  to :

Nursing Homes

Private Homes (by request)

Pregnancy Crisis Center

Youth On Their Own

New Beginnings

Reaching Out to the Community 

· Senior Housing - Streams is in the process of building an affordable senior housing apartment complex on our property. This will be open to all members of the community on a first-come, first-served basis, with income qualifications. A construction date has not yet been set.

· Operation Shoes - This program provides the opportunity for members to donate money to the Tucson Unified School District's Clothing Bank for the purpose of buying new shoes for needy children in the school district.

· Hearts and Hammers - This is a group of volunteers within the church who provide volunteer labor to do basic repairs or maintenance for members of the community who are unable to do the work themselves and who do not have the resources to pay for someone to do them. Work Days are scheduled throughout the year.

· Streams in the Desert members support many projects in the Tucson Area.

· Lutheran Social Ministries of the Southwest - Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church supports this agency which provides many social services to the community. They can be reached at 327-2800.

Worship and Music

The ministry of worship and music is guided by a Worship and Music Committee. David Hernandez is the director of music who leads  four choirs and praise band :

1) Adult choir (Joy choir)

2) Bell choir (Bells Angels)

3) Youth choir (JR/SR High Youth)

4) Childrens choir (ages 4-10)

5) Praise band 

David utilizes talents of members for special music. A volunteer Praise band, leading one service for several years, has exceptional musical talent, and the contemporary worship has fostered membership growth. Numerous volunteers from our congregation are regularly called upon for lay participation in various aspects of worship. Seasonal “pulpit exchange” with other Lutheran churches has been a good opportunity for variety. Multi-media and variety in worship resources has been a strength that is appreciated.

Rehersal Schedules are as follows:

Wednesday:

Praise practice: 5:00-6:00pm

Childrens practice 5:30-6:00pm.

Youth choir 6:00-6:30pm.

Thursday:

Bells Angels: 6:00-7:00pm

Joy Choir: 7:15-8:45pm

Youth/Education Ministry

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Be a place to experience and share in God’s love.

Build relationships with old and new friends.

Create a fun and memorable learning environment.

 Pray for family, friends, themselves.

Experience God’s grace and mercy no matter what.

Participate in serving others, with a servant’s heart.

Develop disciples and leaders for tomorrow.

Streams currently has three weekly Bible studies (the “Tuesday Morning” Bible study with Pastoral leadership, Breaking Through held on Wednesday night by a lay leader, and Great Beginnings study group on Monday nights at 7 p.m. led by lay leaders).

Sunday School is held for age three through ninth grade, plus Vacation Bible School one week during the summer. Confirmation classes run during the school year for grades six through nine, and there is youth groups for elementary, junior and senior high.  Youth are also involved each year in: SALCA summer camp, Youth Quake, and other service/mission projects and trips throughout the year.