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Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with Paul. Jr. on horse c.1920, Black and White
The family of Paul Lukas, Sr. (left to right):daughter, Mary; wife, Maria 'nee Klimek; Paul, Sr,; and Paul, Jr. pose together,most likely on their Slavia homestead. Paul, Jr. is seated on a horse. The family appears to be dressed up for church or some other important occasion. c.1920
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Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with Paul. Jr. on horse c.1920, Original
The family of Paul Lukas, Sr. (left to right):daughter, Mary; wife, Maria 'nee Klimek; Paul, Sr,; and Paul, Jr. pose together,most likely on their Slavia homestead. Paul, Jr. is seated on a horse. The family appears to be dressed up for church or some other important occasion. c.1920
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Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with unidentified visitors. on the Lukas family farm in Slavia. c.1928., Enhanced
Paul Lukas, Sr. (4th from right) is pictured with his wife, Maria 'nee Klimek (center) and their children. c. 1928. Paul, Sr. holds baby Dusan. Maria is touching son, Daniel. Son, Milton (Miroslav) stands to his father's left. Paul, Jr. is at far left, and sister, Mary, is next to him. Others in the photo are unidentified. Very likely the photo was taken on the Lukas Family farm.
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Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with unidentified visitors. on the Lukas family farm in Slavia. c.1928., Original
Paul Lukas, Sr. (4th from right) is pictured with his wife, Maria 'nee Klimek (center) and their children. c. 1928. Paul, Sr. holds baby Dusan. Maria is touching son, Daniel. Son, Milton (Miroslav) stands to his father's left. Paul, Jr. is at far left, and sister, Mary, is next to him. Others in the photo are unidentified. Very likely the photo was taken on the Lukas Family farm.
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Paul Lukas, Sr. with his wife and four children, c.1925-26, Black and White
Paul Lukas, Sr.(far right, wearing hat) is pictured with his family (left to right): Paul Jr., Mary, Mrs. Maria Klimek Lukas holding son, Daniel, and Milton. Probably taken on the Lukas homestead, c. 1925-26.
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Paul Lukas, Sr. with his wife and four children, c.1925-26, Enhanced
Paul Lukas, Sr.(far right, wearing hat) is pictured with his family (left to right): Paul Jr., Mary, Mrs. Maria Klimek Lukas holding son, Daniel, and Milton. Probably taken on the Lukas homestead, c. 1925-26.
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Paul Lukas, Sr. with his wife and four children, c.1925-26, Original
Paul Lukas, Sr.(far right, wearing hat) is pictured with his family (left to right): Paul Jr., Mary, Mrs. Maria Klimek Lukas holding son, Daniel, and Milton. Probably taken on the Lukas homestead, c. 1925-26.
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Paul,Sr. and his wife, Maria with Mary and young Paul, c.1920, Black and White
Paul Lukas, Sr. and wife, Maria 'nee Klimek, at their Slavia homestead with daughter, Mary, and young Paul, Jr. c.1920
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Paul,Sr. and his wife, Maria with Mary and young Paul, c.1920, Original
Paul Lukas, Sr. and wife, Maria 'nee Klimek, at their Slavia homestead with daughter, Mary, and young Paul, Jr. c.1920
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Paul Tesinsky Bringing Hay for Cattle, c. 1950s
Paul Tesinsky delivers a bale of hay to cattle (possibly on the Duda ranch near Cocoa, FL) and stands on the bed of a truck owned by A. Duda & Sons, Inc., the company for which he worked for many years. c. 1950s
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Pentecost Lutheran Church, Lakewood, OH, c. 1922
A view of Pentecost Lutheran Church in Lakewood, OH, c. 1922. This congregation was incorporated in 1918, as a suburban "satellite" of Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church, downtown Cleveland, under the shepherding of Holy Trinity's pastor, L.A. Jarosi. The family of Andrew Duda, Sr. (having returned to OH for a 10 year period, from 1916-26) attended both of these churches.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Photos of Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. 1930 - d. 2005), St. Luke's Pastor 1982-2000
Rev. Edwin J. Rossow (b. Dec.1, 1930-d.May 6, 2005)served as St. Luke's Senior Pastor from March, 1982 to his retirement in 2000. He trained at Concordia College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and served congregations in Detroit and Marengo, IL before assuming his role at St. Luke's. He was married to LaDonna Albers; the Rossows were blessed with 5 children. Under Pastor Rossow's leadership, St. Luke's experienced exponential growth and dedicated a large new sanctuary in 1993. Photos here from 1986-1991, many taken in his study during the period when the church office was temporarily housed in the former parsonage, prior to the construction of a new sanctuary.
