Please join us in welcoming Susan Graf
as the newest member of the SAKLC Council!
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November 9th, 2022
We hope St. Armands Key Lutheran Church (SAKLC) becomes your new church home! But we understand that you need to be sure this is the place for you.Nothing can compare with experiencing our worship first-hand.
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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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Speaker Series: Lutheran Bible Translators |
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Christmas festivities are upon us! Join us in decorating SAKLC for Christmas on Saturday, November 19th at 9:00am. Please contact Michael at michael@saklc.com with any questions. |
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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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Community Service Ministry |
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2nd Chance Last Opportunity is in need of canned food for the community that is served by Dr. Galsco and this organization. Many are still suffering the effects of hurricane Ian and are in need of food, specifically canned goods with flip top lids. Peanut butter and cereal are also a treat. When you encounter a “bogo” buy, please consider bringing one to the church and place
in the food barrel across from the office. Thank you!
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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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Update
“Angel Tree” Christmas Gifts Project
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Thank you so much for the tremendous outpouring of support from our church family. Last Sunday was the first week of this project, and over 35 angels were selected from the tree. But we still have 15 remaining and there is still time to help. This project benefits clients in the
Lutheran Services Florida Guardianship Program and is sponsored by the SAKLC Community Service Ministry. Through your generosity, we will be able to provide Christmas presents for 50 people served by this program. LSF assists people who range from children to senior citizens who are unable to care or fend for themselves. Case managers work closely with individuals to
ensure that they live in safe environments, receive appropriate care, and help manage their finances. Your gifts will help to provide a warm and happy Christmas for those in need. Your generosity helped to put a smile on the faces of some of our recipients from last year.
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The Angel Tree is on the wall in the narthex (near the Welcome Desk) through Sunday, November 27. Each angel tag will include a number, the name of the individual, and their desired gifts. If you wish to participate, please take as many angels as you wish to sponsor and write your name and phone number next to the corresponding angel number on the sign-up sheet on the table near the tree. After purchasing your items, simply wrap them up and return them to the church office by Sunday, November 27 or earlier. Contact Marge Jeffers at jeffersme@comcast.net or 920-579-2818 for questions or assistance. |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing |
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It's that time of the year again! Volunteers are needed from SAKLC for Salvation Army Bell Ringing beginning the last Friday of November through December 24th. To learn more or sign up, see Jane and Fred at the Salvation Army Bell Ringing table in the Narthex tomorrow or click the button below. |
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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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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 - book group discussion 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:
November 15th - West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
December 6th - Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan
January 24th - Storm Clouds Rolling In by Ginni Dey
February 21st - How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim
March 21st - The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
April 18th - The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb
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 have resumed 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 November 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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