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!

In faith and community,

Your Social Media Team

St. Luke Christian Church

www.stlukecchsv.org

Speaker: Pastor T.C. Johnson

Date: April 27, 2025

Topic: Blessed are the Believers

Scripture:  John 20-24-29

From the desk of Pastor T.C. Johnson

Scripture Reading - John 20:24-29 (KJV)
24  But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
25  The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
26  And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
27  Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
28  And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
29  Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Sermon Summary     

          The most important events in the history of the world had occurred, Jesus the Lamb of God had been crucified. His death paid the debt that all man had incurred because of their sin. His resurrection proved that He had power over both death and the grave. His declaration “if any man believes in me, he shall have eternal life” had made a way for everyone who believe in Him to be saved for ever.  The crucifixion placed so much fear in his followers that they were hiding in what they thought was a secure with locked doors and windows sealed Jesus stepped into the mist of them.  Thomas had seen what had happened to the Lord a few days earlier, he knew that Jesus was dead, but Thomas had been with Jesus and witnessed the power with which mighty miracles were done. It wasn’t that Thomas did not believe in Jesus, but it was the people who were telling the news that made Thomas. Peter had denied Jesus, James and John were just power hunger all of them had left Jesus in the hands of and angry crowd. Thomas doubted them because of what he knew about them.  Their ways wrecked their witness, that is why Jesus instructs us as Christians to let our light shine before men so they can see our good works and glorify our Father

Be blessed,

Pastor T.C. Johnson

Adult Class #1 & 2 - Freedom in the Holy Spirit

Adult Class #3 - Open Discussion

Teen Series - Attitudes, Friends & Struggles

Middle School Series - True Love, Choices, Set Apart & Lead

Pre-School & Elementary - The Parable of the Sower

*a light meal will be served immediately following bible study

The month of May is Lupus Awareness month. Take a look at the video below to learn more about this illness that impacts 70 million people worldwide.

Mommy Matters will be having a Mother's Day Walking Challenge. The challenge will be from May 1st - May 31st. For more information, please scan the QR code.

Join us as we recognize the 2025 May Graduates during our 9:30am morning worship service. Graduates are asked to wear their regalia to worship. Scan the QR code to submit your information

The Black Business EXPO will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-1am on the campus of St. Luke Christian Church. The Black Business Expo isn’t just an event—it’s a landmark celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community. As Huntsville’s longest-running Black Business EXPO: The Black Business Expo is a premier platform for Black and minority-owned businesses to showcase their products and services, connect with new customers, and forge lasting partnerships. Their commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving business environment sets them apart year after year. This event is FREE to the public so come out to support. Scan the QR Code to get additional information.

The 2025 college tour registration is now open! This college tour is is scheduled for June 22nd-28th and is open for rising 10th-12th graders. The college tour preparation seminar is scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 6pm and is mandatory to attend the tour. If your student is interested in attending this tour, please scan the QR code for additional information.

The headshots have been rescheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025 immediately following service. These headshots are available to all ministers, ministry leaders, deaconate and those in other leadership positions. These photos will be used to update the church website and other church related publications.

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.

Please follow the links below to find additional information regarding requirements, deadlines, etc. necessary to apply. Many scholarship deadlines are fast approaching so please have your students apply soon to secure their financial support.

The 2025 Summer Camp themed, “Rhythm of the Renaissance – A Harlem Summer Camp” is scheduled for June 16th- July 18th.  The schedule for this camp is Monday-Friday 8am-2pm and the daily cost is $30. For those who need an extended day, there is an optional extended day schedule from 2pm-5pm for an additional fee. Please review the flyer and use the provided link to register for the camp. If you would like to volunteer for the camp, the flyer will also include a link for you as well.  

St. Luke will begin offering tutor sessions beginning January 14th – May 15th 2025. Tutoring sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 4pm-6pm. Please scan the QR code and provide the requested information so that we can provide the best service possible. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 256-721-1294

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.

Happy Birthday April 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

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  

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