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Picnic Grounds and School Playground Areas. 1991
View of church picnic grounds, also used as a playground area for the school, as this space appeared in 1991, before construction of new sanctuary (1992) and new school (2000).
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Picnic near Lake Jesup, c. 1915
Slavia Families enjoy a day's outing and picnic near Lake Jesup, c.1915. Left to right: 1.unidentified, 2.George Jakubcin, Sr., 3. Mrs. John Stanko, 4. Anna Duda, 5. Katarina Duda, 6. John Duda, 7.Mrs. Martin Stanko, 8. (child in front) Ferdinand Duda, 9. (adult behind child) unidentified, 10. Mrs. Paul Lukas, Sr., 11. (child in front) Andrew Duda, Jr. 12. Michael Dinda, Sr. (or Joseph Mikler, Sr.), 13. Andrew Duda, Sr. The children and some of the men seem to be eating slices of watermelon.; Snapshot (courtesy Robert Dinda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Picnic near Lake Jesup, c. 1915
Slavia Families enjoy a day's outing and picnic near Lake Jesup, c.1915. Left to right: 1.unidentified, 2.George Jakubcin, Sr., 3. Mrs. John Stanko, 4. Anna Duda, 5. Katarina Duda, 6. John Duda, 7.Mrs. Martin Stanko, 8. (child in front) Ferdinand Duda, 9. (adult behind child) unidentified, 10. Mrs. Paul Lukas, Sr., 11. (child in front) Andrew Duda, Jr. 12. Michael Dinda, Sr. (or Joseph Mikler, Sr.), 13. Andrew Duda, Sr. The children and some of the men seem to be eating slices of watermelon.; Snapshot (courtesy Robert Dinda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Picnic near Lake Jesup, c. 1915
Slavia Families enjoy a day's outing and picnic near Lake Jesup, c.1915. Left to right: 1.unidentified, 2.George Jakubcin, Sr., 3. Mrs. John Stanko, 4. Anna Duda, 5. Katarina Duda, 6. John Duda, 7.Mrs. Martin Stanko, 8. (child in front) Ferdinand Duda, 9. (adult behind child) unidentified, 10. Mrs. Paul Lukas, Sr., 11. (child in front) Andrew Duda, Jr. 12. Michael Dinda, Sr. (or Joseph Mikler, Sr.), 13. Andrew Duda, Sr. The children and some of the men seem to be eating slices of watermelon.; Snapshot (courtesy Robert Dinda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Picnic near Lake Jesup, c. 1915
Slavia Families enjoy a day's outing and picnic near Lake Jesup, c.1915. Left to right: 1.unidentified, 2.George Jakubcin, Sr., 3. Mrs. John Stanko, 4. Anna Duda, 5. Katarina Duda, 6. John Duda, 7.Mrs. Martin Stanko, 8. (child in front) Ferdinand Duda, 9. (adult behind child) unidentified, 10. Mrs. Paul Lukas, Sr., 11. (child in front) Andrew Duda, Jr. 12. Michael Dinda, Sr. (or Joseph Mikler, Sr.), 13. Andrew Duda, Sr. The children and some of the men seem to be eating slices of watermelon.; Snapshot (courtesy Robert Dinda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Plan and elevation for pulpit of St. Luke's remodeled church. 1957
A blueprint of the Plan and Elevation of the Pulpit, prepared by Joseph J. Noe Studios, New York, NY resides in St. Luke's Church Archives. In 1956, congregation had engaged noted architect James Gamble Rogers II to design an enlarged sanctuary and office facility, incorporating the first brick church building erected in 1939. Some of the design work for carved furnishings, etc., was outsource to other firms. This plan (scale 1"-1')is substantially the same as the final, "as built" version. Significant in the design of this carved oak pulpit are the three dimensional figures of Christ (center), with St. Peter at His right hand and the Apostle Paul on His left. The style and carvings echo those on the new church altar, created in the same period. So cherished are these fine pieces, that the congregation incorporated them into the chancel design for construction of a still larger sanctuary (dedicated in 1993).
