THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers who gathered in Fellowship Hall this past Saturday to pack meals with Kids Against Hunger! These generous hearts and helping hands packed 30,000 adult meals/60,000 children meals for local food pantries in just under two hours.

MAY HYMN SING - Sing your favorites!

Join us 15 minutes before both the 9 & 11am services during the month of May for a Spring Hymn Sing! This is just an informal time to share some of our beautiful songs together. Choose any favorite hymn from either our Evangelical Lutheran Worship (red) or With One Voice (blue) hymnals -- just call out the # and we'll give it a go! It can be anything - even Christmas :) Hope to see you there!

Summer Postcards

Going somewhere this summer? We want to see what you are up to! Whether it’s your northern home or your vacation spot, we want to your SAKLC family wants to stay connected with you. Send pictures and a short description of where you are to Nina at nina@saklc.com to be featured in Summer Postcards!

Check out our first Summer Postcard below!

Gratitude Breakfast

On Sunday, May 5th, the Community Service Ministry will be sponsoring a “Gratitude Breakfast” at 10am. Everyone is welcome to join and it will be our way of saying thank you to the church community for all of their past support. 

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) is in its 5th season and is excited to perform a professional, evening-length showcase entitled "Evolutions." This performance features a range of dances from contemporary floor work to the Jazzy 80s.

SCDE will be presenting works choreographed by Associate Directors Xiao-Xuan Dancigers and Melissa Rummel, SCD member Monessa Sally, past company member Mary Rennels, and SCDE member Nicole Connaughton.

To close the evening, SCDE will be accompanied by live drumming.

It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!

Please contact the church office at 941-388-1234/nina@saklc.com with any questions.

Alternative Worship Task Force Update

“Let’s Have a Conversation”

The members of the Alternative Worship Task Force are bringing a lot of energy and ideas into determining additional ways to worship beyond the current 9:00 and 11:00 services. The Task Force has developed its Guidelines, planned for a series of in-person and Zoom “Conversations”, and discussed unique methods for analyzing the information you provide for us. But before we do that, we need to hear from you, our members. You have a rich diversity of church experiences, and we hope to tap into that wealth of knowledge. We plan to meet with fellow members in small groups for a series of 1-hour discussions called “Let’s Have a Conversation.” The focus will be on worship alternatives outside the scope of our current Sunday morning services. Watch for dates and times for these “Let’s Have a Conversation” sessions in June.  Your input is essential so please consider investing an hour of your time.   The feedback we receive from you will guide our work throughout the summer as we prepare recommendations for the Council in August.     

Refugee Ministry Update

The Refugee Ministry wants to thank you all for your generosity, especially during the month of April. Please stay tuned for a final count!

We are always looking for donations, but specifically looking for a gently used TV. Thank you!

Instant Church Directory

Be sure to sign up for our online directory! Instant Church Directory gives you easy access to our directory of SAKLC members. An Instant Church Directory app is available as well so you can take your directory with you on the go! Click the button below to create your account.

Movement and Gratitude Exercise Class

Please join us on Tuesdays at 9:00am for exercise class in Fellowship Hall or on Zoom. Our instructor, Karri Weber, is happy to answer any questions you might have. Please contact the Church Office.

Class description below:

Functional movement for is the mission! With a mix of of joint fluidity and stability utilizing low impact aerobics, strengthening, stretching and body movement to feel good music. Light inviting atmosphere filled with laughter and joy. Focus is on injury prevention and connecting to the body. This class also incorporates improving balance and range of motion. A low intensity but high efficiency well-rounded workout with a warm and uplifting atmosphere! 

Modifications and use of chairs optional! Class is especially geared towards seniors but all ages and degrees of health are welcome!

Name Tags

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. 

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.

Interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers? The 2024 Flower Calendar is now in the Narthex. The following dates are in need of sponsors in the month of May:

May 26- one or two vases

Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email maggie@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers next year.

The April, May, and June 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.

SAKLC Event Calendars are prepared each month. The April 2024 calendar is available. To access the calendar electronically, click here. A hard copy is available in the Narthex - speak to a Welcome Team member.

Sundays

9:00am & 11:00am

We offer Holy Communion

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!