-
Rev. Stephen Tuhy and Dr. Andrew Daniel, New Brick Church, c. 1939
St. Luke's pastor, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy (left) with visitor, Dr. Andrew Daniel, outside the newly constructed brick church. c. 1939. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
-
Rev. Stephen Tuhy and Rev. John Bajus, c. 1962
St. Luke's pastor, Rev Stephen M. Tuhy (left) with Rev. John Bajus, Chicago. Rev. Bajus had served as the Vicar for St. Luke's decades before. The two men stand before the altar in the chancel of the "expanded brick church," which had been reconstructed in 1957. Photo taken, c. 1962.
-
Rev. Stephen Tuhy and Rev. L.A. Jarosi with St. Luke's 50th Anniversary Cake
Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy (left) with Rev. L.A. Jarosi, cutting the commemorative cake at the celebration of the congregation's 50th anniversary in 1962. Rev Jarosi had served the congregation as a visiting minister in the early days, when St. Luke's had no Pastor of its own.
-
Rev. Stephen Tuhy in the Chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, August, 1962
In this colored photo, published with an article about the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in the Aug, 5, 1962 edition of the Sunday Florida Magazine, Rev. Stephen Tuhy is shown kneeling in the chancel of the church.; A copy of the article (with photo) from The Orlando Sentinel's Florida Magazine, August 5, 1962 was scanned on the Epson XL10000 at SLLC, March, 2012.
-
Rev. Stephen Tuhy in the Chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, c. 1965
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, pastor of St. Luke's since 1934, standing in the chancel of the church, c. 1965. This portion of the church had been constructed in 1957, with an enlargement and remodeling of the 1939 brick church and the addition of two large transepts.
-
Rev. Wally M. Arp, Pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. Wally M. Arp was born in 1958 to Rev. Gary and Marjorie Arp and grew up in Iowa. During his seminary training at Concordia Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN, he served from 1986-87 as Vicar for St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Slavia, under the supervision of Rev. E.J. Rossow. Upon graduation from Seminary, he received a call to be pastor of Risen Christ Lutheran Church (Davenport, IA), where he served until receiving a call from St. Luke's to return, with his wife, Lois, and their four children, to FL. He was installed as St. Luke's Assistant Pastor on April 5, 1998 and a year later was elected to the office of Senior Pastor.; Colored snapshot of Vicar Arp and Pastor Rossow and 3"x5" B and W headshot of Pastor Arp scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, April, 2012
-
Rev. Wally M. Arp, Pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. Wally M. Arp was born in 1958 to Rev. Gary and Marjorie Arp and grew up in Iowa. During his seminary training at Concordia Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN, he served from 1986-87 as Vicar for St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Slavia, under the supervision of Rev. E.J. Rossow. Upon graduation from Seminary, he received a call to be pastor of Risen Christ Lutheran Church (Davenport, IA), where he served until receiving a call from St. Luke's to return, with his wife, Lois, and their four children, to FL. He was installed as St. Luke's Assistant Pastor on April 5, 1998 and a year later was elected to the office of Senior Pastor.; Colored snapshot of Vicar Arp and Pastor Rossow and 3"x5" B and W headshot of Pastor Arp scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, April, 2012
-
Rev. Wally M. Arp performs pastoral functions c.2000
Rev. Wally M. Arp, who served the congregation first as a Vicar (student pastor) in 1987 and returned ten years later to serve as Assistant Pastor, then as Senior Pastor of St. Luke's, is shown performing several of his functions at St. Luke's: administering the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion and blessing the young people who have been prepared through intense study and then professed their faith on their Confirmation Day.
-
Rev. Wally M. Arp performs pastoral functions c.2000
Rev. Wally M. Arp, who served the congregation first as a Vicar (student pastor) in 1987 and returned ten years later to serve as Assistant Pastor, then as Senior Pastor of St. Luke's, is shown performing several of his functions at St. Luke's: administering the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion and blessing the young people who have been prepared through intense study and then professed their faith on their Confirmation Day.
-
Rev. Wally M. Arp performs pastoral functions c.2000
Rev. Wally M. Arp, who served the congregation first as a Vicar (student pastor) in 1987 and returned ten years later to serve as Assistant Pastor, then as Senior Pastor of St. Luke's, is shown performing several of his functions at St. Luke's: administering the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion and blessing the young people who have been prepared through intense study and then professed their faith on their Confirmation Day.
