Announcements for the week of October 31, 2010
TODAY’S EVENTS
Reformation Weekend
Festival Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 am Sunday; 7 pm Monday
Special Guest Appearance: Dr. Martin Luther (aka Pastor Schuschke)
8 & 9:30 am - Holy Communion
11 am - St. Luke’s Preschool Students singing
JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS
AND FELLOWSHIP
Oviedo: Following the 8 am Service in the School
Cafeteria.
Chuluota: Following the service.
Sanford: 10 am in the Fellowship Hall.
TODAY TRUNK OR TREAT:
A COMMUNITY COSTUME PARTY
Two locations:
11 am at Joan Walker Elementary School
12:30 pm at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Hot Dogs • Drinks • Crafts
Games • Candy • Prizes
ALTAR FLOWERS
Oviedo: Given to the glory of God by Susan Cromie
and Jean Richardson in loving memory of their
parents, whose Christ-filled lives and marriage set an
example for their daughters to follow.
Altar flowers are available for November 7, 14, 21
& 28.
Sanford: In memory of Peter Klavuhn by the Klavuhn
family.
CELEBRATING A FAITH MILESTONE
Today is a special day for St. Luke’s 2nd graders.
Students and parents have been attending class
together for the last three weeks and many will be
receiving their Bibles today at the 11 am service. On
this Reformation Sunday enjoy the incredible gift of
God’s Word.
MILESTONE OF FAITH: CONFIRMATION
Michael Davis and Holli Baeza received confirmation
today at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Sanford.
Free Admission
TRICK OR TREATING
AT THE LUTHERAN HAVEN
Families are invited to trick or treat through the
streets of Lutheran Haven. Come out today from 5:30
to 8 pm and knock on the doors of the cottages that
display an orange pumpkin in the window.
IMPORTANT REFORMATION DAY
STATEMENTS:
Sola fide: “by faith alone” [Latin]. Term referring to
the Scriptural doctrine that “a man is justified by
faith without the deeds of the Law.” (Romans 3:28)
Sola gratia: “by grace alone” [Latin]. Term referring
to the Scriptural doctrine that man is saved by grace
alone without the deeds of the Law. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Sola Scriptura: “Scripture alone” [Latin}. Term
referring to the Holy Scripture as the inerrant source
and norm of all doctrine.
Source: lcms.org
Our Goal for every Member:
The most biblically literate, doctrinally sound, actively engaged believers in the world…
to extend the Kingdom of God in Oviedo, Chuluota, Sanford and to the ends of the earth.
Guest Information
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHURCH HOME...
please consider joining us at St. Luke’s. We would be
glad to have you as a part of God’s family in
Oviedo or at our Chuluota campus. Take time after
the service to introduce yourself to a Pastor, the
Vicar or an Elder. If you are in need of pastoral
care, please call the church office at 407-365-3408.
Oviedo: Stop by our Welcome Center located in the
Narthex to receive an information packet.
Chuluota: Stop by our Welcome table located in the
front lobby to receive an information packet.
You can become a member of St. Luke’s by:
♦ Baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, for infants and children who have never
been baptized and whose parents are members.
♦ Attending Portals, new member orientation, for
those who have been confirmed in the Lutheran
faith and will be received by transfer or
affirmation of faith.
♦ Attending instruction classes (Explorations) for
adults who have not been baptized or confirmed
in a Lutheran Church.
NURSERY
Childcare is available for children ages 4 and
younger during the worship services.
Oviedo: Maps to the Nursery, located in Slavia
Square East, are available at the Welcome Center
and directional signs are posted around campus.
Chuluota: Signs are placed along the outside wall of
the worship area to the Nursery, which is located
across the hall from the rear entrance.
PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We encourage families to worship together. To assist
your child in participating in worship, a children’s
bulletin is available.
Oviedo: If you should need a quiet place to calm
your children or tend to their needs, you may use the
glass-walled room at the rear of the sanctuary
(entrance is across from the Music Room).
LARGE PRINT AND HEARING AID DEVICES
Ask an usher if you need a Large Print bulletin or a
hearing device. Note: All hymns are printed in the
large print bulletins. Media Ministry: A CD or DVD of
worship services may be ordered by calling the
church office. All are free of charge; however,
donations to the Media Ministry will be accepted.
Sermons are also posted on: www.stlukes-oviedo.org.
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DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST?
Call the church office 407-365-3408 or go to
www.stlukes-oviedo.org.
PRAYER PARTNERS MINISTRY
One-on-one prayer ministry to anyone who desires it
between the Sunday services in the Sanctuary.
WATCH OVIEDO SUNDAY SERVICES LIVE!
Sunday services are broadcast on our website.
Click “Watch Service Live” icon.
PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
• Lutheran Counseling Services: A therapist is
available on Monday through Wednesday in
Slavia Square. Insurance may be applicable.
Call 407-644-4692 for an appointment.
• Thrivent Financial Services: Open Fridays, 9 am
-noon in Slavia Square (407-366-7864). Home
office: 1750 W. Broadway, Suite115, Oviedo, FL
32765. Phone: 407-542-3986.
• HOPE Foundation for the Homeless, Inc:
Operators of the Sonshine Community Thrift Store
& Food Pantry in Oviedo. Call 407-366-3422 or
helpforthehomeless.net.
• Lutheran Braille Workers: Work Center #130 is
located at 2061 Catbird Loop in Lutheran Haven.
Contact: Dick & Nancy Challis at
nanrichal3@bellsouth.net.
• Pathways to Home: Mission: To increase family
stability and resiliency by guiding families to
services that best meet their real needs. Contact:
www.pathwaystohome.org or 407-268-6363.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly
YTD
Budget
$42,286
$763,993
Actual
$35,660
$715,421
St. Luke’s Annual Budget
$2,622,841
Sanford
$1,335
ATTENDANC E INFOR MATION
YEAR
2009
2010
1341
1286
Worship Services Oviedo
142
92
Worship Service Chuluota
53
41
Worship Service Haven
64
87
Worship Service Sanford
TOTALS
1600
1506
105
Mid-week Adult Bible Study: Oviedo
97
Adult Bible Study: Oviedo
127
Sunday School: Oviedo
155
Community Night Classes: Adult
111
Community Night Classes: Children
62
Youth Bible Study
51
Worship online viewers
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
NEW THIS WEEK!
MILESTONES OF FAITH: HOLY BAPTISM
Brooke Elisabeth Herman and Blake Edward
Herman children of Edward Harold Herman and
Nancy Anne Herman received holy baptism on
October 29, 2010.
Piper Rose Anderson, daughter of Nicholas Anthony
Anderson and Shadow Jimenez Anderson received
holy baptism on October 30, 2010.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
God is always doing exciting things! Come check out
Sunday school today at 9 am in Sanford, 9:30 am in
Oviedo and 10:30 am in Chuluota to learn more
about God’s awesome work. Maps and information
are available at the Welcome Center to assist you in
finding the right class for your child. New children
are always welcome.
CONNECT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT
COMMUNITY NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY
• 5-6:15 pm - Dinner in Founders’ Hall/gym
• 6:30-7:30 pm - Pioneer Clubs for children &
Christian education opportunities for adults
A list of classes is available at stlukes-oviedo.org.
Menu for November 3: Chicken Teriyaki, Fried Rice,
Stir Fry Veggies, Coconut Cream Pie or Key Lime Pie.
Children's menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs.
FREE PARENTING CLASS:
PREVENTING POWER STRUGGLES
Power struggles escalate and always end in some
form of lose-lose situations for all parties involved. In
this workshop you will learn:
•
the adult and child beliefs that create power
struggles
•
the five step process that prevents power
struggles
•
the strategies and skills needed to get out of
power struggles
•
how to heal yourself and children after a
power struggle has occurred
Please join Vicky Hepler of Loving Guidance, Inc.,
associate creators of Conscious Discipline, on
November 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Sponsored by: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Announcements for the week of October 31, 2010
HONORING OUR VETERANS
The Kindergarten Veterans’ Day Program is
Thursday, November 11, at 10 am in the Sanctuary.
All are invited to attend.
HELP PROVIDE A THANKSGIVING
MEAL FOR A FAMILY IN NEED
Few things in life are more impactful and more
important than gathering around the table for a
family meal. St. Luke’s Senior Youth is working with
“Servant’s Heart Ministry” to provide over 100
central Florida families with that opportunity this
Thanksgiving. Baskets will be filled with the fixings
for the perfect Thanksgiving meal. The youth are
asking for your support by giving a monetary
contribution or purchasing:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$10 gift card for the purchase of a turkey
Dinner Rolls Mix
Jello/Canned Fruit Salad Fixings
Instant Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Stuffing Mix
Green Beans Casserole (2 cans of green
beans, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can
of fried onions)
Canned Corn
Cake Mix and Icing
Items may be deposited in the box in the Narthex on
November 7, 14, or 21. Help make a difference this
Thanksgiving. (Estimated cost for an entire basket is
$30.)
OH NUTS!
Don’t be saying that on Sunday, November 7! Plan
to support Girl Scouts with our candy & nut sales
outside the church entrances after each service. Items
priced between 5-7 dollars. Want them early? See
your local Girl Scout or contact Dolores Gallo at 407
-977-8116 or dmgallo@att.net.
