Photo Credit: Park Showalter
I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ” ~Psalm 89:1-4
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 3, 2021
We are a welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Sunday Worship Information
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Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
Join us this
Sunday, December 5
10 AM
In-Person or Live Stream Worship
The Inn: Housing the Holy
A Place at the Table
Second Sunday in Advent
In this season of Advent, we are being called to make room to house the holy. That includes making a place for others at the table.
However, like the childhood game of “musical chairs", we are often convinced that spaces are limited. And so we shrink the guest list just in case, and we scramble to occupy the chairs first. And yet our sacred texts invite us to focus on the gift of God’s peace that gathers all people to the table.
May we, through acts of justice, offer the same peace, welcome and hospitality that God offers to us.
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Christmas Stocking Campaign |
The 2021 Christmas Offering is off to a great start. We have received $2,250 in the first week. Please consider giving an end of the year gift to the Church ensuring we finish the year strong and have funds to start the new year. We will put your name on our fireplace.
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SunCoast MCC Upcoming Events |
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Use the link below to download the December
Month At A Glance
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Advent Retreat: Housing the Holy
Saturday, December 4
9:30 AM - 1 PM
(outside on the church grounds)
During this season of Advent we are invited to open the door to the Holy and make room for the Spirit to occupy our whole selves. There will be a variety of activities, prayer time, communion and lunch together (bring a sack lunch). Sign up in advance in the church lobby or using the link below.
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The next Good Trouble Group meeting will be Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 PM. We will be discussing how this ministry can support the new Strategic Plan and idenifiy "hot topics" for us to address in the coming year.
You can join us in person or via ZOOM using the link below.
Meeting ID: 876 1442 4627
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Choir and Drumming
Circle Practice
December 8
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Drum Circle Practice:
Wednesday, December 8 at 6 PM
Choir Practice:
Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 PM
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"What Songs Were Sung: A
Christmas Renewal"
Christmas Concert and Caroling
Friday, December 10 at 7 PM
Join us for a night of Music
and Fellowship
Featuring SunCoast Musicians and Local Artists
Masks Required
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Christmas Name That Tune
Ready for some friendly competition?
We have been invited (Challenged) to participate in a Christmas Edition "Name That Tune" Game Night at King Of Peace MCC in St. Pete.
If you are interested in being a contestant or a member of the live audience, please notify the Church Office.
There will also be a time of fellowship and singing some favorite Christmas Carols.
When: December 16 at 7 PM
Masks Required
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Suncoast Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert
Masks Required
Friday, December 17 at 2 PM
Tickets are $5 each. You can purchase tickets using the link below or by contacting the Church Office.
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Christmas Day Communion Service
Join us for a time of reflection and meditation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
December 25 at 10AM
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Christmas Eve Worship Service
Friday, December 24
at 4 PM
The Service will be held outside on our beautiful church grounds.
Please use the LINK below to register to ensure we have enough chairs setup.
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We will be decorating the Chancel with poinsettias this Christmas. If you would like to purchase one to honor or in memory of someone, please use the link to complete the order, use the order form at Church on Sunday or call the Church Office during office hours. Each poinsettia will be $15.
All Orders are due
by December 12.
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Celebrating December Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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01 Tim Mitchell
04 Kathy Hanas
06 Nelson Dawson
10 Jane Ferguson
10 Ron Polley
12 John Elder
15 Julia Gordon
15 Kim Rabon-Noyce
16 Tammy Rabon-Noyce
17 Randy McGuire
18 Jennifer Little
20 Maggie Verhagen
25 Liz Bisordi
27 Gloria Burgess
31 Beth Ryan
31 Sharon Sylvester
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09 Allen Black &
Ron Longstreth
11 Debi Joyce &
Jacquie Reynolds
14 Kim and Tammy
Rabon-Noyce
21 Yvonne Gibson &
Mercie Chick
21 Kathy Hanas &
Joanna Shaw
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Board of Directors Updates |
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Weekly Offering
Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times. Based on our monthly mortgage and expenses, we need $4,800 each week. The counts for the week of November 28 are $1,775 for the General Fund* and $ 375 for the Pillars Fund**.
