Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson | Rev. Vickie Miller
SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
CREATION: HOW GREAT THOU ART
"Awesome Wonders of Plants & Animals "
Rev. Vickie Miller
Sun. | Sept. 8 | 10AM
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works Thy hands have made ... This week our focus is on plants and animals. Flowers display the beautiful array of God’s colorful creation, and animals are our closest relatives. How can we see God’s presence all around us in their beauty and also nurture and protect our brother sister creatures.
Readings
Psalm 104:14-22
Luke 12:22-27
Don't miss any of the upcoming sermons on the topic of CREATION. Past sermons are available.
  • Sept. 1—Awesome Wonders of Oceans
  • Sept. 8—Awesome Wonders of Plants and Animals
  • Sept. 15—Awesome Wonders of Storms
  • Sept. 22—Awesome Wonders of the Cosmos
REMINDER!!
Sunday is Pillar
and CHAPS Sunday
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(click on "All Events" to view events for the entire year)
You are Invited to

Our "Homecoming" weekend of events! Come on Sat. and Sun. or either day.
Bring a friend, neighbor or family member. Connect, mix, mingle and enjoy some laughs.
Sat. | Sept. 28
4PM to 7PM
Open House • BBQ • Game Show • Music by
Susie Brenner (left)

Sun. | Sept. 29
10AM to 11AM
Special Sermon by
Rev. Renae Phillips (right)
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Come and learn about our Church, events, services and what is happening at SunCoast.
Any questions, call the office or email us.
COMING SOON!!

The Gulf Front Players and Suncoast MCC

present
Love Letters
by A. R. Gurney

Tickets: $10 in advance | $12 at the door
Stay tuned for more details soon!!
You won't want to miss this one.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS
FELLOWSHIP
IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
All are welcome. Great time to socialize with Revs., visitors, guests and members while enjoying some light refreshments.

HOSPITALITY
If your last name begins with "S-Z" can you please bring snacks or sweets (sugar-free & gluten-free) in Sept. We are in need of peanut butter, celery, cream cheese, crackers, summer sausage, cheese slices, fruit, hard boiled or deviled eggs. Also looking for volunteers to help serve during fellowship. Thanks.
SUNCOAST MCC CONGREGATIONAL FORUM
Sun. | Sept. 15
Following Worship
Members and Friends of
SunCoast are
encouraged to attend!
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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.
TREE OF LIFE DONATION
Now is the time to honor our friend, Brad Viox. Contribute today to a leaf on the SunCoast Tree of Life. Make your checks payable to SunCoast MCC in memory of Brad.
We are going to dedicate several on All Saints Sunday, Nov. 4. This is a special time to remember someone in your family, in the church community, who has blessed you.
GET INVOLVED NOW
Venice Pride 2019
Sat. | Nov. 2
 11AM to 4PM

It's almost here.
Get involved to make it even a bigger success than last year.

You can help by:
  • Signing up Sponsors and Vendors. Forms available in the Church Lobby. Share them with your favorite businesses.
  • Promoting the Pet Blessing and Parade. Pet Blessing begins at 1:30PM. Flyers available in the Church lobby. Take a few and share with friends and family.
  • Volunteering for the week of and the day of Pride. Signup in the Church lobby, or see Terrie Bennett, Coordinator for Venice Pride volunteers.
UPDATES: METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES
Click on the following title to read a recent article published in the Daily Beast.

UPDATE FROM OUR LAY DELEGATES
"MCC Business Meeting Records are Now Available"!!
MCC has made available the business highlights, decisions and key actions recorded at the recent MCC General Conference (July 2019). Click here. If you have any questions, contact our Lay Delegates: Doug Barry, Cindy Lawrence or Maggie Byrum.
WORSHIP RECORDINGS FROM GENERAL CONFERENCE
Many of you have been asking about the worship sessions from the July 2019 MCC General Conference. Click on the links below and enjoy the sermons, music and experience.
Opening Worship
Closing Worship and Installation
Messages from Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Moderator
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