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Dear St. Lukers,
Mayor Demings shared at the beginning of the week that we should, by this weekend, have 50% of our residents age 16 and over vaccinated, which is reason to celebrate. And we want to share more news of celebration. Thank you to those who have been worshiping in person every other week to make space for all our church family. We have reconfigured our worship venues to increase capacity while maintaining social distance between family groups. We have also followed the lead of our major theme parks and will no longer have temperature checks as you come in, so if you feel comfortable, please register to join us for worship on campus this Sunday by clicking here.
It is hard to believe it’s already the halfway point of the crazy busy month of May. Mother's Day was beautiful with 7 baptisms to celebrate. Students are finishing testing, and soon it will be the end of the school year, then Memorial Day weekend and with that, the beginning of SUMMER!
Thinking ahead to summer, we have been planning some great church family events for June, July, and August. Alongside our usual summer offerings of VBS, Summer Camps, Warren Willis Camp week, and mission trips for youth and children's ministries, we have concerts, movie nights, plus summer kick-off and end-of-summer events. June is already packed with community moments as we commemorate the 5th anniversary of Pulse (don’t forget to help us with our OUTLOVE HATE Campaign in partnership with onePULSE Foundation), Juneteenth, and on June 12 you are invited to watch the Service of Licensing and Commissioning of Annual Conference as Pastor Jeremy receives his local Pastor's License, the first step in his ordination journey. We will share more information at Pentecost, but just wanted you to know it’s going to be a great chance to begin to come back to campus, reconnect, and even find some new ways of being together as St. Lukers.
But back to May! This Sunday, we celebrate the milestone of graduations and commencements for seniors of high school, college, and degree programs. It will be a special Sunday as we are inspired not only by the diligent work of people in our community, celebrating together as we navigate life with them during this special time, but also remind ourselves what it means to be “sidekicks” who carry the hero’s story out into the world. Pastor Jad will be preaching, and we will be honoring our graduates who have shared their future plans with us already (I'm going to be watching my middle one, Carri, graduate from college in Macon so I’ll be with everyone in spirit!). Then on Tuesday night, high school graduates will celebrate at a special event. For more information contact Brandon Sangster, Director of Youth Ministries.
Can’t wait to see you Sunday as we worship, engage God’s Story, and navigate life together!
Jenn.
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Click the image above to learn more about connecting to one of the classes or programs you can participate in online or listen to on the phone. If you need help connecting to one of the groups on the schedule, email Liz Vasquez or call 407.876.4991 ext. 216.
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Current Worship Series:
Come Alive - Living as Jesus' Sidekick
We aren’t supposed to be the hero of the story – on Easter we find out Jesus is. But heroes always need sidekicks…how can we play the supporting roles that help the hero shine? Who have been the supporting characters in God’s story throughout Scripture and history? How do you come alive in your supporting role? Find out by worshiping with St. Luke's this month on-campus or online.
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| On-campus Worship Sunday, May 16:
*Childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as worship enrichment for kindergartners through 5th graders is available every Sunday during on-campus worship.
Live Online Worship:
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St. Luke's extends a special welcome to our two new Community Counseling Center Registered Interns: Elizabeth Butterbaugh and Katherine Bresnahan! Elizabeth and Katherine are now accepting new clients including individuals, families, and children on a sliding scale. To learn more and schedule an appointment, call 407.876.8237 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Lake Meadow Naturals donates eggs and other goods like pumpkin butter, bone broth, oranges, and more to be given out at the Supporting HEARTS weekly food distribution. St. Luke’s thanks Lake Meadow Naturals for their partnership in helping those experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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Looking Ahead at St. Luke's
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This new study will be Sundays at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom
starting May 16
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New volunteer hours @ the Farm starting in May:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
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St. Luke's Summer Camps are almost at capacity! Click the button below and register today to reserve your child's spot for a week of learning and fun:
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The Children's Ministry team is looking for nautical/ship pieces and decor for VBS like: anchors, nets, barrels, crates, rope, seagulls, etc. Click here to learn more, and please bring your donations to the church office.
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Give to St. Luke's Ministries
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March 2021 Financial Update
Giving to the budget through March 2021: $976,119
Expenses through March 2021: $713,336
Favorable 2021 YTD position of $262,783
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Did you know St. Luke’s has an Endowment Fund for the Arts? The income from this fund supports ministries like theatrical performances, visual arts, and written composition. For information on how to support the arts at St. Luke’s,
email Scooter Leonard, Executive Director of Administration.
Click the button below to start giving online or call the finance office at 407.876.4991 ext. 227 to learn more about additional ways to give.
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