Photo Credit: Joanne Healy and Santa Pandolfo
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
~ Psalm 133:1
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST July 30, 2021
We are a welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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In the above featured photo of the week from Jo and Santa, we are reminded that we are all one Human Family!
We are beginning a
four-week series on travel and how we can grow spiritually by opening ourselves to new adventures and taking the time to learn about new places, people, history and how we are all connected.
Below is a link introducing the new series which encourages us all to explore ways to become closer to God.
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Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
Join us this Sunday
August 1st at 10AM
In-Person or Live Stream Worship
This Sunday we begin a four-week series about journeying – about traveling as a spiritual act.
We begin with the story of Exodus, how God led the people from a home of oppression to freedom.
Can we embrace leaving home as a quest for deeper meaning?
We will be accompanied on this journey by Rick Steves, a popular travel guide, who is himself a Christian, a person of deep faith, who says, “The Road is our Church . . .” Join us, as we go deeper, and explore the blessings of leaving home.
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Take a minute to prepare your heart for Worship by listening to Rick Steves talks about how traveling brings him closer to God. |
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Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. He is the founder and owner of Rick Steves' Europe, a travel business with a tour program that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually. Rick lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where his office window overlooks his old junior high school. |
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“Video clip used with permission from GBHEM, UMC. Full webinar available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3sL-RKnTM" |
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July 25th Worship Recording |
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July 25th Worship Service |
If you were unable to join us last Sunday, we missed you.
You can use the link to watch the recording of the July 25th Worship Service.
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Upcoming Events at SunCoast MCC |
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SunCoast MCC Membership Class
August 1, 2021 at 11:30AM
(after Worship)
Are you interested in learning more about our church and denomination, Metropolitan Community Church?
A class, led by our pastors, will be held for those who are interested in knowing more and are considering joining the church.
We will also get to know each other and answer your questions.
Lunch will be provided.
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Stretching Your Spirit
SunCoast Summer Class Series
Blended (In-Person or Zoom) Class Led by
Rev. Nancy
Wednesday, August 4th
at 6:30PM
Black Lives Matter: Help Me and/or my Family Understand!
We will gather in person at the church or via Zoom and view a short video provided by MCC, “First Steps," and share in a guided discussion about current conversations on race, white supremacy and justice in our country, families and
communities.
If you are unable to join us
in-person, we hope you can join us via Zoom using the link below.
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On the Second Sunday of each month, we ask for your help by focusing your prayers and gifts on the following:
CHAPS: Consider bringing in hygiene items for the families they assist.
Pillars Mortgage: Consider giving a little extra to help fund the mortgage
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition:
We will honor those celebrating in August and each will receive a special treat!
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Stretching Your Spirit
SunCoast Summer Class Series
In-person class led by
Rev. Vickie
Wednesday, August 11th at 10AM
Reflective Bible Reading
The scriptures are full of encouragement, wisdom and guidance. In this class we will practice the ancient act of lectio divina or divine reading. As we take time to reflect and contemplate on scripture, we will open ourselves up to the presence and message of God.
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Worship Lector Training:
August 22, 2021 after Worship (bring a snack)
Would you like to serve in this special role of reading scripture during Worship Service?
We are happy to welcome new individuals to this ministry and hope for a variety of voices and individuals.
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Homecoming Weekend Events
Saturday, September 18th:
Community Dinner and Activities
4PM- 7PM
Sunday, September 19th:
Worship: 10AM
Conversations with Rev. McLaren:
11:30AM - 12:30PM
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SunCoast MCC Homecoming
"United Around the Table"
September
18 & 19, 2021
Come home to SunCoast or come for the first time to learn about our church, events, and services.
Our special guest for the weekend will be Brian McLaren, who is a well-known theologian, author, speaker and activist.
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Celebrating SunCoast Family August
Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Birthdays
08 Sharon Farquhar
08 Rev. Vickie Miller
09 Michael Earl
10 Bob Stewart
11 Cindy Duranko
19 Bill Arnold
21 Carla Petersen
22 Paula Schoenwether
25 Allen Black
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Anniversaries
03 Jill & Jenny Oldham
06 Ryan & Stacey Clapham
13 Greg Bilak &
Richard Tine
15 Bart Palumbo &
Carlos Perez-Varela
18 Marty Shoemaker &
Scott Swonger
24 Sam Sinnett &
Rodger Jenkins
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SunCoast MCC Tree of Life Memorial |
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Remembering those on the
Tree of Life
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Beginning August 1st, we will be starting a new tradition at SunCoast MCC.
