Wear Red for Pentecost Sunday, 5/19!

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!

CSM Resurrection House Cooking

Volunteers Needed

With a lot of our volunteers gone for the season we are in need of help with Resurrection House Cooking on Thursday, May 23rd at 9:00am. If you are available then please consider helping out for a great cause. Contact the church office with any questions.

“Let’s Have a Conversation”

An Update from the Alternative Worship Task Force

The Alternative Worship Task Force is kicking into high gear as it begins the promotion of our “Let’s Have a Conversation” discussion groups. As you recall, the goal of this group is to explore opportunities for additional worship experiences beyond the current 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday services. In order to accomplish this, we need to hear from our members. And this is your opportunity to share your thoughts. Imagine what an alternative worship service might look like. What ideas do you have? You may want to share other worship experiences. You can participate in this effort by simply signing up at the link below and select the best day, time, and format you prefer.

Six sessions are available and include 3 in-person sessions as well as 3 online (Zoom) sessions and are limited to 10 participants. The dates, times and locations are listed below. 

1.     Friday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Bob Stobaugh residence, 350 N River Road, Venice, FL 34293

2.    Tuesday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m.

Zoom

3.    Sunday, June 23 at 11:15 a.m.

SAKLC

4.    Wed, June 26 at 3:00 p.m.

Zoom

5.    Friday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Kevin Randolph residence, 617 Foggy Morn Lane, Bradenton, FL 34212

6.    Sunday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m.

Zoom

Click the button below to select the right session for you. Sign up soon…space is limited!

Community Service Ministry May Drive

The Community Service Ministry had a fun time setting up our table for the May in kind drive. The recipients of everyone’s generous donations will be Baby Basic’s of Sarasota & Second Chance Last Opportunity. Please consider donating diapers & pull ups, diaper wipes & washcloths, baby shampoo, soap & lotion, baby blankets and children's’ books in English & Spanish. (new or gently used)

Summer of Engagement

All Faiths Food Bank Sorting & Packing

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!

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.

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.

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!