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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson | Rev. Vickie Miller
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SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2020
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Who Are You?
Live with Integrity
Rev. Vickie Miller
Sun. | Feb. 9 | 10AM
We continue this Sunday with the question, “Who Are You?” and are challenged to examine our lives for integrity. When some type of article or object is described as having “integrity” it is reliable and stable with all of the parts supporting the whole. As individuals, we are invited to examine our lives for integrity to see if all the parts of our lives are in harmony. When they are, then we can be like our scriptures passages describe this week: “like a spring of water, whose waters never fail,” “the salt of the earth,” and “the light of the world.”
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Readings
Matthew 5:13 – 20; Isaiah 58:1-12
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REMINDER!
PILLARS & CHAPS SUNDAY | FEB. 9
Bring a special donation to help pay the monthly mortgage. This offering on the second Sunday each month is used for the monthly mortgage and insurance fees. Special envelopes for your donation are available.
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Valentine's Dance "Love is in the Air"
Music with DJ LucyBlu
Fri. | Feb. 14 | 7PM to 10PM
$12 admission
Cash Bar. Free Snacks. 50/50 Raffle. Door Prizes.
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"Luck of the Irish"
50/50 Raffle
$20 per ticket
Drawing: Mar. 22
Only 150 tickets will be sold. The winner will be
announced on
Mar. 22 during Service.
Tickets available now.
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CALENDAR
Feb. 2020
10 NEW:
VICA: American Racism: Yours, Mine & Ours (Part II) Mondays 7pm through Feb. 24
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Valentine's Day Dance 7pm
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Board of Directors Meeting
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25th Anniversary Suncoast MCC Anniversary $25 admission, advance tickets only, 6pm to 9pm
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Open Conversation with Rev. Elder Ken Martin 2pm
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NEW:
Ash Wednesday Service 7pm
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NEW:
"Creating a Legacy Through Planned Giving" Luncheon; Special Guests Richard Plummer II & Donald Jankowski, CFP 11am (RSVP)
Mar. 2020
04 NEW: Every body Yoga begins
(see details below)
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Kayaking Snook Haven, Englewood, 10am
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NEW:
AED/CPR Training at Fire Dept. Station 57, 5300 E. Laurel Road, Venice at 9:30am. Sign up in Church Lobby
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SUNCOAST MCC 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Fri | Feb. 21 | 6PM to 9PM
Harbor Cove at 499
Imperial Drive, North Port, FL
- Italian dinner; appetizers and a special toast!
- Dancing
- DJ Janine McCarthy!
- Silver, White and Black decor!
- $25 Per Person | Advance tickets only
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Guest Speaker: Rev. Elder Ken Martin MCC Senior Pastor, Teacher, Elder and Author
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NEW:
25th ANNIVERSARY "ALUMNI" CHOIR
Participate in the 25th Anniversary “Alumni” Choir and sing at the 25th Anniversary Worship 10AM Service on Sunday, February 23.
You do not need to be a former SCC choir member.
Sign up in the Church Lobby. All voices/parts welcome! There will be three rehearsals to prepare: Feb. 5, 12 and 19 at 6:30PM.
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DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
PLACE AN AD IN THE 25th ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM BOOK
(Ads and Booster Listings) By Feb. 10
Place an ad and/or send a congratulations to SunCoast MCC in the Program Book. A wide range of prices are available!
Click here to check out the rates. Deadline to get your ad in the Program Book is February 10. For more info call (941) 484-7068 or
email us.
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NEW:
EVERY BODY YOGA WITH REV. NAOMI KING, RYT-200
Wednesdays from March 4 to April 22 at 4:45PM to 6:00PM
Cost per Class gratitude donation (50% of which supports the ministries of SunCoast MCC)
Yoga is an embodied spiritual practice that seeks liberation and unity within ourselves and for all beings. Contrary to many media images or studio practices in the West, yoga is for every body, not only athletic bodies. This energizing and centering class involves breath practices (pranayama and pratyahara), movement (asana), and meditation (dharana and dhyana). Participants may practice seated in a chair, using a mat, or flowing between a chair and a mat.
Gear:
Bring a yoga mat (unless working totally from a locking wheelchair) and a beach towel. Wear comfortable clothing.
Minimum Ability Level:
Beginner-friendly
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CONGREGATONAL CARE AT SUNCOAST
The Congregational Care Ministry assists the Pastors in caring for the spiritual and physical needs of the congregation; especially those who are sick, elderly and home-bound. We demonstrate our love and concern for our members through visits, calls, cards, and prayer. We are here to support you.
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GOD'S PLENTY IN 2020
“And God will supply all our needs, according to God’s riches in glory”
At our annual meeting last year, we announced that in 2020 we would be seeking to refinance our mortgage, with a goal to lowering our monthly payments. Late last year, the Board approved a capital campaign, that is already underway, behind the scenes.
At our 25th Anniversary, we will be announcing the campaign, and its goals, which will include “taking a bite” out of our present mortgage, paying some of it down as we refinance; and, shoring up our Pillars (mortgage) fund. There are events planned to help jump start the campaign, and there will be many more over the next 6 months, to which all of you will be invited ... to pray and to participate! Meanwhile, please pray for the team, for all efforts to experience God’s abundant blessings this year. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Capital Campaign Team: Kathy Hanas, Dorothy Bays, Jack Hutter, Rev. Nancy Wilson, and Liz Bisordi.
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NO LANDSCAPING TEAM MEETING IN FEBRUARY
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FEBRUARY HOSPITALITY
If your last name starts with the letters "A-E", please bring a goodie tray this month.
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METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES UPDATES
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2020 ALL FLORIDA NETWORK GATHERING
MAY 29 & 30, 2020
At King of Peace MCC
3150 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
SPECIAL GUESTS
Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, MCC Moderator and Velma Garcia, Network Facilitator
Worship * Fellowship * Workshops * Discussion Groups
More details soon!!
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As a welcoming, diverse and active community, we share God's love in a spiritual environment offering
truth •
trust
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transformation
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