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Meet St. Lukers

What this church has meant to the people in it.

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Meet

Kathy H.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer

When I moved to Central Florida and got involved at St. Luke’s, I was looking for places to connect with community. There was a bed build event sponsored by St. Luke’s , and I showed up. It turned out to be one of the best decisions that I have ever made.. I found the build that day to be very rewarding, and volunteered to help deliver beds . It was that day that I was hooked. The children at the home my team delivered beds to were so excited to each have a bed of their own! For me this was the start of being all in to help Sleep in Heavenly Peace thrive in Central Florida. I am now on our local core leadership team. We CAN make a difference so that “No kid sleeps on the floor in my town”.

About Sleep in Heavenly Peace

  • I'm so thankful for the Care Visitation Team and the friendship I've developed.

    Read Lucille’s story

    An elderly woman smiles while holding two bouquets of flowers, one with white roses and the other with orange roses. Lucille E. Care Visitation Team Care Recipient
  • I bring my kids to St. Luke's because I want them to hear about God's love from people who can better tell the story than I can and be surrounded by a community where they can see and feel that love in action.
    A woman with curly hair and glasses smiles at the camera, with a blurred background of other people. Jill T. Parent
  • The ‘Coping with Caregiving’ Support Group allows me to feel connected and understand that I am not alone in my own caregiving issues while also receiving support and resources from the leaders.
    A woman with short hair and glasses smiles while sitting indoors, with a wooden surface and decorative items in the background. Linda B. Coping with Caregiving Care Recipient
  • I felt helpless as I watched the devastation that three successive hurricanes left on the west coast and northern panhandle of Florida.

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    A woman with blonde hair smiles while leaning against a doorway, wearing a blue top. Ann E. Disaster Response Team
  • I bring my kids to St. Luke's because it's a second home. It's a place where kids can grow while exploring their faith and building community.
    A woman with short hair and glasses smiles at the camera, sitting in a well-lit room. Karianne P. Parent
  • Through the generous donation of our volunteers’ resources, time, and talents, we serve love and compassion to help restore the dignity and hope of families, women, and men in our community who are overcoming challenging situations in their lives.

    Read Beth’s story

    Two volunteers prepare food in a kitchen, filling pie crusts with meat while smiling and wearing aprons. Beth E. Coalition for the Homeless Volunteer
  • I am proud of the commitment that St. Luke’s made to Jobs Partnership many years ago and have continued to volunteer even after retirement.

    Read Dorathy’s story

    Six people stand together, smiling in front of a dark wall with framed pictures. Dorathy N. Volunteer with Jobs Partnership
  • My Stephen Minister became a trusted, Godly friend, who prayed with me, sometimes cried with me, would sometimes make me laugh, but always gave me encouragement and the reminder that I was not alone.
    A woman with short hair and glasses smiles while standing in front of greenery and a tree. Shelia B. Stephen Ministry Care Recipient
  • I bring my kids to St. Luke's because I want them to learn about God and Jesus and have a Christian foundation so that someday when the world disappoints them, they will remember to come to Jesus.
    A woman with long, wavy hair smiles at the camera, with a festive background featuring blurred decorations. Robyn T. Parent
  • Investing in counseling at St. Luke’s gives me a safe place to explore and reframe life experiences in a way that allows me to better perceive and respond to day-today circumstances.

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    Anonymous Community Counseling Center
  • For me, being a Circles volunteer has been about prioritizing relationships over results.

    Read Mark’s story

    A man with a bald head and a blue shirt smiles in front of a softly lit background. Mark A. Circles Volunteer
  • In these difficult times, it was an absolute blessing to be able to do outreach in the community.

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    Julia G. Volunteer, Family Promise
  • The staff of the Community Counseling Center has helped my children and me through a very dark, difficult time in our lives.

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    Anonymous Community Counseling Center