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SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 2, 2020

NEW Epiphany Series Begins on January 5

The beginng of a new calendar year is a time when we often reassess direction and ask questions, yet again, about who we are and where we are going in life. We make resolutions, we sign up at the gym (again), we vow to be better people. This year, we will take a deep journey into the question, "Who Are You?" We will discover that "who we are" is indelibly linked to "whose we are". What amazing things could happen if you lived into your best, most passionate, loving self? Let's find out what transformations can happen in the coming weeks. (see more details below)

WHO ARE YOU? FOLLOW YOUR STAR? Rev. Nancy Wilson Sun. | Jan. 5 | 10AM As we consider the story of the three mysterious magi in the gospel of Matthew, we admire them for taking the risk to follow a star into the unknown, to follow it wherever it went. What would it mean for us to follow the star that God has ordained for us to follow? How does that star re-define us, set us apart, influence our future? What would it mean for SunCoast MCC if we focused this year on really following God’s amazing plan for us?

Reading: Isaiah 60:1-5; Matthew 2:1-12 Click here to Live Stream with us every Sunday Reminder DON'T MISS THE SILVER FOXES SHOW JAN. 18 | 3PM | $10 Click Here to get your ticket now .

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALL EVENTS CALENDAR  (click here)

Jan. 2020 04 NEW: SunCoast Kayaking Paddlers 10am 15 Coffee with the Pastors. Spend 30 minutes sharing your journey and dreams. This is for new comers! Sign up in advance 18 Silver Foxes Show 3pm $10 admission 20 Venice Interfath Winter Series on Racism begins at 7pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church 24 Drag Queen Bingo (featuring Georgia Moore 7pm $10 per card or 3 for $25) 28 Coffee with the Pastors. Spend 30 minutes sharing your journey and dreams. This is for new comers! Sign up in advance 28 NEW: Practical Daily Liberation Class, Instructor Rev. Naomi King 5:45pm brown bag dinner, class 6:30pm Part I Feb. 2020 02 New Membership Class 11am 04 Practical Daily Liberation Class, Instructor Rev. Naomi King 5:45pm brown bag dinner, class 6:30pm Part II 14 Valentine's Day Dance 7pm 29 Legacy Giving Luncheon (details soon)

SPECIAL CELEBRATION Come and celebrate SunCoast's 25 years of serving the community Fri. | Feb. 21 | 6PM to 9PM at Harbor Cove, North Port, FL $25 Per Person | Advance Tickets Only PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Guest Speaker: Rev. Elder Ken Martin MCC Senior Pastor, Teacher, Elder and Author • Combo Dinner & Dancing More details soon.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

Message from the Board of Directors SUNCOAST IN ACTION In two short years we have witnessed the growth of Venice Pride from a mere vision to a strong presence in our community…but we aren’t stopping there! Our dream is to continue to build on our successes by becoming more than a once a year event to serving as an umbrella for LGBTQ programming in our region. To accomplish this fete we are working on incorporating Venice Pride. Yes, hopefully in just a few short weeks, Venice Pride Inc will be approved and function as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity. This will enable Venice Pride to be eligible for both private and public funding that is not available to churches. After being approved, our first undertaking will be to become a member of The Giving Partner which is powered by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, who helps local nonprofits tell their story of how they make a difference in our community and inspire philanthropy. Being a member of The Giving Partner will also offer us the opportunity to participate in The Giving Challenge which will be held the end of April, 2020. This is q 24-hour giving event supporting more than 630 nonprofits in the area. Through support of folks like you and strengthened by The Patterson Foundation our community raised over $11.7 million to support local nonprofits in 2018. Venice Pride Inc…once a vision and now just what will the future hold?

SAT. | JAN 11 | 9AM ALL HANDS ON DECK!! SANTA HELPERS NEEDED Need help to packup the christmas decorations for next year. No experience required. Come and join the fun. The more the merrier. CHOIR REHEARSAL Our SunCoast Choir will take a well-deserved break for the month of January, as our choir rests and regroups. Meanwhile, look forward to some wonderful special music during this season!  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SunCoast MCC provides many opportunities to get involved in a wide range of activities. You can get involved as much or as little as your schedule and interests permit. To learn more about opportunities available, please speak to a Board member or the Pastors. HOSPITALITY AND FELLOWSHIP If your last name starts with the letters "S-Z," please bring a goodie tray in January.   SUNCOAST WEBSITE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 13 to JAN. 15

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES UPDATES

Thank you for your generous gifts A Joint Letter from MCC's Governing Board, Council of Elders and Staff Click Here to Read the Letter

MCC NEWS (click below) MCC Introduces Details of New Staffing Structure (Nov. 15, 2019)  World AIDS Day Resources (Nov. 6, 2019) Moderator's Reflection (Oct. 29, 2019) A Pastoral Message About Current Changes in MCC (Oct. 29, 2019) MCC Governing Board Launches New Staff Structure: Shifts Focus and Funds to Churches, Partnerships and Programs (Oct. 29, 2019)

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