Announcements

SUMMER OF GENEROSITY: Living Generously. If our money talked about us, what would it say? Would it speak of our love for others, or our greed? Our money is our best character witness because it knows what we truly want and who we truly serve. Throughout the Bible, especially the Old Testament, God battled against idols that constantly deceived and pulled the love of his people away. We cannot serve two masters. God only needs to look at our spending, our giving, or our savings to know the condition of our hearts. 

SUMMER OF GENEROSITY: GIVEAWAY KIT & VIDEO MINI-SERIES Our Giveaway has been extended! Don’t miss the opportunity to be a blessing to others, stop by the table after services on Sunday, June 29th for your envelope. Join our Video Mini-Series which runs through September 28th. Stop by 10 minutes before our Sanctuary services at 7:50a, 9:20a, & 10:50a and 11a at the Fuel Service (or watch online at sllcs.org/news/summer-of-generosity). Starting this Sunday, June 29th, join us to discuss the Generosity Series at 9:30a in Meeting Room 3.

AFTERNOON DIVINE SERVICE | Thursday, June 26th | 1:30p | Chapel | This service allows participants to remain in their seats, offers communion, and is followed by light refreshments. Join us!

VICAR EDDIE KREZ Join us in wishing farewell and Godspeed to Vicar Eddie Krez. His last day with us is July 6th. Pick up a card at the church office to bid him farewell and bring it back by July 4th.

DCE INTERN AUBREY RATHKE | Sunday, June 29th | We bid farewell and Godspeed to Aubrey Rathke, DCE Intern, as she prepares to move to Georgia.

VBS HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS We had the best two-weeks of VBS True North: Trusting Jesus in a wild world and we have the videos to prove it! Thank you to our wonderful staff and volunteers that prepared and hosted a fun, safe, Jesus-filled adventure for our children and community. Enjoy the videos! K-5th & Middle School 

HSY MINISTRY SUMMER NIGHTS | Sunday, July, 13th | 6p | Youth Room | Join us on Sunday! Our mission is to empower young people to lead Christ filled lives. Questions: hsy@sllcs.org

LIGHTHOUSE BIBLE STUDY | Wednesday, July 9th | 8p | Youth Room | College Students, join us for Bible Study and fellowship. Invite a friend!

MSY AMERICA NIGHT | Wednesday, July 9th | 7-9p in the Gym | Let’s get patriotic as we represent the Red, White, & Blue playing America-themed games, eating some traditional American snacks, and diving into God’s Word together!

BE! WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY | Starting Sunday, July 13th through August 10th | 9:30a | Cafe | Join us as we seek to learn about five mountaintop experiences where God connected to His people and to us.

SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO LATVIA | Trip Dates: July 17th-29th | A group of volunteers are heading to Latvia for our English Camp. We have planned an exciting and fun filled week of activities, Bible lessons, games, crafts and more! Keep our team in your prayers. If you would like daily updates email us at Latvia@sllcs.org. Partner with us to change lives! We need your help purchasing supplies. Check out our Amazon Wish list. 

SJM MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT 2025 | Friday, October 10th | Eagle Creek, Orlando | Tee Up for Change! Registration opens soon. Stay Tuned. Sponsorships still Available. sllcs.org/golf4kids 

HOPE HELPS BACK TO SCHOOL BASH | Deadline: Friday, July 25th | Invest in Our Students in the Community! We provide families in need with the school supplies to start the school year. To place your order go to our AMAZON Wish List and have items delivered directly to HopeHelps or drop them in the red boxes at church entrances. Walmart gift cards of $25 can be dropped off at the church office. hopehelps.org

CONCERT SERIES 2025-26 Our calendar for our UPCOMING SEASON is here! Share with family and friends. To learn more about our Concert Series visit sllcs.org/concert-series

INSTALLATION DEACONESS JESSICA THOMPSON | Saturday, July 5th at 10a | Lutheran Church on the Redeemer, Sanford | Please join Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries for the installation of Deaconess Jessica Thompson. Reception to follow. Jessica, a former St. Luke’s teacher, is based in St. Louis where she will serve as Program Manager across multiple locations. We are blessed to have Jessica join our ministry team. 

GOODS & GRACE CLOSING Pastor Tige, Pastor Scott and the Board of Directors of Goods and Grace have made the difficult decision to close at the end of July. It was a great vision to provide significant savings on groceries for the ALICE population in our area. Unfortunately, the rising wholesale prices barely gave savings and the number of items we could secure couldn’t provide the variety of the retail giants in the area. Jesus taught in the parable of the talents (Matthew 10) that we are to be faithful stewards and servants with the resources he provides. These realities led the Board of Directors of Goods and Grace to determine that the cost of this ministry is resulting in diminishing results that do not serve our community in the way it needs to. Thank you to the volunteers and donors who gave their time and resources to serve the ALICE population of Central Florida. You have made an impact on the lives of many!

ORGAN INSTALLATION Installation of the new organ is underway. There will be no organ on Sunday, June 29th. We hope to have the new instrument ready to go by Sunday, July 6th. Instead of speakers being concentrated in the balcony, you will be able to hear sound from the new instrument in several locations, including from the chancel. We are tentatively planning on a dedicatory concert for the new organ on the evening of Friday, September 5th. Thank you for your support of this investment for an important part of our traditional worship gatherings.

CHURCH & SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED on Friday, July 4th.

PORTALS OF PRAYER Portals of Prayer for the month of July have arrived. Pick one up today!

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH UPDATE St. Luke’s is working with a consulting firm to conduct a Superintendent search. As we begin this process, the congregation is invited to submit potential candidate information for consideration. If you would like to make a recommendation, please forward the following information to hr@sllcs.org:

• Candidate’s first and last name
• Contact email and phone number
• Location they are currently serving – include congregation, city, & state
• Current position

MARRIAGE RETREAT 2025 | November 6th-9th | MSC Seashore, Port Canaveral | Deposit: $198 (couple) | Email marriageretreat@sllcs.org to book your cabin TODAY!

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