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Weekly Update - August 8, 2024

Welcome back St. Lukers!!

We are thrilled to kick off the fall and back-to-school season together! This Sunday, our Fall Kickoff is HERE, and we can't wait to be all together! Join us at 10am in the Sanctuary for a combined worship experience for all ages, followed by a fun ministry fair. This is a great chance for you and your family to plan for your fall discipleship journey. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

We begin a new series this week based on the book of Ephesians entitled ROOTED in purpose. Using our purpose statement: Awakening disciples to reveal the Kingdom, we will be rooting ourselves in Wesleyan basics to lead our lives more purposefully this fall. What does it mean to strengthen our Wesleyan roots of grace, committing to grow in personal and social holiness, and understanding the call to reveal God’s Kingdom in this space and time? We will not only be using Ephesians but looking at some of Wesley’s own words as we move through this month.

I hope you have seen the amazing reviews we have received for 

The Sound of Music. I am appreciative for the hundreds of cast, crew, orchestra, set designers, ushers, concession workers, child helpers and everyone who has made this such an inspiring show. This is the last weekend, and tickets are going fast. In one scene, Mother Abbess says to Maria, "My child, you have a great capacity - to love. What  you must  find out is, how does God want you to  spend your love?" ...

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Welcome Diana Mendez, Our New Senior Director of Marketing!


We are thrilled to announce that Diana Mendez has joined the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church staff as our new Senior Director of Marketing. Diana brings a wealth of experience in marketing and communications within the nonprofit sector, helping organizations deliver unique content experiences and authentically connect with their communities. She will design, implement, and evaluate our communications and digital marketing strategies to advance St. Luke’s mission, expand brand awareness, and showcase the impact of our work through the power of data and storytelling.


With a background in strategic marketing and a heart for service, Diana is excited to contribute to our mission of reaching out and sharing God's love. She will lead our efforts to enhance communication strategies both within our church family and with the broader community. Her expertise will be invaluable in helping us spread the word about the wonderful things happening here at St. Luke’s.


Please join us in giving Diana a warm welcome! We look forward to the innovative ideas and fresh perspectives she will bring to our team.

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.



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⛰️ Only six shows remain! 🎟️

Don't miss your chance to catch this beloved classic

on the Founder's Hall stage.

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Be the star of our flock!

Head here to learn more and sign up for an audition appointment.

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.

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Worship

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

 starting back up this fall!

Care

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Grow

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