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Young Paul Lukas, Jr. and sister Mary on porch of their home, c.1920, Original

Young Paul Lukas, Jr. and his older sister, Mary, sit on the porch steps of the family's home in Slavia. c.1920
Youth Christmas Tree Sales, 2003

Rev. Scott Abel assists members of St. Luke's Youth group with their annual Christmas Tree project. Proceeds from the sale of hundreds of Frazier fir trees on the first weekend of December each year are used for mission projects.
Youth group fellowship on church picnic grounds, mid-1940s

Pastor Tuhy enjoys some fellowship with young adult members under the picnic shelter on the church grounds, c. 1946. Left to right: 1. Pastor Stephen Tuhy, 2. Walter Kolarik, 3. Lillian Jakubcin, 4. Luther Kolarik, 5. Paul Fabry, Jr., 6. Betty Mikler, 7. Marian Stanko, 8. Milan Jakubcin. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Youth group fellowship on church picnic grounds, mid-1940s

Pastor Tuhy enjoys some fellowship with young adult members under the picnic shelter on the church grounds, c. 1946. Left to right: 1. Pastor Stephen Tuhy, 2. Walter Kolarik, 3. Lillian Jakubcin, 4. (unknown), 5. Paul Fabry, Jr., 6. Betty Mikler, 7. Marian Stanko, 8. Milan Jakubcin. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Youth Group service project at St. Luke's Church, c. 1960

Youth group members take a break from a service project on the grounds of the church (note ladder behind them), c. 1960. Left to right:(standing) 1.John Tesinsky 2.Joe Battle 3.Mike Duda Seated: 1.Naomi Tuhy 2.Sandra Bellhorn 3.Dorothy Duda 4.Katherine Mikler 5.Patsy Mikler
Youth Group service project at St. Luke's Church, c. 1960

Youth group members take a break from a service project on the grounds of the church (note ladder behind them), c. 1960. Left to right:(standing) 1.John Tesinsky 2.Joe Battle 3.Mike Duda Seated: 1.Naomi Tuhy 2.Sandra Bellhorn 3.Dorothy Duda 4.Katherine Mikler 5.Patsy Mikler
Adult Bible classes, c. 1990

Images of two Adult Bible classes held in the classroom spaces of St. Luke's Lutheran School, c. 1989-1990
Aerial photo of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and School, c.1960

An aerial photo showing St. Luke's Lutheran Church and school as they appeared, c. 1960. Note that the 1939 brick church had been augmented (1957) with an elongated nave and two horizontal transepts, so that the church now had a cross-shaped footprint (cruciform). The school, likewise, had been expanded since its initial construction in 1949, with the addition of a south wing of classrooms and office in the 1950s.
Aerial photo of St. Luke's School and Lutheran Haven campuses. c. 1970

Aerial view of the campuses of St. Luke's School and the Lutheran Haven, c. 1970. The image was commissioned by the Lutheran Haven for use as a marketing tool and was printed as a postcard. Visible is the (then) two-laned SR 426, intersecting with Chapman Road. To the east (right) of SR 426, the original Lutheran Haven Old Folks Home (by 1970, expanded to include nursing care) can be seen near the bottom-right of photo. Also visible are the Lutheran Haven's two Children's Cottages and St. Luke's Lutheran School. To the WEST of SR426, near top, is the home then used as the principal's residence (later as a vicarage) and on bottom-left, the home of Walter and Judy Duda. Railroad tracks (later vacated by Seaboard RR and railroad bed later used for a hiking/biking trail) are visible, running along west side of highway.
Aerial views of the construction of Founders Hall and new track, c. 1978, and of campus after completion of the project, c.1980.

Two aerial views of the church, school and a portion of the Haven campus in the late 1970s, during the construction of Founders Hall... a gymnasium and multi-purpose addition for the use of the church and school. Note that SR 426 is still a narrow, two-lane road and the church's frontal property is much deeper in this photo than after road widening several years later. The second view shows the campus in early 1980s, after completion of these construction projects.
A game of horseshoes at a church picnic, c. 1940s

Men enjoy a game of horseshoes on the grounds behind the brick church at a church picnic, c. 1940s. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Altar and chancel of the 1939 brick church, Holy Week, c. 1940

View of altar of 1939 brick church. Holy Week, c.1940. Cross on altar is covered with a veil, as was the custom during this penitential period in the church calendar. Small B&W photo, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLS, 2011.
A St.Luke's School float entered in Sanford, FL Christmas Parade, 1960s

One of the many floats entered by St. Luke's School in the annual Sanford Christmas Parade. c. 1960s.
A visit to the Slovak settlement at Zellwood, March 29, 1911

