Weekly Update - July 25, 2024

Dear Summer People!

Guess what – It’s my favorite weeks coming up! The Summer Olympics are here. Opening Ceremonies are tomorrow night and for two weeks we get to see the pinnacle of what it looks like to devote your strength to something, which is perfect since the last theme of this series Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength is about just that: our physical selves being an offering to God by which we love God with our entire being. Jad will be leading us in our message and we invite you to read 2 Corinthians 12 and the final chapters of our guiding book Four Gifts as we ready our physical selves for worship.

It’s also tech week for our summer musical The Sound of Music. Get your tickets here as they are going fast!!

I have spent a few nights in rehearsal with this talented cast of over 100 and I can’t wait for you to...

Job Openings

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Associate Director of Missions

The Associate Director of Missions will be an integral part of the Missions Ministries Team, which includes the Mission Council, lay leaders, volunteer teams, staff, interns, and independent contractors. This role involves maintaining and creating systems for communication, volunteer tracking, and financial management across all areas of the Missions Ministries. The Associate Director will assist in directing mission ministry leaders, volunteer teams, interns, and independent contractors, as well as coordinate volunteer recruitment and mission events. Please send resumes to mcooper@st.lukes.org or click here for more information.



We invite all interested candidates to apply and encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to St. Luke’s mission and community. 

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News U Can Use

We welcome the Rev. Dr. James Harnish

as our guest preacher on Sunday, August 4.

Rev. Dr. James Harnish is an author and retired after 43 years of pastoral ministry. He was the founding pastor of St. Luke’s and served as senior pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa. 

Stay for a discussion of his new book, Surprised by Mary,

at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Center.

Help our Title 1 Elementary School partners step into the school year on the right foot! We are collecting in-kind donations of hygiene kits and new children’s shoes for Maxey and Mollie Ray Elementary.



Click here for details.

Climb ev'ry mountain... to the box office for your tickets! ⛰️🎟️

Reserve your seats early- you won't want to miss a moment on the Founder's Hall stage at St. Luke's this summer!

Click here to purchase tickets or sign up to volunteer.

With hurricane season upon us, St. Luke's is preparing to be available if needs arise. We need a team ready to respond if a storm hits our area.

Click here for helpful resources and to sign up to join

our Disaster Response Team.

Take the Next Step

Worship

Click the buttons below for worship times, links to online worship and past worship videos, and the Ministry Guide:

Make a joyful noise with St. Luke’s Sanctuary Choir,

 starting back up this fall!

• First Rehearsal - August 14
• Fall Retreat - August 16-17

Care

Click the button below for a variety of support groups, volunteer opportunities, and resources like:

• Caring Kitchen
• Hearts to Hands Ministry
• Need a Stephen Minister? Mark your Connection Card or contact the Care Office to be confidentially matched today.
• GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse - August 18
• GriefShare Support Group Classes - Starting August 27

Grow

Click the button below for new studies, opportunities, and events for all ages like:

• July PurposeFull Conversations - Join a group this summer!
• St. Luke's Kids Connect Events - July 2024 (various dates)
• 50 North Travel Forum - July 26
• St. Luke's Sports Fall Youth Basketball - Early Bird Registration until July 31st!
• Monthly Men's Breakfast - August 15
• Annual UWIF Ladies' Tea - August 24
• St. Luke's Leadership Retreat - September 6 & 7

Serve

Click the button below for opportunities to serve our community like

• Blood Drive and Blood Pressure Screenings - September 29