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St. Luke's original "turpentine shack church:" Then and Now, 2015
A 2015 digital image shows the original "turpentine shack" church (restored to its original size and moved back to the cemetery property in the 1990s). This structure is now used for small funerals in the cemetery and is a treasured memento of the congregation's early history. But the little wood church does NOT sit on exactly the same site as it did until 1934 (when it was moved to the new church property and re-purposed for use as St. Luke's first schoolhouse). During the next 60 years, prior to the building's restoration, many graves had been placed on the land where it originally resided, so the structure was placed in a newer area of the cemetery land. An iconic photo, taken in 1934, shows the wood church on its original plot and also shows the first two gravesites placed in the cemetery (in 1933 and 1934). The 2015 digital image of the little church is taken from a different vantage point, but captures the lines and style of the original structure
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St. Luke's Pastors and Church Staff, Christmas, 2013
As a token of their appreciation to the many volunteers who assist in the ministries of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Pastors and members of the church staff established two collective gifts and sent those donations to the Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (Sanford) and to Lutheran World Relief/Philippines Disaster Fund in honor of the volunteers' dedicated service to the church. The Pastors and staff members posed for a Christmas greeting photo which was then sent to each volunteers as a memento (December, 2013). The group assembled in the cloisters for the photo. Left to right (women): Megan Skelton, Rhonda Betterdige, Lori Mc Natt, Jane Wiant (Santa hat), Sherri Mang, Claudia Ramirez, Jill Mudge, Janet Brock, Karines Nieves-Rosado, Patty Sidlik, Holly Leonard, Nikki Rach (Santa hat). Men: Gary Hickey, Steve Lehenbauer(beard), Jim Coe, Rev. Gary Schuschke (hat), Jeremy Johnson, Rev. Wally Arp, Vicar Brennan Woell. Pictured in separate (circular) images on the card are (left) Rev. Brian Roberts and Kinsley Elfand. The cards were signed by the staff members and mailed to each volunteer.
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St. Luke's Pastors, c. 2002-03
Rev. Gary Schuschke, Rev. Brian Roberts, and Senior Pastor, Wally Arp (far right) in chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, c. 2002-03.
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St. Luke's School, 1945-46, children at activity table
St. Luke's Lutheran School, 1945-46, operating in original wooden church building, relocated from the cemetery to a site east of 1939 brick church. Classroom with children at activity table. Front row, left to right: Raymond Mikler, Michael Duda, Katherine Mikler, Joseph Duda, unknown. Back row, left to right: Robert Mikler, Barbara Beasley, Josephine Mikler, Betty Ruth Duda, Priscilla Tuhy. Visible are: puzzles, books, relief map, monthly calendar, 48-star American flag. Snapshot borrowed from Ferdinand Duda family collection. Scanned at SLLS in 2001.
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St. Luke's School, 1945-46, children at activity table
St. Luke's Lutheran School, 1945-46, operating in original wooden church building, relocated from the cemetery to a site east of 1939 brick church. Classroom with children at activity table. Front row, left to right: Raymond Mikler, Michael Duda, Katherine Mikler, Joseph Duda, unknown. Back row, left to right: Robert Mikler, Barbara Beasley, Josephine Mikler, Betty Ruth Duda, Priscilla Tuhy. Visible are: puzzles, books, relief map, monthly calendar, 48-star American flag. Snapshot borrowed from Ferdinand Duda family collection. Scanned at SLLS in 2001.
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St. Luke's School, 1947, Housed in Original Church Building
A view of the original, wood church building after it was moved from the cemetery to the new church property in 1939 and was then remodeled and expanded for use as St. Luke's first school Photo, c. 1947
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St. Luke's School Auditorium: Then and Now, 1947
An important feature of the first permanent school built by St. Luke's in 1947 was an auditorium. The stage was used for many plays produced by members of the congregation, as well as for school performances. The open space was used for wedding receptions and other gatherings and later became the site of the school library. After the construction of a large new school in 2000, the former auditorium was used for Shepherd's Hope medical ministry, for Lutheran Counseling Services and other purposes. In 2010, St. Luke's moved its rapidly-growing Pre-K program into the original school building and further modified the former auditorium for office and lobby space. A 2015 digital image shows the entry area in its most current emanation.
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St. Luke's School Auditorium: Then and Now, 2015
An important feature of the first permanent school built by St. Luke's in 1947 was an auditorium. The stage was used for many plays produced by members of the congregation, as well as for school performances. The open space was used for wedding receptions and other gatherings and later became the site of the school library. After the construction of a large new school in 2000, the former auditorium was used for Shepherd's Hope medical ministry, for Lutheran Counseling Services and other purposes. In 2010, St. Luke's moved its rapidly-growing Pre-K program into the original school building and further modified the former auditorium for office and lobby space. A 2015 digital image shows the entry area in its most current emanation.
