Thank you to everyone who joined us for a lovely night at the Senior Prom on Friday! | |
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Community Service Ministry's Celebration
"God's Work Our Hands" this Sunday!
Mark your calendars for the Community Service Ministry’s Celebration, “God’s Work Our Hands”, Sunday February 25, 2024, starting 10 a.m. after Worship in Fellowship Hall. Members of the Community Service Committee will be joined by supported Agency Representatives for discussions and table presentations during fellowship hour. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get insight on where your support and prayers have made an impact in our community. Visit https://saklc.com/community-service-ministry/ to read about the Community Service Ministry and all of their agencies.
SAKLC is deeply grateful to the SAKLC Foundation for their generous grant of $30,000 to support our Community Service Ministry's impactful community programs and initiatives for 2024.
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Final Class on Tuesday, 2/27 at SAKLC | |
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Selah Freedom Community Discussion
at Christ Church LBK
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Many thanks... you're SOUP-er!
Because of your kindness and generosity, many hungry folks will be fed. For this year's SouperBowl of Caring, the donations totalled $2,400 (for ELCA World Hunger and All Faiths Food Bank) and 245 food items (for School House Link and Second Chance Last Opportunity).
Mark your calendars for next year's SouperBowl -- Sunday. February 2 and February 9, 2025.
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Thank You Salvation Army Bell Ringers!
Thank you to all the volunteers that participated in the Salvation Army Kettle drive for 2023. We had 91 participants covering 208 hours of ringing. A special thanks to SAKLC members that put personal checks in the kettle. Without your help we would not have collected the very impressive dollar amount of $48,783.28. The Salvation Army is very grateful for your hard work. SAKLC started this project in 2014. Well done good and faithful servant!
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Refugee Ministry Update
We were able to help this lady get a bike which are prized possessions because they're used to get to work and to the grocery store. Anyone who has a bike that they’d like to donate please contact Nona and if it needs slight repairs, I have someone who will do that. We have helped two families from Cuba and one family from Venezuela in the last two weeks with all the furnishings that they need. Sincere thanks for your donations!
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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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Women’s Bible Study
On the following Tuesdays at 10:30, we'll meet in the Conference Room to discuss women in the Bible. All women are welcome. March 5- Abigail, March 12- Mary Magdalene, March 26- Mary and Martha
Women’s Book Group
On March 19th, we will meet in Ogram Hall at 10:30 to discuss the book, “The Secret Life of Sunflowers” by Marta Molnar.
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SAKLC Community Service Ministry
2nd Annual Kids Against Hunger
Food Packing Event
SAKLC Community Service Ministry is partnering with Kids Against Hunger for this incredible volunteer event. Gather as a community to help package food that will be sent to food pantries in our area! Our goal is to have 100 volunteers to pack the food. Your helping hands and giving hearts are needed to provide food to the hungry in our community.
To volunteer contact Nina Moroney, Engagement Director, at
941-388-1234/nina@saklc.com or click HERE.
CSM is grateful to the SAKLC Foundation
for supporting this program
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Honoring a Legacy: Patriot Plaza 10th Anniversary--March 2, 2024 at 10:30 am
All are invited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Patriot Plaza, the cornerstone in The Patterson Foundation's legacy initiatives, attracting visitors with its grand architecture, symbolic artwork, and compelling documentary photography. This landmark continues to be a beacon of The Patterson Foundation's early and generous support. Click the link below to learn more.
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Movement and Gratitude Exercise Class
Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 her at 708-224-1987 or karriweber@gmail.com.
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!
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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.
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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.
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Parking Permits for Members
Church members are invited to contact Michael Bodnyk, the Director of Operations, to receive a SAKLC parking permit. Email michael@saklc.com or call the church office.
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Pastor Ken's Weekly Bible Study | |
Each week, throughout the year, Pr. Ken leads a Bible study on Wednesday mornings, from 11:00am-noon via zoom. If you wish to join in-person, please let Pastor know in advance. 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. Please reach out to him at pastor@saklc.com so he can share the materials with you beforehand. 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! Click the button below to join the Bible study via zoom.
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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 April:
April 14- one vase
April 21- one vase
April 28- 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.
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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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Christ in Our Home Devotionals | |
The January, February, and 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. | |
Monthly Event Calendars Available | |
SAKLC Event Calendars are prepared each month. The February 2024 calendar is available. To access the calendar electronically, click here. A hard copy is available in the Narthex - speak to a Welcome Team member. | |
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
9:00am & 11:00am
5:00pm
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!
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Stream Our Worship Online | |
We are streaming both our 9:00am 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 the church office (office@saklc.com).
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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-Thursday; Fridays 9am to 1pm | | | | | | |