WEIGHT WATCHERS AT ST. LUKE’S
With a revolutionary new program starting soon,
leader and meeting time availability will be limited
so let’s start scheduling our next Weight Watchers
meeting series today. Plus, we’ll get Weight
Watchers eTools FREE to stay on track between
meetings.
Interested? Call 407-365-3228 x3102 or send an
email to sabell@stlukes-oviedo.org. Share the news.
We’ll need at least 15 people to sign up.
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LADIES WEDNESDAY LUNCH BUNCH
The Bunch will dine on November 3 at Boston’s Fish
House located on Aloma and Forsyth. Car pool from
the church parking lot at 10:30 am. Contact: Arden
Graf at 407-365-5537.
PRAYER PETITIONS AS OF 10/27/10
HOSPITALS: Central Florida Regional: James Ekern
Florida-East: Howard Gaertig
Florida-North: Ken Voll
Florida-Winter Park: Eleanor Hrncir, Alma Pierce
ORMC: Christopher Peterson, Michael Wrye
Universal Health (NC): Gordon Freeman
UPCOMING PROCEDURES/RECOVERING:
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Richard Edwards,
Pamela Saninocencio, Jeanne Lackey
CANCER LIST: Nancy Blue, Tony Bradley, Lynn Calkin,
Joan Ardner, Chuck Decker, Susan Gaertig,
Jeanne Lackey, Marilyn Lindeman, Stacy McNamara,
Jarred Parrish, Cetera Plagmann. Shirley Schulman,
Ron Hulbert, Danny Eurich
DEATHS: Phyllis Syme’s family at the death of her
husband, Jack Syme, on 10/26/10.
MILITARY: Patrick Blair, Ryan Copenhaver,
Travis Esposito, Valerie Petrosky, Robert Petrosky,
Jonathan Reynolds
LOAVES AND DISHES WEEKLY SCHEDULE
This week’s cooks on call: Janice & Gerald Clark,
Carla French, Kathleen Glenn, Suzanne Graham,
Kimberly Griffith, Susan Gugel. Contact: Linda
Schmid at 407-277-3698 or L_Berrey@yahoo.com.
REMEMBER THE
RE-FORMATION COVENANTS?
Last October members had an
opportunity to sign a covenant,
a Solemn Agreement with God
in the areas of Worship,
Learning, Serving and Giving. If
you filled one out, the sealed
covenants will be mailed to you
on November 12. Upon receipt,
take a few moments to review your personal
goals. In preparation for filling out a new
Commitment to Christ next month, contemplate how
God’s Word has shaped and molded you in the last
12 months.
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CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES IN 2011
Starting with the 2011 contribution year, a 2-month
supply of envelopes will be mailed to your home six
times a year. To mail a small quantity bi-monthly
brings cost savings in postage and reduces the
number of boxes left over at the end of the year.
Your first supply will arrive in time for use starting in
January 2011.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
The POBLO Ministry of Missions Training
A big part of the ministry of
POBLO is to assist our LCMS
churches to start cross cultural
ministries. It is the laity of our
congregations who are living
next to and working with
Muslims and those of other religious backgrounds. As
American Christians we all need to learn how to
approach someone of a different ethnic background,
especially if it is a person who needs to hear about
Jesus. In 2011 POBLO will begin an online training
program which will teach Christians all around the
U.S. about how to do outreach to Muslims, Hindus,
and others. Let’s equip ourselves so that cross cultural
ministries can begin, right from our churches. Please
support POBLO so that POBLO can assist LCMS
members to do outreach.
As mission of the month POBLO will receive $300
from St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. For more information
visit peopleofthebooklutheranoutreach.org.
THE BEACON NOW AVAILABLE
The Lutheran Beacon, our District “newspaper” is now
available. Please pick up a copy in the Narthex or at
all exits. To see The Lutheran Beacon in full color visit
www.selc.lcms.org.
BOOKENDS
The Lutheran Haven Flea Market Book Nook is
already preparing for the April (2011) Flea Market.
If you have any sturdy metal bookends to donate,
please drop them off at the Flea Market House on
the Haven property. Contact: Michele Bremke 407644-2661.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
The author of Vows of Deception, W.L. Cati, PhD, is
speaking at Encounter Church (2320 E. Robinson
Street) on November 14 from 5:30-8:15 pm. Hear
about Cati’s journey in Islam and her return to
Christ. Phone: 407-858-0351.
