Photo Credit: Scott Swonger
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation.
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***POSTPONED***
We regret to announce that the Ride for Car Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 1PM will be postponed to another date.
Once a new date is determined, we will let you know. For any sponsors or anyone who has already registered, we will apply your payment to the new date. However, if you prefer a refund at this time, please let us know.
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Join Rev. Nancy Wilson and Rev. Vickie Miller for Worship
"All Belong Here"
Sunday – November 8 – 10AM
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If you are attending in person,
please register in advance.
(OR)
(This link will NOT be
active until 10AM on Nov. 8)
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How exciting to be planning our first outdoor, Sunday morning gathering at SunCoast MCC. This is our first in-person worship since mid-March. Close to 50 persons have signed up. All our teams have been at work to make this safe and possible. We will also be live streaming, so that everyone can participate!
This Sunday is our Pride Sunday. It is always amazing to me to know that just the idea of a church at which Pride is celebrated year round, is revolutionary! We will hear about the stories of MCC and Pride, of the truth of our faith that the church of Jesus Christ is where “all belong,” where there is always a place at the table, and where the promise is that “all” really means “all.” By your presence, in person or online, this Sunday, you make that promise real!
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 56: 1-8
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Dear SunCoast MCC Family and Friends,
We have raised more than $1,125.00 towards our new sound system for outdoor events and Services at SunCoast MCC. Bless you for your generosity, as always!!
Come Sunday, Nov. 8 to see and hear our sound system in action -- and be sure to make a reservation so we can be prepared!
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Instructions for those SunCoast MCC members and friends who are attending the Nov. 8 Outdoor Service.
SunCoast MCC is practicing social distancing.
- If you are not feeling well, are ill or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, we encourage you to watch the Service virtually.
- Follow all signage or instructions given by the volunteers.
- Wear comfortable shoes, bring hand sanitizer, an umbrella, suntan lotion, bug spray, hat and anything else you need for your comfort.
- Wear your mask during the entire service and until you exit safely.
- You do not need to bring a chair. Chairs will be setup in advance. Please do not move them to another location. The chairs were setup based on households and the registrations received.
- No socializing, hugging, shaking hands or kissing even though that’s what we would have normally done before the pandemic.
- Maintain a minimum of 6 feet distancing at all times.
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If you need to use the restrooms, they are open on a limited basis through the front entry door.
- A communion cup has been placed on your chair. Please do not open it until we are in that part of the communion service. Take the cup home with you.
- Exit promptly but, please wait until instructed. We will be exiting by rows.
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Board of Directors Update
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Weekly Offering
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. To minimally cover the Church expenses during this time, we need approximately $6,000 weekly. For week ending November 1, we collected $1,802.00 for General Fund* and $170.00 for Pillars.** Together let's keep our General Fund and Pillars accounts liquid.
(*Funds the church's operating expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc. **Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.)
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New Office Hours Effective November 16
Our new office hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 10AM to 3PM.
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From Your Pastoral
and Congregational Care Team
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Your need for comforting and lifting prayers are important to us. We ask everyone to
join us in prayer for:
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Maggi V. • Sharon V.B. • Judy M. • Sue M.• Deb H. • Maggi B. • Kathy T. • Gilbert H. • Rev. Vickie and Carol • S. Amuldhas • C. Daniel • Pat M. •
Ann B. • Greg H. • Bill B. •
Laura M. • Rev. Gene • Angela H.
Submit Prayer Request HERE
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Fun Activities at SunCoast MCC
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Giving Thanks
What are we thankful for? During the month of November, Americans celebrate the heart-warming holiday of Thanksgiving. Because we know so many who may have altered their travel and gathering plans out of care and concern for others during the pandemic, we want to share your “word of thanks” in worship the week of Thanksgiving. By November 18th, please email your ONE WORD answers here to this statement: In 2020, I am most thankful for ___________.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
Are you proud of your Tweety, Fido or Fluffy? Let’s share photos of our pets and submit them for a SunCoast MCC Pet Photo Contest! For each of the next five weeks, we will have themed submissions. So you can plan ahead, the themes are: Fall costumed pets, Pets at play, Christmas costumed pets, pets at their cutest, and Pets and their owners. This week, please email your fall costumed pet photo to us here.
At the end of the contest, all photos will be arranged in a poll where favorite pet photos will receive votes!
By participating, you are agreeing that your photos may be posted on social media (website, Facebook and/or e-news). The winners will be featured in a future “Staying Connected” weekly newsletter.
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Social Distancing must be followed when attending any event at SunCoast MCC.
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SunCoast MCC honors and thanks all military personnel and veterans.
If you are a veteran, please send an email to the office and tell us which military branch you served on.
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Mondays
November 9 & 16 – 6PM
ID: 947 8333 8512
Passcode: suncoast
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS
Thursdays
November 12 & 19 6PM
ID: 917 2672 6707
Passcode: suncoast
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
JODIE DAVIS
Saturday
November 14 – 11AM (Outdoors)
The congregation is invited to attend the celebration of life of Jodie Davis, the wife of Maggie Byrum.
Please send an email or call the office if you are planning on attending.
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DRUM CIRCLE
(Outdoors on Church grounds)
Wednesdays – 5:30PM
November 18 & December 16
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SUNCOAST MEETINGS
We are sending out an email questionnaire, please make sure to complete it when you receive it.
Congregational Forum
November 15 – 11:15AM
(Review budget and hear from the candidates running for the Board)
Annual Meeting
November 22 – 11:15AM
(Approve budget and hold Board elections)
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VICA THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Wednesday
November 25 – 7PM
Will be recorded and available on VICA's website, Facebook and YouTube sites.
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CHRISTMAS STOCKING SOCIAL
Sunday
December 13 – 11:30AM
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CHRISTMAS EVE
WORSHIP SERVICE
Thursday
December 24 – 4PM
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We Care: We are here to support you! Click on the links below to contact these ministries.
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3276 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-7068
Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM to 3PM
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