Thank you to all who joined us at the amazing King's Brass Concert last week! |
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Thank You SAKLC Quilters! |
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A big thank you to our wonderful SAKLC Quilters for the time and dedication put into creating these beautiful quilts. These quilts will be sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution all over the world. This labor of love will bring warmth and happiness to many people! |
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Quilt from Dedication Sunday for Sale |
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This beautiful queen-sized (80 X 80) hand sewn quilt below (made by our SAKLC Quilters) is for sale for $150 or best offer. If you are interested in purchasing this quilt, please contact the church office at 941-388-1234 or office@saklc.com. |
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Congregational Meeting! We will be holding this meeting in the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 19th immediately after the 9am worship service. In order to join the meeting via Zoom, please register by clicking the button below. |
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Are you ready for the Souper Bowl? Once again, SAKLC will be collecting for the Souper Bowl of Caring. On Sunday, February 5th and 12th, please make your donations of funds and canned goods at the table and soup pots in the narthex. Can we beat last year’s collection of $2,000 and 120 cans? All money donated will be divided between All Faiths Food Bank and ELCA World Hunger. Canned goods will be given to local charities. Questions? See Louise Hauser or send an email to NooYawkuh@aol.com. Thank you for your generous support… you’re SOUPER!!!
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Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits
Loading & Unloading
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Volunteers are needed to help with loading the completed Personal Care Kits and Quilts at SAKLC and unloading in Venice. Volunteers will meet on Friday, February 10th at 10am at SAKLC to load then will meet in Venice to unload. Please sign up at the LWR table in the Narthex to volunteer. Contact Vicky at rodvickyscott@yahoo.com with any questions.
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Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Event |
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To sign up as a Food Packing volunteer on February 11th, 2023, click the button below, scan the QR code above, or visit the sign up table in the Narthex this weekend. |
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Christian Education Class Series: Eighth-Day Discipleship: A New Vision for Faith, Work & Economics with Richard H. Bliese
Take the Class. Meet the Author.
Grow in Discipleship.
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Richard H. Bliese in his book, and in this class, “draws on the historic architecture of eight-sided churches to call attention to an important but often overlooked emphasis on the eighth day of creation. Early Christians were focused on God's new creation that began in Christ's resurrection on Sunday, the first day of the week. But these Christians understood resurrection as the continuation of God's creative and redemptive activity. So the first day of the week became the eighth day of creation, and therefore the day of resurrection work and time to join with Christ in transforming the world. Christian disciples do this work by living out their baptismal vocations, especially in their daily work and through their ethical economic choices.” |
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Taught By Richard H. Bliese
“An accomplished leader, teacher, innovator, and visionary with extensive ministerial experience on three continents, forty years of church leadership, nonprofit and entrepreneurial experience in over fifteen different organizations, and deep teaching and consulting expertise nationally and internationally in theological education and congregational ministry. He is the editor, with Craig Van Gelder, of The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution.”
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When: Tuesdays, for six weeks, February 21-March 28, 2-3:30pm.
Preparation: Purchase and begin to read Richard’s book, ISBN 978-1506478838, available on Amazon.
View our website for more information, to join the livestream via Zoom, and to sign up to attend these classes by clicking the link below or by visiting www.saklc.com/online-christian-education/.
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Special Invitation to the Congregation:
Harvest House Tour
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Come and tour the new Harvest House Life Enrichment Campus See the impact of SAKLC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Thank Offering. Sign-up sheet available in the Narthex.
Tuesday, February 7th at 1:00pm
3650 17th Street, Sarasota, the corner of 17th and N. Beneva Road
In commemoration of SAKLC’s 50th Anniversary in 2018, the church raised over $77,000 as a Thank Offering, specifically intended to help address youth homelessness in our community. Harvest House was selected to receive the funds for construction of a playground (~$30,000) at one of their three family housing campuses with the balance (~$47,000) going to their capital campaign for a new $2.5 million Life Enrichment Campus to create space conducive to learning and therapy. Both projects were to serve those residing in the greater Newtown area and hopefully significantly augment Harvest House’s already impressive impact on the local problem of youth homelessness.