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
NEXT SUNDAY
Daylight Saving Time Ends
FL/GA Middle School Youth Gathering
(Lake Yale)
How to Start a Small Group Bible Study 9:30 am
Youth INC - 6 pm
SAVE THE DATE
Parenting Class: Preventing Power Struggles November 10
How We Got the Bible - November 21 December 19
Thanksgiving Services - November 24 at 7
pm and November 25 at 10 am
Centennial Event - January 8, 2012
Centennial Event - March 18, 2012
(community invited)
Centennial Event - October 28, 2012
Centennial Event - December 30, 2012
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
PROSPECTIVE PARENT SESSIONS
• January 18, 7 pm
•
January 22, 10 am
•
February 5, 10 am
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Florida Georgia District of the LCMS, located in
Orlando, is looking for a part time Bookkeeper/
Administrative Assistant. Job responsibilities include:
financial statements, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, cash receipts and reports. Submit resume
to: Mr. John Elliott at jelliott@flga-lcms.org.
The Lutheran Haven: CNA - skilled nursing facility evening shift, weekends. Requires Florida CNA
certificate. Previous geriatric experience preferred.
Interested persons may apply at our administrative
office: 2041 W. SR 426, Oviedo.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is seeking a
Nursery Care Worker: (p/t). Must be able to work
Sunday mornings 8:45 am-12 pm. Qualifications
include, but are not limited to, previous early
childhood experience, an aspiration to nurture the
young with a Christ-centered focus, and
dependability. Must be at least 18 years old. If
interested submit a resume to Human Resources via
email: hr@stlukes-oviedo.org.
BLESSED TO SERVE
Do you know someone who can:
• Take a strategic role in financial decisions?
• Assist staff with budgets and financial forecasts?
• Help balance good business practices with
ministry?
• Communicate financial information to Boards and
members?
The term of office for our Church Treasurer will
expire in July 2011 and we are compiling a list of
interested candidates to serve in this position. Submit
names for consideration, to Mike Mueller, Treasurer
(treasurer@stlukes-oviedo.org) or Judi Cooper,
Business Manager (407-365-3408; jcooper@stlukesoviedo.org).
To become familiar with St. Luke's accounting staff
and procedures, there will be an opportunity to help
with the preparation of budgets for the next fiscal
year. This position requires attending monthly board
meetings and meeting weekly with the Business
Manager.
- Tom Cotton, Chairman Board for Stewardship
Announcements for the week of October 31, 2010
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CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Want to be part of From Everywhere to
Bethlehem? Click on the OUTREACH tab on the
website and then select Everywhere to Bethlehem.
Print out the form (link at the bottom of the
screen), fill it out and turn it in. (You may also email it
to misspz71@msn.com) Wow! That was easy...
ADULTS WITH AGING PARENTS
Next meeting is on Wednesday, November 3 from
6:30-7:30 pm in Suite C. Guest speaker, Darlene
Jalowsky, has worked as a nurse in assisted living,
medicare/home health, medical equipment and
geriatric care management, and, has authored, Baby
Boomer- Life Style Management. She is also the
caregiver for her mother and father. Contact: Church
office at 407-365-3408 or Nancy Herbon at
407-699-9241.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S
MISSIONARY LEAGUE (LWML)
Afternoon LWML: will meet on
Tuesday, November 2 at 2 pm in
the dining room at Lutheran Haven
Assisted Living Facility. You do not
have to be a resident of the
Lutheran Haven to attend.
• Devotions by: Audrey Roglitz.
• Guest Speaker: Rev. Gary S. Schuschke.
• Topic: Martin Luther
• Update on: The REWA Fund
The Morning LWML: will meet on November 1 at
9:30 am at the home of Carolyn Duda, 709 Conesus
Lane, Winter Springs. New members are always
welcome and childcare is available. Contact:
Katherine Brockhaus at 305-454-5833.
SR. YOUTH SUMMER MISSION
TRIP REGISTRATION OPEN
Have you ever experienced a mission trip or servant
event? This summer our high school ministry is
coordinating a trip to Logan, West Virginia.
(Registration closes November 19.) Information is
available in the church office or by contacting
Rhonda Betteridge at
rbetteridge@stlukes-oviedo.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE WEBSITE
Check out the announcements in color at
stlukes-oviedo.org, click on the Member tab then
Member Resources.
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MUNCH 'N MUSIC
Do you remember “Ted Mack and His Amateur
Hour?” Well, the Haven has its own Mack - The Rev.
Roy Maack - who will be the host of “The Amateur
Hour 3” at the November 9 Munch 'n Music.
It is going to be a fun time with a variety of acts!
Reservations (limited to 120) must be made by
Wednesday, November 3. Please call Margaret
Smeyak at 407-365-6176. Cost: $5 per person,
payable at the door.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
Next meeting is on Wednesday, November 3,
at 2 in the Haven Fellowship Hall. We will
welcome Kathy Zastrow and her “puppy in
training.” Kathy has been training “helper
dogs” for quite a few years. She will be
telling us about the program. She will be
accompanied by her student puppy who
wants to get acquainted with us and be
loved. Everyone is always welcome! Light
refreshments will be served.
