Announcements

RESURRECTION POWER: THE POWER TO LOVE
Love is often misunderstood, taken for granted, and rarely recognized. It is viewed as a commodity that we want, look for in all the wrong places, and take. But our misunderstanding of love keeps us from encountering the most powerful love of all, the love of our Savior. Jesus loves us perfectly, sacrifices all, and calls us friends. The power of Jesus’ love fills us with joy and causes us to love him and one another, and love changes everything!

PASTORAL CALL PROCESS As the Lord continues to bless our ministry, the time has come to begin the process for calling our next Pastor. In 2025, we know that Pastor Arp is planning to retire. Since this process can take months to complete, we are asking the congregation for names of LCMS Pastors who we might consider to call to St. Luke’s. Please submit your suggestions to hr@sllcs.org as our call committee begins their work. Pray that the Lord guides and directs our work as we proceed.

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION St. Luke’s is starting a search for a DCE to work in our Spiritual Formation department. This position will work closely with Pastor Shick and our DCE’s to design and carry out our ministry with age groups from children to young adult. Individuals must have completed their degree from our Concordia University System to be eligible for this called position. Please submit names along with where they are currently serving to HR@sllcs.org

BE! TEA & THEE | May 11th | 2-4pm | MR 1 & 2 | Join us for tea, treats, fellowship and some Jesus time. The cost is $10 per person. Wear a hat if you have one and bring your tea cup. Click HERE to register.

JAM & LOL FAMILY WATER DAY | May 11th | 11a-1p | Pavilion | The whole family is invited for pizza, water slides, water games, and snow cones! Bring a towel and a chair for this super fun family event. 

MOTHER’S DAY AT RLOM | May 18th | 10am-12pm | Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sanford | Can you help us celebrate moms? You can volunteer, donate, spread the word and say a little prayer for this event to be a success. The event will include coffee, live music and painting projects for moms and their children. To volunteer and donate contact Deaconess intern Alyssa at achoate@sllcs.org 

GRADUATION MILESTONE High school seniors & parents! You’re invited to a Graduation Milestone Class on Wednesday, May 8th from 6-8pm in the Youth Room. This Milestone is meant to assist parents and teens in talking and praying about carrying faith into adulthood. We’ll discuss what it takes to launch a son or daughter into adulthood with a faith that sticks. Dinner is provided so RSVP’s are a must! We’ll celebrate this Milestone on Sunday, May 12th at the 11am Fuel Service in Founders’ Hall. Register Here Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions? Email Pastor Sam Shick at sshick@sllcs.org 

AFTERNOON LWML | Tuesday, May 7th | 2pm | Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall | All women are invited to join us as we hear about the efforts of the E.S.T.H.E.R. ministry to single moms. We’ll be taking donations (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, laundry detergent, dish soap, and more). Come, hear about, and support this important work.

ESTATE PLANNING Friday, May 3rd, 10am – noon | Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall | An estate attorney will be available to answer your questions! Seating is limited so an RSVP is required. dtaylor@sllcs.org or call the church office at 407-365-3408

BE A SENDER FOR THE LATVIA MISSION TRIP Senders are people who are committed to join us on this mission trip through many prayers, financial gifts, donations of materials, and encouragement. As a Sender you will receive a list of prayer requests before our trip and be at the front lines hearing the progress each day at camp. Upon our return, you are invited to a special reception where you will hear our unique stories and personal experiences on how God worked to bring the Gospel to the Latvian children. Our seven team members are leaving on July 4, 2024. Become a Sender today by emailing Latvia@sllcs.org

ACTS OF HOPE | Spill Wine Bar | Thursday, May 16th | 7-10pm | Looking for something fun to do? Come enjoy music, fellowship, & help us raise money to assist those in need. Any amount makes a difference! sllcs.org/acts-of-hope

VBS 2024 | June 3-7 (K-5th Grade is FULL!) | June 10-14 (6-8th Grade has a few spots left!) Get ready to splash into fun! Send your kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure exploring friendship with God. Registration is open! sllcs.org/vbs

VBS VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED  Sign up to volunteer TODAY!  Please help us by ordering VBS supplies from our WALMART & AMAZON wish lists. Thank you for your generosity!

ST. LUKE’S CARE CREWS We’re seeking individuals who have a heart to help local foster families by preparing and delivering a meal once per month. One meal allows Foster parents to take a much needed break and spend more time with the children. Care Crew members are required to be fingerprinted and watch online training. Sign up today! Email Rhonda Betteridge at rbetteridge@sllcs.org

CORNHOLE | Friday, May 31 | See more at menofstlukes.com