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Foundation Stone Laying in narthex of St. Luke's 1993 facility. April 18, 1993
Seven months before St. Luke's congregation had received a Certificate of Occupancy and was able to move into the new facility that had been under construction for more than two years, it was decided to conduct a worship service celebrating the laying of the "Foundation Stone" in the narthex of the new facility. Worship services (8:15 and 10:45 am) were held in Founders Hall during the entire construction phase and only the officiants in the special ceremony were allowed to be in the newly-built space, since the CO had not yet been granted. Therefore, a screen was mounted inside Founders Hall so that the congregation could view the video images of the Foundation Stone dedication during the worship services held that Sunday morning. Rev. Dr. Glenn O'Shoney (Exec, Director of the Board for Mission Services, Lutheran Church-Mo. Synod) served as the guest preacher for this occasion. The lector was the Rev. Dr. Albert Marcis, President of the SELC District of the LC-MS; St. Luke's own Pastor, E.J. Rossow, served as officiant and Vicar Robert Grams was the liturgist for the worship services. Four "time capsules" were filled with mementos of the church's history and of events current to the new construction and were place in a concrete vault under the Foundation Stone cap. The beautiful sacred art work on the walls of Founders Hall was created by Ruth Wiedenmann for this milestone event.
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Founders Hall Lobby used for temporary meeting space. c. 1990-91
Two images exemplifying how the members of St. Luke's had to use all other existing spaces on campus for meetings and classes, as portions of the brick church were demolished in preparation for the church expansion project of 1991-92. Shown in the first photo Left to right): Jean Guarriello, Joseph Wethman, Kathleen Mooney and Kim Strange. Seated at the table in the second photo (from left, clockwise): Virginia Bellhorn, Betty Eicholtz, (unidentified), and Patty Short Sidlik.
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Founders Hall Lobby used for temporary meeting space. c. 1990-91
Two images exemplifying how the members of St. Luke's had to use all other existing spaces on campus for meetings and classes, as portions of the brick church were demolished in preparation for the church expansion project of 1991-92. Shown in the first photo Left to right): Jean Guarriello, Joseph Wethman, Kathleen Mooney and Kim Strange. Seated at the table in the second photo (from left, clockwise): Virginia Bellhorn, Betty Eicholtz, (unidentified), and Patty Short Sidlik.
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Four Principals of St. Luke's Lutheran School
A memorable image of four of St. Luke's Lutheran School's principals likely gathered for a school anniversary celebration. Early 2000s. Seated: Susan Duda Hanas and (clockwise, Pat Leupold, Don Eicholtz and Robert Flesch.
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Four Principals of St. Luke's Lutheran School
A memorable image of four of St. Luke's Lutheran School's principals likely gathered for a school anniversary celebration. Early 2000s. Seated: Susan Duda Hanas and (clockwise, Pat Leupold, Don Eicholtz and Robert Flesch.
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Fourth Grade Class (1950-51), St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Fourth Grade Class of St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1950-51. Left to right: Gregory Mc Dowell, Katherine G. Mikler, Shirley Swearingen, Priscilla Tuhy, Joseph A. Duda.
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Fourth Grade Class (1952-53), St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Fourth Grade class of St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1952-53, taught by Betty Duda. Left to right. FRONT: Patricia Hollar, Marian Fabry, Barbara Beasley, Carol Rook, Angelina Klinchok. REAR: Sandra Bellhorn, Betty Ruth Duda, Billy Tindall, Gerald Bellhorn, Katherine M. Duda.
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Fourth Grade Class (1953-54), St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Fourth Grade class of St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1953-54, taught by Vera Fabry. Left to right: Sandra Earle, Patricia Mikler, Eleanor Duda, Sylvia Mikler, Becky Ticconi, Naomi Tuhy
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Fourth Grade Class (1954-55), St. Luke's Christian Day School
Fourth Grade class of St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1954-55, taught by Steven Sidlik. Left to right, FRONT: Shirley Mikler, Sheala Best, Dorothy Duda, John Jakubcin, Virginia Beasley REAR: Ralph Johnson, Wm. Kinard, James Jacobsen, John Brodnax, Mike Tesinsky
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Framing of roof and exterior walls of new church facility. c. 1992
As construction progressed, the outlines of the architectural design (which would join the new facility and the original brick church) became more apparent. These images show the framing of the roof, the exterior walls and the cloisters as construction continued.
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Framing of roof and exterior walls of new church facility. c. 1992
As construction progressed, the outlines of the architectural design (which would join the new facility and the original brick church) became more apparent. These images show the framing of the roof, the exterior walls and the cloisters as construction continued.
