SunCoast MCC Strong - Volunteer Recognition!-April Edition

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April Volunteers

Celebrating our Volunteers

Music and ASL Ministry:

Park S., George W., Terrie B.,

Rev. Renae P., Gene W.,

Rev. Gene H., John G., Jo-ann S., Rebecca W., Cindy S., Bill L.,

Janine M., Mary C., Maryellen B.,

Cindy D., Doug B., Tammy R-N, Rodger J., Rev. Naomi K.,

Kathy H., Charlene B., Allen B., Jill O.

and our Pastors: Rev. Nancy Wilson, and Rev. Vickie Miller

Sr. Co-Pastors: Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson

April 27, 2021

Dear SunCoast friends and family,

During this Easter Season, we are focusing on Dancing and Celebration. What better time than now to recognize those volunteers that bring music into our Worship and daily lives.

This month, we honor those who participate in the choir, provide music through the piano, voice, and the virtual and ASL choirs.

Can you imagine what our world would be like without music and dance? Music stirs emotions, brings happiness and tears but also helps us feel the spirit as it moves us to dance! A world without these joys is one we don't want to experience!

Even the bible encourages us to dance and sing praises to the Lord:

Let them praise the Creator's name with dancing and make music to Our Lord with timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes delight in the people and crowns the humble with victory. -Psalm 149: 3-4

We are thankful for all who volunteer to bring joy to our Church and community through music. So, as we begin to emerge into the world from this pandemic and find our new normal, remember:

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,

Love like you'll never be hurt,

Sing like there's nobody listening,

And live like it's heaven on earth.”

― William W. Purkey

Grace, Love and Peace,

Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson

During our Lenten Series, we heard a powerful message from Robert Rogers, the Community Engagement Specialist from the Senior Friendship Centers. He has recently been involved in a joint project with Ringling College of Art and Design. One of our own special friends and member is featured in this project and is our Untold Story of this month.

Eve Burchert participated in the project with Robert Rogers, linking students with older members of the LGBTQ community. Eve took a step of faith to share her story with the students and allowed them to look into her life for others to learn and benefit.

Eve graciously helps us provide meaningful Worship as well working within our community to bridge generational gaps and provide all who know her the inspiration to live our lives to the fullest.

“The Edge Becomes the Center” is on view at The Ringling until April 30, located at 5401 Bay Shore Rd. in Sarasota.

Send us Your Shout Outs

Do you know someone who quietly works to help others? Someone who tries to make the lives of others better? We want to learn about these "Untold Stories" and celebrate them.

We are asking you to nominate someone to be honored each month. Please email the Church at Info@suncoastmcc.com with the name of the person and a short explanation as to why they are being recognized.

Past Issue: March 2021 Issue

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What makes us STRONG at SunCoast MCC are volunteers. We publish SunCoast MCC Strong monthly to share some of the stories and acvities involving our volunteers and ministries. We appreciate all you do! If your ministry has a story, an update, or photos of our volunteers in action, (click HERE) to get them to us. Thank you!

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