Jan Menuez, Ed Schaeffer and Bob Rowe welcoming people to the 11 am service this past weekend.

SANCTUARY TECHNOLOGY & FIRE ALARM CHALLENGES

At the end of August, SAKLC took a direct lightning hit. We are fortunate that our lightning suppression system prevented a fire, and that our surge protectors on the main breaker boxes prevented the worst. Unfortunately, though, smaller surges did get through our system resulting in damages to some of our internet equipment, our sanctuary technology, and church fire alarm system.

Our internet provider made repairs quickly to the internet hardware that was taken down, and ADT handled the necessary repairs to our remote doorbell system.

Unfortunately, the technology in our Sanctuary sustained damages to some of the critical components including cameras, switchers, soundboards, speaker processors, etc. Luckily, a local technology company stepped in right away to help. The fixes are not quick. The first challenge was to actually identify the problems -- whether the damage was to equipment, or with connections, or within the fiber optic cables running through the space. New equipment did have to be ordered, and this takes time to get in and installed. Additionally, we have been working with a transition in AV operators.

We realize there have been major problems over the past weeks with the sound in our sanctuary and with our live streaming. We sincerely apologize for this. Please know we are working as hard as possible to remedy these issues. It is our hope that the majority of the systems will be up-and-running this coming weekend.

In addition to this, our fire alarm (several decades old) was irreparably damaged by the lightning strike. While we believe we may be able to make a temporary fix, the system will need to be replaced soon. When this happens, the entire building will need to be brought up to current codes. This will be costly, but necessary. Our Property Committee has been working diligently with several vendors to get quotes on these replacements.

Sincere thanks for your continuing patience with us as we work to make these critical, complex repairs.

NOURISH TO FLOURISH was a HIT with 2^nd Chance Last Opportunity and School House Link/Safe Children Coalition receiving the nonperishable items. Pastor Ken prayed over the food and the health of the recipients on Sunday, 9/24. Dr. April Glasco, at Second Chance Last Opportunity helped unload the food along with many volunteers. She said they ran out of food the week before and that SAKLC’s kindness showed an overabundance of love and grace to the community and at time when many people are in most need.

SAVE THE DATE!

Lutheran World Relief – Personal Care Kits – CSM volunteers spent several hours unboxing and organizing materials for the upcoming event to make Personal Care Kits. It’s never to early to save the date – Saturday, February 3, 2024 stating at 9 a.m. We look forward to all hands on deck for a good time making the kits. Thank you, Michael Bodnyk, for ordering the supplies for us.

Upcoming Christian Education Series

How Lutherans Interpret the Bible

How Lutherans Interpret the Bible “invites you to explore seven important questions about Lutherans and the Bible. The class will not prescribe ‘the Lutheran way’ to read the Bible nor will it dismiss the way you may have come to understand the Bible. Instead, the class will present a variety of Lutheran perspectives for interpreting the Bible, through which you will discover answers to questions you have always had about the Bible.” Come with an open heart and an open mind.

Taught by Rev. Kenneth Blyth using video and handout materials from SELECT Learning presented by Dr. Mark Allan Powell, a Lutheran pastor and Bible professor at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, and a prolific and popular author.

When: Thursdays, for seven weeks, October 5 - November 16, from 2:00pm-3:30pm.

Join your church family for a fun day at Disney World! We will be boarding a bus together to spend a day at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival on Tuesday, October 17th.

Enjoy delicious foods and beverages from around the world, sit and enjoy live music, have some fun on the many rides, shop around in the park, enjoy an indoor show, and much more! ECV scooters are available for rental. For more information, visit the Disney table in the Narthex.

Contact Nina at nina@saklc.com or click HERE for more information and to purchase your tickets. “See you real soon!” (Mickey Mouse)

Join us at the Van Wezel on Friday, October 27th at 7:30pm for a movie with the Sarasota Orchestra!

Be there as Sarasota Orchestra performs John Williams’ Oscar® and GRAMMY®-winning score, composed for Lucasfilm’s inaugural Star Wars adventure released in 1977. While the Orchestra performs the iconic soundtrack live to film, you’re whisked to a galaxy far, far away as the movie

plays in its entirety on the big screen.

Ticket prices:

$52.20 (Rows 19 & 20)

$76.20 (Rows 17 & 18)

Tickets are going fast! Contact Nina at nina@saklc.com or call the church office at 941-388-1234 to reserve your spot.

It's that time of the year again! Be sure to stop by the table in the Narthex this weekend to purchase your Oktoberfest tickets. Delicious food from Geier's Sausage Kitchen will be served, and entertainment will be provided by a live polka band!

Name Tags Have Arrived!

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. 

Refugee Ministry Needs Donations!

The Refugee Ministry has run out of furniture and mattresses with box springs to help families in need. We appreciate the generosity of the congregation and would love to continue to help refugee families. If you are downsizing or have extra, please contact the Church Office at 941-388-1234. 

There is also a request for a lawnmower.

Thank you!

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 following dates for November are in need of sponsors:

November 12th - one or two vases

November 19th - one or two vases

Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email maggie@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers on one or more of these days in November.

The October, November, December 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.

SAKLC Event Calendars are prepared each month. The October 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.

Sundays

9:00am & 11am

We offer Holy Communion

Saturdays

5:00 pm

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!