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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, NOVEMBER 20, 2020
A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation.
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Message from our Pastors
We are praying that all of you have a safe, enjoyable, peaceful Thanksgiving this year. As we long for what we miss in years past, we can also look ahead to next Thanksgiving, by God’s grace, we may be more free to socialize and see each other face to face!
Whatever your plans, please know you are loved and a valuable part of our SunCoast MCC family. . . and give thanks!
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SUNCOAST MCC WORSHIP OUTDOOR IN-PERSON SERVICES IN DECEMBER
(Social distancing is being practiced)
You must register in advance.
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Join Rev. Nancy Wilson and
Rev. Vickie Miller for Worship
"Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart"
Sunday – November 22 – 10AM
"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." (Meister Eckhart). The holiday of thanksgiving will be different for most of us this year. We may still consume our favorite foods and splurge on pumpkin pie piled high with whipped topping, but missing from many of our tables will be the warmth of friends and family. This Sunday we will focus on what it means to live a life of thanksgiving day in and day out, and how God honor’s a thankful heart.
Reading:
Joel 2:21-27
Luke 17:11-19
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Board of Directors Update |
Weekly Offering
Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times. Based on our new monthly mortgage, we are updating the weekly expense needed to $4,800. For week ending November 15, we collected $3,157 for General Fund* and $770 for Pillars**. Together, let’s keep our General Fund and Pillars accounts liquid.
(*Funds the church's operating expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc. **Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.)
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We are pleased to report that we have completed our mortgage refinance process. It was a long process, made even longer due to the pandemic and unforeseen delays with the bank; however, the Board of Directors signed the mortgage refinance papers on Friday, November 13. We are especially grateful to those who contributed to the Capital Campaign – it is due to your faithfulness that our monthly mortgage commitment has been decreased by approximately 15%. |
New Office Hours Effective November 16
Our new office hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 10AM to 3PM.
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Available HERE on the Secure Member Website
If you are a member and don't remember the password, please contact the Church office to get access to it.
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From Your Pastoral
and Congregational Care Team
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Your need for comforting and lifting prayers are important to us. We ask everyone to
join us in prayer for:
Fae •Oksana • Nastia • Ioulia • Ludovic • Greg H. • Bill B. • Gilbert H.• Gilbert H.
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Fun Activities at SunCoast MCC |
Pets, Pets, Pets
Week 3: "Pets at Play"
Don't forget the Theme changes each week
Are you proud of your Tweety, Fido or Fluffy? Let’s share photos of our pets and submit them for a SunCoast MCC Pet Photo Contest! We are starting week 3 of the Pet Photo Contest and this week's theme is Christmas Costumed Pets! Find your favorite photo of your pet playing and submit it to: email your pets at play HERE.
The themes for each week are:
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Week 1: (11/6) Pets in Fall costumes
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Week 2: (11/13) Pets at Play
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Week 3: (11/20) Christmas Costumed Pets
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Week 4: (11/27) Pets at their Cutest
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Week 5: (12/4) Pets and their Owners
At the end of the contest, all photos will be arranged in a poll where favorite pet photos will receive votes!
By participating, you agree to have those photos posted on our website, social media and Staying Connected.
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Looking for that special gift for that special someone? Not wanting to venture out into the crowds of shoppers?
Why not send them some fresh Holiday greens to lift their spirits and help us raise funds for our 2021 Venice Pride Festival!
It is easy and our supplier, Lynch Creek Farm, will send your wreath directly to your family and friends. Shipping is free and Venice Pride receives 15% for every purchase!
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Getting ready to order from Amazon. Don’t forget to select AmazonSmile and choose SunCoast Cathedral Metropolitan Church as your charity (at no extra cost to you). Easy and simple.
A portion will go to SunCoast MCC!
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Social distancing must be followed when attending any event at SunCoast MCC.
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SUNCOAST MCC
Annual Congregational
ZOOM MEETING
Annual Meeting
Sunday-Nov. 22-11:15 AM
(Approve budget and hold Board Elections)
Materials for the meeting are available on the Secure Member Website HERE
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Password: 408605
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VICA
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
VENICE INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
WELCOMES YOU TO
A VIRTUAL INTERFAITH THANKSGIVNG SERVICE
Wednesday – November 25 7:00 PM
“UNITE AND BIND US TOGETHER”
AN EVENING OF PRAYER, SONG, REFLECTION
You may access the Thanksgiving Service by going to the
Venice Interfaith Community Association Website
Venice Interfaith Community Association YouTube
Venice Interfaith Community Association Facebook
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Next Trivia Nights:
Nov 30, 2020 06:00 PM
Dec 7, 2020 06:00 PM
Bragging Rights For Nov. 16,
1st: Janine and Toni
2nd: Renae, Terrie, Lisa
3rd: Mary, Maryellen and Beth
Thanks to Audrey for hosting!
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Do Not Be Afraid:
Defeating Fear with Hope, Peace, Love, Joy and a
Wholehearted Life”
Tuesdays, Dec. 1 – Dec. 22 at 7pm
The angel appearances in the Gospel Christmas stories have a consistent theme: “Do Not Be Afraid.” Through these four weeks of Advent, we will journey with Dr. Brené Brown, who is a social worker, researcher, and best-selling author. Dr. Brown’s work on vulnerability speaks to how we let fear–in many forms–affect our lives. Brené calls on us to live more fully into hope, peace, joy, and love through practicing vulnerability.
Classes will include scripture study, video presentations and discussion, facilitated by Rev. Nancy, Rev. Vickie and Cindy D.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 5253 2775
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CHRISTMAS STOCKING CELEBRATION
Sunday–Dec. 13–11:30AM
(more details soon)
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DRUM CIRCLE
(Outdoors on Church grounds)
Wednesday–5:30PM
Dec. 16
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CHRISTMAS EVE
WORSHIP SERVICE
Thursday–Dec. 24–4PM
(more details soon)
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Thank you to the Reopen Team and the Outward Bound Team for helping us stay safe and healthy. Remember we are practicing Social Distancing and requiring a mask be properly worn at all our events and activities.
Thanks for helping us all be safe.
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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 Avenue, Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-7068
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10AM to 3PM
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