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Thank you for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure!...
We hope St. Armands Key Lutheran Church (SAKLC) becomes your new church home! But we understand that you need to be sure this is the place for you.Nothing can compare with experiencing our worship first-hand.
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saklc.com
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Palm Sunday Concert
April 2nd @ 4:00pm in Ogram Hall
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As we approach Easter, join us for this annual Palm Sunday concert featuring SAKLC's Sunday Singers, the SAKLC Ringers, our Choral Scholars, Kris Soderman, & Michael Bodnyk. |
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Grace Ellison
Click here to read her obituary.
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Community Service Ministry March Fundraiser
Come, follow me... and bring hope to the world!
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March 2023 is St Armands Key Lutheran Church, Community Service Ministry's 1st Annual Appeal. It is a once per year financial pathway for us to share that hope in word and action. When you participate in the CSM Annual Appeal, you support the life and mission of the Church and its community service outreach programs. You elevate our community and the SAKLC growth program. You promote efforts to eradicate hunger and the devastating effects of poverty and addiction, to promote respect for life and alleviate suffering around our community. When you give, you are following Jesus and bringing hope to the world. To read more about the organizations CSM's March Fundraiser will support and to give, click the link below. |
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If you would like to purchase Easter flowers to decorate the chancel area on Easter Sunday, please fill out the form below and bring it along with your payment to the table in the Narthex. You may take your plant home with you after the 11am service on Easter. To have a dedication listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin, please return by Sunday, April 2nd.
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Community Service Ministry April Drives |
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Upcoming Christian Education Class Series:
The Holy Land: Reflections on Pilgrimage
Taught by Rev. Kenneth Blyth
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Pastor Ken was in the Holy Land from February 6-16. He has returned with photographs, memories, and reflections on his pilgrimage. Join him as he leads us on a fast-paced journey through that holiest of lands and its profoundly holy sites.
When: Tuesdays, for three weeks, April 11, 18, 25, from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
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Women's Fascinating Spring Tea
April 1st, 1-3pm
Fellowship Hall
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Come honor the women at the first Easter. $15 includes a delightful lunch and tea, plus fascinating hats! Tickets are available in the Narthex. Bring your friends and neighbors. All women are welcome. |
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Good Friday 1,000 Pilgrimage
for Christ Down Main Street
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Everyone is invited to Join Pastor Ken, and Walk Your Faith this Holy Week by experiencing The Way or Stations of The Cross, Good Friday, April 7th. Twenty plus churches of fourteen denominations gather at 7:15 AM in front of the Regal Hollywood Theatre. The final Station is at the Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave. at 8:30 AM. Come with Pastor Ken and witness to Sarasota, Christ’s passion on the day the world celebrates it. Google Sarasota Ministerial Association website or fb for information. |
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SAKLC Travels
A Day Trip to Bok Tower Gardens
Thursday, April 20th
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Spend a relaxing day at Florida's "Best Garden" (Florida Monthly Magazine). Tour the stunning gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, experience the majesty and music of the 205 ft high Singing Tower carillon, tour the Pinewood Estate, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Blue Palmetto Café, and take in the museum's exhibits. Enjoy everything at your own pace.
-When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
-Depart SAKLC at 8:30am, arrive Bok Tower Gardens at 10:30am (est.)
-Singing Tower Concert at 1:00pm
-Depart Bok Tower Gardens at 2:00pm and return to SAKLC at 4pm (est.)
-Limited to 24 people
Price: $90 per person (Includes roundtrip coach transport, gratuity, and all admission fees. Lunch is on your own.)
To sign up, please click the button below or call the church office.
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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 in-person and 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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Are You Doing Spring Cleaning? Help Your Old Books Find a New Home!
We will accept any of your unwanted books for the book cart. (We prefer more recent books in good condition).
If you have any questions, please call Jackie Whalen (941-387-8001) or the church office (941-388-1234).
THANK YOU!
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Interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers? The following dates for April and May are in need of sponsors:
April 30th- 1 vase
May 7th- 1 or 2 vases
May 14th- 1 vase
May 21st- 1 or 2 vases
May 28th- 1 vase
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 April or May.
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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. An additional Saturday class will be offered on April 22nd. The schedule for this Saturday class 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.
Donations are appreciated
To join online:
Zoom password: 046227
Please allow for extra time to login.
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All women are welcome to join us at our Women's Book Group on the following dates:
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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SAKLC Friday Friends on Zoom |
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Friday Friends have resumed weekly Zoom meetings @ 10:30 AM, and concluding @ 12 Noon. This is a virtual gathering of SAKLC members and friends. 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 April, May, 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.
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Monthly Event Calendars Available |
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SAKLC Event Calendars are prepared each month. The April 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 both services 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 are streaming both our 9:00 and 11:00am services live on our church website: www.saklc.com/live
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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