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Watch today’s Countdown To Christmas!

SCENES OF SALVATION: Preparation. Are you ready? Getting ready for Christmas involves so much to do. Maybe you have lists that include finding the right gifts, getting the festive foods ready for feasting, all the lights and decorations in place, travel plans, and family connections – just to name a few. There is so much to do to get ready! But as Jesus was preparing to begin his ministry, John the Baptist was already fulfilling his special purpose, to prepare the way for the world to receive its Savior! How in the world did he call on them to prepare? Repent! In the rush to prepare for celebrating our Savior’s birth and for his promised return, repentance needs to be at the top of our list.

For all 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)

INSTALLATION OF PASTOR SCOTT COERBER Please join us on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2pm for the installation of Pastor. A time of reception in Founders’ Hall will follow the service.

COLLEGE STUDENTS | Friday, December 27 | 6-8pm | Join our Lighthouse College Ministry group for a bonfire in the cemetery.  No RSVP required!  Email lighthouse@sllcs.org for more info.

BELOVED LIFE GROUP BIBLE STUDY | Tuesday, January 7th at 6:30p | MR 4 (also Zoom) | Join us! We kick off the new year with a study of the book of Exodus. To purchase the book click HERE

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

FOOD The food pantry at Samaritan Resource Center is running low. If you can make a donation of any non-perishable food, please drop it off at the church office! Let’s do our best to help the homeless this Christmas!

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.

NAME TAGS Do you have your St. Luke’s member name tag? Please do your best to wear it every Sunday! If you don’t have one, please email receptionist@sllcs.org and we’ll get one ordered for you.

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.

TRAVEL GROUP 2025 The St. Luke’s travel group (led by the Arps’ and Shahanians’) is excited to announce “Highlights of Norway and Sweden” including visits to” Bergen, Sognefjord Cruise, Lillehammer, Oslo, Stockholm and more! Twelve Days, July 5-16, 2025. View the brochure and watch for more details. Email tour or travel questions to: Travel@SLLCS.org

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