Thank you to all who joined us over the weekend at Star Wars, Oktoberfest and Phantom of the Opera! | |
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ID Theft and Fraud Seminar Presented by Erin Mace, CFE
Please join us on November 2nd at 11:00 am in Ogram Hall, where Erin Mace, Director of Corporate Relations Youthful Aging Home Care, will be hosting a seminar to help us reduce the risk of ID theft and other fraud schemes. Prior to her current position, Erin managed a fraud investigation unit specializing in ID theft and corporate fraud schemes.
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All Saints' Day Prayer Request
SAKLC would like to remember your loved one(s) by reading their name(s) aloud at our All Saints worship services. Please complete the prayer request card located in the Narthex and indicate which service (Saturday, November 4th at 5 pm, Sunday November 5th at 9am or 11am), by Wednesday, November 1st. You may also click the button below to print the form and bring to church office or mail to us once completed.
| Congratulations to Anjou Burkmier on her performance this coming Sunday in the Sarasota Youth Opera's performance of "The Little Sweep". She will be singing in the Sunday show - Nov 5 at 12:30pm. Your SAKLC family is very proud of you, Anjou! | |
Drive Thru Food Drive
On November 18th, from 10am to 1pm, SAKLC will be holding the Drive Thru Food Drive. Non-perishable items will be donated to Homeless Youth and Schoolhouse Links. Please feel free to stop by that day and donate in time for the holiday season.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Lutheran World Relief – Personal Care Kits – CSM volunteers spent several hours unboxing and organizing materials for the upcoming event to make Personal Care Kits. It’s never to early to save the date – Saturday, February 3, 2024 stating at 9 a.m. We look forward to all hands on deck for a good time making the kits. Thank you, Michael Bodnyk, for ordering the supplies for us.
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Volunteers Needed for Christmas on the Circle
Christmas on the Circle is fast approaching! Click the button below to sign up to volunteer for this festive event on Friday, December 1st.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
November is here, so our seventh year of Salvation Army Kettle ringing will be here before you know it. Pastor Ken mentioned in a recent sermon that we should not just sit in the pew on Sunday but get up and volunteer for a worthy cause to help others. Here's an opportunity! Please sign up for a two-hour shift of "ringing the bell" for the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle. The sign-up sheet will be in church on Sunday November 5th. Please volunteer for a shift or, even better, for multiple shifts. Could you be a five-star ringer? We actually have a few ringers that surpass that goal. This year, we will be filling four weeks of ringing; I’m counting on you to meet the challenge. Listen for the bells in the narthex. Scan the QR code to sign up! Thank you, Jane Wittlinger
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Women's Advent Luncheon
Sunday, December 3rd, at 12:30pm
Fellowship Hall
Registration on November 12th, 17th and 24th. $20
All women are welcome!
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Best of SRQ
Nominations are now open for the Best of SRQ in many categories including "Best Faith Leader". You may wish to nominate Pastor Ken Blyth (a previous Platinum-level winner) at srqmagazine.com in the "Best People & Community" section. You can enter a nomination once daily through November 8th. Voting will take place after nominations close. Let's share the news of our SAKLC best faith leader with the Sarasota Community!
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Name Tags Have Arrived!
If you’ve ordered a name tag, they are hanging on the name tag wall outside of the sanctuary. Don’t forget to wear your name tag on Sundays in order to get to know your neighbor! If you still need a name tag, please contact Nina at nina@saklc.com or at 941-388-1234.
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Refugee Ministry Needs Donations! | |
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The Refugee Ministry has run out of furniture and mattresses with box springs to help families in need. We appreciate the generosity of the congregation and would love to continue to help refugee families. If you are downsizing or have extra, please contact the Church Office at 941-388-1234.
There is also a request for a lawnmower.
Thank you!
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In Need of Medical Equipment?
Are you in need of medical equipment? We often get requests from members and friends who are looking for something to borrow for a short period during recovery. Contact the Church Office if you have any medical equipments needs.
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Parking Permits for Members
Church members are invited to contact Michael Bodnyk, the Director of Operations, to receive a SAKLC parking permit. Email michael@saklc.com or call the church office.
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Pastor Ken's Weekly Bible Study | |
Each week, throughout the year, Pr. Ken leads a Bible study on Wednesday mornings, from 11:00am-noon via zoom. If you wish to join in-person, please let Pastor know in advance. 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. Please reach out to him at pastor@saklc.com so he can share the materials with you beforehand. Each week there is a good mix of lay people, and retired pastors, with each group bringing 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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Interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers? The following dates for November and December are in need of sponsors:
November 12th - one vase
November 19th - one or two vases
December 17th- one vase
Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email maggie@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers on one or more of these days in November.
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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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Christ in Our Home Devotionals | |
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. | |
Monthly Event Calendars Available | |
SAKLC Event Calendars are prepared each month. The October 2023 calendar is available. To access the calendar electronically, click here. A hard copy is available in the Narthex - speak to a Welcome Team member. | |
Do You Have Something for Connections?
If you would like something put in SAKLC's weekly Connections, please ensure a "ready to go" copy is sent to maggie@saklc.com by 12 pm Tuesday so it will be put in our Midweek Connections sent out every Wednesday. Please keep any submissions under 125 words. Any questions, you can email maggie@saklc.com or call the office at 941-388-1234.
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In-Person Worship Schedule | |
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Sundays
9:00am & 11am
We offer Holy Communion
Saturdays
5:00 pm
Worship will be streamed live online
for both services 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 are streaming both our 9:00am and 11:00am services live on our church website: www.saklc.com/live
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 the church office (office@saklc.com).
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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-Thursday; Fridays 9am to 1pm | | | | | | |
