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: Min. Reginald Johnson

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Topic: "You can make it, but you gotta BE STRONG!"

Scripture: Deuteronomy 37:1-8

Scripture Reading - Deuteronomy 37:7-8

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people:

8 But because the Lord loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

Sermon Summary 

You don’t realize how strong you are until you are tested. Life’s challenges and tests show you that you are stronger than you imagine and stronger than you give yourself credit. You have experienced moments where you have been at your weakest but you survived. You didn’t survive because you had so much strength and power but you learned how to push through the pain. If you made it through your weakest moments and it didn’t destroy you have a testimony that it only made you stronger. You can make it but you gotta be strong!!! In the text the Children of Israel have made it out of Egypt, made it through the wilderness, and they are preparing for the Promised Land. Moses in this 2nd book of the law known as Deuteronomy reminds them of how they made it out of Egypt, reminds them to continue to serve Yahweh, and prepares them for the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. Moses recognizes that he has completed his mission and now the next generation of leadership will take them further. Moses did his part and made way for Joshua to lead the people further!!! Moses knew that in order to reach their goal they needed to be strategic and focused. They could have gotten to their destination in 11 days according to Deuteronomy chapter 1 but it took them 40 years. Their sin, disobedience, and rebellious ways caused them to wander for 40 years. You can’t enter the Promised Place with a Wilderness mentality. Why would God entrust you with his Promise when you still have wilderness ways? God didn’t destroy all of them as they deserved but he had to get the wilderness out of them before he blessed them with the promises. What is your wilderness?

We are being faced with adversity in 2025 and it’s only the beginning but we have to be wise, strategic and focused. We didn’t make it this far because we had it easy we had to come up the rough side of the mountain and now that we are here we can’t lose sight of the promises ahead. Moses understood what was ahead and he was getting them prepared to prosper despite the pressure and problems they faced they would still have PROVISIONS!!! The songwriter said, “The Lord will make a way somehow!!! Be strong and stop letting others intimidate you… Stand Strong!!! Stop letting people cause you to forget that this is not first time I have challenges, obstacles, and adversity. I made it through rough times and with God on my side I can make it now. And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them." The reason you are going to make it is because God’s got you!!! He’s got you the same way he took care of his Son Jesus….

Be Blessed,

Min. Reginald Johnson

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.

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.

Calling all Middle School Parents!!

There will be a quick meeting for Middle School Parents immediately following worship on 1st Sunday 10/5/25 in the Computer Lab.

Please make plans to attend. Thank you!

. 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.

Hey family! I know lots of you have already gotten your headshots done, which is great, but we still need a few of our key leaders to step in front of the camera. Our awesome media team is all set to capture your best angles on Sunday, October 5, 2025. So, come ready to smile and shine for the photos. We’ll be using them to freshen up our church website and other related materials.

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.

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

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