Announcements

RESURRECTION POWER: THE POWER THAT PROTECTS This world is filled with danger. The enemy is always at work to steal, kill, and destroy. But we have a Good Shepherd who has called us by name, who has laid down his life for us, and who is victorious over every danger, even death itself! Our Good Shepherd calls us, cares for us, and charges us with calling others who do not yet know him. In our work to call others from the dangers of the world, we work under the powerful protection of our Good Shepherd.

PASTORAL CALL PROCESS As the Lord continues to bless our ministry, the time has come to begin the process for calling our next Pastor. In 2025, we know that Pastor Arp is planning to retire. Since this process can take months to complete, we are asking the congregation for names of LCMS Pastors who we might consider to call to St. Luke’s. Please submit your suggestions to hr@sllcs.org as our call committee begins their work. Pray that the Lord guides and directs our work as we proceed.

JAM END OF THE YEAR PARTY | Tonight! April 19th | 7-9pm, Gym | Our last night with our eighth graders! Let’s celebrate a wonderful year together!

VOTERS’ MEETING Please join us Sunday, April 21st at 12:15pm for our quarterly Voters’ Meeting. We will elect BOD and School Board members, approve our 2024-25 budget, receive Board and Committee reports and discuss the next steps for our campus Master Plan. Download the Voters’ Packet.

AFTERNOON DIVINE SERVICE | Thursday, April 25th | 1:30pm | Chapel | If it’s challenging for you to attend our regular worship services, join us! This service allows participants to remain in their seats, offers communion, and is followed by light refreshments.

CONCERT SERIES: ORLANDO CONCERT BAND | Friday, April 26th | 7pm | Open Dress Rehearsal Thursday, April 25 at 7pm | St. Luke’s Concert Series together with the Orlando Concert Band presents “A Centennial Glance: Music from 1924” featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a Poulenc ballet, and Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Concerts are FREE, in person, and online! sllcs.org/concert-series

BE! TEA & THEE | May 11th | 2-4pm | MR 1 & 2 | Join us for tea, treats, fellowship and some Jesus time. The cost is $10 per person. Wear a hat if you have one and bring your tea cup. Click HERE to register.

MOTHERS DAY AT RLOM | May 18th | 10am-12pm | Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sanford | Can you help us celebrate moms? You can volunteer, donate, spread the word and say a little prayer for this event to be a success. The event will include coffee, live music and painting projects for moms and their children. To volunteer and donate contact Deaconess intern Alyssa at achoate@sllcs.org 

GRADUATION MILESTONE High school seniors & parents! You’re invited to a Graduation Milestone Class on Wednesday, May 8th from 6-8pm in the Youth Room. This Milestone is meant to assist parents and teens in talking and praying about carrying faith into adulthood. We’ll discuss what it takes to launch a son or daughter into adulthood with a faith that sticks. Dinner is provided so RSVP’s are a must! We’ll celebrate this Milestone on Sunday, May 12th at the 11am Fuel Service in Founders’ Hall. Register Here Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions? Email Pastor Sam Shick at sshick@sllcs.org 

ESTATE PLANNING Friday, May 3rd, 10am – noon | Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall | How can you be assured you will bless your children with an inheritance? Do you have a will in place? What does that retirement mean for your estate? Do you desire to leave a gift to God’s work? An estate attorney will be on site to answer your questions! Seating is limited so an RSVP is required.

BE! WOMEN BIBLE STUDY | April 28th-June 9th | Sundays 9:30am | Cafe | Join us for “What Love Is,” a seven week study on the Letters of 1,2, & 3 John. We will learn how Jesus encourages His followers to remain faithful to the truth.

STEP UP 4 LIFE Register now to participate in our annual Step Up 4 Life campaign and assist LFL in proclaiming that every life is indispensable and has intrinsic value given by God. Participate in our walking campaign from May 12 – June 24 while raising money for the Gospel-motivated and life-affirming ministry of Lutherans For Life. To register for Step Up 4 Life, visit stepup4life.org/2024 or email stepup4life@lutheransforlife.org

VBS 2024 | June 3-7 (K-5th Grade is FULL!) | June 10-14 (6-8th Grade has a few spots left!) Get ready to splash into fun! Send your kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure exploring friendship with God. Registration is open! sllcs.org/vbs

VBS VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED  Sign up to volunteer TODAY!  Please help us today by ordering VBS supplies from our WALMART & AMAZON wish lists. Thank you for your generosity!

ST. LUKE’S CARE CREWS We’re seeking individuals who have a heart to help local foster families by preparing and delivering a meal once per month. One meal allows Foster parents to take a much needed break and spend more time with the children. Care Crew members are required to be fingerprinted and watch online training. Sign up today! Email Rhonda Betteridge at rbetteridge@sllcs.org

CNA and LPN The Lutheran Haven has openings for: Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician (CNA/MED TECH) and a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN. For more information, visit LutheranHaven.org

SURVEY St. Luke’s is planning for future changes to the buildings, grounds, & programs on campus. As a part of that process, the Master Planning Committee, School Board, and School Administration are utilizing the services of the Genesis Project (a consulting service provided by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) for Lutheran schools). We ask that you complete the brief survey below and we would appreciate it if you could share the link with your friends or acquaintances who are not currently a part of the St. Luke’s school family. (All survey responses go directly to the Genesis Project.) St. Luke’s Community Survey