Photo Credit: Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson |
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Join as we pray for the people of the Ukraine.
"Now may the God of peace give you peace at all times and in every circumstance. God be with you all!" ~2 Thessalonians 3:16
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST March 4, 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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Take a moment to prepare our heart and mind for this Lenten Season by watching the video below. |
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Join us this
Sunday, March 6 at
10 AM
for Outdoor
In-Person or Virtual Worship
First Sunday in Lent
A Good Enough Faith!
As Lent begins, we read about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, as He begins his ministry. Jesus is tempted to do dramatic, extra-ordinary, spectacular things to “prove” he is God’s Beloved.
Jesus resists this. Instead, He seems to relish seeing the Holy, the Divine, in the ordinary things of life: lilies, birds, a lost sheep, a sick child, those who are forgotten and ignored.
What if Lent could be a time not to feel inadequate or guilty, but, like Jesus, to relish in seeing the holy in the ordinary? What if we could focus on the goodness of God in our imperfect, messy, but blessed lives?
Luke 4: 1-13
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Let’s Get Ready for Lent 2022 at SunCoast MCC!
A GOOD ENOUGH FAITH
Imagine – a faith that does not just make us feel guilty, but that asks us to offer more grace to ourselves and others!
We will explore Gospel stories, Ash Wednesday through Good Friday that remind us that:
Perfection is impossible, but transformation is not. Sometimes, taking smaller, more manageable steps of faith is more life-giving. Ordinary lives can be holy!
In these days, when so much seems out of our control, we can learn to breathe and give ourselves and others a break. We can admit that sometimes we need support that “It takes a Village” to be healthy and whole.
The sights and sounds of worship will open our hearts to grace, and experience that “God is Here and That is Good Enough!”
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Stay up to date with all the exciting activities happening at SunCoast MCC and the community. Download March Month at a Glance using the link below. |
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Suncoast MCC will be resuming choir and drumming rehearsals
When: March 9, 2022
Drumming: 6 - 6:30 PM
Choir: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
We will sing and drum in worship beginning Sunday, March 20 as we share in the joy of music ministry in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday!
Please e-mail our music director, Dr. David Katz, if you plan to attend rehearsal on March 9 at drdavidkatz@suncoastmcc.com indicating which group you wish to participate in (or both).
Please click the link below to review safety protocols for participation in both these groups.
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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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Virtual Lenten Bible Study
"Witness to the Cross"
Join Rev. Nancy as she helps us see the events of Good Friday from the eyes of those who were present. The 3- night virtual study will be based on the book by Amy-Jill Levine titled Witness at the Cross.
The class will be held at 7 PM on March 17, 24 and 31 via Zoom.
Use the Zoom link below to participate in this study.
Meeting ID: 848 0241 5528
Passcode: 932988
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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 worship.
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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Looking for ways to get involved at SunCoast MCC while helping to ensure Worship is exciting and meaningful for everyone? We have something for everyone! No experience needed...only the desire to learn, fellowship and serve. If you are interested in any of the areas below, you can call the Church office or email the Ministry Leader. |
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Like to meet new people and making them feel home? Become a member of the Usher and Welcome team.
Ministry Leader:
Maryellen Bradley
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Like to tell stories and bring them to life? Become a Reader/Lector and help make Worship a meaningful experience for all who attend in-person and virtually
Ministry Leaders:
Rev. Nancy and Rev. Rick
Email:
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Like to learn new skills? The media team is a great place to learn and practice new skills. We are never too old to learn!!
Ministry Leader:
Tammy Rabon-Noyce
Email:
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Celebrating Women's History Month |
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The 2022 theme for Women's History Month is "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." This theme is not only focusing on all of the women who have sacrified and worked throughout the pandemic but also women of all backgrounds who have provided compassionate healing and hope for the betterment of patients, friends, and family.
Below is a timeline of how March became Woman's History Month
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An education task force in Sonoma County, California kicked off Women's History Week in 1978 on March 8, International Women's Day, according to the National Women's History Alliance. They wanted to draw attention to the fact that women's history wasn't really included in K-12 school curriculums at the time.
- Women's organizations, including the National Women's History Alliance, campaigned yearly to recognize Women's History Week. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 Women's History Week across the country.
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CHAPS is in 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 Conditioner
- 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 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 21 to February 27,
our income and expenses were:
Weekly contributions were $3,296 which is $1,438 short of the budget of $4734
and
Year to Date (YTD) total is $32,768 received which is $6,454 less than the estimated expenses of $39,222 YTD.
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Attendance Week of
February 27, 2022
74 in person
39 families live streaming
44 YouTube views from February 20 to February 26
157+ In person & online, we're One Body
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The Board is looking for volunteers to help close the building after worship on Sunday. No experience is necessary just a willingness to serve. If you are interested, please email Bob Langlais at Vicemoderator@suncoastmcc.com
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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 * 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 * Eleanor *
Teresa H * Christine * Tally N * Kathi K * Ann P * Ginny W & Doreen S *
Dallas B & Family * Beth R and Her Mother
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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 27, 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 27 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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