-
Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
-
Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
-
Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
-
Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
-
Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
-
Richard Wallace:Luther High School-Orlando Luther
Various images of Richard Wallace, who served as Principal, administrator and teacher for Luther High School(later known as Orlando Luther) for about a decade beginning in 1985-86. Having served as a Presidential appointee on the prestigious National Commission on Excellence in Education (which produced the white paper, "In Search of Excellence"), Wallace also brought valuable experience in revitalizing other Lutheran High Schools in the midwest. He will be remembered for his humility, his extraordinary personal commitment to "saving the school" during a precarious point in its history and his deep love and concern for the students and faculty. The school publication ("Shield") was dedicated to his name twice during his tenure at the school.
-
Richard Wallace:Luther High School-Orlando Luther
Various images of Richard Wallace, who served as Principal, administrator and teacher for Luther High School(later known as Orlando Luther) for about a decade beginning in 1985-86. Having served as a Presidential appointee on the prestigious National Commission on Excellence in Education (which produced the white paper, "In Search of Excellence"), Wallace also brought valuable experience in revitalizing other Lutheran High Schools in the midwest. He will be remembered for his humility, his extraordinary personal commitment to "saving the school" during a precarious point in its history and his deep love and concern for the students and faculty. The school publication ("Shield") was dedicated to his name twice during his tenure at the school.
-
Road Map of Florida, c. 1955
Roadmap of Florida, c. 1955. Offers a look back at Central FL before Interstates 4 or 95 were constructed. It also precedes the construction of UCF and SR434 which has become an arterial road serving the Oviedo area. The Greeneway (#417) would not be built for another 40 years. The community of Slavia is not named on this map, but is located about halfway between Sanford and Orlando, slightly south of the city of Oviedo.; Portion of larger roadmap contributed to St. Luke's Archive was scanned on Epson XL10000 in November, 2014
-
Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
-
Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
-
Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
-
Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
-
Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
-
Roofline of 1949 St. Luke's School auditorum
The roofline of the school auditorium built in 1949. Although this image was captured almost 50 years later, the distinctive features of the original roof exterior remained.
-
Roofline of 1949 St. Luke's School auditorum
The roofline of the school auditorium built in 1949. Although this image was captured almost 50 years later, the distinctive features of the original roof exterior remained.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Blessing By Congregation
Lay officers and staff of St. Luke's congregation add their blessing at the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow. Emeritus Pastor, John Kucharik watches from the left. March 14, 1982.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Blessing From Officiants
Laying on of hands by officiants at the Installation service for Rev. E. J. Rossow. March 14, 1982. Visible are Pastor Emeritus, John Kucharisk (l.) and Rev. Wm. von Spreckelsen r.)
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Blessing From SELC President, Dr. Albert Marcis
Rev. E.J. Rossow receives a blessing from SELC President, Dr. Albert Marcis, at his Installation as the new pastor of St. Luke's. March 14, 1982. Looking on are (l.) Pastor Emeritus, John Kucharik and (r.) former Assistant Pastor, Wm. von Spreckelsen.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Brothers' Blessing
Fellow pastors, who have gathered to celebrate the installation of Rev. E.J. Rossow at St. Luke's, lay their hands on his head in a traditional blessing by his brothers in the pastoral ministry. March 14, 1982
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982 Reception In Founders Hall
Members of the congregation in Founders Hall for a reception, following the Installation of E. J. Rossow as their new Pastor. March 14, 1982.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982. Rossow Family at Reception
The Rossow Family enjoys the reception following the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow, March 14, 1982. Left to right 1.Sarah Rossow 2. Leah Rossow 3. Mrs. LaDonna Rossow 4. Pastor Rossow 5. Rachel Rossow 6.Jay Rossow 7. E. J. Rossow, Jr.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, SELC President and Homilist
SELC District President, Dr. Albert Marcis (left) with Rev. E.J. Rossow and Rev. Daniel Estok, who preached the sermon at the Installation service of the new pastor, March 14, 1982.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982. Sermon By Rev. Dan Estok
Rev. Daniel Estok preaches the sermon at the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow. March 14, 1982.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Speaking of Vows
Pastor E.J. Rossow speaks his vows to serve St. Luke's congregation faithfully. At the Installation Service, March 14, 1982.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, the Officiates
The officiates at the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow at St. Luke's on March 14, 1982. Left to right: Rev John Kucharik, Rev. Carl Toelke. Dr. Albert Marcis. Rev. Daniel Estok.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, The Sacred Call
Dr.Albert Marcis, President of the SELC, reads the sacred call to Rev. E. J. Rossow at his Installation as St. Luke's pastor. March 14, 1982. Rev. Daniel Estok looks on.