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St. Luke's School Band at Groundbreaking. April 2, 2000
Sunday, April 2, 2000. Students in St. Luke's School Band entertain guests at the afternoon celebration of the groundbreaking for the new school.
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St. Luke's School, c. 1948. Teacher Dorothy Daniel with entire student body in 2nd year of school
St. Luke's Lutheran School in its second year (c. 1947), operated in the original wood church, which had been moved from its first site at the cemetery to a new location, east of 1939 brick church. Ms. Dorothy Daniel, first full-time teacher employed by the congregation is shown in classroom with the entire student body. BACK ROW, left to right: Mary Ann Tesinsky, unknown, Andrew Duda III, Ferdinand S. Duda, Luther Duda, Elena Tuhy, Rebekah Tuhy, Carl Fabry, unknown. FRONT ROW: Joseph Duda, Raymond Mikler, John Tesinsky, unknown, Robert Mikler, Michael Duda, Susan Stanko, Josephine Mikler, Priscilla Tuhy, Phyllis Cicmanec. Image appears in 'Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy,' page 14-A. 5x7 reprint loaned by Ferdinand Duda Family scanned in 2001 for the 90th anniversary celebration of the congregation.
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St. Luke's School, c. 1948. Teacher Dorothy Daniel with entire student body in 2nd year of school
St. Luke's Lutheran School in its second year (c. 1947), operated in the original wood church, which had been moved from its first site at the cemetery to a new location, east of 1939 brick church. Ms. Dorothy Daniel, first full-time teacher employed by the congregation is shown in classroom with the entire student body. BACK ROW, left to right: Mary Ann Tesinsky, unknown, Andrew Duda III, Ferdinand S. Duda, Luther Duda, Elena Tuhy, Rebekah Tuhy, Carl Fabry, unknown. FRONT ROW: Joseph Duda, Raymond Mikler, John Tesinsky, unknown, Robert Mikler, Michael Duda, Susan Stanko, Josephine Mikler, Priscilla Tuhy, Phyllis Cicmanec. Image appears in 'Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy,' page 14-A. 5x7 reprint loaned by Ferdinand Duda Family scanned in 2001 for the 90th anniversary celebration of the congregation.
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St. Luke's School Chapel
Images show student participation in school chapel services on early 2000's
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St. Luke's School Chapel
Images show student participation in school chapel services on early 2000's
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St. Luke's School Cheerleaders. April 2, 2000
Sunday, April 2, 2000. St. Luke's School cheerleaders have something wonderful to cheer about: the groundbreaking for the construction of their modern, new school.
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St. Luke's School Chorus 1955-56
Members of the St. Luke's School Girls' Chorus entertain residents of a senior citizen facility in Winter Park during the 1955-56 school year. Both the Girls' and Boys' Choruses were trained by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy to sing Christian Hymns and, especially, Lutheran Chorales. Recordings were made and were used in programs St. Luke's Lutheran Church broadcast over five different radio stations in Central FL during that era (stations in Orlando, Sanford, Kissimmee and Haines City). Chorus members in this image received gifts of appreciation from the (unidentified) directors of the senior citizen facility, while Pastor Tuhy can be seen at the rear. Bottom Row: 1. Virginia Stanko 2.Liz Mikler 3.Judy Jakubcin 4. Shirley Mikler; Row TWO: 1. Sheala Best 2. Naomi Tuhy 3. Josie Mikler 4. Betty Ruth Duda 5. Marlene Bellhorn 6. Eleanor Duda; Row THREE: 1. Sandra Earle 2. Virginia Beasley 3. Dorothy Duda 4. Patsy Mikler 5. unidentified 6. Marian Fabry; TOP Row: 1. Katherine Martha Duda 2. Barbara Beasley 3. Carol Rook 4. Susan Stanko 5. Sandra Bellhorn 6. Sylvia Mikler 7&8. unidentified. Scan of B&W print used in 1955-56 School Annual, "The Slavian".
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St. Luke's School Christmas Float: "Christmas Thoughts."1960s
St. Luke's students proclaim that Christ is King when they participate in the Sanford Christmas Parade (1960s,) riding on their float,"Christmas Thoughts."
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St. Luke's School Christmas Float: "The Glad Sound,"1960s
St. Luke's School students ride in Sanford Christmas Parade on their float:"The Glad Sound." 1960s
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St. Luke's School: classroom scenes 2001-2008
Various views of classrooms and academic activities are captured in several images from the first decade following the construction of a large new facility for St. Luke's Lutheran School.
