Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2019

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE "THE STONE IS ROLLED AWAY” Join Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson Sun. | Apr. 21 | 10AM The Stone is Rolled Away! The stories leading up to and including Easter are full of stones. . .  How is Jesus' Resurrection relevant to us in this 21st century? What stones need to be rolled away so that life, and hope and justice can be victorious!  The Resurrection of Jesus is what makes everything else in his life, ministry and death make sense . It was the event that shocked and then awakened the disciples to the unconquerable love of God for all of us --   We need a Risen Christ more than ever. We need to be awakened.    Do your soul some good this Sunday, come and share a powerful, uplifting time in the Presence of God!   Anne Hope Guest Artist Contemporary Christian Singer Rev. Vickie is excited to welcome her good friend, Anne Hope, to SunCoast's Easter service! They are excited to worship and minister together. We are honored to have Anne participating in Easter Service.

Freedom To Move Forward Gospel Reading John 20:1-18   10AM EST SUNDAY SERVICE LIVE STREAM  (Click Here) SUNDAY SERVICES VIDEOS (Click Here) NEW MEMBERS 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. Sign up in the lobby or call the church office (941) 484-7068

PARTICIPATE IN THE EASTER OFFERING THANK YOU! And Thank God! SunCoast MCC, you never cease to amaze us. We have raised $24,223. as of today. You may send your Easter gift to RAISE THE ROOF by: Sending a check to SunCoast MCC at 3276 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34292. Giving through Easy Tithe. Click here. Bringing your gift to Church on or before Easter Sunday. Using the new donation kiosk in the Church's lobby.

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are to live as “Easter people,” and just when you thought there was nowhere to go, that life was at a “dead end,” God surprises us with a way forward into possibility. On Easter Sunday, SunCoast MCC begins a new series celebrating "Freedom."

April 28,  10:00 AM Freedom To Sing— Shawn Thomas Indeed, “how can we keep from singing” once we have experienced new life? Our worship service will be led by Shawn Thomas April 28. Shawn is a Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter and worship leader whose ministry includes an outreach to the GLBT community.

LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE READER’S THEATER Presents…… “The Matthew Shepherd Story” & “The Glass Menagerie” 4PM, Saturday, May 11 A Love Offering Will Be Taken Meet and greet follows with dessert & coffee!

The "Freedom" Series Continues (Stay tuned for more information each week) Apr. 28: "Freedom to Sing" with Shawn Thomas May 5: "Freedom to Follow" May 12: "Freedom to Rise Again" May 19: "Freedom to Love" May 26: "Freedom to Heal" Jun. 2: "Freedom to Open" with Marsha Pino-Stevens

JOIN US FOR SUNCOAST MCC's EIGHTH 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 on Fri, | May 17 | 9AM and to cleanup on Sat. | May 18 | 9AM

RAINBOW LUNCH FUNDRAISER Sun. | Jun. 23 | 11AM $6 Per Person Come and join the congregation in a time of fellowship.  All proceeds go to support the activities at SunCoast.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

GROWING OLDER GRACEFULLY 2.0  Tuesday | May. 7 | 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 7, we begin our Growing Older Gracefully 2.0: The Next Steps Class. The new classes will build on concepts from the book, but will also include conversations and activities designed to move each person further in the journey of embracing aging. This class will be challenging and a great opportunity to share with others and develop our skills together as a community. You do not have to have taken the first class to attend, but please read the book in advance if you have not already taken the class. Sign up in the lobby! TUESDAYS AT 10AM Starting May 7 Led by Rev. Vickie Miller & Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

SIGN-UP FOR ONLINE GIVING WITH EASYTITHE EasyTithe can accommodate any way you choose to give using either a credit card or a bank account. At any time you can change or stop your EasyTithe donations.   Click here  to set up your on-line giving account.

DONATE NOW! EASY TO USE KIOSK FOR GIVING Now Available in Church Lobby Congregants can give to General Fund, Pillars, Easter Offering and/or purchase tickets to upcoming SunCoast events.

CARNIVAL CRUISE RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW $10 Per Ticket or $25 for 3 Tickets. Drawing is on Sun. | Jun. 9

ASK ANY BOARD MEMBER FOR ASSISTANCE USING EASYTITHE OR THE KIOSK

HOSPITALITY & FELLOWSHIP In March, if your last name begins with "M-R" please help with a goodie tray of (sweets, sugar-free or gluten-free) items. Drop-off on Sunday prior to Services. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 2019 SCC BUDGET Sun. | Apr. 28 | 11AM TRANS LIFE SUPPORT GROUP Sat. | May.11 | 10:30AM SUNCOAST CHOIR REHEARSALS Wednesdays at 6:30PM LANDSCAPING Sat. | May 11 | 8AM

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Donate a few hours a month to help us. There are many areas and ways to get involved. Share your talents at SunCoast working side-by-side with fellow congregants. Contact a ministry leader, Board member and/or the Revs. to discuss your interests.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE If you have a prayer need, are ill or become hospitalized, please call the church office to let us know. We would like to minister to you in your time of need. VENICE PRIDE Nov. 3, 2019 Get involved. Contact us.

FELLOW MEMBERS NEED YOUR SUPPORT As many of you know, Jenny and Jill Oldham are in the process of welcoming up to 4 foster children into their home on May 1st. They have moved into a larger home to do this, and they still need a few things to help them get prepared: a twin mattress, gently used twin sheets, towels, a tall dresser and a living room chair. If you can help, call Jill at (513) 954-6436.

UPDATES: METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES

ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!! 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. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby at SunCoast MCC. 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. You may also listen to the Webinar, at home from your computer by clicking here. These sessions are important to the congregation. Stay informed!!

CANDIDATE "TOWN HALL" WEBINARS These webinars will involve each candidate participating in a one hour Question and Answer session moderated by the MNC. Ms. Elizabeth Bisordi April 23 at 7PM EST Rev. Elder Tony Freeman   April 30 at 7PM EST Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston   May 7 at 7PM EST CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE TOWN HALL

General Conference (Click Here)

Governing Board Nominating Committee joyfully presents the 2019 slate of candidates for the MCC Governing Board (Click Here)

MCC Newsletter (Click Here)

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