A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Oktoberfest Celebration this past Saturday! We are incredibly thankful for our wonderful volunteers who made the day a success. We look forward to our next Oktoberfest in 2023! |
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Community Service Volunteer Opportunity
House Building
This Saturday, November 5th
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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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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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A memorial service for Howard Rooks will be held at SAKLC on Monday, November 7th at 10:00am. |
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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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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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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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“Angel Tree” Christmas Gifts Project |
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Christmas is only 7 weeks away and we are asking for your help. SAKLC, through its Community Service Ministry, is again participating in the Angel Tree Project to benefit clients in the Lutheran Services Florida Guardianship Program. 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.
The Angel Tree is on the wall in the narthex (near the Welcome Desk) beginning Sunday, November 6. 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 return them to the church office by Sunday, November 27 or earlier.
Contact Marge Jeffers at jeffersme@comcast.com 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:
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, January 24th - Storm Clouds Rolling In book group discussion at same time and address by Ginny Dye.
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 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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