Thank you for giving new members of our SAKLC family such a warm welcome this past Sunday! | |
Property Sales Force Committee Update | |
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The Property Sales Force committee asked three brokers to submit proposals for the sale of 25 N. Washington. These brokers were chosen because they have or had recent listings and or sales on St. Armands Key. Prior to that meeting, the Church Council decided not to select an agent from the congregation as they did not want to cause any hard feelings or create a conflict
of interest. However, we would be delighted if an agent from the congregation could bring an offer.
At our June 18 meeting, the proposals were reviewed by committee at which time Peter Laughlin of the Laughlin Tanner Group was selected to do an in person interview with the committee.
On July 5, 2024, the committee met in person with Peter to discuss marketing and listing details. A listing agreement was signed and the property will go on market toward the end of July for 1995,000.
If you have questions, feel free to contact committee members: Ernie Smith, Lois Robinson (chairman), Doug Engebretson, Ellen Kelleher Alan Graf Jr., Tom Siegfried, and Kurt Wilkening.
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SAKLC Training to Go Tutorials
Are you looking for tech training to help you access our online worship services, events, and resources? Print copies of Training to Go tutorials are now available in the narthex by the hallway entrance! This training is in response to the AV Tech Task Force's study and survey findings on the training needs of the SAKLC congregants. Training to Go is the first initiative of our new technology training program addressing these needs. It is a series of short, self-paced tutorials with clear, step-by-step directions and illustrations, designed with our technology beginners in mind. These tutorials focus on the skills and strategies needed to access church information and participate in online worship services and events. The current titles are as follows.
- Tutorial 1: Using QR Codes to Access Online Information
- Tutorial 2: Accessing Live Worship Services Using the SAKLC Website
- Tutorial 3: Accessing Live Worship Services Using Social Media
- Tutorial 4: Accessing Past Worship Services and Events
- Tutorial 5: Using Zoom as a Participant (available in the fall)
Other training opportunities will follow based on newly introduced technologies and the congregants' needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ladd Skelly at techtraining@saklc.com.
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Community Service Ministry's July Drive | |
Community Service Ministry is holding an in-kind drive of school supplies for the month of July. The donated school supplies will go to one of our local schools (Alta Vista Elementary) where two of our members are teachers. Below is a description of the school & a list of the needed supplies. If you are out of town for the summer, please feel free to mail it to the Church! | |
Alta Vista Elementary is a Title I school that provides additional resources to economically disadvantaged students. These resources provide additional teachers, professional development, parent involvement activities, and other activities designed to raise student achievement. However, most of the students lack the resources needed to purchase school supplies. If you are able to donate some school supplies, it would be greatly appreciated! Ingrid Messina and Amy Blyth (SAKLC congregants) work with these children at Alta Vista, and this school is near and dear to their hearts. | |
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CSM Resurrection House Cooking
The Community Service Ministry would like to extend a huge thank you to those that helped with Resurrection House cooking. We appreciate the extra helping hands especially during the summer months. Please consider helping on our future dates of July 25th and August 22nd at 9:00am.
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Going somewhere this summer? We want to see what you are up to! Whether it’s your northern home or your vacation spot, 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 this week's Summer Postcard!
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Summer of Engagement – 2024!
Engaging The Congregation…and More
in the Life and Learning at SAKLC
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Everyone is invited to join us in a series of initiatives to keep you fully engaged in the life of our church – whether up north, on a trip, or in the comfort of your current home. Click the button below to read about some of the activities for this summer!
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Refugee Ministry
The Refugee Ministry is in need of a lawnmower for one of our families. If you have one to donate, please contact Nona Arnholt. Thank you!
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The Community Service Ministry would like to thank SAKLC for their generous donations to the ‘drop your drawers’ in-kind drive. We are always overwhelmed at the generosity of this faithful church! The grateful recipients are SPARCC and Resurrection House. | |
Many thanks goes to our congregation from ‘Second Chance Last Opportunity’ for the continued support of donations of baby items, clothes, blankets and food provided by SAKLC. Our trunks are overflowing with gratitude! | |
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We are streaming 10:00am service live on our church website, Facebook, and YouTube. Click one of the buttons below to watch.
Remember, the videos are archived on our church website, Facebook, and YouTube and can be watched at any time.
PROBLEMS WATCHING ONLINE? Reach out to the church office (office@saklc.com).
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Pastor Ken's Weekly Bible Study
Join us this Summer
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Join Pr. Ken each weekly as he leads Bible study! These sessions take place on Wednesday mornings from 11:00am-noon both in-person and on zoom.
The class discusses the Scripture texts assigned for the forthcoming Sunday worship services. 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!
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 click the button below to have materials sent to you.
Click the button below to join the Bible study via zoom. If you wish to join in-person, please let Pastor know in advance.
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Improved SAKLC Parking Lot Regulations
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
| Dear SAKLC members and friends, Over the years, SAKLC has made a great effort to make our private parking lot available to the community on a donation-only basis. | | | |
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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. Click the button below to read more.
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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.
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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.
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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 August:
August 11th- 1 or 2 vases
August 18th- 1 or 2 vases
Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email maggie@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers.
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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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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
10:00am
We offer Holy Communion
Worship will be streamed live online on Facebook and our website
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However you join us, we look forward to welcoming you!
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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 1pm, Monday-Thursday; Closed Fridays | | | | | | |
