Retirement celebration for Rev. John Kucharik. Jan 24, 1982

Rev. John Kucharik, who had faithfully served St. Luke\u27s for almost 15 years after the death of the congregation\u27s first pastor in 1967, was honored by the congregation with a fellowship dinner served in Founders Hall following the two morning worship services on Sunday, January 24, 1982. The scripture chosen as the theme for the day was Philippians 4:4 ( Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice! ) because it exemplified Pastor Kucharik\u27s entire life of ministry. Flowers for the church altar were provided by the church and school staff; the homily was preached by SELC District President, Dr. Albert Marcis; Pastors Daniel Estok and Carl Toelke served as liturgists; Judy Duda served as organist and Ruth Wiedenmann directed the church choir for the worship services. Pastor Kucharik continued to serve as a Visiting Pastor for Trinity Lutheran Church in Orlando for several years after retiring from St. Luke\u27s and also ministered to Lutheran Haven residents as Chaplain

Vision 87 75th Anniversary Membership Directory. 1987

A commemorative St. Luke\u27s membership directory was published in 1987, in observance of the 75th Anniversary of the congregation that year. In addition to a brief history,recapturing some of the highlights of those 75 years, the directory contained a listing of congregational ministries and activities and photos of all the members at that time

Program for Installation of Rev. Wally Arp as Assistant Pastor, 1998

Cover and other pages of program from the Installation Service of Rev. Wally Arp as Assistant Pastor of St. Luke\u27s Lutheran Church on April 5, 1998. Senior Pastor at that time was Rev. E.J. Rossow. Pastor Arp had served St. Luke\u27s as a Vicar a decade earlier and, in the interim, had served as Pastor of Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. Preacher for this special service was Wally Arp\u27s father, Rev. Gary Arp. Other participants are listed in the program page. Photos include one of Pastor Arp receiving the blessing from his father and a gathering of the Arp Family. l-r,Rear:Daughter, Elizabeth, sisters, Becky Arp Lehenbauer and Christy Arp Mayer, father, Rev. Gary Arp. Front row: son, Jonathan, daughter, Sara, wife, Lois, Pastor Wally Arp, mother, Marjorie. Very front: son, Matthe

Installation services of Pastors Brian Roberts and Gary Schuschke

Selected pages from the Installation Services of Rev. Brian Roberts (April 16, 2000) and Rev. Gary Schuschke (July 16, 2000). Both pastors joined the ministerial team led by Senior Pastor Wally M. Arp during the same year to assist in the work of shepherding the rapidly-growing congregation of St. Luke\u27s Lutheran Church

90th Anniversary of St, Luke\u27s Lutheran Church

Members of St. Luke\u27s celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the congregation on Reformation Day , October 27, 2002. Following the Festival Service of Celebration in the sanctuary, a picnic was held on the church grounds. A brochure containing highlights of the congregation\u27s 90 year history were distributed at a Memory Lane exhibit containing a display of historic photographs and memorabilia. Families enjoyed picnic fare, entertainment, volleyball. A bounce house plus many games and craft activities were planned for the children

50th Anniversary worship folder

The first and last sections of the 6 page worship folder prepared by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy for St. Luke\u27s Golden Anniversary on May 27, 1962, provide the list of participants in the service: Pastor John Bajus (former Vicar for the congregation in 1924) of Chicago; Rev. S.M. Tuhy; Judy Duda (organist for 8:30 am English service); Olga Jakubcin (organist for 10:30 am Slovak service); Naomi Tuhy (Choir Director); John L. Duda (radio operator); Joe L. Mikler (captain of ushers). The 8:30 organ prelude was Suite Gothique (Boellman); the postlude was Bach\u27s Tocatta & Fugue in d minor. The Sr. Choir performed Jesu, Joy of Man\u27s Desiring: The Children\u27s Choir sang a new hymn, composed by Pastor Tuhy

Architectural plans for 1993 chancel area

Elements from one page of several blueprints related to the construction of the chancel area of the new sanctuary erected in 1992 and dedicated in November, 1993. The architectural firm which created the design was Figbar Associates, Inc., Orlando, FL. Architect, Jose Barbosa. Design page scanned is dated 6/24/92