Join us for Worship on Sunday, May 5

Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 2, 2019

"FREEDOM TO FOLLOW"

Join Rev. Nancy Wilson

Sun. | May 5 | 10AM

As we celebrate our Easter Season with “The Cup of Freedom,” we encounter the dramatic story of Saul’s conversion in Acts 9. Saul was a leader of the religious right of his day, full of judgment, prejudice and “breathing murderous threats” against Jesus’ followers.

Sound familiar? Then, Jesus appears to him, and his world is turned upside down! A humble, courageous follower of Jesus, Ananias, the hero of the story, comes to heal Saul’s temporary blindness, and to welcome him with mercy and grace. What might it mean for us to embrace the freedom to follow Jesus wherever that may lead?

Gospel Reading

Acts 9:1-20

The "Freedom" Series Continues

May 12: "Freedom to Rise Again"

May 19: "Freedom to Love"

May 26: "Freedom to Heal"

June 2: "Freedom to Open" with Marsha Stevens-Pino

SUNDAY SERVICES VIDEOS (Click Here)

10AM EST SUNDAY SERVICE LIVE STREAM (Click Here)

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

2020 CENSUS TEAM NEEDS YOU!

Apply online today to join the 2020 Census Team. Go to 2020census.gov/job s or call 1-855-562-2020. Requirements include being 18 years of age, access to the internet, US citizenship, passing a background check.

Lots of workers needed to cover the increasing number of developments springing up between Bee Ridge in Sarasota to Englewood.

NEW MEMBER CLASS

Sun. | May 5 | 11AM

Lunch will be provided for those attending the class. Come and learn about the history of SunCoast MCC and our denomination.

GROWING OLDER GRACEFULLY 2.0

Tues. | May 7 | 10AM

Join Rev. Vickie Miller and Rev. Nancy Wilson for the next steps class on Growing Older Gracefully. This new class builds on concepts from the book, but will also include conversations and activities designed to move each person further in the journey of embracing aging. The discussions will be challenging and a great opportunity to share with others and develop skills together as a community. You are not required to take the previous class to attend. Please read the book in advance if you have not already taken the class. Sign up in the lobby!

LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE READER’S THEATER

PRESENTS … "The Laramie Project"

depicting the death of Matthew Shepherd

Sat. | May 11 | 4PM

If you have been in the Venice/Englewood area you have probably heard about Lemon Bay Playhouse, a small, non-profit, community theater, providing live plays, showcase events and summer theater camp for children. One other major avenue of entertainment that Lemon Bay Playhouse provides is our Readers Theater program and these members are available to perform at local libraries, clubs, and other community organizations at no charge, although a donation to Lemon Bay Playhouse is appreciated. The outreach troupe will be performing at SunCoast MCC. The program selection will be the "The Laramie Project" by Moises Kaufman, depicting the 1998 death of Matthew Shepards with Q & A afterwards. Coffee and cake will be provided. Love offering will be taken.

JOIN US FOR SUNCOAST MCC'S ANNUAL SPRING FLING DANCE

Fri. | May 17 | 7PM to 10PM

Music by DJ Lucy Blu

$12 Per Person

Plenty of door prizes, free snacks, cash bar. Bring your friends and family. All proceeds go to support the activities at SunCoast.

Volunteers needed to:

Setup - Fri. May 17 at 9AM

Cleanup - Sat. May 18 at 9AM

PRAYER SURGE

Wed. | Jun. 5 | More details soon

SUNCOAST WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Fri. | Jun. 14 | More details soon

RAINBOW LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Sun. | Jun. 23 | 11AM

$6 Per Person

Come and join the congregation in fellowship. All proceeds go to support the activities at SunCoast.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

ORDER A SUNCOAST POLO OR

T-SHIRT TODAY!

Sizes small to 4X.

T-shirts run from $16 to $22. Polos from $23 to $31.

Lots of great color choices: Red, Yellow, Light Blue, Navy, Black, Teal, White, Pink and Gray.

CARNIVAL CRUISE RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

$10 Per Ticket or $25 for 3 Tickets

Drawing is on Sun. | Jun. 9

4 Days / 3 Nights To the Bahamas

You need not be present to win!

Date(s) of your choice!

Or redeem for a different cruise ($600 Value).

HOSPITALITY & FELLOWSHIP

In May, if your last name begins with "S-Z" please help with a goodie tray of sweets, sugar-free or gluten-free items. Drop-off on Sunday prior to Services.

NEW: SUNCOAST SIGN CHOIR

FORMING SOON!!

If you are interested in signing a hymn at Service in June, please speak with Mary Convy or Maryellen Bradley! Practice/class will be scheduled based on the availability of participants!

No previous experience required.

SUNCOAST CHOIR REHEARSALS

Wednesdays at 6:30PM

TRANS LIFE SUPPORT GROUP

Sat. | May 11 | 10:30AM

LANDSCAPING

Sat. | May 11 | 8AM

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

If you have a prayer need, are ill or become hospitalized, call the church office to let us know. We would like to minister to you in your time of need.

SAVE THE DATE VENICE PRIDE

"We are Here"

Sat. | Nov. 2

11AM to 4PM

SUNCOAST PRAYER WALL provides a place for you to post a prayer request or to support others in need of prayer. Please date your prayer on the Post-It. The wall includes an area for answered prayers. You are invited to move your request to this space when your prayer is answered. Those praying for you will then be able to celebrate your answered prayer.

UPDATES: METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES

CONGREGATION IS INVITED!

In July 2019, at the MCC General Conference, a Moderator will be elected.

Learn more about each candidate and their aspirations for MCC's future.

Let us know if you wish to come to the Church and listen to the Town Halls with other fellow congregants and with our lay delegates. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby at SunCoast MCC.

You may also listen to the Webinar at home, from your computer by clicking here .