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LCMS 2019 National Youth Gathering

Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.  The next Gathering will be held on  July 11-15, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN . This year's theme is Real. Present. God based on Psalm 46.  “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our fortress.” - Psalm 46:10-11 During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the synod. The purpose of the Gathering is outlined in the following guiding principles: Youth Gatherings proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ and God’s saving grace to His people through Christ. In this setting, young people grow in their personal relationship w...

HOPE's Sham Rock N Run 5K

Thank you to all who participated and volunteered for the Hope Help's 8th Annual Sham Rock N Run which took place right here at St. Luke's Lutheran Church!  Over 450 people participated in the race and helped to fight homelessness in Seminole County and all of Central Florida.  HOPE’s mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida by equipping individuals and families to become self-sufficient through Housing, Outreach, Prevention and Education.  HOPE addresses the issues facing individuals and families in crisis by networking with local agencies and organizations, partnering to become more effective, studying best and emerging practices, and developing innovative problem-solving ideas in a comprehensive, coordinated, and strategic fashion.  They effectively make use of services that exist and identify trends in what is needed to enable individuals and families to become self sufficient.  They educate and transform the way people view and ...

Ash Wednesday and Lent 2019

Ash   Wednesday  marks the official start of Lent. This year during the season of Lent, St. Luke's is exploring " The Power of the Cross " and what that means for us as Christians. We hope you'll join us in person, or online , for our midweek services, starting March 6th,  Ash   Wednesday . The services will be every  Wednesday  during Lent at 8:40 am and 7:00 pm. Come out as we learn more about the Power of the Cross together. We sing the praise of Him who died, Of Him who died upon the cross. The sinner’s hope let all deride; For this we count the world but loss. Inscribed upon the cross we see in shining letters, “God is love.” He bears our sins upon the tree; he brings us mercy from above. The cross! It takes our guilt away; it holds the fainting spirit up; It cheers with hope the gloomy day and sweetens ev’ry bitter cup.       May this verse from Galatians 6:14 be your focus during this Lenten season. "...