February 22, 2021
Dear SunCoast friends and family,
As we reflect on our series "Drawn In", we heard many beautiful stories and testimonies on how people have used their gifts from God and their creative spirit.
As written in 1 Peter, God has instructed each of us to use our gifts!
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms ." 1 Peter 4:10
As we find ways to explore our creative gifts that God has given us, we also need to reflect on how those gifts can be used to help the church and our community.
The MCC denomination has a long history of welcoming marginalized peoples. We rely on volunteers to stretch open arms to all of God’s children. Volunteers who use their talents, who exhibit their creativity and who gift others are opening themselves to deepened spiritual practices.
This month we are celebrating Black History and the creativity of those in the Black community and their contributions to our country and world. Many stood up against racism and inequalities despite the public backlash many endured.
How can we use our gifts and talents to continue the work of those who came before us and stand with us today to help end racism and educate the people around us? How can we use our creativity to support the efforts for justice? How can our talents be put to work as we are called to action?
How can you use your creativity and gifts to ensure SunCoast MCC is a beacon of light in the community and live into our mission of Truth, Trust and Transformation?
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grace, Love and Peace,
Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson
