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January 19th, 2023
“Foreshadowing.” Isn’t that an awesome word? Sounds so Gothic. “Foreshadowing” [insert creepy organ music here], “a narrative device in which suggestions or warnings about events to come are dropped or planted,” suggests one dictionary.
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Congregational Meeting! We will be holding this meeting in the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 19th immediately after the 9am worship service. |
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Visiting SAKLC this Sunday:
Fund for Leaders Director Marissa Krey
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We are excited to welcome Rev. Marissa Krey to SAKLC this Sunday, January 22nd! Pastor Krey will be introducing herself at both the 9am and 11am worship services and will be available to speak with during Fellowship Hour. Read below to learn more about Pastor Krey.
Rev. Marissa Krey serves our church as the Director of the ELCA Fund for Leaders (FFL). Pastor Marissa is a life-long Lutheran and grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. After majoring in history and political science at Virginia Tech, she moved to Philadelphia to attend seminary. She is a Fund for Leaders alumna herself and has been part of the ELCA Mission Funding team since May 2019.
Pastor Marissa and her family – husband Ben, also a pastor, and son Jonah - live in Durham, North Carolina. She is passionate about connecting with fellow Lutherans who wish to invest in future church leaders and cannot wait to say Thank You to the amazing folks at SAKLC who have helped make FFL such a success.
In 2022, FFL Celebrated its 25th Anniversary. You can watch the Anniversary video series here (https://www.elca.org/fundforleaders25) and connect with Pastor Marissa between the two services. Not able to attend this week? Pastor Marissa would love to hear from you! You can reach her anytime at Marissa.Krey@elca.org or 540-312-2170 (cell).
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Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits |
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Our annual personal care kit project for Lutheran World Relief reminds us of our many blessings and a way that we can be a blessing to others. Currently, one of our members has agreed to match the first $3,000 donated by the congregation. Due to the rising costs of supplies for these kits, we need to not only match this generous offer but exceed it. Please make your check payable to SAKLC and enter LWR in the memo section then place it in the Sunday offering or bring it to the church office. You can also help by donating bath size bars of soap combs, or toothbrushes. There is a large basket in the Narthex for your donations.
Our goal once again is to assemble 1,000 Personal Care Kits (PCK's). This year, we will be assembling and packing the care kits on Friday, February 3rd, starting at 10:00am, in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help, please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex or click the button below.
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Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Event |
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To sign up as a Food Packing volunteer on February 11th, 2023, click the button below, scan the QR code above, or visit the sign up table in the Narthex this weekend. |
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The King's Brass
Concert Tickets Available
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Be sure to purchase your tickets for The King's Brass Concert! Tickets are available for purchase by visiting the table in the Narthex or by calling the church office.
The King's Brass
January 26th, 6:00pm
Advance tickets: $25
Tickets at the door: $30
Back by popular demand! The King’s Brass provides innovative concerts for young and old alike through the “best in sacred brass music.” For forty years, The King’s Brass has performed over one hundred concerts each season with three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards, and percussion. Playing a wide variety of music from Gabrieli to hymn classics, from Handel to jazz spirituals, from Christmas carols to patriotic marches, The King’s Brass uses all corners of the space to lift hearts and spirits in praise.
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In-Person & Zoom Exercise Classes |
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Exercise classes instructed by Heather Koester are both in-person and on zoom! Join us either in-person in Ogram Hall or on zoom on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15am for classes. Additional monthly Saturday classes will be offered on January 21st, February 4th & 18th, March 25th, & April 22nd. The schedule for these Saturday classes is below:
Saturday Class Schedule
8:30am - Floor Exercises ( Pilates/ Yoga Stretch and Strengthen Class) (50 Minute Class)
9:30am - Seated Strength & Balance (30 Minute Class)
10: 15am - Strength & Balance Class (50 minute Class)
A limited supply of weights & bands are available at SAKLC. If you prefer, you may bring your own equipment. Please bring your own mat for floor exercises.
Class on Thursday, January 26th will be cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, January 27th at 10:15am.
To join online:
Please allow for extra time to login.
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SAKLC Salvation Army Ringers
Appreciation Luncheon
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SAKLC Salvation Army Ringers,
Thank you all for taking the time to volunteer for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive. I have no idea how much we collected but I do know I had a team of great ringers. Our dog, Penny, can't wait for next year. I did receive an invitation from the SVA to attend their appreciation luncheon on Thursday, January 26th from 12-1pm. Anyone who would like to attend will need to register. You can RSVP by calling 941-552-5175 or letting me know you would like to be included and I will call in for you. Please take care of this by January 20th. If you are contacting me, please do this by the 18th so I can get our reservation in before the 20th. The sooner the better! The doors open for the luncheon on the 26th at 11:30am. The place fills up quickly so come at 11:30am if you want to sit together as a group. Great food and program. Quick and efficient. Thanks again for your kind volunteering at a very busy time of the year. Happy New Year.
Jane Wittlinger
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Sunday, January 29
Fellowship Hour
SPECIAL ADULT FORM:
"Spotlight on Thrivent"
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Established in 1902, Thrivent has given back to congregations and local communities in many ways through Thrivent Action Team Grants, charitable giving, and disaster response. Join Thrivent representative, Robert Smith, for an adult forum worship highlighting the work of this important organization. Are you already a Thrivent member? Come and learn more about how you can impact SAKLC's ministries and other local organizations with grants. And if you're new to Thrivent, this is a great opportunity to learn more. |
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Are you ready for the Souper Bowl? Once again, SAKLC will be collecting for the Souper Bowl of Caring. On Sunday, February 5th and 12th, please make your donations of funds and canned goods at the table and soup pots in the narthex. Can we beat last year’s collection of $2,000 and 120 cans? All money donated will be divided between All Faiths Food Bank and ELCA World Hunger. Canned goods will be given to local charities. Questions? See Louise Hauser or send an email to NooYawkuh@aol.com. Thank you for your generous support… you’re SOUPER!!!
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Interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers? The following dates for February and March are in need of sponsors:
February 5th- 1 vase
February 26th - 1 or 2 vases
March 5th- 1 or 2 vases
March 12th- 1 or 2 vases
March 19th- 1 vase
March 26th- 1 or 2 vases
Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email nina@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers on one or more of these days in February and March.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Women's Fascinating Spring Tea
April 1st, 1-3pm
Fellowship Hall
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Come honor the women at the first Easter. $25 includes a delightful lunch and tea, plus fascinating hats! Registration begins on Sunday, March 19th. Bring your friends and neighbors. All women are welcome. |
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All women are welcome to join us at our Women's Book Group on the following dates:
January 24th- The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb
February 21st- Storm Clouds Rolling In by Ginni Dey
March 21st- The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
April 18th- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
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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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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SAKLC Friday Friends on Zoom |
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Friday Friends have resumed weekly Zoom meetings @ 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 January, February, March 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 January 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 |
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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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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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