Wear Red on Reformation Sunday
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Don't forget to wear red for Reformation Sunday on
Sunday, October 30th!
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Oktoberfest Celebration this Saturday! |
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October 26, 2022
How do you free someone who thinks they are already free? It is a little like opening a birdcage door, only to watch the bird sit happily on its perch, or watch as it flies around a wee bit and then lands contentedly back on the perch.
Read more
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Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief |
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The devastation caused by Hurricane Ian as it passed over Florida has been broadcast to a shocked nation. Homes, schools, and churches - including congregations of our own Florida-Bahamas Synod - have been impacted. As you contemplate making generous donations to national and state-wide disaster relief organizations, please also consider supporting our struggling ELCA sister congregations by sending your donation to SAKLC. Once received, we can reach out to a congregation in need of assistance and establish a supportive relationship that can last beyond the first few days or weeks of this disaster. From disaster, new relationships can develop. Please clearly mark all donations (electronic or via mail/offering plate) as "hurricane relief."
Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity.
Pastor Ken
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All Saints Day Sunday- Prayer Request |
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On All Saints Day, we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved loved ones as well, knowing that God honors our tears. We Bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah's feast to come. (Sundays and Seasons)
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church would like to remember your loved one(s) by reading their name(s) aloud at our All Saints Sunday worship service, November 6th, 2022 - either at the 9am (live streamed) or 11am worship service. Please complete the form by Wednesday, November 2nd.
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Website and E-Learning Module Unveiling
Sunday, November 6th
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Over the past few months, an awesome team of our members have worked hard to develop some exciting new online experiences for our church community and also for any visitors who find us online. This includes a brand new website and a customized e-learning module for both members and visitors, explaining all of SAKLC’s ministries and program offerings. We are excited to officially launch these two new important vehicles on Sunday, November 6th. Meet in Fellowship Hall between the two worship service (during Fellowship Hour) for a guided tour on both of these cool resources.
Most importantly, a big thank you to the people who have worked tirelessly over the past few months getting both of these resources off of the ground. We are incredibly lucky to have so many generous members at SAKLC who share their gifts with our church.
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"Great Hymn Writers in Song"
Blessing of Fellowship Hall
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"Get to Know You Sunday"
Wear Your Name Tags!
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SAKLC is excited to have brand new name tags for our members! On November 13th, we invite everyone to wear their name tags for "Get to Know You Sunday". Be sure to grab your name tag off of the wall next to the music room when you arrive to church and wear it while you are here. If you notice your name tag is not there, please let the church office know so we can take care of it. |
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Christmas is Coming and We Need You! |
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Our annual LIVE NATIVITY CAROL MUSIC will take place on Friday, December 2nd , from 6-8pm. We have the camels, the donkeys and the petting friends, but we need you to complete the Nativity! We need Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Kings, Shepherds, Angels, Village Folks, Severs and clean up crew. Please sign up on line by clicking the button below or at the table in the Narthex. It is our gift to the Community in the spirit of Christmas. Thank you! |
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Best of SRQ Local Readers' Competition |
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SRQ magazine is hosting the 2023 Best of SRQ Local Readers' Competition. We invite our congregation to share their favorites! We invite you to nominate Pastor Ken Blyth for "Best Faith Leader." When we share our favorite dining, shopping, arts, philanthropy, people and places, we celebrate the experiences that make our hometown special. Nominations Close On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at midnight.
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Community Service Volunteer Opportunity
House Building
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SAKLC’s Community Services Ministry and the SAKLC Foundation have joined together as SAKLC’s sponsoring partners with Manatee County Habitat for Humanity’s current InterFaith Build. The InterFaith Build is a partnership of 15 plus faith communities coming together to provide financial support and volunteer “sweat equity” support in the construction of a house that will become an opportunity for an economically challenged family to become affordable housing homeowners. |
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SAKLC has made a commitment to provide a volunteer team of construction volunteers on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Our volunteer team members can be of any skill level and physical strength/endurance level – there is helpful work for anyone who wants to come be a part of our team for the morning. Work begins at 7:30 a.m. and wraps up at 11:30 a.m., with a break for snacks and hydration in the middle of the morning. The work location is in Palmetto, just off highway 301: 10th Street West and 3rd Avenue West.
The Community Service Ministry and the SAKLC Foundation have made grants totaling $16,000 to enable the purchase of building supplies for the house. Now we need to make a “sweat equity” investment. To sign up as a volunteer, click the button below. Roger Arnholt will respond with additional information and can answer any questions you may have.
Thanks for being a part of God’s Work/Our Hands at SAKLC.
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We are looking for housing for the refugees. It is very difficult to find. If anyone has a condo, an apartment, or in-law suite that would be willing to rent or allow them to stay for free, it could be for as little as three months or as much as a year, Please contact by text Nona Arnholt at 772-233-2945. |
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Speaker Series: Lutheran Bible Translators |
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Three Upcoming Women's Events |
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Tuesday, November 15th - book group discussion at the home of Maryanne Maier's, 259 John Ringling Blvd. on St. Armands Key at 10:30.