Representatives of Slovak families in Cleveland who will become investors in the Slavia Land Co, visit the Slovak settlement at Zellwood, FL on March 29, 1911. The Slovak Lutheran residents of this community were supportive of their brothers and sisters in the faith in Slavia Colony and many became members St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Slavia when it was established. 4x6 sepia print. Handwritten on front: 'March 29-1911 Zellwood Breha's Home' Scanned at SLLC, 2011.
Big Tree Park, Seminole Co, February, 1940: Visit by Mikler women

An image dated: February 11, 1940, shows five women gathered at the base of "The Senator." the famous "Big Tree" in a park in Longwood, Seminole County, FL. Katarina Mikler (wife of Joseph Mikler, Sr.) stands in the very center of the group. Her daughter, Sue, is at the far left in the photo. The remaining three women are unidentified. Very small B&W snapshot scanned (front & reverse side) at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, November, 2012.
Books and puzzles in first school, October 17, 1946

Josie Mikler (left) and Betty Ruth Duda enjoy the books and puzzles in the classroom of St. Luke's first school. October 17, 1946. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Brick church and parsonage, c. 1940

Photo taken from south showing first brick church and the parsonage in which Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Tuhy lived. ca. 1940. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for 90th anniversary display.
Brick church, c. 1940, with congregation in receiving line

Newly built brick church, c. 1939-1940, with people gathered outdoors in what seems to be a "receiving line," possibly for the dedication of the building or some other special event. Among the crowd is at least one Pastor (unidentified), who can be distinguished from his clerical robes. Several cars (vintage unknown) can be seen in parking lot, with additional people either arriving or departing from the scene. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for 90th anniversary display.
Brick church construction. 1938-39. Workmen on top of bell tower.

Two men (unidentified) stand atop the new bell tower roof during construction of the new brick church, 1938-39. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Bridal party exits first wedding in brick church, July 9, 1939

Attendants, Olga Jakubcin and Joe B. Mikler, exit the church after the first wedding of Elizabeth and Andy Duda, Jr. in the new sanctuary on July 9, 1939. Olga was the cousin of the groom; Joe was the brother of the bride. Sepia snapshots (two) scanned on Epson 10000XL, SLLC, 2011.
Celery field, Slavia, c. 1920s

Michael Dinda, Sr. is shown standing in the celery field of the Dinda Farm in Slavia, c. 1920s. Snapshot (damaged corners), courtesy: Robert Dinda, was scanned at SLLS, 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Celery seedbeds in Slavia, c. 1920s

Celery seed beds on one of the farms in Slavia. Boards and cloth or paper coverings were used to shade the young crop. C. 1920s. Snapshot, courtesy: Elizabeth Duda, was scanned at SLLS, 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Chancel area of 1957 church, as it appeared before revision in 1986

The chancel are of St. Luke's Lutheran church, as it appeared from 1957(the remodeling and expansion of the 1939 building)to 1986, when the interior space was remodeled again, to add more seating. In this photo, taken on Palm Sunday, only a hint of the transepts leading out to the sides of the chancel are visible. Pews filled the north (to the left) transept; the south (to the right) transept contained the radio room, vestry, sacristy and church offices. To the immediate right of the carved pulpit one can see the dark wood casing of the Allen organ positioned there (until 1986, when it was moved to another spot). From this venue, the organist could see worshipers in the nave and north transept, as well as the choir, which sometimes performed from the balcony at the rear of the nave, and could also see the light mounted on the exterior of the radio studio to signal that the service was "on the air." It should be noted that the communion rails in the chancel included padded "kneelers" and the custom of the congregation at that time was for the communicants to kneel during the absolution and distribution of the Lord's Supper.
Children of Geo. and Anna Jakubcin, Sr. and their spouses, c. 1952-53

Some of the adult children of George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin pose with their spouses, c. 1952-53 at the Jakubcin family home, for a celebration of the 80th birthday of Andrew Duda, Sr. Left-right, Men: Lex Abell, Andy Jakubcin, George Jakubcin, Jr., John Jakubcin, Sr. Ladies: Lillian Abell, Emily Jakubcin, Jimmie Jakubcin, Olga Jakubcin. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
Children of Joseph Mikler, Sr. on family farm, c. 1920s

The children of Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler surrounded by celery plants in the field of their family far, c. 1920s. Left to right: BOTTOM: Sue, Joe L., Steve, Anna, STANDING: Andy, Mike, Katie, Paul. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
Children play in the Flower Garden on Dinda Homestead, c. 1920

Little Olga Jakubcin (left) and brother, George, Jr. frolic in the flower garden at the Dinda homestead, c. 1920. A black and white dog (probably owned by the Dinda family) can be seen in the left lower corner and Olga appears to be holding a puppy with the same markings as this dog, while brother George tries to pet it. Snapshot (Courtesy: David Jakubcin) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Children play in the Flower Garden on Dinda Homestead, c. 1920

