A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
April 7, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link below 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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GOOD FRIDAY – WHEN JESUS GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE SALVATION OF HUMANITY
April 7, 2023
We learn in scripture that "God was in Christ reconciling the world to God's self." In Jesus' death on a cross, we experience God's ultimate sacrifice of love and grace, all for our redemption and the redemption of the world." Good Friday is not the last word, but the gateway to a glorious Easter. Join us for a memorable, reverent service.
The Service will reflect the Stations of the Cross with a different message from the traditional Stations of the Cross. Join us on Friday at 7 PM (In person only).
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EASTER THROUGH PENTECOST OFFERING 2023
NEW LIFE and NEW SPIRIT at SUNCOAST MCC
New Life and New Spirit! That is what we are experiencing these days at SunCoast MCC. After many challenging years of a pandemic, and a devastating hurricane, we are claiming God’s blessings in this year of change and growth.
We are receiving new members, opening our worship to online members and visitors, celebrating with Spirit-filled music and preaching, reaching out as never before to our Community Partners, and fulfilling our mission of becoming a place of truth, trust and transformation. Offering a warm welcome to all!
God is giving us new opportunities to serve this community, which is growing and changing as never before.
We ask that you consider giving an additional gift during this Eastertide season allowing us to continue being a place of hope, love and acceptance in our community.
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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Season of Eastertide
Sermon Series Summary
April 16 - May 28, 2023
A Collaboration between Church of the Trinity
and Suncoast MCCs
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Celebration of Life for
Greg Holman
April 15, 2023 at 3 PM
Join us as we take time to remember and celebrate
Greg Holman
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Join us for an afternoon of music as the Venice Sun Coast Wind Ensemble presents:
“A Spring Pops Concert”
Friday, April 14, 2023
2:00 PM
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Tickets are $10 and help SunCoast MCC continue the work in our community. You can purchase tickets on line using the link below or from the Church Office. | |
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Social Justice Book Club
The discussion will be via zoom Monday, April 17th at 7:00 PM
This is a reminder that the book club zoom discussion of Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt, has been changed to Monday, April 17 at 7:00pm.
The link will be provided in Staying Connected and on the church website.
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Time for some Bingo!
April 20, 2023
Bring a friend and come join Maria for a fun night of fellowship and fun!
Bingo starts at 6:30 PM and we ask for a $10 donation to play for the night.
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Come out for an evening of Youth First as Suncoast MCC celebrates and lifts up our most precious gift, our young people. April 28th at 7:00 p.m. is the time to be present for the concert of the year which supports Second Chance, Last Opportunity and their ongoing efforts to support young people in need. Concert appearances will be with our music director Dr. David, our own Suncoast MCC music ministry and friends.
Be sure to an enjoy an evening of song by contemporary Christian artist Marsha Steven’s Pino, Founder of SCLO and gospel artist Dr. April Glasco and classical and jazz singer Carole Fetterman. Instrumental artists include jazz pianist Rey Ifill and Guitarist and Vocalist Van Fenstermaker. This is an evening not to be missed.
You can use the link below to make a donation.
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1st Quarter Congregational Forum
The Board of Directors will be holding a Congregational Forum on Sunday, April 30th immediately after worship.
Please plan on attending either virtually or in person to participate.
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This Sunday, April 9, 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 $5,821.15 so far this year.
Our Mortgage is $469,000 - 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,
April 9, 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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Updated Florida 2023 Legislative Session Information | |
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The Florida Coalition for Trans Liberation has created a Legislative Bill Tracker to keep you updated on Florida legislation that impacts Trans and Gender Non-Conforming people. Use this LINK to learn more about these bills.
Equality Florida is also watching and tracking many of the bills in the 2023 Legislative Session. To read and learn about Equality Florida's summary and recommendations, use this LINK.
To see all the bills being considered in the current session, you can use the link below.
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United in the Power of Prayer | |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in our distress.
Therefore, we will fear nothing,
even if the earth gives way
and the mountains fall into the
heart of the sea,
even if the waters roar and foam
and the mountains tumble
with their surging.
God is our refuge and strength."
~Psalm 46:1-3
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Jerry F * Dan M * David F *
Pat B * Jo-Ann S * Sharon S * Vicki W * Marty S *
BJ H * Allyson F * Beth R & Yolanda D * Judi M * Carla P *
Rev. Rick * Bill B * Sandra C-B
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Message From the Board Of Directors | |
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Social Hall Renovation Project
No update provided by the Strategic Plan Short Term Goal Team this week.
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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 March 26 to April 2
Donations were $20,720. This is $15,912 over our
budgeted expenses.
Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $63,578.
This is $2,221 short of our expenses.
The above includes donations of $7,747 for Pillars. This is $2,353 than our mortgage payments YTD.
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Attendance
April 2, 2023
75 in person
22 families
live streaming
10 YouTube views
107+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | | |
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Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.
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- In order to attend indoor Worship, you must be fully vaccinated.
- Masks are optional for all indoor activities and Worship until further notice.
- If you would prefer to social distance during Church activities and Worship, signs are at the end of each row for you to place allowing you to feel comfortable. Ushers are also available on Sundays to help.
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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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