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St. Luke's School: classroom scenes 2001-2008
Various views of classrooms and academic activities are captured in several images from the first decade following the construction of a large new facility for St. Luke's Lutheran School.
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St. Luke's School: classroom scenes 2001-2008
Various views of classrooms and academic activities are captured in several images from the first decade following the construction of a large new facility for St. Luke's Lutheran School.
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St. Luke's School: classroom scenes 2001-2008
Various views of classrooms and academic activities are captured in several images from the first decade following the construction of a large new facility for St. Luke's Lutheran School.
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St. Luke's School: classroom scenes 2001-2008
Various views of classrooms and academic activities are captured in several images from the first decade following the construction of a large new facility for St. Luke's Lutheran School.
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St. Luke's School: classroom scenes 2001-2008
Various views of classrooms and academic activities are captured in several images from the first decade following the construction of a large new facility for St. Luke's Lutheran School.
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St. Luke's School Exterior, c. 1954-55
Originally constructed in 1949, with one wing of classrooms and an auditorium, St. Luke's Lutheran School was expanded with an additional wing of classrooms in 1954-55, to accommodate the growing enrollment.
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St. Luke's School Handbell Ringers c. 2001
Group of St. Luke's School students, members of the school's Handbell Ringers (individuals unidentified)rehearse in the balcony of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. c.2001
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St. Luke's School Operetta, May, 1953
Program pages from an operetta presented by the students of St. Luke's Lutheran School (aka: St. Luke's Christian Day School)on May 9-10, 1953. The operetta was entitled, "In the Land of Dreams Come True" and every student in the school was given an opportunity to participate in the program, which was produced by the faculty members. Photos were published in the school annual yearbook, "The Slavian."
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St. Luke's School Operetta, May, 1953
Program pages from an operetta presented by the students of St. Luke's Lutheran School (aka: St. Luke's Christian Day School)on May 9-10, 1953. The operetta was entitled, "In the Land of Dreams Come True" and every student in the school was given an opportunity to participate in the program, which was produced by the faculty members. Photos were published in the school annual yearbook, "The Slavian."
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St. Luke's School Operetta, May, 1953
Program pages from an operetta presented by the students of St. Luke's Lutheran School (aka: St. Luke's Christian Day School)on May 9-10, 1953. The operetta was entitled, "In the Land of Dreams Come True" and every student in the school was given an opportunity to participate in the program, which was produced by the faculty members. Photos were published in the school annual yearbook, "The Slavian."
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St. Luke's School Operetta, May, 1953
Program pages from an operetta presented by the students of St. Luke's Lutheran School (aka: St. Luke's Christian Day School)on May 9-10, 1953. The operetta was entitled, "In the Land of Dreams Come True" and every student in the school was given an opportunity to participate in the program, which was produced by the faculty members. Photos were published in the school annual yearbook, "The Slavian."
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St. Luke's School Student Music Group. c. 2001
A group of students, members of a school music group, perform in the chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. c. 2001 (Individuals unidentified
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St. Luke's School Students at Groundbreaking Festivities. April 2, 2000
St. Luke's School student, Emily Buckley (center, holding shovel) and friends are happy about the prospect of having a modern, new school. Groundbreaking festivities: April 2, 2000.
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St. Luke's School Teachers, Emmeline Best and Marian Stanko, c. 1950s
Teachers, Emmeline Best and Marian Stanko, in a snapshot taken at the school sometime during early 1950s.