Little Olga Jakubcin (left) and brother, George, Jr. frolic in the flower garden at the Dinda homestead, c. 1920. A black and white dog (probably owned by the Dinda family) can be seen in the left lower corner and Olga appears to be holding a puppy with the same markings as this dog, while brother George tries to pet it. Snapshot (Courtesy: David Jakubcin) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for the church's 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Christmas Parade in Sanford,c. early 1950s

A decorated float makes its way down the streets of Sanford during that city's annual Christmas Parade, c. 1950s. Unclear whether this was one of the many floats built by the parents, staff and students of St, Luke's Christian Day School, but seems to be one of the earliest ones entered in the parade.
Church and community signage-2015

Photos taken in 2015 show the most recent signage... a digital display of events... on the church property and a road sign marking the unincorporated community of Slavia on 426, about a half mile south of St. Luke's
Church at the Crossroads- media coverage about St. Luke's church expansion. Oct. 1990

In an article written by Mark Pankowski and published in the Seminole Extra section of "The Orlando Sentinel" on October 21, 1990, Rev. E.J. Rossow is interviewed about the congregation's dilemma in accommodating the 500 new members who joined St. Luke's during the 8 years of his ministry. The article's title, "Worshipers Face Tough Choice" sums up the dilemma that led to a compromise solution: to retain the portion of the brick church built in 1939, but to demolish the sections added in 1957 in order to have space for a large new sanctuary, offices and classrooms. A colored photo of the recently-remodeled altar area accompanied the article.
Church exterior, c. 1940

Image of west side (main entrance) to brick church soon after it was erected in 1939. Likely the photo was taken c.1940 because some landscaping is already in place. The image shows a full vertical view of the steeple. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) was scanned at SLLS, 2001, for 90th anniversary display. The same image was used for the COVER of '50 Years of Grace and Mercy' (1962).
Church music groups rehearse, c.1987

St. Luke's Senior Choir, c. 1987, rehearses in the south transept of the brick church, as it appeared in 1987. The previous year, the church offices had been moved to the old parsonage and the south transept of the church was then remodeled for use as additional seating for Sunday worship. The Handbell Choir, also under the direction of Ms. Ruth Wiedenmann,rehearsed and performed in that new space during the few years before the (1957)addition was demolished to make room for the construction of the new sanctuary.
Church parsonage used for church office space 1987-91

Two photos show members of the church staff working in the temporary office space after the (1957 built) south transept of the church was renovated for additional worship space.Left to right: Diane Jakubcin, Patty Sidlik and Barbara Bechtold. One image captures a light-hearted moment as a male co-worker seems to be holding up an amusing greeting card for them to see.
Church Picnic, c. 1940. Ladies enjoy the shade with their little ones.

Ladies of the congregation find a shady spot on the church picnic grounds, c. 1940. With their children (left to right): 1. Ethel Mikler, 2. Olga Tuhy, 3. Anna Duda, 4. Katarina Mikler, 5. Mary Tesinsky. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Church play, c.1949-50; cast on stage

Cast of a church play, c. 1949-50. Rear (left to right) 1. Andy Stanko, 2. Joe L. Mikler, Jr., 3. Paul Lukas, Jr., 4. Ferdinand Duda, Sr., 5. Paul Fabry, 6. Olga Jakubcin. Front: 1. unidentified, 2. Elizabeth Duda, 3. Betty Mikler, 4. Anna Duda, 5. Eleanor Mikler (?), 6. unidentified. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Church play, late 1940s; cast photographed on stage

The cast of a church play, c. 1949-50, poses with the set they created on stage in the auditorium of St. Luke's new school. Left to right, standing: 1. unidentified, 2. Sue Hanas, 3. Andy Stanko, 4. Betty Mikler, 5. Paul Lukas, Jr., 6. Anna Duda, 7. Ferdinand Duda, 8. Elizabeth Duda; seated: 1. unidentified, 2. Paul Tesinsky, 3. Joe L. Mikler, Jr. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Church play, late 1940s. Comedy skit with fishing props.