IMAGINE SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS
IN AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ……
Within the next few weeks, St. Luke’s will be sending
packages to soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Please consider contributing items for boxes:
• Crystal Lite
• Oreo cookies
• Boxes of Christmas cards for the
soldiers to send home to family
and friends
• Hard candy (chocolate melts),
nuts, trail mix
• Sports magazines
A container for these donations is located by the
table which displays the Troop Support Scrapbook in
the Narthex (Door 2).
- SLLC – Board for Human Care
St. Luke’s Mission:
“Proclaiming Jesus Christ so that all may know
God and grow in faith toward Him and in love
toward one another.”
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE FOR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 AND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Sunday, 8 am (Oviedo)
Message: Rev. Gary S. Schuschke
Liturgist: Rev. Scott F. Abel
Musicians: James Coe, organ/piano;
Brass Ensemble; Adult Choir
Communion Assistants: Russ Mueller,
Ron Pomeroy
Ushers: Andrew Jakubcin, Patrick Duffy,
William Hermann, Scott Hinrichs, David
Norvell, Paul Wacker
Acolytes: Autumn Abell, Katie Connors,
Cartree Pettis, Danielle Tatro
Altar Guild: Peggy Pomeroy, Jeanne Wacker
Fellowship Hour: St. Luke's Lutheran School
Greeters:
Mary Jansson, Kathy Stratton - Doors 2&3
Welcome Center: Blanche & Ed Grapatin
Trustee: David Norvell
Prayer Partner: Dwight Foote
Sunday, 9 am (Chuluota)
Message: Daniel C. Larsen, Vicar
Liturgist: Rev. Brian D. Roberts
Musicians: Alan Trapp, keyboard; Randi
Christiansen, clarinet; Marty Christiansen,
guitar; Kerry Brabble, alto saxophone
Acolyte: Aaron Hickey
Altar Guild: Linda Nichols, Kay Scott
Fellowship Hour: Alisa Huttula
Greeters: Christine Frank, Robert Scott
Ushers: Gary Hickey, Thomas Hultgreen, David
Nichols, Michael Thompson
Elder: Thomas Hultgreen
Sunday, 9:30 am (Oviedo)
Message: Rev. Gary S. Schuschke
Liturgist: Rev. W. M. Arp
Musicians: James Coe, organ/piano;
Brass Ensemble; Adult Choir
Communion Assistants: Doug Duppstadt,
George VanDeventer
Ushers: Jack Kaleita, Horst Butzke, Virgil Davila,
Michael Dicembre, John Kelly, Bill LaGrange,
Dave Maire, Dipak Rajhansa, EJ Rossow,
Mark Stinson, Nick Wrobleski
Acolytes: Jeannelle Condame, Jeremy Delauter,
Ean Kelly, Christianna McMichael
Altar Guild: Jean Guarriello, Nancy Nail,
Peggy Pomeroy, Jeanne Wacker
Greeters: Ada Garmas - Door 1
Ann Evanson, Alice Wages - Doors 2&3
Welcome Center: Harry Graham
Announcements for the week of October 31, 2010
Trustee: John Herbert
Prayer Partner: Don Kovac
Sunday, 9:30 am (Haven)
Ordained Ministers: Rev. William Reinhardt
Assisting Elder (Communion Assistant):
Richard Schurrer
Musician: Marjorie Meier, piano
Usher/Worship Leader: Don Eicholtz
Altar Guild: Olga Babchak, Margaret Smeyak
Greeters: Mary Overdorff - Right Door
Dorothy Rathjen - Left Door
Margaret Smeyak - Front Door
Eleanor Warder - Lobby
Sunday, 10:30 am (Sanford)
Message & Liturgist: Rev. Edward J. DeWitt
Musicians: Ruth Wiedenmann, organist;
Redeemer Adult Choir
Acolyte: Ed Senkarik
Greeter: Amy Meese
Ushers: Keith Chernes, Joe Brooks,
Matthew Gilson
Sunday, 11 am (Oviedo)
Message: Rev. Gary S. Schuschke
Liturgist: Rev. W. M. Arp
Musicians: James Coe, organ/piano;
Brass Ensemble; Adult Choir;
St. Luke’s Preschool Children
Ushers: David Duda, John Baker, Ed Hampton,
Donald Herzog, Dave Maire, John Russell,
Peter Thomas, Thomas Walters,
George Wilkes
Acolytes: Adam Berlinski, Ryan Kebler,
Emily Mann, Michael Winquist
Altar Guild: Jean Guarriello, Nancy Nail
Greeters:
Jeanne Lackey, Shirley Schultz - Doors 2&3
Eva Rogers - Door 4
Trustees: Tom Galloway, John Jakubcin
Prayer Partner: Joe Bartley
Monday, 7 pm (Oviedo)
Message & Liturgist: Rev. Gary S. Schuschke
Musician: Ruth Wiedenmann, organ/piano
Communion Assistant: Brent Summersgill
Ushers: Ron Fran, J.D. Daher, Martin Koch
Acolytes: Austin McLendon, Elliott Rios
Altar Guild: Hilda Roseberry
Welcome Center: P.J. Summersgill