Each month, we are asking people to place a white ribbon on the leaf of your loved one or friend honoring a birthday, anniversary or an anniversary of a loved one's passing. The ribbons will be provided and located at the Welcome Desk.
At the end of each month, we will remove the ribbons and ask people to do the same for the next month.
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Honoring Our Loved Ones and Friends |
If you are interested in placing a leaf on the tree in memory of a loved one, you can print and return the completed form below to the Church office or call the Church for additional information. |
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Supporting Our Community and Future |
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Suggested Items Needed:
- 24 count Crayola Crayons
- Black Dry Erase Markers
- Glue Sticks
- 1in 3 ring binders with pockets
- Plastic, two pocket folders with prongs-solid colors
- Boxes of Tissues
- #2 Sharpened Pencils
- Highlighters
- Scissors (right and left handed)
- Gallon and Quart Ziploc Bags
- 12 Count colored pencils
- Headphones (no ear buds or Blue tooth)
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We are partnering with a local Title 1 Elementary School to provide school supplies for the '21-22 school year. Title 1 schools are so named because a majority of their families are at or below the poverty level. These kids need our help to ensure they have a bright future and are prepared to take on the world.
We will be collecting supplies until August 3rd and will deliver the items prior to the first day of school. Please bring your donations and drop them off in the bin in the lobby area.
Thank you for all you do to support the community!
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Re-Open Team Updated Protocols for Worship |
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With the rise of COVID cases and changes in CDC guidelines, the Reopen Team modified our protocols for Worship beginning this Sunday, August 1st.
- Please wear a mask as you enter and exit the building.
- At your seat, you may remove your mask, but if it is possible, we recommend that you leave it on for the duration of the Service.
- We will resume greeting each other from a distance for now with no handshakes, hugs, fist pumps or elbow bumps.
- Our Emerge Team will continue to offer to escort you to a seat, and if you prefer to maintain social distance, they will assist you.
- There will be limited congregational singing.
- We ask you to continue to avoid congregating around the sound booth and congested areas.
- And, of course, if you are sick or feel symptoms of COVID, please stay home and enjoy the service online or on YouTube.
We hope that these revisions will be temporary and that we will be able to lessen the restrictions soon. Thank you all for your patience and cooperation.
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SunCoast MCC Family Travel Photos Needed! |
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Travel Photos Still Needed!
We are asking that our SunCoast family and friends share their travel pictures (past or present) with us. Send us photos of your staycations or long distant adventures so we can collect some of your memories.
Please send your pictures along with a brief description about the adventure to the email below.
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Board of Directors Updates |
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"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again." ~Luke 6:38 |
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Weekly Offering
Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times. Based on our monthly mortgage and expenses, we need $4,800 each week. The count for the weeks of
July 18th and 25th are $5,130 for the General Fund* and $1,100 for the Pillars Fund**.
*Funds the church's expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc.)
**Pillar Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
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Unite in the Power of Prayer |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Your need for comforting and lifting prayers is important to us.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Bill B • Joe S • Tim H
Joe D • Micki H • Randy M • Tim M
• Maggie B • BJ H
Margie S • Gailand K
Tara W • Paula S •
Greg H • Marsha P-S •
Julia & Family • Edison & Bill •
Rev. Ruth J-F • :Laura M •
Doug B • Kelly S • Betty R
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MCC General Conference Information |
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MCC Global Conference Update |
Use the link below to learn more about the 2022 Conference.
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Venice FL Pride, Inc Festival |
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The Venice FL Pride, Inc (VPI) Board of Directors and Festival Committee are well into the planning stages of the upcoming Festival on November 20, 2021.
If you or someone you know would like to be a Sponsor or serve as a Vendor at this exciting event, you can use the links below or visit the VPI website at VeniceFLPride.com.
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Join our Private Facebook Group
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AmazonSmile
It is free and easy, and a portion of your purchase will be included as an automatic donation to Suncoast MCC.
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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:
Monday: Office is closed
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10AM to 3PM
Friday: Noon to 3PM
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