What a wonderful morning at St. Michael's!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our first-ever Gospel Family Service Brunch such a joyful and welcoming occasion!

We had 107 people in attendance, including many new faces—adults and children alike. What a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most meaningful things we can do as followers of Jesus are also the simplest: extend an invitation, open our doors, and make someone feel genuinely welcome.

I'm especially grateful for the unwavering support, enthusiasm, and hospitality of everyone who helped make this possible. Whether you invited a friend, prepared food, greeted a newcomer, or simply offered a warm smile, you helped make God's love visible.

And that's really what this is all about.

We're not simply trying to grow a service. We're seeking to grow a community where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the love, grace, and belonging of Jesus Christ.

Sunday was a beautiful beginning. Let's keep inviting, welcoming, and making room for others.

After all, that's who Jesus calls us to be.

With gratitude,

ST. MICHAEL'S PRAYER LIST

Those who have commended themselves to our prayers: Allen P., Amy, Barbara, Bill L., Cindy S., Dan G., Fara, Kyle, Lauren, Leigh, Mary F., Mike, Sharon, Tara, Tim, Zoe

Long-Term Prayer List: Angela, Alex, Alexa C., Arline, Barbara Jean, Chris M., Chris P., Colton, Cynthia L., Dan, David B., Deirdre E., Donna S., Ellen, Eugenia, Felicia, George T., Gylla, Jackie, Jason, Jeffrey, Joyce B., JoAnn O., John M., Joseph T., Julia L., Justin, Kris R., Lavelle B., Lisa H. & Family, Marci A., Marcia C., Margie S., Paul, Pauline, Pedro, Peggy H., Pete, Phil, Sam M., Sarah, Scott S., Shelley (Warren), Sonia, Stephen, Stephanie G., Steve (Jackie), Steve C., Susana C., Susan A., Susan M., Thomasina M.

Those serving in the armed forces and in harm’s way: Aaron D., Ben V., Bradley H., Chad S., Christopher E., Gloria, Hank H., Hope H., Jonah H., Kenneth K., Matt F., Nick R., Will M., Stuart R.

Birthdays: 22: Margie Spraggins, Peggy Trubey, Paul Farina, Ellie Henderson, 23: Quinn Warlow, Greg Pope, Ginna Cortese, Finn Buckman, 25: Randy Robertson, 26: Susan Sullivan, 27: Erik Olson, Elizabeth Olson, James Kelly, 28: Jeff Hall, Lukas Boone, Katie Priep



A Gentle Reminder About the Prayer List: Names that have been placed on the prayer list will remain on the short-term list for 2 weeks. At that time they will transition to the long-term list for the remainder of a 90 - day period.

To place someone on the prayer list, please get in touch with Ashleigh in the parish office at ashleigh@stmichaelschurch.com or call 407-843-8448.

CLERGY AND MINISTERIAL STAFF

The Rev. Rick Luoni, Rector

The Rev. Greg Favazza, Assisting Priest

Omaldo Pérez, Director of Music Ministry

Mike Robertson, Director of Outreach

Tiffany Stieger, Director of Children’s Ministry

Melanie Olivier, Director of Preschool

Mark T. Cole, Director of Youth Ministries