Artist: Augusta Savage (1892-1962)
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. ~Romans 11:29
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST February 18, 2022
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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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
Senior Pastor
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe
Assistant Pastor
SunCoast MCC
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Join us this
Sunday, February 20 at
10 AM
for In-Person or Virtual Worship
Discipleship By the Sea: Believe
Mark 5: 21-43
“Only believe, only believe, all things are possible, only believe!” – So goes the old, familiar song. . .
What does it mean to believe? It is more than an intellectual agreement with some doctrine...Jesus says it is about trust and faith.
In these challenging times, when truth and justice and peace are at risk, what do we believe at SunCoast MCC, and what difference does it make? What do our pastors believe? How can believing help us embrace the possibility of hope for ourselves and our world?
Let’s come together Sunday and find out!
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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There are many events in the surrounding areas to learn and celebrate Black History. Concerts, theater, literature events and panel discussions are a great opportunity for us to learn as we honor the contributions of the many known and unknown African-Americans. Use the links below to check out the many events in our area. |
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Agusta Savage was a leading artist in arts education as well as the Harlem Renaissance. She was the first Black artist to join what was then known as the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors and helped found the Harlem Artists' Guild.
The sculpture was commissioned for the 1939 world's fair but was destroyed after the closing of the fair. The Harp includes 12 singers who form the strings of the harp. The hand of God acts as the soundboard of the harp and holds up the singers while a kneeling man acts as the foot pedal. Replicas can be found throughout the United States.
The statue was named after the song/poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing". This beautiful hymn is often referred to as the "The Black National Anthem." James Weldon Johnson, an NAACP leader, wrote the poem in 1900. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954), composed the music for the lyrics.
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Lift Every Voice and Sing Video- A Cappella (Berklee We Will Rise Summit)
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The next Good Trouble Group meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22 at 6 PM. You can join us in-person or via virtually using the Zoom link below.
This month, Rev. Nancy will share the work of Belle Hooks (Gloria Jean Watkins), an American author, professor, feminist, and social activist.
We will explore the meaning of Black History Month, and why it matters to us at SunCoast MCC.
Meeting ID: 821 2805 9690
Passcode: 277520
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SunCoast MCC Celebrating 27 Years Strong in the Community
Join us for Worship on February 27 at 10 AM as we celebrate the 27th Anniversary of SunCoast MCC.
We hope you will come as we remember, rejoice and gather to celebrate the work of SunCoast MCC and dream about the future of our Church.
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Ash Wednesday Service
Join us as we take time for reflection and prayer as we enter the Lenten season.
March 2 @ 7 PM
This will be an in-person Worship service only.
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Upcoming Lenten Book Study |
As Lent is a time of searching for meaning and connection, we are excited to offer a seven-week book study on Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 PM, from March 2 through April 13 led by Cindy Duranko and Rev. Rick. This class will be in-person only.
Brené Brown’s “Braving the Wilderness” is an easy read that explores the relationship among spirituality, authenticity and connection, and offers strategies for helping ourselves and all who come through our doors feel a sense of true belonging. The class will focus on exploring how authenticity and spirituality strengthen connection in our cherished community.
Please call the Church or see Kim if you would like to purchase a book. We have ordered several. The paperback books are $8 and the hardcover is $12.
We need a minimum of 10 participants, with a maximum of 20. If you have questions, you can contact Cindy at cduranko@hotmail.com
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Volunteers Needed
The landscaping team will be working on Saturday, March 12 starting at
8:30 AM.
If you can join the team for the entire time or just a portion, please consider helping to spruce up our beautiful property.
Please bring gloves and any tools that you may have to help the team.
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Upcoming Membership Class
Are you interested in learning more about MCC and SunCoast MCC? We will be having our next membership class on Sunday, March 20, 2022 immediately after workship.
At that time, you can join others in fellowship, learning about SunCoast and ways to get involved.
A light lunch will be served.
If you are interested, please call the Church Office, signup in the Lobby or use the electronic form below.
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CHAPS is need of hygiene products for their families. Due to the rising cost of items in our economy, CHAPS is running low on these types of items.
Hygiene items include (full size, not travel size):
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Shampoo and Condition
- Soap
- Bleach
- Lotion
- Laundry detergent and Laundry softener
- Cleaning Supplies
- Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
Please consider picking up some of the items the next time you are at the store and drop them off at the Church.
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Luck of the Irish Fundraiser |
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Feeling Lucky? Buy a ticket and you have a chance to take home the pot of gold!
The winning ticket will get half of the money raised from ticket sales, up to $1,500. The other half stays with the church.
Tickets are $20 each and are on sale through March 20, 2022. The drawing will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2022 during Worship. You do not have to be present to win!
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To purchase a ticket. see Linda Staib or any member of the Fundraising team, use the link or the QR code.
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Weekly Offering and Attendance Information |
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Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial support.
For the week of
February 7 to February 13,
our income and expenses were:
Weekly contributions were $4,585 which is $129 short of the budget of $4734
and
4-Week total is $14,126 received which is $3,116 less than the budget of $18,937.
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Attendance Week of
February 6, 2022
58 in person
37 families live streaming
30 YouTube views from February 6 to February 12
125+ In person & online, we're One Body
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The January Board of Directors meeting minutes and the January 2022 financial reports are posted on the bulletin board in the Volunteer Room and can also be found on the Members Only page of our website |
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United in the Power of Prayer |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
In Charity, kindly remember in prayer members and friends of our SunCoast Community – those who are confined to home, in a health care facility or hospital
and those who are alone. May Almighty God, Physician of souls and bodies, extend healing to ease their every pain and suffering.
May they, may we, be granted healing, strength, and spiritual comfort.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Randy M & Tim M * BJ H & Denise W * Joe D & Tim H * Bill B * Frank R * Ron S * Paula J * Marty S * Jerry F * Bruce C * Mayra * Zami * Laura M * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John G * Phyllis M * Barbara S * Judy * Gracie M * Joffrey S * Terrie B * Pam C * Lorna H * Karen & Lucy * George W * Dorothy B * Woody * Eleanorr * Christine
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If you have someone in need of prayer to be placed on our Prayer List
or if you would like to become a member of our Prayer Team
Please Contact:
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Updated 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.
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We will facilitate social distancing at indoor and outdoor gatherings (indoors, people will be encouraged to sit with people they feel comfortable sitting near, people can sit farther apart, ushers will help people who need it). Chairs will be further apart outside, in small clusters. |
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In order to attend indoor worship, you must be fully vaccinated. |
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Masks are required for indoor services.
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During outside worship, people will need to wear masks while singing as well as entering and leaving the Worship area. If you feel comfortable, you may remove your mask during outside worship. |
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February 13, 2022 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 February 13 Worship Service.
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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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