Photo Credit: Rebecca Wilson
“I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them and rugged places into plains.
These are the things I will do, and I will not leave them undone.” ~Isaiah 42:16
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST July 2, 2021
A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Sunday Worship Information
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On July 18th, join us as we welcome Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe as a guest Preacher.
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe began his professional ministerial calling in the Assemblies of God in 1993 where he was pastor in Lakeland, Florida. After coming to terms with and coming out as a gay man, Rev. Rick left the Assemblies of God. His first visit to an MCC was to attend a Marsha Stevens-Pino concert. Rev. Rick says attending that concert was “a life-changing, Divine appointment!” Soon after, Rev. Rick was asked to serve as interim pastor at Rainbow Promise MCC in Lakeland. During his time in Lakeland, Rev. Rick began the process of transferring his ordination from the Assemblies of God to MCC.
With Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson as his supervisor and Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota serving as his sponsor church, Rev. Rick’s ordination was officially transferred in January 2003. Rev. Rick was the founding pastor of MCC Naples, interim pastor at Holy Cross MCC in Pensacola, pastor of MCC of Our Redeemer in Augusta, Georgia and currently serves as part-time pastor at Church of Our Savior MCC in Boynton Beach, Florida. Rev. Rick has been with the love of his life, Michael for almost 14 years, six of those years, they have been legally married. They have two dogs, Mille and Gracie.
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Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors, SunCoast MCC
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Join us this Sunday
July 4th at 10AM
In-Person or Via Live Stream Worship
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Becoming a New Creation:
"Sharing with Joyful Urgency!”
Our scripture this Sunday is Mark 6: 1-3, in which Jesus sends the still very “green” disciples out to heal and teach and confront “the opposition!”
How can we authentically share the “joyful urgency” of the message of God’s radical love in our times? What is “the opposition” up to? What is it that speaks to the hearts of those who may be struggling, lost, lonely, needing a spiritual path? How can Jesus send us out today, and to whom? Are we ready to become good news to someone?
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Birthdays
04 Linda Staib
05 Mary Samoge-Wismer
13 Rev. Nancy Wilson
21 Sam Sinnett
22 Ron Sortore
23 Yvonne Gibson
25 Bill Bittner
27 Yolanda deJesus
30 Allyson Fichter
31 Lorna Hunter
Anniversaries
09 Rev. Vickie Miller & Carol Lidey
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Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. ~Psalm 118:5
“Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” – James Bryce
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Hurricane Season...Are you Ready? Can you Help ready the Church or others?
Please take a minute to complete the survey below.
Our goal is to ensure the building and SunCoast families are ready and prepared.
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The Church is in need of some items to ensure we are ready to take care of the building in the event of a Hurricane.
We need the following items:
- Battery powered drill
- Wingnut bit for the drill
- 18-inch battery powered chain saw
- 3 extra rechargeable batteries for each
- WD40 (several cans)
- Gas cards for the mowers
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SunCoast MCC Family Travel Photos Needed!
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For 15 months we have been isolating, staying home and had to put many travel plans on hold! This summer, many of us have taken to the sky, train, camping and even hang gliding into new adventures.
We are asking that SunCoast family and friends share their travel pictures (past or present) with us. Send us your staycations or long distant adventures so we can collect a SunCoast travel guide.
Please send your pictures along with a brief description about the adventure to the email below.
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Board of Directors Updates
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"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again." ~Luke 6:38
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Weekly Offering
Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times. Based on our monthly mortgage and expenses, we need $4,800 each week. For the week of June 27th, we received $1,482 for the General Fund* and $495 for the Pillars Fund**.
*General Funds the church's expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc.)
**Pillar Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
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Stretching Your Spirit
SunCoast Summer
Classes 2021
Tuesday, July 27th at 10AM
Discover Your
Spiritual Type
Wednesday, August 4th
at 6:30 PM
Black Lives Matter: Help Me and/or my Family
Understand!
Wednesday, August 11th
at 10AM
Reflective Bible Reading
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SunCoast MCC Membership Class
August 1, 2021 at 11:30AM
(after worship)
Are you interested in learning more about our church and denomination, Metropolitan Community Church? A class, led by our pastors, will be held for those who are interested in knowing more and are considering joining the church. We will also get to know each other and answer your questions. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by July 28 to the church office
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SunCoast MCC Homecoming
"Unite Around the Table"
September
18 & 19, 2021
Our special guest for the weekend will be Brian McLaren, who is a well-known theologian, author, speaker and activist.
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Unite in the Power of Prayer
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Your need for comforting and lifting prayers is important to us. We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Bill B • Joe S • Tim H
Joe D • Micki H • Randy M • Tim M
Carla P • Maggie B • BJ H
Margie S • Gailand K
Tara W • Paula S • Ron L
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Venice FL Pride, Inc Festival
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The Venice FL Pride, Inc (VPI) Board of Directors and Festival Committee are well into the planning stages of the upcoming Festival on November 20, 2021.
If you or someone you know would like to a Sponsor or serve as a Vendor at this exciting event, you can use the links below or visit the VPI website at VeniceFLPride.com.
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Our Safety Protocols For Worship
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We are very excited about changes in our protocols for Worship. Please take a minute to review the updated information.
- You are no longer required to wear a mask if you are vaccinated. However, if you prefer to wear one, you are welcome to!
- Our Emerge Team will continue to offer to escort you to a seat, and if you prefer to maintain social distance, they will assist you.
- Please continue to be considerate and respectful as we greet each other. Feel free to greet people with open arms, elbow touch or a fist pump.
- We ask you to continue to avoid congregating around the sound booth and congested areas.
- And, of course, if you are sick or feel symptoms of COVID, please stay home and enjoy the service online or on YouTube.
Thank you for your patience as we adjust to worshipping indoors.
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Join our Private Facebook Group
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AmazonSmile
It is free and easy, and a portion of your purchase will be included as an automatic donation to Suncoast MCC.
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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: Office is closed
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10AM to 3PM
Friday: Noon to 3PM
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