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

Text: Psalm 119:67-71

Subject: I thought it was Going to Break Me, but it Really Blessed Me!!!

God allows us to go through certain situations to teach us valuable life lessons. Some life lessons are not learned until we go through afflictions. There is a purpose and plan that God has behind allowing us to experience afflictions. God could stop us from going through afflictions, but if He did, we would not learn the lessons that He has in store for us. Afflictions are not designed to hurt you but help you to grow and mature. If it was not for my afflictions, I would not be the person that I am today. He will allow you to go through it and He will allow you to Grow through it!!! It’s not breaking you; it’s really blessing you!!! Psalm 119 is the longest of all the Psalms and it is the longest chapter in the Bible. The author is anonymous, but almost each verse is mentioning God's word. The Psalmist in verse 67 says that, "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word." When things are going well we often get relaxed, comfortable, become less committed, and tend to move away from the things of God. So, God has to allow some afflictions to come our way to get us back on the right track and redirect our attention back to God. So, the Psalmist had gone astray prior to being afflicted but ended in obeying God's word as a result. Then in verse 68 the Psalmist recognized that even though they had to experience some afflictions, God was still good, and what God does is still good, so simply stated, "It's all good!!!" The writer then talks about the enemies that have smeared lies and desired to do harm. Your enemies might mean something for your evil, but the Lord will turn it around for your good. "No weapon formed against me shall be able to prosper..." It didn't say that the weapons wouldn't form, but it said they shall not prosper (amount to anything) and so God allowed it to happen teach me that He is in control of it. What I learned is that if God be for me, who can be against me... So, at the end of the day- It's all good!!!  Finally, verse 71 said, "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." Notice that he did not say, "it felt good to me" or "looked good to me", but "it is good for me." I remember growing up years ago, Grandmother would administer medicine like Castor oil, Cod liver oil, Father John’s etc., and these did not taste good, but they never said the medicines would taste good to you, but they were good for you. God did not promise that the afflictions that you go through would feel good or look good, but they were good for you.

Rev. Reginald Johnson

The St. Luke Christian Church Music Ministry is excited about presenting music that uplifts and blesses everyone.  We are growing and looking for new members for all ensembles. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Reverend Marvis Moore via 256-721-1294.

Continuing in April 2026, the Women’s Choir will sing in monthly rotation. The next rehearsal will be April 14th at 6:30 p.m. These rehearsals are open to ages 12 and older. For more information, please contact Rev. Boussi Johnson.

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 the church Secretary 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, March Members!

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 you enjoy these memories for years to come. There will also be a link to access this photo gallery on the church website.

The food pantry hours are 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