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Plat Plan for "Slovak Lutheran Cemetery" 1931
A plat plan for the dedication of two acres of Lot 110, Slavia Colony Co.'s subdivision of Section 19, Township 12 south, range 31 east in Seminole County, FL was filed and recorded in Plat Book 7, page 7, of the public records of Seminole County on August 3, 1931. The Colony and the congregation of St. Luke's had been chartered 20 years earlier, but, ironically, there had been no deaths in the community until this time. Just two years later (1933), the Joseph Mikler family would lose their young son, John (age 12), who would be the first member of the Slavia/St. Luke's communities to be buried in the hallowed ground of the "Slovak Lutheran Cemetery." During that period (and until the first permanent brick church was erected on another piece of property in 1939), the St. Luke's congregation worshiped in a small wood church located on the cemetery grounds.
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Playing with blocks in first school, 1946
Susan Stanko, left, and Katherine Mikler play with blocks in St. Luke's first school. 1946. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Portraits of Paul Mikler and Virginia Mikler
Portrait photos of Paul Mikler and his wife, Virginia Mikler, probably taken for church membership directories, c.1990s
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Portraits of Paul Mikler and Virginia Mikler
Portrait photos of Paul Mikler and his wife, Virginia Mikler, probably taken for church membership directories, c.1990s
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Portraits of Paul Mikler and Virginia Mikler
Portrait photos of Paul Mikler and his wife, Virginia Mikler, probably taken for church membership directories, c.1990s
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Pre-K scenes from St. Luke's Lutheran School c.2001
A few images of pre-kindergarten activities, taken during the early years after the construction of St. Luke's Lutheran School's new facility in 2001-01.
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Pre-K scenes from St. Luke's Lutheran School c.2001
A few images of pre-kindergarten activities, taken during the early years after the construction of St. Luke's Lutheran School's new facility in 2001-01.
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Pre-K scenes from St. Luke's Lutheran School c.2001
A few images of pre-kindergarten activities, taken during the early years after the construction of St. Luke's Lutheran School's new facility in 2001-01.
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Pre-K scenes from St. Luke's Lutheran School c.2001
A few images of pre-kindergarten activities, taken during the early years after the construction of St. Luke's Lutheran School's new facility in 2001-01.
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Preliminary plans for St. Luke's 1993 Sanctuary c.1989
Three glimpses of earliest plans for the construction of a new sanctuary for St. Luke's Lutheran Church exist in the church archives. Blueprints for exterior elevations, for a site plan and for details of the baptistery planned for the new narthex appear here. The plans were altered, to some degree, before construction actually began in 1991. The completed facility was dedicated on November 20, 1993. Architect for the project was Jose Barbosa (Figbar Associates) and site work was prepared by Jewett Engineers, Inc.
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Preliminary plans for St. Luke's 1993 Sanctuary c.1989
Three glimpses of earliest plans for the construction of a new sanctuary for St. Luke's Lutheran Church exist in the church archives. Blueprints for exterior elevations, for a site plan and for details of the baptistery planned for the new narthex appear here. The plans were altered, to some degree, before construction actually began in 1991. The completed facility was dedicated on November 20, 1993. Architect for the project was Jose Barbosa (Figbar Associates) and site work was prepared by Jewett Engineers, Inc.