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Framing of roof and exterior walls of new church facility. c. 1992
As construction progressed, the outlines of the architectural design (which would join the new facility and the original brick church) became more apparent. These images show the framing of the roof, the exterior walls and the cloisters as construction continued.
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From Everywhere to Bethlehem, 1991
Karen McClellan and her two sons (Jack and Brett)are participants in a Christmas tableau, "From Everywhere to Bethlehem" in the school gymnasium. December, 1991.
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Front Cover of Book Containing "Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement"
Image of FRONT cover of book containing Paul Wehr's text, "Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement." A watercolor painting by James L. Koevenig, commissioned by A. Duda and Sons, Inc., was used in the cover design.
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Full Cast of Christmas Pageant: December, 1954, St. Luke's Christian Day School
The full cast of the 1954 Christmas Pageant gathers on the stage of St. Luke's Christian Day School. Students were not identified by name in this photo from the school annual
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Full View of Nave From Balcony. Mid-1980s
A full view of the front portion of the main nave and the chancel of St. Luke's brick church as it appeared in the mid-1980s. Only a portion of the transepts extending to the north and south of the chancel are visible, as are the pews directly under the balcony rail....the area from which the photo was taken in the mid-1980s.
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Funeral records for John Mikler, first interment in St. Luke's Cemetery, 1933
For more than 20 years after the first settlers arrived in Slavia, there were no deaths among the families of the founders. But on February 6, 1933, young John Mikler (son of Joseph and Katarina and only 11 years old: born July 18, 1921) passed away. The interment of his body was the first burial in St. Luke's Cemetery. Records from the Carey Hand Funeral Home, a collection in Central Florida Memory show the details of the planning for the funeral. A receipt for services provided by Carey Hand Funeral Home and Page 142 of the Carey Hand Funeral Home Register.
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Funeral records for John Mikler, first interment in St. Luke's Cemetery, 1933
For more than 20 years after the first settlers arrived in Slavia, there were no deaths among the families of the founders. But on February 6, 1933, young John Mikler (son of Joseph and Katarina and only 11 years old: born July 18, 1921) passed away. The interment of his body was the first burial in St. Luke's Cemetery. Records from the Carey Hand Funeral Home, a collection in Central Florida Memory show the details of the planning for the funeral. A receipt for services provided by Carey Hand Funeral Home and Page 142 of the Carey Hand Funeral Home Register.
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Funeral service program: Rev. E.J. Rossow. May 9, 2005
The funeral service for Rev.E.J. Rossow, who had served as St. Luke's Pastor for two decades, was held in the sanctuary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on May 9, 2005. The memorial sermon was preached by Rev. John Buchheimer (Jacksonville, FL); serving as liturgists were St. Luke's pastors: Wally Arp, Brian Roberts, and Gary Schuschke. The printed worship program included a listing of all service participants and a brief biography of Pastor Rossow. Interment: St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Funeral service program: Rev. E.J. Rossow. May 9, 2005
The funeral service for Rev.E.J. Rossow, who had served as St. Luke's Pastor for two decades, was held in the sanctuary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on May 9, 2005. The memorial sermon was preached by Rev. John Buchheimer (Jacksonville, FL); serving as liturgists were St. Luke's pastors: Wally Arp, Brian Roberts, and Gary Schuschke. The printed worship program included a listing of all service participants and a brief biography of Pastor Rossow. Interment: St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Gathering at a Home in Slavia, c. 1940s
Members of the founding families gather for a celebration at a private home in Slavia, c. 1940s. Front (left to right): 1. Julia Beasley 2.Mary Tesinsky 3.Anna Jakubcin 4. George Jakubcin, Sr. Rear: 1.Ferdinand Duda, Sr. 2. Walter Duda 3. Bo Jakubcin
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Gathering at the Klimek Home, 1924, Black and White
Description of this image as written by Paul Wehr in 'Like a Mustard Seed' (1982) "Gathering at [the Klimek] home, 1924. Standing in front: George and Anna Jakubcin and their children Emily, Olga and George seated on the steps. Seated on porch: Adam Klimek with child, Mary Lukas, Andrew Sobek, Jr., and Andrew Sobek, Sr., with daughter Ann. Standing near right post, left to right: Maria Lukas, Anna Sobek and Mary Klimek. Others present: John Scerba, Michael Ondic, John Ceman and Vicar Bajus."
