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
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Sermon Title: The Power of Love
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 12:2
Preacher: Pastor T. C. Johnson
Luke 6:27-35 (TLB)
27 "Listen, all of you. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.
28 Pray for the happiness of those who curse you; implore God’s blessing on those who hurt you.
29 "If someone slaps you on one cheek, let him slap the other too! If someone demands your coat, give him your shirt besides.
30 Give what you have to anyone who asks you for it; and when things are taken away from you, don’t worry about getting them back.
31 Treat others as you want them to treat you.
32 "Do you think you deserve credit for merely loving those who love you? Even the godless do that!
33 And if you do good only to those who do you good—is that so wonderful? Even sinners do that much!
34 And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, what good is that? Even the most wicked will lend to their own kind for full return!
35 "Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don’t be concerned about the fact that they won’t repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as sons of God: for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are very wicked.
This is one of the most challenging instructions given by Jesus to his followers. It is given as Jesus’s Gospel Ministry is in its infancy, to those who were becoming attracted to Him because of both the message and method of His teaching. Jesus knew that they were accustomed to great philosophers with groups of followers who thought that being associated with well-known men was a personal benefit that would assist in the upward mobility of their self-worth and social standings. Jesus did not want His disciples to think that following Him would be the same as their cultural views and understandings, so He informs them in a gospel segment known as the Sermon on the Mount. The text is an excerpt from that sermon that causes stress because it is so counter-cultural as it relates to the way we are taught to behave and respond in real life. But if we believers are going to be like the heavenly Father we must act like Him. But God demonstrated His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Love in the text means to do right by people who do not always do right by you; not because you want to, but because you want to obey God. Then, watch God make your enemy your footstool.
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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.
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The next Women’s Choir rehearsals will be Tuesday, July 14th and Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 p.m. These rehearsals are open to ages 12 and older. For more information, please contact Rev. Boussi Johnson.
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Join the St. Luke Media Team
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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.
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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.
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Children's Church Volunteers Needed!
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Church Nursery Volunteers Needed!
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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
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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.
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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.
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St. Luke Business Network
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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.
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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
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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
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Update Your Membership Info!
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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!
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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
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