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Preliminary plans for St. Luke's 1993 Sanctuary c.1989
Three glimpses of earliest plans for the construction of a new sanctuary for St. Luke's Lutheran Church exist in the church archives. Blueprints for exterior elevations, for a site plan and for details of the baptistery planned for the new narthex appear here. The plans were altered, to some degree, before construction actually began in 1991. The completed facility was dedicated on November 20, 1993. Architect for the project was Jose Barbosa (Figbar Associates) and site work was prepared by Jewett Engineers, Inc.
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Preparing For a Reception in Founders Hall. c. 1990
Volunteers, Debbie Jakubcin (left-center)and Caroljo Creighton (others unidentified) prepare refreshments for one of several receptions and church events held in Founders Hall in 1990-91.
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Principal Bellhorn and Teacher Sidlik lighten up for a school party
Two snapshots showing the Principal and first male teacher at St. Luke's Christian Day School joining in the fun of a school dress-up party. The small teaching staff of St. Luke's school often participated in theatrical productions and other events that brought the families of St. Luke's church and school and Slavia together as a community.
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Principal Bellhorn and Teacher Sidlik lighten up for a school party
Two snapshots showing the Principal and first male teacher at St. Luke's Christian Day School joining in the fun of a school dress-up party. The small teaching staff of St. Luke's school often participated in theatrical productions and other events that brought the families of St. Luke's church and school and Slavia together as a community.
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Principal Don Eicholtz and School Support Staff, c. 1988
Don Eicholtz, Principal of St. Luke's School consults with his administrative support staff, Susan Stake (seated) and Carol Stephens. Mr. Eicholtz assumed his role in 1988 and served as Principal until his retirement in 1996.
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Principals Who Served St. Luke's School From 1952-2004
In a photo taken in 2004, during the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the dedication of St. Luke's first permanent school, the four principals who had served the school from 1952 through 2004 posed together. Far right: Elmer Bellhorn (1st called principal); far left, Robert Flesch (2nd called principal); Don Eicholtz, who served next and Susan Duda Hanas, the current Principal
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Principal, Teachers and Pastor/Founder of St. Luke's School. 1952
Principal, Elmer Bellhorn (left), 1952, with teachers, Betty Duda and Marian Stanko, and Rev. Stephen Tuhy, who founded the school several years earlier.
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Printed program for dedication of St. Luke's new church facility, Nov. 14, 1993
The cover and a page listing the name of worship service officiants in the printed program for the dedication of the newly built facility for St. Luke's Lutheran Church. November 14, 1993.The 16 page program included liturgies and hymns for the "Dedicatory Service of Thanksgiving" held at 10am on this 24th Sunday of Pentecost, as well as for the "Festival Service of Praise," held at 3pm on the same day, with a concert preceding the service at 2:30pm. Rev. Dr. Wilbert J. Fields served as the preacher at the 10 am service, assisted by Officiant: Rev. E.J. Rossow and Lector: Rev. Daniel Estok, Crucifer:Stephen Gillet, and Acolyte: Michael Rose. Preacher at the 3pm Festival Service was Pastor Rossow, assisted by Liturgist: Rev. Daniel Estok and Lector: Rev. Thomas R. Zehnder, Crucifer: Vicar Stephen Gillet and Acolyte: Stephen Hrncir. Organist and choir director for both services was Miss Ruth Wiedenmann; Mr. Scott Baumer directed St. Luke's Church Orchestra and Brass Choir. Following the afternoon service, tours of the new building were conducted and a reception was held in Founders Hall.
