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December 21st, 2022
My long-suffering wife has had to sit through almost twenty-five years of my sermons. Pray for her! Amy will point out that when it comes to wedding sermons, I have a very small repertoire of illustrations.
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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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Welcome Back Event- RSVP Today! |
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Community Service Ministry
Collecting Christmas Cards
for The Pines Nursing Home
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A sincere thank you to everyone for the wonderful response in bringing Christmas cards for residents of The Pines Nursing Home! These 155 gifts and the cards will bring Christmas cheer and smiles to the residents.
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Kids Against Hunger Food Tasting
Have a Heart, Feed a Family
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To sign up as a Food Packing volunteer on February 11th, 2023, click the button below or visit the sign up table in the Narthex this weekend. |
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Thank You from Refugee Ministry |
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A huge thanks to all of you who participated in getting toys for the refugees. Our committee was overwhelmed with your generosity. Over 80 toys from just our congregation. The Refugee children will be delighted as this is their first Christmas here in the United States. Thank you! |
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Thanks for all the bikes that have been given. Five in this month alone. This is their means of getting to work for many of them. So keep us in mind when you have an extra bike. We also gave three Ukrainian families everything they need for their new apartments. Our latest adventure was to pregnant women who have absolutely nothing for the baby and we were able to furnish everything from cribs to diapers. Thanks for your generosity! |
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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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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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Mondays and Thursdays
@ 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 @ 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 December 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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