*Funds the church's expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc.)
**Pillars Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
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This Advent season we have several ways for you to support our community partners. We are working with CHAPS and Glendale Elementary School to support those in need. |
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We are collecting $10 Walmart gift cards for CHAPS (Charlotte HIV/Aids People Support, Incorporated). It is a nonprofit that serves to provide food and hygiene items without cost to those persons in need who are living with HIV/AIDS and their dependents. Please bring the gift cards to the Church by December 14, and place them in the CHAPS stocking on the fireplace.
You can also support CHAPS by picking up a bag from the lobby and participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar. Use the link below to learn more about this project.
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We Have 2 Angels Left!
We are working with Glendale Elementary School in South Sarasota County. Glendale is a Title 1 school and has many families in need.
SunCoast MCC is partnering with the school to provide clothing and toys to five children. Please consider taking an Angel from the tree in the lobby and help make some Christmas wishes come true. Each angel has specific details for gift ideas.
Please return the items by December 9 so we can deliver them to the the school.
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SunCoast MCC Volunteers In Action |
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Thank you to all the volunteers who were able to help prepare the Church for Advent and Christmas. |
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Do you have news or information you would like to share?
If so, please download the Updated Communication Form and submit based on the communication needs outlined on the form.
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Information from Venice Pride Inc. |
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Venice Pride, Inc. is Joining Project Pride SRQ on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in the Sarasota Holiday Parade.
- Wear your Venice Pride T-Shirt, help decorate, march, walk, carry our banner or simply cheer on from the sidelines!
- Find out about getting a Venice Pride T-shirt or email us with any questions.
- Meet up at Main Street. Arrive between 5-6 PM. The Parade is from 6-9 PM. Carpool if you can.
- Bring your family, friends and neighbors and have a fun evening with your Pride family.
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Venice Pride, Inc Holiday Tree Lighting at Monty Andrews Arboretum at Blalock Park,
401 Pensacola Road, Venice, FL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
FROM 5-6:30 PM
The Venice Pride Tree is located on the West Blalock side of the Park directly across from the Venice Museum which is between Turin Street and Milan Avenues.
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United in the Power of Prayer |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Your need for comforting and lifting prayers is important to us.
We ask everyone to join us in
prayer for:
Randy M & Tim M • BJ H & Denise W • Bill B • Joe D & Tim H • Frank R & Ron S • Jane S & Dawn B & Family • de Jesus & Median Families • Paula J • Marty S • Ron L • Beverly D • Jerry F • Jim F • Bruce C • Gloria B • Katie J • Doug B • Sandie S • Mayra • Zami • Laura M • Greg H• Nikki L
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If you have someone in need of prayer that you would like placed on our Prayer List, please contact:
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November 28, 2021 Worship Recording |
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Recorded Worship Service
If you were unable to join us last Sunday, we missed you.
You can use the link to watch a recording of the November 28 Worship Service.
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SunCoast MCC Protocols for Onsite Worship |
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The Board of Directors regularly revisits the safety protocols in relation to COVID-19. We continue to monitor the local statistics and will make changes when possible.
While we are optimistic, we also want to remain cautious and phase in looser restrictions.
For now we will:
- wear masks
- use individual communion cups
- have snacks after Worship outside on Sundays
- greet each other from a distance and refrain from congregating in the building
- be mindful of others when you greet them
The board will continue to watch the trends and, as long as they move in the right direction, will lessen restrictions along the way.
The board wishes to thank all of you for your patience and cooperation in our approach to use caution.
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Join our Private Facebook Group
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AmazonSmile
It is free and easy, and a portion of your purchase will be included as an automatic donation to Suncoast MCC.
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We Care: We are here to support you! Click on the links below to contact these ministries.
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3276 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-7068
Office Hours:
Monday: Office is closed
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
Friday: Noon to 3 PM
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