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St. Luke's School Teachers In Classroom at Christmas. c. 1953
Ms. Vera Fabry and Ms. Marcella Rubis, St. Luke's teachers, in classroom decorated for the Christmas holidays. c. 1953
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St. Luke's Senior Church Choir and Pastor Tuhy, Palm Sunday, 1961
Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy was an accomplished musician who not only sang with the Bach choir in Winter Park, but directed St. Luke's choir himself for many years. In this photo he poses with more than twenty adult choir members following the festive service on Palm Sunday, 1961. The following year, he suffered a heart attack and Judy Duda (black and white skirt,to left of Rev. Tuhy) became the Choir Director (and an organist) for the church.Under her leadership, the choir presented an annual Christmas concert for several years. Pastor Tuhy succumbed to a second, fatal heart attack on Dec. 26, 1967. The 1968 Christmas Concert was dedicated to his memory and a record album ("Beside Thy Manger") was produced as a memorial, as well. Copies were sold to raise funds for choir robes.; Scan from church publication: Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962, scan of record album cover, front and back
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St. Luke's Senior Church Choir and Pastor Tuhy, Palm Sunday, 1961
Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy was an accomplished musician who not only sang with the Bach choir in Winter Park, but directed St. Luke's choir himself for many years. In this photo he poses with more than twenty adult choir members following the festive service on Palm Sunday, 1961. The following year, he suffered a heart attack and Judy Duda (black and white skirt,to left of Rev. Tuhy) became the Choir Director (and an organist) for the church.Under her leadership, the choir presented an annual Christmas concert for several years. Pastor Tuhy succumbed to a second, fatal heart attack on Dec. 26, 1967. The 1968 Christmas Concert was dedicated to his memory and a record album ("Beside Thy Manger") was produced as a memorial, as well. Copies were sold to raise funds for choir robes.; Scan from church publication: Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962, scan of record album cover, front and back
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St. Luke's Senior Church Choir and Pastor Tuhy, Palm Sunday, 1961
Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy was an accomplished musician who not only sang with the Bach choir in Winter Park, but directed St. Luke's choir himself for many years. In this photo he poses with more than twenty adult choir members following the festive service on Palm Sunday, 1961. The following year, he suffered a heart attack and Judy Duda (black and white skirt,to left of Rev. Tuhy) became the Choir Director (and an organist) for the church.Under her leadership, the choir presented an annual Christmas concert for several years. Pastor Tuhy succumbed to a second, fatal heart attack on Dec. 26, 1967. The 1968 Christmas Concert was dedicated to his memory and a record album ("Beside Thy Manger") was produced as a memorial, as well. Copies were sold to raise funds for choir robes.; Scan from church publication: Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962, scan of record album cover, front and back
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St. Luke's Students Sing National Anthem at Orlando Magic Game
Students in St. Luke's School Middle Choir lead the audience in singing the "National Anthem" at an Orlando Magic game in Orlando, FL. C. 2004
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St. Luke's young adults group with Pastor Tuhy, c. 1937
A group of young adults poses with the new young pastor on the grounds of the original church, c. 1937. Left to right: Front: 1. George Jakubcin, Jr., 2. Mike Mikler, 3. Mary Mikler, 4. Anna Jakubcin, 5. Julia Jakubcin, 6. Anna Mikler, 7. unidentified, 8.Olga Jakubcin, 9. Andy Duda, Jr., 10. Ferdinand Duda. Back: 1. Andy Mikler, 2. Charles Blake, 3. Andy Jakubcin, 4. Steve Mikler, 5. Joe B. Mikler, 6. John Jakubcin, 7. Paul Mikler, 8. Milton Stanko, 9. Rev. S.M. Tuhy. 8x10 glossy reprint (Courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for the church's 90th anniversary display.
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St. Luke's Youth Group, c. 1946
A group of St. Luke's Youth works on a mailing of literature for the new Lutheran Haven in 1946. They are meeting in the wooden structure that had served as the congregation's church until a brick sanctuary was erected in 1939. The old two-manual hand-pumped reed organ with a pedal keyboard can be seen at the upper left of the photo. It had once been purchased for the sum of $10 for the wooden church and shortly after this photo was taken, it was sold for the same amount! Scan from church publication: "Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962."
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St. Luke's Youth Ministry in early 21st Century
Various scenes depicting St. Luke's youth activities during the first decade of the 21st century. Leaders included DCE, Leah Helmrichs Abel, and A.J. Leupold, who served as a mentor for the high school age youth. Activities included mission trips and servant events and attendance at National LC-MS Youth Gatherings.
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St. Luke's Youth Ministry in early 21st Century
Various scenes depicting St. Luke's youth activities during the first decade of the 21st century. Leaders included DCE, Leah Helmrichs Abel, and A.J. Leupold, who served as a mentor for the high school age youth. Activities included mission trips and servant events and attendance at National LC-MS Youth Gatherings.
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Student Body of St. Luke's Lutheran School, c. 1952
The entire student body of St. Luke's Lutheran School is gathered near the west loggia of the school for a group photo. c. 1952. Principal, Elmer L. Bellhorn is on far left; teacher, Betty Belencak, at far right.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.
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Student life at OLA 2009-10
Orlando Lutheran Academy graduated its final class of 42 students in May, 2010. Five of the graduates were members of St. Luke's: Kiersten Bronson, Jeff Knutson, Cecelia Lukas, Christina Russell and John Ruszkowski. Images scanned from the last two editions (2009 and 2010) of "Shield", the school's yearbook include those students and other scenes of student life during the final two years of the school's existence.