Announcements
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SCENES OF SALVATION: Proclamation. Usually when someone receives an announcement of a pregnancy, it is not the mother! But here, Mary is the one who receives the news from an angelic messenger. The birth of the promised Son of the Most High was at first troubling, but this soon resolves into a faithful declaration of humble submission to the Father’s plan to redeem the world. How do you respond to news? This Advent season, as we remember Jesus’ birth and look forward to his promised return, how might we hear the proclamation like Mary, with faithful humility? How might we join in the proclamation and share this good news with others?
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA | Saturday, December 14th | 10am | St. Luke’s Cemetery off Chapman Rd |Join us to lay the wreaths on the graves of our Veterans.
LCMS SURVEY You are invited to participate in the 2024 Lutheran Religious Life Survey. It takes about 15 minutes but will be helpful for the LCMS to understand more about our church body.
ANGEL TREE Monday, December 16th is the last day to drop off your gifts! Thank you for providing Christmas gifts for Memory Care and Assisted Living Residents.
WEDNESDAY ADVENT SERVICES: HERE COMES HEAVEN | December 18th | Wednesday at 8:40a & 7p | Join us as we celebrate the Glory of God during this Advent season. Bring your family and friends!
For all our Advent and Christmas information, and things to do, visit sllcs.org/christmas
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES
Monday, December 23
- Candlelight Worship, 2p (Lutheran Haven)
Tuesday, December 24: Candlelight Worship
- Generations: 3p (Sanctuary) & 4:30p (Founders’ Hall)
- Fuel: 6p (Founders’ Hall)
- Festival: 6p, 8p & 11p (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, December 25
- 10a (Sanctuary, with communion)
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL APPLICATIONS K-8 admissions applications for the 2025-2026 school year are due by December 18th! Don’t miss your chance to join our school community. Apply now at stlukeslutheranschool.org/admissions.
AFTERNOON DIVINE SERVICE | Thursday, December 19th | 1:30p | Chapel | This service allows participants to remain in their seats, offers communion, and is followed by light refreshments. Join us!
ACTS OF HOPE | Spill Wine Bar | Thursday, December 19th | 6:30p-9:30p | Together we can make a change! Enjoy music, food, and fellowship while helping us raise money to assist those in need. Any amount makes a difference! sllcs.org/acts-of-hope
MEN OF ST. LUKE’S RETREAT | January 10th-12th, 2025 | North Florida Christian Camp | We’ll have a BBQ dinner for you when you arrive Friday night January 10th. Saturday we’ll have bible studies and free time in the afternoon. Sunday we’ll finish our last bible study session and then get you home to your families. There’ll be plenty of fire to keep you warm! Click HERE to sign up! Questions? Email us at men@sllcs.org
2025 WOMEN’S RETREAT: Do Everything in the Name of Jesus | February 7 & 8, 2025 | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church | Join us for a powerful Christ-centered weekend as we explore how the promises held in Scripture can impact everything we do: from vocation, to relationships with others, & our personal walk with Christ. Learn more and register here: sllcs.org/womensretreat
THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES WITH DR. GARY CHAPMAN | Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 | 7p (doors open at 6:15p) | Location: St. Luke’s Church | Thrivent & St. Luke’s Lutheran Church invite you to join us for The 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman. Discover the keys to unlocking deeper connections and fostering lasting intimacy in your relationships. After the presentation, get your book signed (books available for purchase on-site. Cash or check only). FREE Admission! A collection will be taken to support Goods & Grace Grocery Store. To reserve your tickets click HERE
SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO LATVIA | Projected trip dates: June 27th-July 8th, 2025 | This summer St. Luke’s will be sending a group to Sloka, Latvia, to teach English and VBS to students ranging in age from 4 years old to 90 years old! We’d like you to consider joining us as a member of our team! To learn more contact Ruth Roberts or John and Anita Glanzer via email at latvia@sllcs.org.
DISCOVER UNIQUE TREASURES FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLAGE SHOPPE | 1530 Haven Dr. | Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4p | Skip the ordinary and shop the extraordinary! Charming stocking stuffers, Christmas cards (singles and by-the-box), wrapping and tissue paper, candles, gifts, men’s and women’s clothing, Christmas décor, and more. You are invited to shop sustainably this holiday while also giving a gift that supports the Haven Auxiliary.
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Sunday Worship info available at sllcs.org/Sunday
PRAYERS & MEMORIALS
HEALING PRAYERS:
- Bill C., David F., Frances S., Carol Stephens, Everett T., Barb Z.
OFFERINGS
Week 22 Weekly Year-To-Date
Budget 68,685 1,212,596
Actual 68,715 1,185,822