-
Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982. View of Main Wing of 1957 Church
A view of the main church wing from the balcony at the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow. March 14, 1982.
-
Ruth Mikler, 1937
A portrait, taken on Christmas Eve, 1937, of young Ruth Mikler, daughter of Michael and Matilda Lamos Mikler. She was also the granddaughter of founder, Joseph Mikler, Sr. and his wife, Katarina. 3x5" sepia reprint scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC.
-
Saint Luke Nursery 1980s. Original Wood Church Transformed Again
An image that reveals how the original wooden church (place of worship from 1912-1938) was once again transformed for another use in the 1980s: it became the place where families could leave their young children while they worshiped at Sunday services. The sign crafted for the building denoted the space as "Saint Luke Nursery".; Between 1939 and the mid-80s, this little building had been transformed for many OTHER interim purposes: it housed the first nursery school, the first grade school, "The Light House" (a place for youth to convene), a "teacherage" and more. When a new sanctuary was built in the early 1990s, that facility included space for a church nursery, so once again, the little wood church sought another purpose until it was finally moved in 1991 to the location where its service to the congregation had first begun.... on the the cemetery property. And there it remains today...a tangible reminder of the amazing history of the St. Luke's congregation
-
Saturday School-Catechism Classes at St. Luke's c. 1942
Four young boys from St. Luke's congregation study their catechism lessons in the 'Saturday School' held in the former wooden church. c.1942. In photo of boys all seated (left to right): Edward Duda, Ivan (Bo) Jakubcin, Walter Duda and Ferdinand (Zeke) Jakubcin. In photo with 3 boys seated: Zeke Jakubcin, Walter Duda, Edward Duda and (standing), Bo Jakubcin. The boys went to public school in Oviedo during the week, but Pastor Tuhy instructed them on Saturdays. Soon St. Luke's would offer a "day school" for all the younger children of the congregation. Snapshots scanned on Epson 10000 at SLLC, April, 2012.
-
Saturday School-Catechism Classes at St. Luke's c. 1942
Four young boys from St. Luke's congregation study their catechism lessons in the 'Saturday School' held in the former wooden church. c.1942. In photo of boys all seated (left to right): Edward Duda, Ivan (Bo) Jakubcin, Walter Duda and Ferdinand (Zeke) Jakubcin. In photo with 3 boys seated: Zeke Jakubcin, Walter Duda, Edward Duda and (standing), Bo Jakubcin. The boys went to public school in Oviedo during the week, but Pastor Tuhy instructed them on Saturdays. Soon St. Luke's would offer a "day school" for all the younger children of the congregation. Snapshots scanned on Epson 10000 at SLLC, April, 2012.
-
Scenes from Christmas, 2002 in St. Luke's sanctuary
The sanctuary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church is beautifully decorated for Christmas in these 2002 photos of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and the chancel as it appeared on Christmas morning. In addition to the poinsettia plants adorning the chancel area and the scene of the Holy Family placed before the altar, the large Christmas tree was decorated with "Chrismons" (Christ-monograms) which had been made by the members of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League over a period of three decades
-
Scenes from Christmas, 2002 in St. Luke's sanctuary
The sanctuary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church is beautifully decorated for Christmas in these 2002 photos of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and the chancel as it appeared on Christmas morning. In addition to the poinsettia plants adorning the chancel area and the scene of the Holy Family placed before the altar, the large Christmas tree was decorated with "Chrismons" (Christ-monograms) which had been made by the members of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League over a period of three decades
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.
-
Scenes from dedication of Lutheran Haven, May 30,1948
Several scenes from the day of the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home and Children's Home on May 30, 1948. Photos include images of the large tent set up for the celebration, the "parade" of attendees walking from St. Luke's Church to the dedication site and candid photos of those who were there to enjoy this memorable day.