-
Renderings and model of proposed new church facility. March 8, 1992
On March 8, 1992, the congregation was invited to view a large architectural rendering (painting) of the proposed church facility, as well as a three-dimensional table-top model of that same structure. In a special meeting of the church voters called in December, 1990, the congregation had agreed to proceed with the building of a new facility. More than a year passed before the members were to see the architectural rendering and model. Contractors' bids for construction, however, were much higher than expected and many revisions (most significantly: the lowering of ceiling as shown in the model and also the decision to use stucco, rather than brick for exterior walls) were made before the congregation signed contracts for the construction of the final architectural version for the facility.
-
Renderings and model of proposed new church facility. March 8, 1992
On March 8, 1992, the congregation was invited to view a large architectural rendering (painting) of the proposed church facility, as well as a three-dimensional table-top model of that same structure. In a special meeting of the church voters called in December, 1990, the congregation had agreed to proceed with the building of a new facility. More than a year passed before the members were to see the architectural rendering and model. Contractors' bids for construction, however, were much higher than expected and many revisions (most significantly: the lowering of ceiling as shown in the model and also the decision to use stucco, rather than brick for exterior walls) were made before the congregation signed contracts for the construction of the final architectural version for the facility.
-
Residents of the original Old Folks' Home, c.1950
The original residents of the Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home (aka: "Home for the Aged") gather near the front porch of the facility, c. 1950, and appear to be enjoying the Florida weather. None of the residents are identifiable. But standing near the center, in dark dress with white dots. is Deaconess Marie Hartos, who served as the supervisor for both the Old Folks' and Children's Homes in their earliest years. "Aunt Marie" had been trained and experienced in her work at the Lutheran Institute for the Deaf in Detroit, MI, before assuming this important role at the Lutheran Haven.
-
Residents of the original Old Folks' Home, c.1950; Deaconess Marie Hartos
The original residents of the Lutheran Haven Old Folks' Home (aka: "Home for the Aged") gather near the front porch of the facility, c. 1950, and appear to be enjoying the Florida weather. None of the residents are identifiable. But standing near the center, in dark dress with white dots. is Deaconess Marie Hartos, who served as the supervisor for both the Old Folks' and Children's Homes in their earliest years. "Aunt Marie" had been trained and experienced in her work at the Lutheran Institute for the Deaf in Detroit, MI, before assuming this important role at the Lutheran Haven.
-
Rev. Alfred Cookman Hall exterior
A black and white image of the exterior of Cookman Hall. The building is made of brick and has three floors, with evenly spaced windows on each floor. There is a columned entrance, with a sign that reads "Cookman Hall" attached to the overhang. A large tree stands in front of the building. To the left of the building can partially be seen Harrison Rhodes Hall. On the back of the photograph is the photographer's stamp, which details the studio address and phone number.
-
Rev. Alfred Cookman Hall exterior
A black and white image of the front exterior of Rev. Alfred Cookman Hall. The building is three stories, with windows evenly spaced. The entrance has a covered story story entryway. A sign on the rail reads "Cookman Hall." A sidewalk runs in front of the building, lined with bushes. The photographer of the image is unknown.
-
Rev. Alfred Cookman Hall exterior
A black and white image of the back entrance to Cookman Hall. The image is taken from the side of the entranceway, which is white and columned. Bushes line both sides of the entrance. At the right of the image can be seen the exterior of the building, which is brick, three stories, and has evenly-spaced windows. At the left of the image, an African American woman can be seen walking up the sidewalk to the building. In the background of the image are the building exteriors of other campus buildings. One of the buildings may be White Hall. A car is parked along a fence also in the background. Many oak and palm trees can be seen in the photograph. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
-
Rev. Alfred Cookman Hall exterior
A black and white image of the entrance to Cookman Hall. The building is brick, has three stories, with evenly spaced windows and a columned entranceway. Attached to the entrance is a sign that reads "Cookman Hall." Above the door to the building is a sign that is partially visibile, but most likely reads, "Admission and Recruiting Office." Bushes are landscaped along the sides of the building, and in the foreground is a small bush with a birdbath. Attached to the sides of the building are two lights for lighting the ground. On the front of the photograph is a sticker which reads, "John Reeves, Photographer, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, FL 32015." The image is printed on Kodak paper.
-
Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Tuhy on steps of parsonage, c. 1937
Rev. Stephen and Mrs. Olga Tuhy are seated on the porch steps of the parsonage built for the young couple by St. Luke's congregation. c.1937. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) was scanned, 2001 at SLLS for 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Oviedo Voice, 11/14/93.
-
Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Tuhy on steps of parsonage, c. 1937
Rev. Stephen and Mrs. Olga Tuhy are seated on the porch steps of the parsonage built for the young couple by St. Luke's congregation. c.1937. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) was scanned, 2001 at SLLS for 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Oviedo Voice, 11/14/93.
