Weekly Update - August 1, 2024

The Hills are alive…. With the sounds of … The end of summer!!

Which means music, theater, special worship services, back-to-school support, and FALL KICKOFF!

That’s right—even though the temperatures are still in triple digits and the US Olympic teams are still raking in the medals, it’s time for those traditional end-of-summer events here at St. Luke’s!

Come on—keep reading, and get your calendars and phones out to set your dates and make your reservations—you won’t want to miss a moment!

SUMMER SHOW OPENS TONIGHT: Our summer musical, The Sound of Music opens! This team of more than 150 has taken this familiar story and created a way for us to see our 2024 selves in the characters and themes of this beloved show. We are telling this story because it is a story of the power of love and courage as resistance against hate and violence. Get your tickets here – and with most of the main roles double cast – you can come twice to see these amazing performers!

GUEST PREACHER JIM HARNISH THIS SUNDAY: St. Luke’s founding pastor, Rev. Jim Harnish, will preach both services and connect Mary, the mother of Jesus, with Maria Von Trapp. We will be selling his new book

Surprised by Mary between services, and at 11:00, you will want to join him in the Youth Center for a discussion and book signing!...

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.

Join us on Sunday, August 11 for one combined worship service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. as we kick-off all new opportunities to Learn, Live, Love, and Lead at St. Luke’s this fall! Click here to learn more.

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
• 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
• Coping with Caregiving: Caregivers Support Group - September 8

Grow

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

• Wednesdays at St. Luke’s – Beginning August 14
• Monthly Men's Breakfast - August 15
•  St. Luke's Leadership Retreat - September 6 & 7
• Senior (50+) Exercise Group - Beginning September 10

Serve

Click the button below for opportunities to serve our community like

• Blood Drive and Blood Pressure Screenings - September 29