Announcements

AWAKENED HEARTS OF WORSHIP: Benediction. The final time. What comes to mind when you hear that phrase? Maybe the last conversation you had with a loved one. The final game of your favorite team’s playoff run. The last speech, talk, or sermon from a respected leader. Today marks Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday in the church year and a time to remember the rule of the King of Kings as we wait for his return. This is also the final theme in our worship series as we end where the services of God’s people have ended for thousands of years, with the benediction. A final blessing to send us on our way to live, to reflect, to wait for the consummation of all things. 

UCF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT | Friday, November, 21st | 7p in the Sanctuary | The UCF Symphony Orchestra presents “From Academia to Adventure”, featuring Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture and Liszt’s Les Préludes. Newly appointed faculty Ben Vasko will be playing the Concerto for Tuba by Bruce Broughton.

 MSY MINISTRY: FRIENDSGIVING | Friday, November 21st | 7-9p | Gym | Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving with our best friends at MSY! We will provide turkey and mashed potatoes. Please bring a side or a dessert to share if you are able.

THANKSGIVING SERVICES | Wednesday, November 26th at 7p & Thursday, November 27th at 10a | Come join us as we give thanks to God for His abundant blessings! Bring your family and friends for a joyful time of worship and gratitude.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED The church office will be closed on November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holidays. We hope you’ll join us for our Thanksgiving services as we give thanks to God for His many blessings! 

SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING | Sunday, November 30th | 12:15p | Mtg. Rooms 1 & 2 | Join us as we consider a call to a candidate to become our next school Superintendent. Information will be provided at the meeting. We encourage all members who are 18 and older to attend our Voters’ Meetings. When you attend, you will be welcomed to the assembly with all privileges of discussing and voting. Please add this to your prayers for the Lord to bless us with the individual that He provides.

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 as it is 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.

SAMARITAN RESOURCE CENTER FOOD DRIVE Help Fill Empty Shelves This Thanksgiving! Thank you for the bags already returned. Your generosity is making a real impact! As we give thanks this season, let’s continue supporting our neighbors who are struggling to find their next meal. Please return your donation to St. Luke’s by November 30. Let’s come together and make a difference!

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY DRIVE | Now through November 30th | Join HOPE Helps’ largest outreach and share the love of Christ by bringing joy to local families in need. Your donations help Seminole County parents choose gifts for their children (ages 0–18), ensuring every child experiences the wonder of Christmas morning.

How to Participate:

During your next shopping trip, pick up unwrapped toys, stocking stuffers, socks and underwear, hygiene items, food, or $20 Walmart gift cards. Drop donations in the collection bins at any St. Luke’s entrances. All items will be delivered to HOPE Helps to support Christmas in the City and bless families in need in Seminole County. hopehelps.org.

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. Sponsor a Wreath by November 28th. Cost is $17. Click HERE

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.