St. Luke's United Methodist Church

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4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32819
407.876.4991
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Experience Lent with St. Luke’s

April 19, 2025 at Various dates and times

We invite U to experience Lent with St. Luke’s through worship, discipleship, service, and giving! Click through the tabs below for all the ways to continue to Learn, Live, Love, and Lead like Jesus as we journey to the cross together.

2025 Lenten Guide

For daily readings and prompts to help guide you on your Lenten journey, click here to view/download the 2025 Lenten Guide


2025 Lenten Playlist:


Holy Week Worship Services

Palm Sunday: April 13
Service Details: 9:30 a.m. in Founder’s Hall (Contemporary) and live on YouTube, and 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary (Traditional) and live on YouTube

Holy Thursday: April 17
Service Details: 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Good Friday: April 18
Service Details: 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary and live on YouTube

Easter Sunday: April 20
Service Details: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in Founder’s Hall (Contemporary) and live on YouTube, and 10:00 & 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary (Traditional) and live on YouTube

 

St. Luke’s campus will be closed on Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)

Contact the church office at 407.876.4991 if you have any questions about the above information.

Lenten Offering

Lent – a time of deep reflection and anticipation is also a time of commitment to our most vulnerable neighbors near and far. Our Lenten Offering is one of the ways we fund life-transforming ministries, and what an opportunity to show up for children and families facing immense life challenges.

Will you join St. Luke’s Missions in setting aside at least $1.00 per day over 40 days for a special Lenten Offering to support Florida Immigration Law and Justice Center, and to help sponsor 180 children who are orphans in Rwanda through ZOE Empowers?

Please mark your gifts with “Lenten Offering” so we designate them to the right account. You can also give online by clicking the button below:

 

Care Ministry Opportunities

Free Blood Pressure Checks and Blood Drive: Free blood pressure screenings will be available Sunday, May 18, outside both worship venues. The Big Red Bus will be on campus Sunday, May 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. near Building C. Donors age 16 (who weigh at least 110 pounds may donate with parental consent) and 17+ can donate. A photo ID is required. Eligible donors will receive a OneBlood hat and a $20 E-gift card! Donors will also receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure check, pulse, temperature, iron level, and cholesterol screening. Pre-scheduling your appointment is strongly encouraged, but walk-ins may be accepted depending on availability. Click below to reserve your spot. Email the Care Office or call 407.876.4991 ext. 300 with any questions.

Caring Kitchen: Join this ministry in prepping delicious frozen crockpot meals for those recovering from a hospitalization/surgery, going through cancer/other treatments, having a baby, etc. Our next meetings are April 10, May 1, and June 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Building C Kitchen. No experience required – just a compassionate heart and a passion for caring. Register by clicking the button below. Know a St. Luker who would like a crockpot meal? Email the Care Office or call 407.876.4991 ext. 262.

Care Visitation Team: Mark your Connection Card or contact the Care Office so a Care Visitation Team member can pray and offer care to you while you go through a surgery, hospitalization, or illness. Know a St. Luker who can no longer come to church? A Care Visitation Team volunteer can visit them on a monthly basis and keep them connected to St. Luke’s. Contact the Care Office for more information.

Coping with Caregiving Support Group: Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness, age-related condition, or any other condition requiring care can be stressful. St. Luke’s invites you to a safe space to share experiences and receive support from others facing similar challenges. Join our Care Ministry lay leaders online for candid conversations and resources to help you care for both your loved one and yourself. Our next meetings are April 6 and May 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required. Email the Care Office or call 407.876.4991 ext. 300 for additional details. Sign up below for the March 9 meeting. April and May’s registrations will open shortly.

Hearts to Hands: Love to knit or crochet? Or maybe you want to learn? Join this ministry on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Barnes Learning Center (second floor of Founder’s Hall) Room 210 and make needed items for Arnold Palmer Hospital while sharing fellowship with others. For those who can’t join in person, you may knit/crochet items for Hearts to Hands from the comfort of your home. Contact the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for patterns and more information.

Stephen Ministry: Going through a difficult time? In need of someone to listen, encourage, and pray with you? Contact the Care Office to be confidentially matched with a trained caring Christian who will listen, pray, and support you through job loss, marital issues, illness, grief, etc. Stephen Ministers are not pastors or counselors. Women are matched with women and men with men. Mark your Connection Card or call the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more details.

Serve with St. Luke’s Missions

Disaster Response Team:  Join a team of volunteers to provide a caring, Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster.  Sign up for the Call Center Training on April 24 or the Early Response Team training on April 26 so we will be ready to respond in the upcoming storm season.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace: A bed is a basic need for the well-being of a child, and close to 800,000 children in the U.S. don’t have one to sleep on – including neighbors in our own community. Help St. Luke’s and Sleep in Heavenly Peace respond to this need in a very tangible way at our next bed build day on May 3! No experience is needed, and all are welcome. Sign up and learn more by clicking the button below:

Blessed Treasures Gift Shop: The United Women in Faith’s (formerly the UMW) Blessed Treasures Gift Shop features handmade seasonal decorations and home décor, giftable items, as well as gently loved clothing, a variety of beautiful new jewelry, artwork, and more. They have a new room at the Blessed Treasures Gift Shop. Come by to see! All proceeds support local, state, and international missions and charities.

Holy Week Volunteers Needed

Holy Week is almost here, and we need helping hands to make it a meaningful experience for everyone! From greeting guests to serving Communion, setting up, or helping with parking, there’s a spot for you—sign up today and be part of this special week!

Palm SundayClick HERE

Holy Thursday and Good FridayClick HERE

Easter SundayClick HERE

 

How to Sign Up to Volunteer during Holy Week:

1️⃣ Click the link by the service you’d like to sign up for above.
2️⃣ On the calendar, click the blue “Add” button.

✅ If you’re already in the system: A window will pop up—simply click “Sign Up” and you’re all set!

🆕 If you’re new to the system: A window will pop up saying “Submit Request.” Once your request to join the team in Realm is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

After approval, return to this page, click your desired service again, and click the blue “Add” button once more.

This time, you’ll see the “Sign Up” option—click it, and you’re officially signed up!

 

Email Tiffany Meadows-Green with questions!

Prayer Labyrinth

Location: Youth Center

Date/Times to Experience the Labyrinth:

Thursday, April 17 from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday, April 18 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

The Prayer Labyrinth is a space for reflection, meditation, and contemplation. All ages are welcome to experience the Prayer Labyrinth, which will include a labyrinth path and prayer stations.


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