A Day Set Apart to Serve
“Through love serve one another” (Galatians 5:13). At Lutheran High School of St. Charles, our Day of Service brought these words to life as our entire student body, faculty, and staff dedicated a full school day to intentionally serving others. Rooted in Christ’s love for us, this day provided an opportunity to Grow and Serve in Christ, putting faith into practice beyond our classrooms. By setting aside this time together, we affirmed that academic and spiritual growth prepares us to recognize our neighbors’ needs and respond with willing hearts and helping hands.
Freshmen and Sophomores: Learning Servant Leadership
Our freshmen partnered with the City of St. Peters to clear trails, spread mulch, and beautify the areas around the Rec-Plex and nearby trails. They also packed an incredible 22,000 meals with Kids Against Hunger, which have already been delivered to the Congo and Haiti, extending their service far beyond our local community. Our sophomores traveled to Camp Wartburg, lending their hearts and hands to staining, painting, clearing trails, and spreading mulch wherever camp leaders directed. Through these experiences, students practiced servant leadership, discovering that leadership often begins with listening, picking up a tool, and faithfully completing the task someone else needs done.
Juniors and Seniors: Missionaries to Our Community
Meanwhile, our juniors and seniors became missionaries to our communities, serving at more than 64 locations, including businesses, homes, and churches. As students and adults worked alongside one another, building character and purpose took shape through perseverance, teamwork, and the joy of meeting real needs. Those we served saw that joy firsthand: “We love it when LHS students are here, they are always so joyful, and work hard doing tasks that we have desperately needed completed yet never had the time to complete.” Each project offered students a meaningful way to use their God-given gifts for their neighbors’ good.
Relationships That Last Beyond the Day
The day also strengthened authentic relationships, connecting our school family with neighbors through shared work, conversation, and care. As one community member shared, “Every year, we mark our calendars (LHS Day of Service). The students bring a breath of fresh air and they make our entire week better!” These words remind us that the impact of service reaches beyond a freshly painted wall or a cleared trail: people feel seen, supported, and loved. Because Jesus first served us, we are free to serve others with gratitude and joy. Our prayer is that this intentional day continues to nurture lifelong servant hearts, ready to put our mission into action every day.
Grow & Serve in Christ
Pastor Ron
