Refresh Project Weekly Update |
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Fellowship Hall is almost done. It is looking terrific! Our new flooring has been installed and the entire space has a fresh coat of paint. We have ordered some high quality acoustical paneling that will be installed along the sides to help with the sound in the space. We're excited that groups are already able to use the room; AA began meeting in there again this week, and we will welcome the Quilters back on Monday.
The focus is now on Ogram Hall. At the time of this email, the refresh team has fully removed the closet by the bathrooms, and the space looks so much bigger and significantly more usable for us in the future. They are working on patching the flooring and will soon start to paint the area. Several bookshelves have been installed in the middle classroom; this will serve as our new library. Additionally, the flooring company is installing new carpeting on the ramp between Ogram and Fellowship Hall. We can't wait for you to see this refreshed space!
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October 12, 2022
Many women will point out the ways in which they are assessed and described in contrast to men. Often, a woman must be twice as effective in their occupations or task as a man, in order to gain the respect of her (male) coworkers.
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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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To sign up as a volunteer at the Oktoberfest Celebration, please click the button below: |
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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 clicking the button below.
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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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Yvette, a single mom, is the sole caregiver for her son, Jose, who uses a wheelchair to get around. The InterFaith Build house is specially designed to enhance Jose’s independence in the home and ease the burden on Yvette in caring for his needs. Help us make Yvette and Jose’s dream of a safe, accessible and affordable home a reality.
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 HERE. 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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Thank You from Refugee Ministry |
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It is hard to feed a large family on not more than minimum wage. Thanks to all your monetary donations we were able to buy large quantities of staples and fresh produce for four Afghan families in Bradenton. Thank you for your donations. |
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Speaker Series: Lutheran Bible Translators |
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Refugee Ministry in Need of Furniture |
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Refugee Ministry was able to provide this Haitian family everything needed for their apartment. Although they were able to secure a job and are able to afford the apartment, they could not afford any furnishings.
Refugee Ministry is in need of furniture as, due to the hurricane, some of our refugees have lost a lot of their furnishings. We are looking for dining room tables and chairs, bedside tables, sofa side tables, and dressers.
Contact Nona at 772-233-2945 by text or phone. We may not be able to take everything, so please don’t be offended if we are unable to take all items donated. Thank you!
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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, October 26th - Pachinko by Min Lin Lee
Tuesday, December 6th - Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan
Tuesday, January 17th - West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge
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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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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