Announcements

LONGING FOR MORE. Longing for Answers. When we experience injustice, suffering, and loss, we’re often left asking “why?” But we rarely, if ever, get an answer to this question. Instead, we’re left longing for answers. Scripture reminds us that, while we won’t necessarily get the answers we want, we can look back at what God has done and look forward to the return of Jesus Christ, when our questions will be answered and our broken world will be restored.

ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES | Wednesday, December 17th | 8:40a & 7p | Join us as our school children lead each Advent service, sharing messages of peace through Scripture, music, and reflection. 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES | Christmas begins with Christ! Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior with beautiful candlelight worship and meaningful gatherings for all ages. We’d love for you, your family, and your friends to be part of these joyful services!

Tuesday, Dec 23 – Candlelight Worship, 2p (Lutheran Haven)

Wednesday, Dec 24 – Candlelight Worship 

• Generations: 3:30p (Sanctuary)
• Fuel: 6p (Founders’ Hall)
• Sanctuary Services: 6p & 8p
• Communion Service: 11p, (Sanctuary)

Christmas Day – 10a with Communion, Sanctuary

ANGEL TREE 2025 The last day for drop off is Sunday, December 14th. Thank you for providing Christmas gifts for Memory Care and Assisted Living Residents.

MSY: CHRISTMAS CAROLING | TONIGHT from 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 | TOMORROW at 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 | TOMORROW from 8a-Noon | We are blessed to see the St. Luke’s campus grow with the 16 acre property to our east. Our maintenance team needs your help. Grab your tools!! Please RSVP if you plan to attend!

AFTERNOON DIVINE SERVICE | Thursday, December 18th | 1:30p in the Chapel | If it is challenging for you to attend our regular worship services, join us. This service allows participants to remain in their seats for communion and offers light refreshments afterwards. 

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.

APPLY NOW FOR 2026-27 ENROLLMENT | 1st-8th-grade admissions applications for the 2026-2027 school year are due by December 17th! Don’t miss your chance to join our school community. Apply now at stlukeslutheranschool.org/admissions.

BE! FELLOWSHIP HIKE | Saturday, January 17th | 9a | Orlando Wetlands Park | You’re invited to a morning of fellowship, fun, and time spent enjoying God’s beautiful creation! Questions? Contact Aime at (407) 467-4775.

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!

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

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

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.

LUTHERAN HAVEN’S VILLAGE 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.