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Gathering at the Klimek Home, 1924, Enhanced
Description of this image as written by Paul Wehr in 'Like a Mustard Seed' (1982) "Gathering at [the Klimek] home, 1924. Standing in front: George and Anna Jakubcin and their children Emily, Olga and George seated on the steps. Seated on porch: Adam Klimek with child, Mary Lukas, Andrew Sobek, Jr., and Andrew Sobek, Sr., with daughter Ann. Standing near right post, left to right: Maria Lukas, Anna Sobek and Mary Klimek. Others present: John Scerba, Michael Ondic, John Ceman and Vicar Bajus."
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Gathering at the Klimek Home, 1924, Original
Description of this image as written by Paul Wehr in 'Like a Mustard Seed' (1982) "Gathering at [the Klimek] home, 1924. Standing in front: George and Anna Jakubcin and their children Emily, Olga and George seated on the steps. Seated on porch: Adam Klimek with child, Mary Lukas, Andrew Sobek, Jr., and Andrew Sobek, Sr., with daughter Ann. Standing near right post, left to right: Maria Lukas, Anna Sobek and Mary Klimek. Others present: John Scerba, Michael Ondic, John Ceman and Vicar Bajus."
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Gathering on Church Picnic Grounds, May, 1942
Anna Duda Jakubcin rests for a bit on the bed of their family truck while members of the congregation visit during a commemoration on the church picnic grounds, May, 1942. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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George and Anna Jakubcin with Andrew Duda, Jr., c. 1970-72
Anna and George Jakubcin, Sr.(left) pose with Anna's brother, Andrew Duda, Jr., in front of St. Luke's church. Woman walking in back ground is Anna Kolarik. c.1970-72.
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George Jakubcin rides the rails, c. 1925
George Jakubcin, Sr. is shown riding a 3 wheeled contraption he invented to ride on the railroad tracks between Slavia and Winter Park. c.1925. He actually used this device to travel from Slavia to work in Winter Park, sometimes carrying his work tools in a box he had fashioned to sit between the rear wheels.; Snapshot (Courtesy: Robert Dinda) was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appears in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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George Jakubcin rides the rails, c. 1925
George Jakubcin, Sr. is shown riding a 3 wheeled contraption he invented to ride on the railroad tracks between Slavia and Winter Park. c.1925. He actually used this device to travel from Slavia to work in Winter Park, sometimes carrying his work tools in a box he had fashioned to sit between the rear wheels.; Snapshot (Courtesy: Robert Dinda) was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appears in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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George Jakubcin rides the rails, c. 1925
George Jakubcin, Sr. is shown riding a 3 wheeled contraption he invented to ride on the railroad tracks between Slavia and Winter Park. c.1925. He actually used this device to travel from Slavia to work in Winter Park, sometimes carrying his work tools in a box he had fashioned to sit between the rear wheels.; Snapshot (Courtesy: Robert Dinda) was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appears in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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George Jakubcin, Sr. (B. June 14, 1887-D. June 5, 1978)
George, Jakubcin, Sr., a charter member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and patriarch of one of the Founding Families of Slavia. Photo, c. 1960. Image also appears in Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy (1962) and was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for 90th anniversary display.
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George Jakubcin, Sr. (B. June 14, 1887-D. June 5, 1978)
George, Jakubcin, Sr., a charter member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and patriarch of one of the Founding Families of Slavia. Photo, c. 1960. Image also appears in Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy (1962) and was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for 90th anniversary display.
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George Jakubcin, Sr., with Andrew Duda, Sr. c. 1940s
George Jakubcin, Sr. (far left) stands next to his father-in-law, Andrew Duda, Sr. and an unidentified gentleman. c.mid-1940s. Location uncertain, but may have been the home of one of Andrew's sons.
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George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin, c. 1950
Mr.and Mrs. George Jakubcin, Sr. C. 1950, near garage of their home in Slavia. Snapshot scanned on Epson 10000 at SLLC, April, 2012.
