St. Thomas Lutheran Church

Located in Palmetto Bay, Florida

About us

LEADERSHIP

THE REVEREND DANIEL C. COY, M. DIV

Pastor

DEBORAH WONG MAR, BA, M.M.

Organist

     Debbie Mar has been the organist/music director at St. Thomas Lutheran By The Bay since 1989. A native-Miamian, Debbie attended North Miami Beach Senior High School, where she met her husband, Cedric, of 30 years. She received her Bachelor's degree, from Barry University in 1976 and then went on to receive her Master's degree, from the University of Miami, in 1989.
     Then in 1992, Debbie was working on her PhD at UM, but decided to turn her interest to being a mom. Chris, 17 is a senor at New World School of the Arts. Becky 15, is a sophomore at Westminster Christian School, and Sarah, 12, is a 7th grader at Ammons MIddle School.
     Debbie is a National Board Certified Teacher specializing in Music Education and has taught in the Miami-Dade County Public School system since 1977.   She currently teaches choir at Southwood Middle School.   Much of her time is spent as state chairman for the Florida Vocal Association planning all-state and mentoring middle school teachers. Her favorite family vacation spot is Cape Hatteras and her favorite past time is relaxing at home after the mom taxi has stopped each day. Her favorite cause is Lutheran World Hunger and encourages everyone to to check it out.

CHURCH COUNCIL

Rosemary Ludowese President
Tom Doherty Vice President
Anne Cario Treasurer
Rick Hagen Secretary
Sherrill Ehlen
Al Engler
Rick Hagen
Cedric Mar
Dawn Marlar
Frank Payne
Beth Schmekel

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

· Outreach Committee – Ginni Egan

· Property Management Committee: Tom Doherty

· Fellowship Committee – Kim Derr

· Worship & Music Committee – Jahn Hahn

· Sunday School Superintendent – Anne Marie Roberts

· Youth Group – Cedric Mar & Brittany McCune

· Altar Guild – Anne Marie Roberts

· Acolytes – Sherrill Ehlen

OUR CHURCH

St. Thomas Lutheran Church was named after St. Thomas, “The Doubter”. The first service was held on October 29, 1967 and the church has been in its current location since 1972. The Reverend Daniel Coy has served as the Pastor since 1992.

Lutheranism is a faith tradition that is open to all, regardless of background. Lutherans are Christians who accept the teachings of Martin Luther, a German theologian. Lutherans believe that God created and loves all of creation. We believe that God’s Son, Jesus Christ, transforms lives though his death on the cross and his new life, and we trust that God’s Spirit is active in the world.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God’s grace in our lives. We also work hard to put our faith into action. We try to make a difference in today’s world in practical and realistic ways.

We invite you to visit St. Thomas Lutheran Church.