Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 25, 2019

"FREEDOM TO SING" Join Shawn Thomas, Worship Leader Sun. | Apr. 28 | 10AM Our worship service will be led by Shawn Thomas on April 28. Shawn is a Contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader whose ministry includes an outreach to the LGBT community.   The Easter season is a bold invitation to take up the Cup of Freedom and resurrect as a congregation to share the spirit of joyful transformation. This week we celebrate the Freedom to Sing.  Indeed, “how can we keep from singing” once we have experienced new life? We become witnesses to this “new thing” that God is doing in our lives.

Gospel Reading John 20:19-31 The "Freedom" Series Continues May 5: "Freedom to Follow" 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

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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS!!  Rev. Nancy and Rev. Vickie for your "Meet the Preacher" interview published in the Englewood Sun on April 12 The interview was part of SunCoast MCC's ongoing efforts to expand our readership and increase our presence in the community. The Revs spoke about their spiritual journey and the uniqueness of SunCoast and the Congregation. To read the full article click here .

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. Sign up in the lobby or call the church office (941) 484-7068. LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE READER’S THEATER PRESENTS … "The Matthew Shepherd Story" Sat. | May 11 | 4PM A Love Offering Will Be Taken. A meet-and-greet follows with dessert & coffee! All are welcome.

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!

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

MINISTRY TEAM RECOGNITION Volunteers with Spirit! Congregational Care Team and *Deacons Tina Bieryla | *Charlene Bisordi | Raquel Castro | Pam Cipollina | Jason Devore | *Dave Flynn | John Greene | Gene Hutter | *Mary Samoge-Wismer | Linda Staib | *David Waldron | Rene Wlodarczyk | Teresa Hutter | *Sharon Sylvester

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 April, 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 Immediately after service. An update of the 2019 budget will be provided. 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 Sat. | Nov. 2

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 .

CANDIDATE "TOWN HALL" WEBINARS with each candidate participating in a one hour Q&A session moderated by the MNC. Rev. Elder Tony Freeman   April 30 at 7PM EST Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston   May 7 at 7PM EST Recording of Liz Bisordi's  April 23 Town Hall (Click Here) Click on the following to learn about: Moderator Nominating Committee Final Report Meet-and-Greet Webinar Questions & Answers  (FAQs) Town Hall Webinars for Rev. Tony Freeman & Rev. Cecilia Eggleston

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