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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson | Rev. Vickie Miller
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SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2019
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A WONDER-FULL LIFE
"Looking at Money and Meaning
by Looking Back
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(Week 1 of a 4 Part Series)
Rev. Vickie Miller
Sun. | Oct. 6 | 10AM
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Our October worship series is inspired by the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In the movie, a crisis of money creates vastly diverse reactions from several characters that can hold up a mirror to our own relationships with money. In this four week series, we will “look” squarely in the face of our money issues in compassionate ways that can offer more depth of meaning, healing, and wholeness and a whole new “outlook” on what constitutes a wonderful life.
During this first week we will “look back” with George Baily at those moments of discouragement and fear about money with compassion for ourselves and others and a faith that reminds us of our true worth.
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About the Worship Series
Spiritually, we seek serenity, harmony, compassion and joy, but these are not always words we use to describe the role of money in our lives.
In this four part series, we will be looking at these topics close up.
Join us every Sunday. The topics in October, include:
Looking Back
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Looking In
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Looking Out
and
Looking with Gratitude
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Contemporary Reading
Integrating Money and Meaning
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REMINDER!!
Interested in Joining the Board
or Lay Delegate Teams?
SunCoast MCC will hold elections on Nov. 17, for (3) At-Large-Board members who will serve a 2 year term and (2) Lay Delegates and (1) Alternate for 3 year terms. The
Forms
will be available at Church on Sunday. If you need an electronic copy, call the Church office.
Here are the key dates:
- Oct. 6: Pickup Form.
- Oct. 27: Submit Form.
- Early Nov.: Complete Interview.
- Nov. 17: Elections held.
Interested in learning more about the roles and responsibilities?
Reach out to the Pastors. These roles offer leadeship and spiritual growth.
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You can view a description of all the events at SunCoast. Visit regularly, as we frequently add new items.
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The Gulf Front Players and Suncoast MCC
present an
Award Winning Play
$10 in Advance | $12 at the Door
Click on the link below for more information about
the play and actors.
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MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE
October 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5
6:30PM Class, 5:45PM Brown Bag Dinner
The world’s bestselling, most-read, and most-loved book is also one of the most confusing. Is the Bible ever wrong? Did Jesus really teach that everyone who is not a Christian will be assigned to hell? Why would Paul command women to “keep silent in the church?” Is the Book of Revelation really about the end times? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why?
In this series, taught by Rev. Nancy and Rev. Vickie, we will give a Biblical overview and address some of the hot-button social issues that continue to create deep divisions among denominations. In the end, we will gain a new understanding and appreciation of the Bible so that we can hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving. The class is based on the book by Adam Hamilton. (Purchase of book is optional).
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SOCK HOP WITH DJ LUCY BLU
Fri. | Oct. 25 | 7PM to 10PM
$12 Admission
Music from the fabulous 50’s and 60’s through today! Dance! Dance! • Dust off your saddle shoes and join us! • Shake , Rattle & Roll! • 50’s Costume Contest • Free Snacks
• Door Prizes • Games. Call office to buy a ticket or you can purchase at the door.
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YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Hosted by Venice Interfaith Community Association (VICA)
Wed. | Nov. 27 | 7PM
at Venice United Church of Christ
VICA's annual Thanksgiving Eve Service will be celebrated on Nov. 27. The theme of the Service is “All Are Welcome”. VICA also extends a warm welcome for SunCoast members to participate in the Choir for this special service. A community interfaith choir will be formed for this service under the direction of Music Director, Barbara Quinn. Two rehearsals are planned: Sat., Nov. 23, from 9:30AM to 11:30AM, which MUST be attended; and, Wed., Nov. 27 at 5:45PM. Both rehearsals will take place at the Venice United Church of Christ. Interested singers are asked to email
Barbara Quinn
so that copies of the music will be available for all singers.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN MEDIA
Sound Board *
Live Streaming *
Slides
Have you ever considered what goes into operating the soundboard, advancing slides during service or live streaming our services?
We are looking for volunteers to commit one Sunday a month. The roles are fun! We are holding a one-hour training class on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11AM. You can learn all roles or just one. Sign up now and get trained. If you cannot make the Oct. 26 training, go ahead and signup and we will come up with a date to conduct a follow-up session as needed. Sign up in the Church Lobby.
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HOSPITALITY & FELLOWSHIP
Looking for volunteers to help serve during fellowship on
Oct. 13 and 20. Please consider helping. If your last name starts with the letters A-E, bring a goodie tray this month.
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TREE OF LIFE DONATION
Commemorate the Memory of a Loved One on All Saints Day
Sun. | Nov. 3
Order a Memorial Leaf for the Tree of Life to honor and recognize a loved one in your life. A Memorial Leaf is $250.00 You can pay by check, cash, or on-line—just be certain to identify the payment like this: Memorial Leaf (and then the name of the person to be remembered.) Call or email the Office with the spelling of the honoree’s name and any specific wording to be engraved on the leaf. Deadline for all dedications to be announced on Nov. 3 is Oct. 27.
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Venice Pride 2019
Sat. | Nov. 2
11AM to 4PM
Momentum is rising. Excitement is building. Everyone is getting ready for a great celebration. A day to celebrate, connect with people, mix and mingle and be a voice in the community. If you want to volunteer, call the Church office.
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UPDATES: METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES
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DONATE TO HELP
BAHAMIAN HURRICANE VICTIMS
We ask you to join us by making a financial contribution to this effort.
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MCC Governing Board September Meeting Update:
Discussion, Decisions, and Financial Snapshots (9/18/19)
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