The Life Enrichment Campus project is now essentially complete. The project involved construction of a new 11,000 sq ft building and repurposing the existing 5,000 sq ft building. The new campus now comprises four classrooms, two private spaces for community partners and therapy, a 4,500 sq ft multipurpose space, two childcare spaces for different ages, a catering kitchen, and seven administrative offices. Classes offered include financial literacy, parenting development, communication, job training, fitness & nutrition, art therapy & appreciation.
As Harvest House states: “With the introduction of the new campus, Harvest House is on the brink of a transformation. This building development will be the first infrastructure expansion that is exclusively focused on the wrap-around support services that are so crucial to client success The Life Enrichment Campus will be a highly visible pillar of strength for people who are looking for purpose, home, health, and community. It will be an open door for anyone needing help or access to resources such as supportive housing, affordable housing, food, life-skills classes, addiction recovery, and more.”
The playground was completed in September 2020. It is located at 2331 Mango Ave. behind the Harvest House Youth Drop-In Center and one of their family
housing unit campuses. Erin Minor, Harvest House CEO, sent pictures of the new playground saying “we’ve already had multiple parents tell how wonderful it has been for their children, especially for children who are attending virtual school. They now have a place to play. Couldn’t have been better timing!”
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Valentine’s Day Cards for The Pines Residents |
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Community Service Ministry Committee is collecting Valentine’s Day Cards to give to the residents at the Pines. We would appreciate those able to provide some Valentine’s Day cards of their choice and please sign them “Your Friends at St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church”. The Valentine’s Day decorated drop box will be in the Narthex for collecting the cards. This program will run from January 29th until February 12th.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Thank You Note |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers,
Once again your performance was outstanding. We had 90 people sign up to ring in 102 two hour time slots. 24 people rang more than once. Gail Fowler was the big time winner, ringing 5 times. She was followed by 6 people who rang 4 times.
At the Salvation Army Appreciation Luncheon, SAKLC was recognized for having one of the top three kettles in Sarasota County for the last five years. This year we were the top kettle with $49,000 plus change.
I thank all the ringers for their devotion to this cause. It takes a big group to accomplish this mission. I have been organizing the project for 5 years and would love to have others help in the recruitment. One of the big jobs is to be at both services from the middle of November through the last Sunday before Christmas. Please contact me if you are available during that time frame and would be willing to help sign ringers up. All you need to do is smile and engage with the people. The rest is easy.
I owe Nina a big THANK YOU for all she does to make my life easier during the season of Christmas. She has been such a willing helper. God bless all of you for the time you put into this very worthwhile program. Looking forward to next year.
-Jane Wittlinger
Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2022 Recap
1,755 Volunteers
23,425 Hours
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In-Person & Zoom Exercise Classes |
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Exercise classes instructed by Heather Koester are both in-person and on zoom! Join us either in-person in Ogram Hall or on zoom on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15am for classes. Additional monthly Saturday classes will be offered on February 4th & 18th, March 25th, & April 22nd. The schedule for these Saturday classes is below:
Saturday Class Schedule
8:30am - Floor Exercises ( Pilates/ Yoga Stretch and Strengthen Class) (50 Minute Class)
9:30am - Seated Strength & Balance (30 Minute Class)
10: 15am - Strength & Balance Class (50 minute Class)
A limited supply of weights & bands are available at SAKLC. If you prefer, you may bring your own equipment. Please bring your own mat for floor exercises.
Class on Monday, February 13th will be moved to
Tuesday, February 14th at 10:15am.
To join online:
Zoom password: 046227
Please allow for extra time to login.
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Interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers? The following dates for February and March are in need of sponsors:
February 5th- 1 vase
February 26th - 1 vase
March 5th- 1 or 2 vases
March 19th- 1 vase
March 26th- 1 or 2 vases
Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email nina@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers on one or more of these days in February and March.
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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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Please note that the Women's Day of Renewal on February 18th has been cancelled. |
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All women are welcome to join us at our Women's Book Group on the following dates:
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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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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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 February 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.
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In-Person Worship Schedule |
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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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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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