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George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin in Slovak costumes, c. 1940s
Two views. Mr. and Mrs. (Anna 'nee Duda) George Jakubcin, Sr. wear authentic Slovak costumes and pose in front of the Jakubcin home in Slavia, c. 1940s. The occasion for which they are wearing the costumes is not known, but may have been an ethnic gathering at Slovak Gardens, a community just a few miles from Slavia. 3x5 sepia snapshots, slightly bent, scanned on Epson10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin in Slovak costumes, c. 1940s
Two views. Mr. and Mrs. (Anna 'nee Duda) George Jakubcin, Sr. wear authentic Slovak costumes and pose in front of the Jakubcin home in Slavia, c. 1940s. The occasion for which they are wearing the costumes is not known, but may have been an ethnic gathering at Slovak Gardens, a community just a few miles from Slavia. 3x5 sepia snapshots, slightly bent, scanned on Epson10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin with their seven children, c. 1944
Family photo, c. 1944, taken in a Slavia home at a family celebration. Left to right. SEATED: 1. Olga, 2. George, Sr., 3. Anna Duda Jakubcin, 4. George, Jr. STANDING: 1. Ferdinand (Zeke), 2. Milan, 3. Emily, 4. Ivan (Bo), 5. Lillian. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin with their seven children, c. 1944
Family photo, c. 1944, taken in a Slavia home at a family celebration. Left to right. SEATED: 1. Olga, 2. George, Sr., 3. Anna Duda Jakubcin, 4. George, Jr. STANDING: 1. Ferdinand (Zeke), 2. Milan, 3. Emily, 4. Ivan (Bo), 5. Lillian. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Gertrude Lukas, School Bus Driver For St. Luke's School, c. 1955
Mrs. Gertrude Lukas served as a school bus driver for St. Luke's Christian Day School. Additionally, she served as the 4H leader for the students of the school
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Girls' Basketball Team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1953-54
Unidentified individually in the group photo for the school annual: the members of the girls' Basketball Team, 1953-54, for St. Luke's Christian Day School.
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Girls' Basketball Team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1954-55
Girls' Basketball team, St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1954-55. Individual students not identified in school annual.
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Golden Anniversary Year Personnel
A listing of the church personnel at the time of the 50th (Golden Anniversary)Year of the existence of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. The names were included in a commemorative booklet ("Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962") published by the church for use at the festival service on May 27, 1962. Scan from church publication: "Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962".
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Graduation-1979 Luther High School in Orlando
Collection of snapshots taken in May, 1979, at the graduation of the 2nd class of Luther High School seniors. The ceremony was held in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Orlando, at which the school was located at that time in its history.
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Graduation-1979 Luther High School in Orlando
Collection of snapshots taken in May, 1979, at the graduation of the 2nd class of Luther High School seniors. The ceremony was held in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Orlando, at which the school was located at that time in its history.
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Graduation-1979 Luther High School in Orlando
Collection of snapshots taken in May, 1979, at the graduation of the 2nd class of Luther High School seniors. The ceremony was held in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Orlando, at which the school was located at that time in its history.
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Graduation-1979 Luther High School in Orlando
Collection of snapshots taken in May, 1979, at the graduation of the 2nd class of Luther High School seniors. The ceremony was held in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Orlando, at which the school was located at that time in its history.
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Graduation-1979 Luther High School in Orlando
Collection of snapshots taken in May, 1979, at the graduation of the 2nd class of Luther High School seniors. The ceremony was held in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Orlando, at which the school was located at that time in its history.
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Great Day in the Country on St. Luke's picnic grounds, April 30, 1977
Photos and press clipping of the annual "Great Day in the Country" fundraiser presented by the Oviedo Women's Club and held on the picnic grounds of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on April 30, 1977. The spacious picnic area behind the brick church was a perfect venue for an event meant to entice Central Floridians to experience 'a great day in the country' while enjoying the crafts, food and entertainment arranged by the OWC. The event was held in Slavia for several more years, but the picnic area became smaller and smaller as St. Luke's built additional facilities on the church property. Eventually the Club moved the event back to a site in the city of Oviedo.
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Great Day in the Country on St. Luke's picnic grounds, April 30, 1977
Photos and press clipping of the annual "Great Day in the Country" fundraiser presented by the Oviedo Women's Club and held on the picnic grounds of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on April 30, 1977. The spacious picnic area behind the brick church was a perfect venue for an event meant to entice Central Floridians to experience 'a great day in the country' while enjoying the crafts, food and entertainment arranged by the OWC. The event was held in Slavia for several more years, but the picnic area became smaller and smaller as St. Luke's built additional facilities on the church property. Eventually the Club moved the event back to a site in the city of Oviedo.
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Groundbreaking (1978)and Dedication (1979) of Founders Hall
The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Founders Hall (St. Luke's new gymnasium and multi-purpose facility) was held on September 24, 1978. One year later, on Sunday, September 9, 1979, more than 500 people gathered for a dedication and celebration of the new space. Articles in "The Lutheran Beacon" (SELC edition of "The Lutheran Witness") describe the two events, along with photos.
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Groundbreaking (1978)and Dedication (1979) of Founders Hall
The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Founders Hall (St. Luke's new gymnasium and multi-purpose facility) was held on September 24, 1978. One year later, on Sunday, September 9, 1979, more than 500 people gathered for a dedication and celebration of the new space. Articles in "The Lutheran Beacon" (SELC edition of "The Lutheran Witness") describe the two events, along with photos.