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Printed program for dedication of St. Luke's new church facility, Nov. 14, 1993
The cover and a page listing the name of worship service officiants in the printed program for the dedication of the newly built facility for St. Luke's Lutheran Church. November 14, 1993.The 16 page program included liturgies and hymns for the "Dedicatory Service of Thanksgiving" held at 10am on this 24th Sunday of Pentecost, as well as for the "Festival Service of Praise," held at 3pm on the same day, with a concert preceding the service at 2:30pm. Rev. Dr. Wilbert J. Fields served as the preacher at the 10 am service, assisted by Officiant: Rev. E.J. Rossow and Lector: Rev. Daniel Estok, Crucifer:Stephen Gillet, and Acolyte: Michael Rose. Preacher at the 3pm Festival Service was Pastor Rossow, assisted by Liturgist: Rev. Daniel Estok and Lector: Rev. Thomas R. Zehnder, Crucifer: Vicar Stephen Gillet and Acolyte: Stephen Hrncir. Organist and choir director for both services was Miss Ruth Wiedenmann; Mr. Scott Baumer directed St. Luke's Church Orchestra and Brass Choir. Following the afternoon service, tours of the new building were conducted and a reception was held in Founders Hall.
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Printed program for dedication of St. Luke's new church facility, Nov. 14, 1993
The cover and a page listing the name of worship service officiants in the printed program for the dedication of the newly built facility for St. Luke's Lutheran Church. November 14, 1993.The 16 page program included liturgies and hymns for the "Dedicatory Service of Thanksgiving" held at 10am on this 24th Sunday of Pentecost, as well as for the "Festival Service of Praise," held at 3pm on the same day, with a concert preceding the service at 2:30pm. Rev. Dr. Wilbert J. Fields served as the preacher at the 10 am service, assisted by Officiant: Rev. E.J. Rossow and Lector: Rev. Daniel Estok, Crucifer:Stephen Gillet, and Acolyte: Michael Rose. Preacher at the 3pm Festival Service was Pastor Rossow, assisted by Liturgist: Rev. Daniel Estok and Lector: Rev. Thomas R. Zehnder, Crucifer: Vicar Stephen Gillet and Acolyte: Stephen Hrncir. Organist and choir director for both services was Miss Ruth Wiedenmann; Mr. Scott Baumer directed St. Luke's Church Orchestra and Brass Choir. Following the afternoon service, tours of the new building were conducted and a reception was held in Founders Hall.
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Procession to Church Following Lutheran Haven Dedication, May 30,1948
Crowds, who attended the dedication of the Lutheran Haven Old Folks Home at the site of the new facility, now follow the officiants in a procession to St. Luke's Church to offer praise and thanksgiving to the Lord in a special worship service. May 30,1948
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Program for Dedication of Founders Hall - Sept. 9, 1979
The complete service program for the Dedication of Founders Hall was included in this collection because it contains important information about the history and the participants of this milestone addition to St. Luke's campus in 1979. The new combination gymnasium/auditorium space allowed the church and the school to expand their programs and ministries in new and exciting ways, just as the explosion in the population of the surrounding communities began to have a profound effect on the growth of membership and school enrollment.
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Program for Dedication of Founders Hall - Sept. 9, 1979
The complete service program for the Dedication of Founders Hall was included in this collection because it contains important information about the history and the participants of this milestone addition to St. Luke's campus in 1979. The new combination gymnasium/auditorium space allowed the church and the school to expand their programs and ministries in new and exciting ways, just as the explosion in the population of the surrounding communities began to have a profound effect on the growth of membership and school enrollment.
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Program for Dedication of Founders Hall - Sept. 9, 1979
The complete service program for the Dedication of Founders Hall was included in this collection because it contains important information about the history and the participants of this milestone addition to St. Luke's campus in 1979. The new combination gymnasium/auditorium space allowed the church and the school to expand their programs and ministries in new and exciting ways, just as the explosion in the population of the surrounding communities began to have a profound effect on the growth of membership and school enrollment.
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Program for Dedication of Founders Hall - Sept. 9, 1979
The complete service program for the Dedication of Founders Hall was included in this collection because it contains important information about the history and the participants of this milestone addition to St. Luke's campus in 1979. The new combination gymnasium/auditorium space allowed the church and the school to expand their programs and ministries in new and exciting ways, just as the explosion in the population of the surrounding communities began to have a profound effect on the growth of membership and school enrollment.