Youth Ministry


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YOUTH in the NEWS

 We are blessed with a wonderful bunch of talented children and youth at SAKLC.  To let all know of awards, accomplishments, honors, etc. received by the “younger” members of our family of faith, a Youth in the News bulletin board will soon be in place.  We are asking our children, youth, and their parents to submit items of interest for display on the bulletin board.  A box to receive these items is on the table in the Narthex hallway.  Thanks for your help!

Our youth program is for teens interested in faith, fun and fellowship.  Throughout the year, we plan many different activities that focus on prayer, Bible study, Christian living, music and FUN! The group also takes part in community based activities like Habitat for Humanity and other special mission projects both in Sarasota and elsewhere. There is a little something for everyone. We invite you to join us whether you are a member of the church or not.


 Youth News


  Meet Our New

YOUTH DIRECTOR


Hello!  My name is Debbie Leslie, and I am so excited to be a part of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church as the new Youth Director.

A little bit about me follows:

I have a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, and I am a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, Registered Massage Therapist, and have over 15 years of experience in coaching and teaching swimming, cycling and running.  I have been in sports all my life and really enjoy the endurance sports, (competed in Ironman Hawaii World Championship and have cycled across France).

I have worked in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention/Rehab, Aquatic Therapy pre/post joint surgery and arthritic conditions, Fibromyalgia programming and with athletes looking to improve their performance. 

I was born in Chicago and moved to Sarasota about 3 months ago from Dallas.  In Dallas, I was involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and really enjoy working with youth.  Through my business, my goal is to help people establish their goals and educate them on what they need to do in order to accomplish them, while still keeping a positive balance in their life with a positive attitude and enjoying the Journey of Life.  I pray that my enthusiasm will cross over to the youth, and they will find their light to shine God’s love unto others. 

I look forward to meeting all of you.  If you would like to be in touch with me, please feel free to call me on my mobile phone 1-469-585-7191 or e-mail me at deborah.leslie@att.net


YOUTH  HAPPENINGS


 Debbie Leslie, Youth Director

All Sr. High youth are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month.  The Youth JAM schedule for March is as follows: 


Youth  JAM


Debbie Leslie

Youth Director

  Thank you for your participation and support!  

 

 


WITH  DEEP GRATITUDE

Ten years ago last October, Team Spirit provided leadership for the first Service of Joy at SAKLC. What a blessing this fine praise team has been to the worship life of our congregation. A number of folks have shared their talents as part of this group and the efforts of all have been truly appreciated. Pioneers, those who were involved in the early day who are still with Team Spirit, include Lois Mellor, Rev Voth and Marilyn Haglund. We thank them and all who have been and are in this talented bunch of brothers and sisters in Christ. 

Those here last October were asked to speak personally to Team Spirit members to express gratitude for their tireless efforts. That request is presented once again, especially to those who are with us at SAKLC seasonally.

Be sure our friends know how much they are appreciated. 

If you are interested in our youth activities, please contact us.

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