Hey Church Family,

Welcome to another week filled with blessings and opportunities to grow in faith and fellowship! As we gather together, united in spirit and purpose, we're excited to share the latest news and updates with you. From upcoming events to meaningful reflections, our weekly announcements serve as a beacon of guidance and connection in our journey of faith. Join us as we embark on this enriching adventure together!

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St. Luke Christian Church

www.stlukecchsv.org

Speaker: Pastor TC Johnson

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Topic: "Baptize Me Lord"

Scripture: - Matthew 3:13-15 & Luke 3:16-17

Scripture Reading - Matthew 3:13-15 & Luke 3:16-17

Matthew 3:13-15  
13  Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized there by John. 
14  John didn’t want to do it. "This isn’t proper," he said. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you." 
15  But Jesus said, "Please do it, for I must do all that is right." So then John baptized him. 

Luke 3:16-17  
16  John answered the question by saying, "I baptize only with water; but someone is coming soon who has far higher authority than mine; in fact, I am not even worthy of being his slave. He will baptize you with fire—with the Holy Spirit. 
17  He will separate chaff from grain, and burn up the chaff with eternal fire and store away the grain." 

Sermon Summary 

The message considers the possibility that many believers may still be living in the water baptism and have yet to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit? When we read Acts 19:1-7 where the Apostle Paul comes upon men who have received John the Baptist’s water baptism but did not know to be baptized in the name of Jesus, it should give us a reason to wonder have we been baptized with the Holy Spirit.  This idea is amplified when we remember the many sinful atrocities that the church in America has been complicit with throughout history. But we must also think of the negative actions and behaviors of so many who call themselves Christians.  Could it be possible that the church has come to a place where the pews are filled with people who receive only the water baptism and think that it is enough? 

John teaches that the water baptized believer will be baptized by Jesus with the Holy Spirit and Fire.  The Holy Spirit indwells us with power that both convince and convict us of all unrighteousness/wrong doings, while the Fire burns the chaff or helps us to rid ourselves of the old nature. It is good and right to accept the water baptism, but we must expect and seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit and Fire.   

Be Blessed,

Pastor TC Johnson

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please join the women of St. Luke for the annual Liz Hurley Ribbon walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Register by scanning the QR code.

St. Luke Christian Church presents "Women's Day 2025"! This year we're thrilled to welcome guest minister and psalmist, Pastor Lisa Knowles-Smith. Women's Day weekend kicks off with a 90's party on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm. This event is open to all the ladies of St. Luke. The Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 beginning at 8:30am. You must register in order to attend this event. The Women's Day weekend will culminate on Sunday, October 19, 2025 with our Worship Service starting at 9:30am! The colors for this year are purple, silver and grey (color pattern below). We look forward celebrating with the women of St. Luke!

. We are opening back up the window to take orders for the Women's Day t-shirts from Sunday, September 28th until Sunday, October 5th. Shirts can be picked up during the Women's Friday event on Friday, October 17th in the multipurpose building.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country for a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.

For DVAM 2025, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project is proud to introduce the theme With Survivors, Always. This theme allows us to explore what it means to be in partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity. It is both a love letter and a call to action for those committed to advocating for survivors’ needs and rights.

Survivors deserve safety. Survivors deserve support. Survivors deserve solidarity. For DVAM 2025 and beyond, we commit to showing up for survivors, always.

Hey family! We are actively looking to grow our media team and need your support. If you have any experience with audio engineering, social media management, photography, videography or have an interest in developing your skills in any of these areas, please contact the social media team at socialmedia@stlukecchsv.org or see Brother Bradley Davis for more information.

We kindly request that you remember and include in your prayers those individuals who are part of our SLCC family. Life can sometimes present us with unexpected challenges and it is during these times that our thoughts and prayers can provide comfort and strength. So, please take a moment to send positive thoughts and pray for our SLCC family members. Please submit prayer requests to members@stlukecchsv.org.

Happy Birthday October Babies!

We are seeking assistance in the church nursery. If you have a love for children and want to volunteer your time in this ministry, please stop by the nursey and speak with Sister Monica Gray

Mid-Week Connect and Noon Day Bible Study are every Wednesday at 12pm Noon & 6pm. Join us in-person and via our YouTube page as we explore the word of God together.

Hey family. We want to introduce the St. Luke photo gallery which is available on our new flickr page. Photos of worship services, baptisms and other church events will be displayed on this site. From the site you will be able to view, download and share moments captured by our incredible photographers. Please scan the QR code to be directed to this collection of photos and we hope enjoy these memories for years to come. There will also be link to access this photo gallery on the church website.

The food pantry hours have changed to Monday - Wednesday from 9:30am - 2:00pm to serve our community. Donations to the pantry are always appreciated so if you would like to donate, feel free to bring those donations during pantry hours and one of our volunteers will be happy to receive them.

Calling all St. Luke business owners! Join the St. Luke Business Network to showcase your talents to our community. Submit your business info, headshot and services to socialmedia@stlukecchsv.org (see examples below). Let's connect and uplift each other.

Love Zone Group - Offering temporary housing solutions through corporate leasing. For additional information, please contact us at 256-384-5085 and/or felicia@lovezoneprop.com  

Bold and Fierce Boutique

11041 Hwy 231-431N, Suite K 

Meridianville,  AL 35759

Website: www.shopboldandfierce.com 

Social Media: @boldandfierceboutique on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok 

Follow us on social media to stay up to date on upcoming events! Also, check out our NEW flickr page to see photos of previous events and church services! 

If you have any inquiries or wish to have your announcement featured in next week's newsletter, please feel free to reach out to us at socialmedia@stlukecchsv.org