WEST WITH GIRAFFES by Lynda Rutledge.
Tuesday, December 6th - at same time and address. SURVIVING SAVANNAH by Patti Callahan.
Saturday, December 10th - WOMEN'S ADVENT BRUNCH, 10 - 12 in Fellowship Hall.
Tickets go on sale in the Church Narthex starting Sunday, November 20th. Invite friends, all women are invited.
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Attention All Women!
Mark Your Calendars For These Important Events
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All women are welcome to join us at our Women's Book Group on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 15th - West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge
Tuesday, December 6th - Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan
Tuesday, February 21st - How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim
Tuesday, March 21st - The Things We Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Tuesday, April 18th - To be determined
We meet at the home of Maryanne Maier, 259 John Ringling Blvd. at 10:30 a.m. Those who wish often go out together for lunch afterwards.
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Saturday Evening Worship Services |
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Pr. Ken enjoys making visits during the week to check in on our homebound members, make hospital visits, distribute communion, or even to just chat! If you would like a visit from Pr. Ken, or if you know someone who would, please reach out to him at any time! His email is pastor@saklc.com, or call the church office at 941.388.1234 and we can connect you.
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Pastor Ken's Weekly Bible Study |
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Each week, throughout the year, Pr. Ken leads a Bible study on Wednesday mornings, from 11:00am-noon via zoom. The class discusses the Scripture texts assigned for the forthcoming Sunday worship services. Pr. Ken shares a calendar month of handouts in advance, so that participants can look ahead, and read the comments of Lutheran scholars prior to each session. Each week there is a good mix of lay people, and retired pastors, with each group brining their unique perspectives on life and Scripture – it’s a fun group! Click the button below to join the Bible study via zoom. |
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Strength and Balance Exercise Class |
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Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays
@ 10:30am
Login begins 15 minutes prior to class
All are welcome to join Heather Koester for this class! Strength and Balance Class is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement, and improve activities for daily living. We will focus on posture work to increase balance. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support while exercising. More information is available at www.saklc.com/health. There is a recommended $5 donation per class, payable to SAKLC, memo line to "Health Ministry". This can be paid online at www.saklc.com (click "Give") or by check. All are welcome!
ATTEND ONLINE in the comfort of your home
Please allow for extra time to login.
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SAKLC Friday Friends on Zoom |
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Friday Friends will resume weekly Zoom meetings starting October 7th @ 10:30 AM, and concluding @ 12 Noon. This virtual gathering of SAKLC members and friends is currently hosted by Herb Mohlenhoff, a retired Lutheran Pastor, and a regular member of the church. There is no specific agenda, but an opportunity to interact with others who may at that moment be local or spread across the nation. You are invited to participate by clicking the button below.
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Christ in Our Home Devotionals |
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The October, November, December edition of Christ in Our Home is available. They will be at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex and in the church office to be picked up. Weekly devotions will also be available to read in the weekend edition of Connections.
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Monthly Event Calendars Available |
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SAKLC Event Calendars are prepared each month. The October 2022 calendar is available. To access the calendar electronically, click here. A hard copy is available in the Narthex - speak to a Welcome Team member.
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In-Person Worship Schedule
Saturdays
5:00pm Evening Worship Service
Sundays
9:00am & 11:00am
We offer Holy Communion
Worship will be streamed live online
at 9:00am on Facebook and our website
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However you join us, we look forward to welcoming you!
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Stream Our Worship Online |
We will also continue to stream our worship service on our church Facebook page. Remember, the videos are archived on Facebook & on our website and can be watched at any time.
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PROBLEMS WATCHING ONLINE? Reach out to Justin Kaiser, our AV Technician, at av@saklc.com, or call the church office.
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Support SAKLC When Shopping Amazon |
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Do you shop on Amazon? If so, supporting SAKLC has never been easier. When you go to shop online, go to www.smile.amazon.com. Login using your same Amazon email and password. You will be asked to select a charity - just type in "St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Foundation". Amazon will donate a portion of all orders purchased through AmazonSmile back to SAKLC. These are the exact same products, and exact same prices. Just remember to always shop using www.SMILE.Amazon.com (if you shop just using Amazon.com, the order will not qualify). If you have any questions, or if you need help setting this up, please reach out to Michael.
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Do you have any comments or feedback on our live streaming of worship services or Connections communications? Please send us a note at connections@saklc.com. Your opinion is valuable!
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Your financial support is vital to our ministries and programs here at SAKLC! Offerings can be given in person on Sunday mornings in the baskets at the back of the sanctuary, mailed to the church (40 North Adams Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236), or you can give online - click here. We are sincerely grateful for your support!
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Office Hours - Church office hours are 9am to 3pm, Monday thru Thursday and Friday from 9am-1pm
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