-
Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Tuhy on steps of parsonage, c. 1937
Rev. Stephen and Mrs. Olga Tuhy are seated on the porch steps of the parsonage built for the young couple by St. Luke's congregation. c.1937. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) was scanned, 2001 at SLLS for 90th anniversary display. Image also appeared in Oviedo Voice, 11/14/93.
-
Rev. Carl Toelke, St. Luke's Pastoral Team member c.1980
Rev. Carl H. Toelke joined the newly-developed Pastoral Team in 1978 to assist Pastor John Kucharik with his work in serving the needs of the growing congregation. Pastor Toelke and his wife, Josephine, were retired and living at the Lutheran Haven when he was called to assist with preaching and counseling at St. Luke's for the next several years. He was born in Parma, OH in 1911 and passed away in FL on October 23, 1987. His widow, Josephine, remained at their home at the Lutheran Haven until her own death in 1994. Both are buried in St. Luke's Cemetery, Slavia, FL.
-
Rev. Carl Toelke, St. Luke's Pastoral Team member c.1980
Rev. Carl H. Toelke joined the newly-developed Pastoral Team in 1978 to assist Pastor John Kucharik with his work in serving the needs of the growing congregation. Pastor Toelke and his wife, Josephine, were retired and living at the Lutheran Haven when he was called to assist with preaching and counseling at St. Luke's for the next several years. He was born in Parma, OH in 1911 and passed away in FL on October 23, 1987. His widow, Josephine, remained at their home at the Lutheran Haven until her own death in 1994. Both are buried in St. Luke's Cemetery, Slavia, FL.
-
Rev. Daniel Estok, member of St. Luke's Team Ministry, 1977-1982
Rev. Daniel Estok (b. 9/10/1923 - d. 6/12/2007) served as one member of the Team Ministry, assisting St. Luke's senior pastor, John Kucharik,from 1977-1982 and also served as Visitation Pastor for St. Luke's from 1993-2001. After serving for many years as a parish pastor in IL, MO and CT, Rev. Estok was called to serve as Executive Director of the Lutheran Haven in Slavia in 1976. He fulfilled the responsibilities of that position while concurrently serving in various roles at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (and in interim roles at various other Central FL congregations). He and his wife, Eleanor, were residents of the Lutheran Haven community during his final years.; Small reprint of colored portrait and reprint of article and photo from Lutheran Haven Herald, Vol. 30, no. 1, November, 1999. Plus, one 8x10 B and W reprint and 5x7 color reprint.
-
Rev. Daniel Estok, member of St. Luke's Team Ministry, 1977-1982
Rev. Daniel Estok (b. 9/10/1923 - d. 6/12/2007) served as one member of the Team Ministry, assisting St. Luke's senior pastor, John Kucharik,from 1977-1982 and also served as Visitation Pastor for St. Luke's from 1993-2001. After serving for many years as a parish pastor in IL, MO and CT, Rev. Estok was called to serve as Executive Director of the Lutheran Haven in Slavia in 1976. He fulfilled the responsibilities of that position while concurrently serving in various roles at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (and in interim roles at various other Central FL congregations). He and his wife, Eleanor, were residents of the Lutheran Haven community during his final years.; Small reprint of colored portrait and reprint of article and photo from Lutheran Haven Herald, Vol. 30, no. 1, November, 1999. Plus, one 8x10 B and W reprint and 5x7 color reprint.
-
Rev. Daniel Estok, member of St. Luke's Team Ministry, 1977-1982
Rev. Daniel Estok (b. 9/10/1923 - d. 6/12/2007) served as one member of the Team Ministry, assisting St. Luke's senior pastor, John Kucharik,from 1977-1982 and also served as Visitation Pastor for St. Luke's from 1993-2001. After serving for many years as a parish pastor in IL, MO and CT, Rev. Estok was called to serve as Executive Director of the Lutheran Haven in Slavia in 1976. He fulfilled the responsibilities of that position while concurrently serving in various roles at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (and in interim roles at various other Central FL congregations). He and his wife, Eleanor, were residents of the Lutheran Haven community during his final years.; Small reprint of colored portrait and reprint of article and photo from Lutheran Haven Herald, Vol. 30, no. 1, November, 1999. Plus, one 8x10 B and W reprint and 5x7 color reprint.
-
Rev. Daniel Estok, member of St. Luke's Team Ministry, 1977-1982
Rev. Daniel Estok (b. 9/10/1923 - d. 6/12/2007) served as one member of the Team Ministry, assisting St. Luke's senior pastor, John Kucharik,from 1977-1982 and also served as Visitation Pastor for St. Luke's from 1993-2001. After serving for many years as a parish pastor in IL, MO and CT, Rev. Estok was called to serve as Executive Director of the Lutheran Haven in Slavia in 1976. He fulfilled the responsibilities of that position while concurrently serving in various roles at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (and in interim roles at various other Central FL congregations). He and his wife, Eleanor, were residents of the Lutheran Haven community during his final years.; Small reprint of colored portrait and reprint of article and photo from Lutheran Haven Herald, Vol. 30, no. 1, November, 1999. Plus, one 8x10 B and W reprint and 5x7 color reprint.
