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LONGING FOR MORE. Longing for Him. As we enter the season of Advent, we prepare ourselves for the arrival of the Savior of the world. We long for Christmas. As his followers we keep Jesus and his coming to earth that first Christmas at the heart of our celebrations. Jesus came to make things right, to heal what was broken. Jesus came to save and make us heirs to the riches of God’s kingdom. Yet we still wait and still struggle because the work of Christmas will be finished at his return. As we long, we look to the words of Jesus from Matthew 24 as he reminds us that we must “be ready.”

ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES | Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th, 17th | 8:40a & 7p | Join us as our school children lead each Advent service, sharing messages of peace through Scripture, music, and reflection. Take time from your busy schedule to experience the tranquility of God’s Word beautifully presented by our students.

LWML ADVENT DINNER | Wednesday, December 3rd | 5-7p | Founders’ Hall | The morning LWML will be serving sausage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, green salad, rolls, hot dogs & dessert. Join us and bring your appetite!

BRASS BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT | Friday, December 5th at 7p & Saturday, December 6th at 2p | Sanctuary | Open Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 4th at 7:30p | Join us for two festive performances by The Brass Band of Central Florida! Enjoy a wonderful Christmas-themed concert that’s sure to fill you and your family with the joy and spirit of the season.

HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR | Saturday, December 6th | 9a-2p | Shop unique gifts from local vendors indoors and at the Pavilion, enjoy great food and treats, then stay for a FREE Brass Band of Central Florida concert at 2p in the Sanctuary.

CHRISTMAS BLESSING PROGRAM | December 10th–12th | Willow Creek Church |
Volunteer to help out with the Christian Help Christmas Blessing program as they provide gifts and food for families in need. SIGN UP!

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY VOLUNTEER SPOTS OPEN | Saturday, December 20th | HOPE’s 18th Annual Christmas in the City event is coming up and we would love for you to join us as a volunteer! Volunteer slots are open and are filling fast, so be sure to SIGN UP today.

MSY: CHRISTMAS CAROLING |  December 12th | 6-8p | Haven Fellowship Hall (1522 Haven Dr) Wear your favorite Christmas attire for an incredible night of Christmas caroling for our friends at the Lutheran Haven. We will have hot chocolate, cookies, and tons of fun!

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA | Saturday, December 13th | 10a | St. Luke’s Cemetery | Join us as we honor our Veterans with a ceremony and place a wreath on their grave. 

WORK DAY AT ST. LUKE’S | Saturday, December 13th | 8a-Noon | We are blessed to see the St. Luke’s campus grow with the 16-acre property to our east. Our maintenance team has been getting it ready, and we would love to get some extra help to wash windows, clean countertops, paint, pressure wash, trim trees, tear down fences, etc. If you can, please grab your tools and come out to help. Please RSVP if you plan to attend!

LUTHERAN HAVEN VILLAGE’S SHOPPE | Regular Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays from 1-4p. Holiday Hours: Fridays, December 5th, 12th & 19th from 10a-4p | Shop our Christmas cards, festive décor, and unique gifts, from jewelry to handmade items. Your purchase benefits the Lutheran Haven Community residents.

WOMEN’S RETREAT 2026: LORD, LEAD ME Ladies, save the date and share with a friend! We are planning a refreshing weekend of spiritual growth and fellowship for you at The Shores Daytona Beach | 6p Friday, February 20th – 12p Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.  We hope you can join us! Scholarships available. Learn more and register HERE!

MEN’S RETREAT 2026 | January 16th-17th, 2026 | Cost: $40 | Held on St. Luke’s campus | Take a break, recharge, and connect with other men in faith and fellowship. REGISTER NOW and bring a friend!

ESTATE PLANNING MINISTRY 2026 is Looming! Is your estate plan in order? Do you need to refresh your will? St. Luke’s offers a free ministry that helps you get your estate affairs in order. Contact Stewardship at: (407) 365-3408 or dtaylor@sllcs.org

SET-APART-TO-SERVE | We Need You! Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is a Synod-wide effort to build a culture of church work formation and recruitment throughout the LCMS. God continues to call His people to serve and we need workers in the areas of pastors, teachers, deaconesses, and other church professionals. To learn more click HERE

PHIL’S FRIENDS CARE PACKAGES | Support those undergoing cancer treatment by donating items for care packages. Needed: monetary gifts, journals, blankets, knitted hats, tissues, lip balm, travel toothbrushes/toothpaste, puzzle books, fragrance-free lotion (16 oz), playing cards, and non-spiral journals. Contact Peggy at oliviatar@gmail.com Donations accepted November and December.

FFTP DISASTER RESPONSE Hurricane Melissa has passed, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. Food For The Poor (FFTP) teams are on the ground delivering emergency relief to families who have lost so much. How You Can Help – Monetary donations make the greatest impact — enabling us to deliver aid swiftly and purchase supplies locally. Please visit foodforthepoor.org/reliefnow to give.

HOLIDAY PHOTOS As you take your Christmas photos, log in to our membership portal and upload your picture so staff and elders can connect names with faces! Visit sllcs.org/myinfo to add individual and family photos. Then join the church photo directory to view other members. Click here to join.