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Rev. Vickie Miller |
Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
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SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2019
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HEAVEN AND NATURE SING
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Make the Blessings Known:
Unabashed Joy
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Rev. Gene Hutter |
Sun. | Dec. 8 | 10AM
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“Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year.
Joy doesn’t wait for struggle to be over. Mary “rejoices” in the iconic scripture passage during her pregnancy, a state of affairs that would have put her in a position of dishonor among her people. Instead, she sings out powerfully because she knows that this turn of events will usher in the presence of justice for the oppressed and freedom for the captive. As we join in a prophetic chorus of joy together, we are more deeply bonded as a whole, multiplying and magnifying the exuberance to all.
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Reading:
Video Based on
Luke 1:46-55
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Participate in the Christmas Offering 2019
Read the Pastors' and Board of Directors Message
(click here)
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Thank you for your continued generosity to make all that we accomplished in 2019 possible. Your generosity continues to help us maintain a positive place that welcomes everyone! We will post a virtual stocking with your name on our new
website
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A way to celebrate your generosity and the holiday spirit. (If you do not wish to have your name listed on a stocking
email us
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OUR ADVENT WORSHIP SERIES CONTINUES
Dec. 15
Repeat the Sounding Joy: Loving Joy
Dec. 22
Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: The Lord is Come: Incarnate Joy
Dec. 25
Christmas Day Communion Service: With Truth and Grace: Welcoming Joy
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REMINDER!
SUNDAY, DEC. 8 IS PILLARS SUNDAY!
The
Pillars Program
began when SunCoast was rebuilt in 2010 to pay SunCoast’s mortgage, insurance and taxes. The original debt for the church building and property was $1,490,000. We have paid off 60.16%, leaving a balance due of $593,680.96 as of 11/1/2019.
Your ongoing generous Pillar gifts in addition to your regular giving to the General Fund are key to paying our mortgage and operating the church.
Know that whether you contribute monthly, weekly or when possible, your ongoing support of our
Pillars Program
makes it possible for us to own and maintain our church sanctuary and office building. The 2nd collection on Sunday will be applied to Pillars. Thank you.
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NEW!
COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS
Mon. | Dec. 9
By appointment
This is an opportunity for new members and attendees of SunCoast to “get to know” the pastors and share their stories. By appointment only. Sign up in the lobby for group times. (30 minute slots).
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SUN COAST WIND ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Fri. | Dec. 13 | 2PM
Admission $5 per person. Enjoy an afternoon of music.
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NEW!
SUNCOAST MCC PADDLERS
Sat. | Jan. 4 | 10AM at Indian Mound Park located at
210 Winson Ave., Englewood, FL 34223
Do you have your own kayak?
If so, plan to join this new group that will kayak the first Saturday of each month in 2020. We will pick a different location each month. First one starts Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10:00 am at Indian Mound Park in Englewood. (210 Winson Ave Englewood, FL 34223) We’ll put in and kayak for an hour-and-half and then return back to base for lunch. Please bring your own lunch if you want to stay for lunch. Sign up in the lobby to register. See or text Jenny or Jill Oldham for more information. Jenny 513.405.1533 or Jill 513.954.6436
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JOIN US. ALL ARE WELCOME. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
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Music, Shows, Raffles, Comedy, Education, Worship and much more...
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Dec. 2019
07
Church Retreat at Lemon Bay (indoor facility) 10am $10 All are welcome. No one will be turned away.
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PILLARS SUNDAY
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Rainbow Holiday Lunch 11:30am*
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DIVERSITY: Voices of Sarasota at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Ctr. 3pm
09
Coffee with the Pastors
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Christmas Concert with Church of Trinity 4pm
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Walmart Gift Cards for CHAPS due
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Bake Sale/Silent Auction 11:30am
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Ministry Team Recognition 10am
24
Christmas Eve Service 4:30pm
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Christmas Day Communion 10am
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Final day to donate a CHAPS bag
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Jan. 2020
04
SunCoast Paddlers program begins 10am
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Silver Foxes Show 3pm*
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Preaching Rev. Naomi King
Creative Maladjustment
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Practical Daily Liberation Class, Instructor Rev. Naomi King 5:45pm brown bag dinner, class 6:30pm
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Drag Queen Bingo 7pm*
Feb. 2020
04
Practical Daily Liberation Class, Instructor Rev. Naomi King 5:45pm brown bag dinner, class 6:30pm
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SunCoast 25th Anniversary Celebration (more details soon)
*Holiday shopping idea for your loved ones?
Consider gifting a ticket to a family or friend or consider donating a ticket back to SunCoast MCC.
Call (941) 484-7068 or
email us.
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ALSO's TURKEY TROT A
HUGE SUCCESS
This year, SunCoast MCC participated in the race/walk fun. Congrats to our Pastors for joining the race/walk, members who prepared SunCoast's handouts for the race, members who paid the sponsorship fee for the race/walk and everyone at SunCoast for cheering from the sidelines.
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METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES UPDATES
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