A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
May 12, 2023
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
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If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link and participate with us.
We also ask that you share any prayer requests or needs in the Live Chat during Worship. Your feedback is very important as we strive to ensure your virtual worship experience is meaningful and filled with the love of God.
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“Our God shall supply all our needs according to God’s riches in glory in
Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19
Rejoice with us!
If you have not yet participated, PLEASE KNOW THAT EVERY GIFT COUNTS!
Our celebration for the completion of this campaign will happen on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023 - join us for a joyful time of worship and gratitude!
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Thank you to Rev. Elder Lillie Brock, Collis Laton and the Music Ministry from Church of The Trinity of Sarasota for an amazing worship service and for sharing your spirit and gifts with us on Sunday. If you missed Worship this past Sunday, you can watch using the link below. | |
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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This Sunday, May 14, 2023, is Pillars Sunday. Please consider an extra monthly donation designated for Pillars to help pay for our Mortgage.
Become a MORTGAGE ANGEL by donating $111 to cover our mortgage for 1 day/month.
Our current mid-month mortgage payment is $3,366.55. Our Pillars Fund has collected $10,265 so far this year. Our Mortgage is $454,000 - help pay it down !!
In Person or Online, we all depend on this holy place for Worship and Ministry to thrive and outlive us all!
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CHAPS Sunday,
May 14, 2023
Please consider bringing food and hygiene products this Sunday to help this organization continue their work of supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families.
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Welcome/Usher Team Meeting
The Welcome/Usher team is having a meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 14th.. Current members and anyone who would like to join this very important ministry are encouraged to attend.
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This is a reminder that our zoom discussion of A Man Called Ove will be Monday, May 15th, at 7:00 PM. Use the link below. | | |
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Unclutter Your Soul
Join us for Spiritual Practice in May (16, 23, 30 and June 6), Tuesday mornings at 10:30. You can join either in person or virtually using the link below.
We will be using Trina McNeilly’s book by the same name.
She said, “Our minds and hearts are crowded...we stumble over unrealistic expectations of ourselves. Emotional pain, anxiety and everyday stresses are a constant “white noise” in our souls.”
With grace and humor, Trina helps us face some of the unnecessary mess of life in order to rise above it.
Let’s open the window, turn on the lights, breathe deeply!
Join Rev. Nancy for a time of prayer and sharing as we overcome the clutter of our souls! If you would like to purchase the book, you can order one from Amazon or see Kim. The cost is $15.
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God's Blessings on
SunCoast MCC
Join us on Sunday, May 21st at 10 AM as we celebrate two of the many blessings we have received at SunCoast MCC.
The Pastors will be blessing the new Social Hall and we will also be honoring the 6th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson as our Pastor.
The Board of Directors are planning a formal dedication service of the Social Hall for the near future.
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The next Board of Directors meeting is schedule for Tuesday, May 23rd at 5 PM.
All are welcome to join either in person or virtually using the link below.
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Bingo!
Join Maria for a night of fun and fellowship on Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 PM.
We ask for a $10 donation to play for the night!
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On Wednesday, May 31st at
6:30 PM join us for a discussion to delve a bit deeper into the book "Hope and Other Superpowers" that we have been using during our current Worship series! This will be a one-night discussion in person and online via Zoom! Here’s a short synopsis of the book:
Overwhelmed by the news cycle and the state of affairs in our world? Author and Pastor John Pavlovitz has provided this book as a rousing and inspirational guide. Drawing from lessons of our favorite superheroes, Pavlovitz shows how we can band together, live more heroically and meaningfully and save the world!
“Hope and Other Superpowers” is an invitation to anyone hoping to be the kind of person the world so desperately needs: the kind who can save it. In other words: It’s an invitation to you.
The Church has a few copies of the book if you would like to purchase one. The cost is $10 each. See Kim or call the office if you would like a book.
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Choir and Drumming Update
The SunCoast MCC Music Ministry is taking a much deserved summer break. Rehearsals will resume in August.
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United in the Power of Prayer | |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Loving Abba, our hearts are burdened for our friends and families who are hurting right now. We ask that You would be their Comforter, that you would cover them with Your infinite grace and mercy, surrounding them in peace. We pray for fresh grace, for renewed strength, for Your goodness and mercy over their lives today.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Jerry F * Dan M * David F * Pat B * Sharon S * Maggie B & Son * Charlene & Liz B * Marty S * Rev. Rick & Michael R-S *
Denise W & BJ H * Pat McG * Susan F * Allyson F & Sherry *
Nanci * Bill & Scott
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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 gifts.
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Giving for the week of May 1 to May 7
Last week's operating donations were $4,481. This is 79 over of our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $76,423. . This is $13,010 short of our budgeted expenses YTD.
The above includes donations of $10,265 for Pillars. This is $3,201 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
YTD we have received $36,000 for Easter Offerings
We received an additional $3,500 for our Building Fund (Renovation) for a total received or pledged of $98,300.
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Attendance
May 7, 2023
65 in person (This includes 20 Guests from CoTT)
20 families
live streaming
50 YouTube views
135+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | |
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You must be vaccinated to attend in person
worship and events.
Masks are optional.
In terms of physical contact, please be sensitive and respect everyone's personal wishes.
If you don't feel well, we ask you to please stay home.
This includes fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
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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 Ave
Venice, FL 34292
Office Hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday:
10 AM to 3 PM
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