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Calendar of Events for October 31-November 6, 2010
* denotes childcare is available and ABS denotes Adult Bible Study
Sunday, October 31
8 am - noon - Church office open
8 am - Worship Service*
9 am - Worship Service Chuluota*
9 am - Christian Resource Library (Suite D)
9 am - Lutheran Spirituality (Redeemer)
9:15 am - Crown Ministries (Suite C)
9:30 am - Lutheran Haven Worship
9:30 am - Digging Deeper ABS (School Cafeteria)
9:30 am - Lutheran Doctrine ABS (Suites A&B)
9:30 am - Old Testament Bethel ABS (Suites E&F)
9:30 am Sunday School (classroom maps available at
the Welcome Center)
9:30 am - Worship Service*
10:30 am - Worship Service Sanford*
11 am - Worship Service*
11 am - DivorceCare (Suites E&F)
11 am - Trunk or Treat (Joan Walker School)
11:30 am - Voters’ Meeting (Redeemer)
12:30 pm - Trunk or Treat (Oviedo Campus)
Monday, November 1
1:30 pm - ESOL Classes (Suite C)
7 pm - High School Task Force (Suites A&B)
7 pm - Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, November 2
9 am - SLLS Preschool Chapel (Sanctuary)
9 am - St. Luke’s Baptismal Banner Group (Suite C)
12 pm - Dominos (Redeemer)
2 pm - Afternoon LWML
(Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall)
2:15 pm - Parents In Touch (Suite D)
3:45 pm - Weight Watchers Meeting (Suites A&B)
6 pm - Girl Scouts (Redeemer)
6 pm - Shepherd’s Hope (Slavia Square)
7 pm - Redeemer Adult Choir Rehearsal (Redeemer)
7 pm - Board for Worship (Suite C)
7 pm - Youth Leadership Team (Youth Room)
7:45 pm - Bell Choir (Redeemer)
8 pm - Men’s Basketball (Founders’ Hall/gym)
Wednesday, November 3
6:45 am - Men’s Bible Study (Suites A&B)
9:30 am - Men’s Bible Study (Suites E&F)
9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study (Suites A&B)
10 am - Christian Resource Library (Suite D)
3:30 pm - SOAR - Camp Drama (Redeemer)
5 pm - Community Night Dinner (Founders’ Hall/gym)
6:30 pm - Pioneer Clubs (School Rooms)
6:30 pm - 1st Year Jr. Confirmation (Media Center)
6:30 pm - 2nd Year Jr. Confirmation (6B)
6:30 pm - Adults with Aging Parents (Suite C)
6:30 pm - Lutheran Doctrine ABS (Chapel)
6:30 pm - Explorations ABS (Suites A&B)
6:30 pm - New Testament Bethel ABS (Music Room)
6:30 pm - Old Testament Bethel ABS (Suites E&F)
6:30 pm - Conscious Discipline (School Cafeteria)
6:30 pm - Faith on Tap ABS (Youth Room)
6:30 pm - Lutheran Haven Bible Study ABS
(Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall)
Thursday, November 4
9 am - SLLS Preschool Chapel (Sanctuary)
12:30 pm - LWML (Redeemer)
6 pm - Shepherd’s Hope (Slavia Square)
6:30 pm - Chancel Ringers (Balcony)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Music Room)
8 pm - Adult Volleyball (Founders’ Hall/gym)
Friday, November 5
Walk-a-Thon
8:45 am - SLLS Chapel and Faith Milestones’
Students Bible Presentation (Sanctuary)
1 pm - GriefShare (Suite D)
5 pm - FL/GA Middle School Gathering
Saturday, November 6
FL/GA Middle School Gathering
10 am - FETB Planning Meeting (Media Center)
10 am - Small Group Book Club (Suites A&B)
6 pm - Redeemer Youth Groups (Redeemer)
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church:
2021 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765
Chuluota: Worshiping at Joan Walker Elementary School, 3101 Snow Hill Rd., Chuluota, FL 32766
Church: 407-365-3408, School: 407-365-3228, Church Fax: 407-366-9346
Church website: stlukes-oviedo.org
School website: stlukes-oviedo.org/school
Rev. W.M. Arp, Rev. Brian D. Roberts, Rev. Gary S. Schuschke, Rev. Scott F. Abel
In partnership with Lutheran Church of the Redeemer:
2525 S. Oak Ave., Sanford, FL 32773
407-322-3552 www.lcrms.org Rev. Edward J. DeWitt
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St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Students Celebrate Grandparents’ and
Grand Friends On Grandparents’ Day
This yearly event started early the night before with a new
tradition – A Family Tailgate party! Soccer and volleyball games
were played throughout the beautiful fall evening. Special
entertainment was provided by our school band and orchestra as
the diners enjoyed an old fashioned hotdog supper.
