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: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Topic: "I am Fully Persuaded"

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Romans 8:31-39 (KJV)
³¹  What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
³²  He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
³³  Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
³⁴  Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
³⁵  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
³⁶  As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
³⁷  Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
³⁸  For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
³⁹  Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Sermon Summary

This sermon was preached the day following America’s attack on Iran, bombing nuclear facilities with the intent of preventing the proliferation of bombs that if used, could cause the destruction of humanity as we know it. The thoughts of a possible world war and the shortage of oil, gas and other commodities on the global market were prevalent in America and across the world.  These are the kind of troubles that can become the source of worry for anyone including those who believe.  The passage that the Apostle Paul wrote to the Church at Rome and the sermon were sources of calming and comfort. Paul had experience more than his share of troubles, trials, and tribulations and God had made a way for him on so many occasions. His experience with God had made him become completely sure that in all things we are more than conquers through Christ who loves us. We are encouraged to remain faithful being fully persuaded that nothing can separate us from God’s Great Love for us.

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment.

Just a friendly heads-up that we're currently on our summer recess, which means we won't be holding in-person Bible study from June 1st through August 1st.

We encourage everyone to use this time to refresh and enjoy the summer season. While we won't be meeting in person, please stay tuned to our website, newsletter, and mobile app for all the latest updates and resources.

We're looking forward to seeing you all back for our regular in-person Bible studies and services beginning the first week of August!

Our Community Fest Fun Day has been combined with our Back-to-school celebration. Join us for a MARVEL-ous Fun Day on Saturday, July 26th for a "Fantastic Four"-hours!

📣 Calling All Young Adult Outreach Volunteers!

Fall Campus Outreach is Here! 🍂📚🏈

St. Luke is gearing up for another exciting season of Young Adult Outreach on local college campuses—and we need YOU on the team!

This fall, our Outreach Team will be hitting the ground during Move-In Week, campus tailgates, and other student events to connect with college students, share God’s love, and personally invite them to visit us at St. Luke.

Whether you have a heart for mentoring, passing out care kits, playing games at a tailgate, or just being a friendly face—your presence matters.

👟 Be the bridge between the church and the campus.
🗓️ Volunteer for one event or the whole season.

Interested? See Nikita or Deacons Ashley & Keith Witherspoon for more info or to sign up.

Let’s represent Christ on campus this fall—we’re going where they are!

Join the youth of St. Luke at they celebrate Youth Day 2025 on Sunday, June 28, 2025. The theme for this year is "You also are my witness - John 15:27. The attire is youth day t-shirts and denim bottoms.

Church family! We have an exciting opportunity for our high school students. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council is a new program designed to empower young people to shape our city's future. If you're a high school student living in Huntsville and are interested in leadership and civic engagement, we encourage you to apply. Applications are due by Friday, July 18th, at 10 p.m. You can find more information on the city's website.

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.

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 June 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