-
Rev. E.J. Rossow'S Installation at St. Luke'S, March 14, 1982. Guest Pastors With Honoree
Guest pastors and officiants pose with the honoree following the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow. March 14, 1982 as Pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.. Left to right: 1. George Plvan 2.John Kucharik 3. Herbert Goerss 4. Carl Toelke 5. Albert Marcis 6.E.J. Rossow 7. Daniel Estok 8, unidentified 9. Albert Galen 10. Paul Foust.
-
Reverend and Mrs. John Ischy.
Black-and-white photograph of Reverend John Ischy with his wife in a garden at their home on 8th St. in Windermere (Fla.) overlooking Lake Butler.
-
Rev. Ischy's Yard, 8th St./Main
Black-and-white photograph of Reverend John Ischy's yard with view of a garden and bridge by a lake in Windermere (Fla.). The Reverend lived on 8th and Main.
-
Rev. Joseph Dinda, Son of Michael Dinda, Sr.
Rev. Joseph Dinda, son of Michael Dinda, Sr. The Dindas were one of the founding families of the Slavia community and of St. Luke's Church. Rev. Dinda's photo was included among those of other church workers, known as "spiritual sons" of Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church, OH, when that congregation's Centennial booklet was produced in 1992; Scan from "100 Years of God's Grace," commemorative booklet produced by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Parma, OH, 1992.
-
Rev. Kucharik Makes a Pastoral Call. c. 1970
Rev. John Kucharik makes a pastoral visit to an unidentified member of St. Luke's congregation. c. 1970
-
Rev. Leopold A. Jarosi, Holy Trinity, Cleveland, Ohio
A photo of Rev Leopold A. Jarosi, who served as pastor of Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in Cleveland during the period (1909-12) some of his immigrant parishioners decided to create a settlement in Florida. Pastor Jarosi was a mentor and advisor to the Slavia settlers and often traveled to FL to assist them until the little congregation was able to call a pastor of its own in 1934. Pastor Jarosi was able to celebrate St. Luke's 50th anniversary with his old friends in 1962 and was honored at the Golden Anniversary services and program.; Scan from "100 years if God's Grace," a commemorative booklet produced by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio, in 1992.
-
Rev. Paul Stanko
Rev. Paul Stanko, a relative of Martin Stanko, one of the founders of Slavia and St. Luke's Church, in a photo which appeared in the Centennial booklet produced by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, OH, 1992. Rev. Stanko was listed as one of the "spiritual sons" of that congregation (originally in Cleveland). His connection with St. Luke's remained strong since one of his brothers and several of his sisters and their families became members of St. Luke's and the Slavia community as time went on. In 1957, Rev. Stanko was invited to serve as an officiant and speaker at the dedication of St. Luke's newly remodeled and expanded sanctuary on May 5th. Scan from "100 Years of God's Grace," commemorative booklet produced by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Parma, OH, 1992.
-
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy in pulpit. 1959 and 1962
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy preaches from the pulpit of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. One image was taken on April 26, 1959 (for the celebration of his 25th year in the pastoral ministry, the other, in 1962, for the commemoration of the congregation's 50th Jubilee anniversary. The church had been enlarged by elongating the nave and adding two transepts (wings) in 1957. Pastor Tuhy's sermons were carried on the radio (580 am) each Sunday morning. The carved pulpit from which he preached was created in 1957 and was moved to the chancel of a new, larger sanctuary dedicated in 1993.
-
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy in pulpit. 1959 and 1962
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy preaches from the pulpit of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. One image was taken on April 26, 1959 (for the celebration of his 25th year in the pastoral ministry, the other, in 1962, for the commemoration of the congregation's 50th Jubilee anniversary. The church had been enlarged by elongating the nave and adding two transepts (wings) in 1957. Pastor Tuhy's sermons were carried on the radio (580 am) each Sunday morning. The carved pulpit from which he preached was created in 1957 and was moved to the chancel of a new, larger sanctuary dedicated in 1993.
-
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy in pulpit. 1959 and 1962
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy preaches from the pulpit of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. One image was taken on April 26, 1959 (for the celebration of his 25th year in the pastoral ministry, the other, in 1962, for the commemoration of the congregation's 50th Jubilee anniversary. The church had been enlarged by elongating the nave and adding two transepts (wings) in 1957. Pastor Tuhy's sermons were carried on the radio (580 am) each Sunday morning. The carved pulpit from which he preached was created in 1957 and was moved to the chancel of a new, larger sanctuary dedicated in 1993.
-
Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy-portait, c.1934
A portrait of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy appeared in an article in the Slovak language, church publication, "Svedok" in 1934. Scan of page from 1934 issue of "Svedok" provided by Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, MO. From the archives of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
-
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.