The next day grandparents were invited to a chapel service with
a special message from Pastor Arp. The sanctuary was filled with
proud grandparents as they enjoyed the creative presentation of
“The Pumpkin Patch Parable” by the middle school drama
students and delightful class presentations from our preschool
through middle school. Fresh baked cookies and punch were
served by the Middle School students. (There were many
requests for the secret cookie recipe.) The children were excited
to have their grandparents visit their classrooms and meet their
teachers.
Preschool’s Exciting New School Year
The preschool has had an exciting start to the school year! In
addition to welcoming 236 children to the St. Luke’s school family
we have hosted two special events, a “Meet and Greet” with our
Heart Friends and a Night at the Arts.
Heart Friends is a partnership program with the Lutheran Haven.
We match a three year old student with a Haven resident. The
students are prayed for throughout the year and receive cards.
Our first “Meet and Greet” of the year was in the 2/3 year old
preschool building on October 1. The Heart Friends spent time
playing with Play-Doh, drawing and listening to stories with the
children. A fun time was had by all.
A Night at the Arts “A Night at the Arts”, our first family event for this school year,
was on September 30 in the gym. Families painted pottery and
listened to music performed by the
Middle School choir and a harpist. St.
Luke's cheerleaders offered
concessions to purchase. We also
had an exciting night giving away
door prizes. The preschool families
enjoyed the evening with family and
friends.
We look forward to future special
events and the memories they
create!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Excellence in
Education Award
St. Luke’s K-4th grade Spanish
teacher, Ms. Brinson, received the
Excellence in Education Award at the
annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Month, “Recognizing Florida’s Hispanic
Heritage: Past, Present and Future,” at
the Governor’s Mansion. She received
an award check for $1,500.
“I am proud to recognize all of the
contest participants who displayed
their outstanding abilities and talents,
and congratulate this year’s winners,”
said Governor Crist. “Hispanic Heritage
Month is truly an exceptional time to
showcase the importance of Florida’s
Hispanic-American community and its
influence on our state’s success both
now and in the future.”
We Believe in Opportunity
Fall Sports
St. Luke’s soccer and volleyball teams have finished very
exciting, successful seasons. The seventh and eighth grade
soccer team finished as runner-up in the CFLAA tournament in
St. Petersburg, losing to St. Michael, Ft. Myers, 2-1 in the
championship game. They went on to win the Metro League
championship defeating the Geneva School in a shootout. The
soccer team qualified for the FLAA State Tournament where
they defeated Zion, Deerfield Beach in the first round. They lost
to St. Paul, Boca Raton in overtime in the semifinals, and went
on to beat Grace, Winter Haven to capture third place.
The seventh and eighth grade volleyball team finished runnerup in the CFLAA tournament, losing to St. Michael, Ft. Myers, in
a hard-fought championship game. The following week they
beat Circle Christian to win the Metro League championship.
The volleyball team finished third place in the FLAA State
Tournament where they defeated Zion, Deerfield Beach in
round one, lost to Trinity, Delray Beach in round two, and
finished with a win against St. Paul, Lakeland.
Dig Pink is the name of the Breast Cancer
awareness rally that takes place in gyms all over
the country during Breast Cancer awareness month
(October).
The St. Luke’s Varsity Volleyball team hosted the
Second Annual event on October 2. Great volleyball was played
with other teams in the area. The boy’s soccer team showed
their support by wearing pink team T-shirts during its games.
There was lots of yummy food and delicious baked goods for
sale! In advance of the event the girls sold the 2010 official Dig
Pink “Disco” T-shirts and jean passes for the Friday before. The
girls raised $3983.46!
Red Ribbon Week at St. Luke’s
“Red Ribbon Week” was celebrated across the United
States the week of October 25 to promote healthy lifestyles
and increase awareness about the dangers of drug use. St.
Luke’s students were encouraged to show their
commitment to live a drug-free life by participating in daily
“themes.” They had fun wearing their craziest socks on
“Sock It to Drugs” day, wearing their craziest hat on “Hats
Off to Being Drug Free”, and of course, the students loved
wearing their favorite team jersey for “I’m a Fan of Saying
NO to Drugs”. They looked adorable wearing polka-dots
everywhere for “Spot Me Being Drug Free” and the week
concluded with our St. Luke’s students “Choosing to be
Drug Free” at a GREEN & GOLD Spirit Day/Pep Rally Day.
Dr. Reeves, Guidance Counselor, spoke to grades K & 1
about safety and healthy choices. Officers Laurie Bailey and
Andrea Flannagin from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
spoke to grades 2 – 5. An officer from the Drug
Enforcement Administration spoke to the middle school
students.
What in the World
does the PTL do?
Sure, we all know about the PTL’s
fundraising activities, but what
happens to that money after it has
been raised?
Last year’s auction generated
$77,000 and was used to purchase
47 Companion Touch Tablet
computers for the teachers, 60 Dell
“Z” Notebooks for our students,
along with Windows 7 Pro software,
and E-Instruction white board
software. A portion of those funds
has also been put aside to create a
fund for a traffic light at the
entrance to the school.
Last year’s Walk-A-Thon proceeds
went towards the Fine Arts Budget.
Students attending the music
festival benefited by having new
performance uniforms, music
supplies, and a portion of their
expenses paid. The Art and Drama
departments also took advantage of
these funds.
PTL funded improvements to the
school including new water
fountains, landscaping, laptops, a
new playground, and enhancements
to the listening centers for the
preschool.
Noticing the strain the economy was
placing on families, the PTL
purchased some of the classroom
staples such as tissues and wipes,
and supplied each teacher with $200
to use for classroom enhancement.
The PTL has provided funding for
continuing education for our
teachers. We understand that
keeping up with the latest teaching
methods and technology is
important for keeping our school
competitive and our teachers better
equipped to work with your children.
From Everywhere to Bethlehem
December 10, 11 & 12, 2010
~ Sign-up Form ~
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Circle day(s) you are
able to participate.
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Cookie Bakers—
5 dozen Cookies ea.
Unlimited
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Traffic Control
(Must be at least 21 years old.)
8-10
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Herod
1
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Greeters (Church & Narthex)
12
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Innkeeper
1
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Music—Guitarist
1
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Wisemen
6
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Refreshment Servers &
Runners for cast
15
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Mary
5
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Joseph
4
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Centurions/Guards
4
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Marketplace Shopkeepers
20
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Zechariah
1
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Adult Jesus
1
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Disciple
1
Set-Up
20
Construction
15
Tear-Down
12
ACTORS (some with small speaking parts):
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Circle day(s) you are
able to participate.
Participant Role
ACTORS (some with small speaking parts):
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Scribe at Herod’s Palace
1
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Guides
12
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
John the Baptist
1
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Census Takers
3
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Speakers
5
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Gabriel
2
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Shepherds
8
Thursday, December 9th
Friday, December 10th
Thursday, December 9th
Friday, December 10th
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Angels
10
Monday, December 13th
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Place completed forms in Oviedo to the specially marked bags at the exits;
in Chuluota hand to an usher; and in Sanford return to Pastor DeWitt.
The St. Luke’s Concert Series is a gift of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765, with the generous support of individuals, corporations and community foundations. Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 7 pm Beethoven Forever
Laszlo Marosi, Conductor • Benjamin Rauhala, Assistant Conductor • Joel Batchler, soloist Featuring: Overture to Coriolan, Opus 62 • Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Opus 37 Symphony No. 7 in A major, Opus 92 Invite your friends! FREE admission to all concerts! Receive St. Luke’s Concert Series email reminders and program information throughout the season. Two easy ways to be included: 1. Visit stlukes‐oviedo.org (click on the Concert Series logo) OR 2. Fill out the short form below and return to the church office or place in the offering plate, or concert box at the exits. Please print clearly Name: _______________________________________________________ E‐mail: _______________________________________________________ E‐mail addresses are used for Concert Series email reminders and program information only and will not be distributed or used for any other purpose. Remaining Concerts in the 2010‐11 Season: 2010 HOLIDAY CONCERTS Friday, December 3 ~ 7 pm; Saturday, December 4 ~ 2 & 7 pm BRASS BAND OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Chad Shoopman, Director Saturday, January 15, 2011 ~ 7 pm ORLANDO CONCERT BAND Saturday, February 12, 2011 Masterworks: 6 pm & Concert: 7 pm UCF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday, February 26, 2011 ~ 7 pm UCF WIND ENSEMBLE Saturday, March 26, 2011 ~ 7 pm ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Sunday, April 10, 2011 ~ 3 pm LUTHERAN CANTATA CHOIR