As we start a new year, it would seem like a good time to look back at what God has done for us. We have been very blessed and at the top, we thank God for the many new members He has brought to ILC, and we thank these people along with our whole ILC family for the friends they have brought, for the

time and service they give to our church and for their gifts that allow us to continue our mission.

We thank God for the strong ministry team He has brought us; our pastors, our music ministry and our ministry leaders, our Elders and the Leadership Ministry Team. We thank Him for our staff, Gladys who delivers our weekly newsletter and who developed our new web site, our Campus Care team, Ron and George, who keep our facilities in great condition.

And we thank God for leading us to be a “Community Church” with involvement in Deep Well, our Comfort Dog Ministry, VIM and Pregnancy center, along with opening our facility to community groups including NOC, Girl Scouts and VBS for children in the community, the Hilton Head Big Band, Bible studies, the ladies quilting group, and music education.

As we enter 2023, we want to continue growing what has been started. We are prayerful that the Holy Spirit will continue to lead us and guide us in extending our mission programs and help spreading our mission of “knowing and sharing the joy in salvation through Jesus Christ." In doing this, we will continue our work in our mission objective of Enhancing Local Outreach and Developing and Supporting of Small Group Life.

Bruce Rosenthal

Congregation President

Sherry & John Trentacosti

A couple of years ago we were searching for a new place to live in a better climate than Smyrna, Delaware.   We first encountered Island Lutheran Church during an exploratory visit to that end.  Our first impressions were very favorable, as the congregation was warm and welcoming, the service was familiar, and the music was uplifting.

We were both very active members in the previous two churches we attended, and both of these churches were LCMS congregations. 

After moving into a new house in Latitude, Margaritaville in August of this year, we naturally gravitated to Island Lutheran Church based on our previous experience and their LCMS affiliation.

We have not been disappointed.  Not only were our initial impressions confirmed, but we were excited to learn of all ILC does for members of the church family and the community.  We’ve found Bible Study particularly enriching and fulfilling.

Backgrounds:

Sherry is a retired School Nurse and John a retired Pharmaceuticals Executive.  Now that furnishing and decorating the new house is complete, we have more time to enjoy exploring all the Low Country has to offer.  Leisure activities include: cooking, birding, hiking, fishing, bike riding and reading.