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When Dreams Take Root: A Note from St. Luke’s Rwanda Team
Muraho (“Hello”) from Rwanda, St. Lukers! Imana ninziza, which means “God is Good.” These words have filled our hearts this week as our team of four St. Lukers traveled to Rwanda with ZOE Empowers. We have witnessed true transformation and seen firsthand the impact of…
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Inspired and United: A Reflection by Susan Conger on the Florida Annual Conference
Last week, I had the privilege of representing St. Luke’s as a lay delegate to the Florida Annual Conference. The Annual Conference meets every year, presided over by Bishop Berlin. There are equal numbers of lay and clergy delegates from all six districts of the…
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When Compassion Writes History: A Reflection by Bonita Thomas
Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger—both in the U.S. and around the world. Since 1974, Bread has won major victories. Through nonpartisan advocacy, we’ve helped expand and protect national nutrition programs, cutting hunger in the U.S. We’ve also…
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Reflect the ‘Son’ Light—Summer at St. Luke’s is Officially Here: A Note from Pastor Jenn
Dear St. Lukers, I know it’s not June yet, but with Memorial Day weekend being over, the school year coming to a close, graduates are throwing their caps, and it’s already hit 100 degrees–let’s go ahead and claim that summer is officially upon us! Cue…
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Growing in Faith, Growing Together—Highlights from Children’s Ministry: A Note from Heidi Estep
Dear St. Lukers, As the school year comes to a close, our Children’s Ministry is reflecting on a beautiful season. From Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, to special events sprinkled throughout the year, we’ve seen God move in the lives of our kids and families…
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Embrace of Grace—Mental Health, Faith, and Well-being: A Note from Josh Stanley, EdD, LMHC
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a perfect time to explore how we can nurture our minds and support one another in our journey toward mental health and emotional well-being. Last week, an article by our counseling center staff introduced the importance of recognizing…
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Milestones, Mother’s Day, and the Miracle of Grace: A Note from Pastor Jad
Grace and Peace, St. Lukers, The month of May is a fast and wild season! I recently saw a meme that said, “Ah yes, it’s May: the month schools and sports teams pretend parents don’t have jobs.” Isn’t that the truth? May sweeps in like…
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Resurrection is Calling—What’s Next for St. Luke’s: A Note from Pastor Jenn
Dear St. Lukers, What an incredible first Sunday of Eastertide and celebration we had this week. The Sanctuary was packed, the music was soaring, and the Holy Spirit was all around us as we focused on what it means to Be ALIVE and REJOICE as…
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Easter Continues—In Us, Around Us, Through Us: A Note from Pastor Jenn
Dear St. Lukers, What a beautiful Holy Week and Easter we experienced together! From the powerful journey through the Prayer Labyrinth to the moving worship services of Good Friday and Easter morning, we were able to serve thousands in our community with the good news…
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Experience the Hope of the Resurrection: Your Invitation to Holy Week and Easter
Watch the video message below from Pastors Melissa and Jad as they invite you to walk with us through the sacred journey of Holy Week and into the joy of Resurrection Sunday. This is a time to reflect, remember, and rejoice—each in our own way,…
