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"Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above, descending from the Creator of the heavenly luminaries, who cannot change and is never in shadow."

~ James 1:17


STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 23, 2022

We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

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2022 Christmas Stocking Campaign

The fireplace is up and stockings are ready for us to hang! Every year we invite our members and friends to remember SunCoast MCC in your holiday giving by placing a stocking on the fireplace in memory or honor of someone you love.


It is a time we invite everyone to make that significant year-end gift to our Church that is changing lives and history. You can use the link below to read more about how the Board of Directors is recommending the Christmas Offering be used to support not just SunCoast MCC but our community.

Use this LINK to Read about the 2022 Christmas Stocking Campaign
Make a Donation to the 2022 Christmas Stocking Campaigh HERE

A Special Christmas Message from the Pastors

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe / Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

It’s almost Christmas! If you’re not finished with your Christmas shopping, you’re almost out of time! This is the season we celebrate the gift of love that was given through the birth of Jesus. Jesus came to earth to show us a better way of living; what an amazing gift?!


While gift buying and giving can be both joyous and daunting, here is a list of Ten FREE Gifts for Christmas you may want to consider:


1. The gift of listening…Try giving this to someone in need. And you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses. Just listen.


2. The gift of signs of affection…Be generous with your hugs, kisses and gentle squeezes of the hand. Let these tiny actions demonstrate the love inside of you.


3. The gift of a note…It can be as simple as “I Love You” or as creative as a sonnet. Put your notes where they will surprise your loved ones.


4. The gift of laughter…Just cut out a cartoon, save a clever article. Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you.”


5. The gift of compliment…A simple “You look good in blue” or “Good supper” can be of greatest value to those who may feel they are not noticed.


6. The gift of a favor…Help with the dishes, run an errand, etc.


7. The gift of leaving alone…There are times in our lives when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Become more sensitive to those times and give solitude.


8. The gift of a cheerful disposition…Try to be cheerful around those you love.


9. The gift of a game…Offer to play your loved one’s favorite game. Even if you lose, you’ll be a winner.


10. The gift of prayer…Pray for your loved ones and let them know you pray for them. – (Author Unknown)


We hope you’ll join us at 4 PM on Christmas Eve for our Festival of Christmas Carols Service. We’ll hear the Christmas story as found in scripture and sing many of the Christmas Carols we hold so dear! And you’re sure to enjoy a special reading from the perspective of the angels Michael and Gabriel.


Then on Christmas Day we will have our regular Worship Service at 10 AM!

It’s going to be a great weekend of celebrating the birth of Christ!



When thinking about gifts, if you haven’t already, please give some thought to making a financial Christmas or End of Year gift to SunCoast MCC. You can give in person, online or by mailing your gift to the church.


We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with God’s blessing!

Worship Information

Christmas Eve Service

Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 4 PM


Join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with reading the Christmas story as found in various scripture passages. We will sing many of the old familiar Christmas Carols and hear some new songs! We will be joined by special musical guest Troy Messner who plays the French Horn! Our choir will be singing and the drumming group will be drumming. Rev. Rick will share a special reading from the perspective of the angels Gabriel and Michael as they watch the events of that holy night from above! It’s a wonderful light-hearted reading you won’t want to miss!

Christmas Day Worship Service

Sunday,

December 25, 2022

at 10 AM



John 1: 1-14



Join us this Sunday, Christmas Day, as we hear the mysterious prologue to John’s Gospel, and marvel that the Word did, indeed, become flesh and lived among us, in Christ Jesus.


Let’s sing our favorite Christmas carols and songs, and learn how it is that this day is still “Surprisingly Sacred!” in our world that needs good surprises...

Joining us Virtually?

If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link below and participate in worship 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.

Order of Worship and Lyrics for Christmas Eve Worship Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 4 PM
Order of Worship and Lyrics for Worship December 25, 2022
Watch Christmas Eve and Sunday Service HERE

We Grieve and Remember

On December 18, 2022, Ron Longstreth, husband of Allen Black, passed away. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 1 PM to honor and celebrate the life of Ron.


Ron was a member of the drumming and lector ministries. He always had a smile and encouraged all of us to live our best authentic life.

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. 

Church Holiday Office Hours

The Church Office will be closed the week of December 26, 2022. The Office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.


The staff will be monitoring emails and checking messages.


From the Staff of SunCoast MCC, we wish you a blesssed holiday season.

Weekly Offering and Attendance Information

Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial support.


Giving for the week of

December 6 to December 18


We be published the giving summary in Staying Connected next week.

Donate HERE


Attendance

December 18, 2022


  54 in-person 

  families

29 live streaming

15 YouTube views 



+ In-person & online, we're One Body


Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will be holding the December meeting on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 9:30 AM. The meetings are open to all who wish to attend. You may join them in person or virtually by using the link below.

LINK to join the BoD meeting virtually

United in the Power of Prayer


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:


Greg H * Jerry F * Nanci R * Dan M * Mary W *Tim H *

Allen B * David F * Liz & Char B * Carla P

 Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com 

Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings



Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.

  • 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.

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe

Congregational & Pastoral Care

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