Fishing tackle and other props are displayed with 9 members of the cast of a church play, presented late 1940s, on stage of new school building. Left to right, Rear: 1. Milan Jakubcin 2. unidentified 3.Sue Colbert 4.unidentified 5.Joe L. Mikler, Jr. Front: 1.Phyllis Cicmanec 2.Anna Duda 3.Jim Colbert 4.Mildred Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection.
Church play with ladies in a comedy skit, c. 1950

Eight ladies of the church provide a comedy skit for the congregation on stage of new school, c.1950. Left to right, Rear: 1.Emily Jakubcin 2.Marian Stanko 3.Margaret Mikler 4.Elizabeth Mikler. Front: 1.Olga Jakubcin 2.Anna Duda 3.Sue Hanas 4.Betty Pempey. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection.
Citizenship documents for Joseph Mikler Sr. and Katarina Strauch Mikler

Copies of the Certificate of Citizenship for Joseph Mikler, Sr. (issued by US Department of Labor in 1931) and the Certificate of Naturalization for Katarina (Strauch) Mikler (issued by the US Dept. of Justice in 1942). Photocopies of certificates scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC.
Class of twelve schoolchildren, c. 1946

Twelve children in St. Luke's first nursery class, c. 1946. Left to right: (Front row) 1. Katherine Mikler, 2. Barbara Beasley, 3. Betty Ruth Duda, 4. Naomi Tuhy, 5. Katherine Duda, 6. Priscilla Tuhy. (Back row) 1. Susan Stanko, 2. Robert Mikler, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Joseph Duda, 5. John Tesinsky, 6. Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Dedication of St. Luke's first cemetery grounds, c. 1915

Members of the young congregation of St. Luke's are gathered (c. 1915)to dedicate the ground they had purchased for use as a cemetery. This site (near Redbug Road and west of Mikler Road) was never used as a cemetery, however. congregation later purchased a new piece of land near the intersection of SR 426 and Chapman Road. Shown in the photo are (left to right) Row 1: John Duda, Mrs. John (Ann 'nee Kvetko) Stanko, Andrew Duda, Jr., Mary Lukas; Row 2: Anna Duda. Katarina Duda (holding young Ferdinand Duda), Mrs. Paul (Maria 'nee Klimek) Lukas, Sr., Paul Lukas, Jr., Mrs. Martin (Juliana) Stanko; Row 3: Joseph Mikler, Sr., Michael Dinda, Sr., Paul Lukas. Sr.; Row 4: Andrew Duda, Sr., Mike Tomko, Rev. Joseph Kolarik, George Jakubcin, Sr.
Dinda Family, c. 1911

A Dinda Family Photo, c. 1911. Standing (left to right): Katherine, Anna, Michael, Jr., John, Seated: Helen, Mary 'nee Simko, Joseph, Michael, Sr., Susan. Copy original photo (courtesy: Luther Kolarik) was scanned at SLLS, 2001, for 90th anniversary display.
Early stages of roof construction. c.1992

Framing for the unusual roof line designed for St. Luke's new church facility begins after the construction of the east wall and bell tower.
Martha Society members honored at St. Luke's 50th Anniversary celebration, 1962

Members of the ladies' Martha Society of St. Luke's pose with the Pastor on the church picnic grounds during the celebration of the congregation's 50th Anniversary in 1962. Left to right: FRONT row: 1.Anna Mikler Duda 2 and 3: unidentified 4.Sue Mikler Colbert 5.Theresa Marcek (?) 6.unidentified 7.Anna Duda Jakubcin 8.Olga Jakubcin 9. Emily Jakubcin. BACK row: 1.Rev S.M. Tuhy 2.Julia Jakubcin Beasley 3.Katie Mikler Duda 4.Julia Stanko Cicmanec, 5.Anna Jakubcin Mikler 6.Elizabeth Mikler Duda 7.Olga Tuhy. Note that Mrs. Anna Jakubcin is wearing a corsage because she and her husband, George Jakubcin, Sr., were among those honored that day as "charter members" of the congregation when it was established in 1912
Orange Grove in Winter Park, March 28, 1911, visited by Slavia investors

Three potential investors (unidentified) in Slavia Land Co. visit an orange grove in Winter Park on March 28, 1911, before inspecting the land destined to become Slavia Colony on the same trip, a few days later. 4x6 sepia print. Handwritten on front: 'Orange Grove Winter Park- March 28.' Scanned at SLLC, 2011.
Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class, c. 1945

Pastor Tuhy's nursery class, enjoying a snack on the porch of the wood building which had served as a sanctuary for many years, but had been moved to the new property and was now used for a school building. 1945. (Left to right) Rear: 1. Priscilla Tuhy, 2. John Tesinsky, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Katherine Mikler. Front: 1. Barbara Beasley, 2. Betty Ruth Duda, 3. Naomi Tuhy, 4. Josie Mikler, 5. Unidentified, 6. Joseph Duda. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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).
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.
Quit Claim from Orange Land Co granting 1/2 acre to St. Luke's, 1949

Quit claim from Orange Land Company granting ownership of 1/2 acre of land to St. Lukes. Portion of Section 20. Township 21 South, Range 31 East. January 26, 1949. Original documents (both sides) scanned at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, October, 2012.
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.

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