A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
March 10, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Lent and Easter at SunCoast | |
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Ways to gather during Lent
Sundays, February 26 through March 26 - Each Sunday we will explore the outsiders, outcasts and outlaws that Jesus loved, redeemed and called.
- March 15, 2023 at 4 PM: Book Study: "If God is Love, Don't Be A Jerk" Led by Rev. Rick
- All Church Retreat March 25, 2023, 9 - 2 PM at Lemon Bay Park, focusing on the book “Lent in Plain Sight” led by Pastors
- Palm Sunday: April 2, 2023: Palms and Procession, trumpets and all!
- Maundy Thursday 11 AM to 2 PM Church open for meditation and prayer
- Good Friday: A solemn, moving time of worship on the Cross 7 PM (In person only)
- Easter Sunday: Sunrise service at 7 AM, outdoors, with special guest Marsha Stevens-Pino (In person Only)
- Easter Celebration Service: 10 AM in the sanctuary, with special guest Marsha Stevens-Pino, SunCoast MCC choir and musicians
For more information on all of these events, use the LINK below to download an information brochure.
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The retreat is based on the book “Lent in Plain Sight: A Devotion through Ten Objects,” by Jill J. Duffield.
The Church has copies for $10 each or you can get the book from Amazon but, it is not required. This text helps us experience Lent through everyday objects like dust, bread, Join us for a great opportunity to get to know others in a lovely setting, preparing for Holy Week.
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If you are unable to attend the in person retreat on March 25, 2023, Charlene Bisordi and Rev Nancy will be hosting a virtaul session on March 16, 2023 from 1-3 PM. You can use the link below to participate virtually. | |  |
Please make sure to register to attend the Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 25, 2023 by using the link below or the form in the lobby. | |
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Help us decorate the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday by purchasing an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of someone.
The cost is $20 per plant and can be purchased using the link below or completing the form in the Church lobby.
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SunCoast MCC's Annual Luck of the Irish
Fundraiser is BACK!
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Feeling Lucky? Buy a ticket and you have a chance to take home some cash!
This year, there will be 3 separate
drawings for the
following prizes if we raise $1000 or more!
1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
(or 25%, 15% and 10%
if we raise less than $1,000)
Buy more than one ticket and
go for more than one prize!
Tickets are $20 each. The drawing will take place on Sunday, March 19
during a potluck after Worship.
See any member of the Social Event Team for a ticket, pick one up from the office or purchase them on-line using the link below.
You do not need to be present to win!
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Ways to Engage with SunCoast MCC and our Community | |
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This Sunday, March 12, 2023, is Pillars Sunday. Please consider an extra monthly donation designated for Pillars to help pay for our Mortgage.
Become a MORTGAGE ANGEL by donating $111 to cover our mortgage for 1 day/month.
Our current monthly mortgage payment is $3,366.55 and our mortgage is $469,000. Help pay it down.
In Person or Online, we all depend on this holy place for Worship and Ministry to thrive and outlive us all!
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CHAPS Sunday,
March 12, 2023
Please consider bringing food and hygiene products this Sunday to help this organization continue their work of supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families.
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Book Study
Led by Rev. Rick
March 15, 2023
5:30 PM
"Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible"
Imagine for a moment what the world might look like if we as people of faith, morality, and conscience actually aspired to this mantra. What if we were fully responsible to create a world that was more loving and equitable than when we arrived? What if we invited one another to share in wide-open, fearless, spiritual communities truly marked by compassion and interdependence? What if we daily challenged ourselves to live a faith that simply made us better humans?
John Pavlovitz explores how we can embody this kinder spirituality where we humbly examine our belief system to understand how it might compel us to act in less-than-loving ways toward others.
You can join this group in person or via virtually using the link below.
Bring your own dinner as we share a time of fellowship and learning.
You can purchase the book yourself or the Church. The cost is $15.
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Celebration of Life
Join us as we celebrate the life of Greg Holman on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 3 PM.
Please arrive early and be seated as the service will start promptly at 3 with a US Coast Guard Honor Guard ceremony.
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The Social Event team has planned another Potluck meal on Sunday, March 19th immediately after worship.
To ensure we have plenty of food to share, we are asking that you bring a dish to share as follows based on your last name:
A-B: Drinks/Bread/Rolls
C-E: Dessert
F-K: Main Dish
L-R: Side Dish (Salad, vegetable, etc).
S-Z: Appetizer
The winning tickets for the Luck of the Irish fundraiser will be drawn during lunch!
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Social Justice Book Club
DATE CHANGE
The discussion will be via zoom Monday, April 17th at 7:00 PM
In honor of Transgender Visibility Month, our book for March is Becoming by Amy Ellis Nutt. Here we learn the true story of a twin assigned male at birth, yet identified as a female from a very early age.
The author enlightens the reader about the familial, societal, and medical challenges overcome by this family.
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Social Action Brunch & Matinee
After church on Palm Sunday (April 2) everyone is invited to a free brunch hosted by Cindy Duranko & Cindy Smith just 2 miles down road at the Floridian Club immediately following church. After brunch, we will enjoy a Matinee viewing of Serving in Silence. Glenn Close stars in this poignant movie about Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer, who fought and won against the military’s anti-gay policy. Come enjoy film and fellowship! (Please sign up at the Welcome Table or call church so we can plan for food.)
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Join us for an afternoon of music as the Venice Sun Coast Wind Ensemble presents:
“A Spring Pops Concert”
Friday, April 14, 2023
2:00 PM
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Tickets are $10 and help SunCoast MCC continue the work in our community. You can purchase tickets on line using the link below or from the Church Office. | |
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Please join Rev. Nancy and Rev. Rick on Sunday, March 26, 2023 immediately after Worship in the Library to learn about SunCoast MCC and the denomination.
Please register using the link below or by signing up on the form in the Church Lobby.
A light lunch will be served by Chef Peter!
This is a wonderful time of fellowship and getting to know SunCoast!
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Florida 2023 Legislative Session Information | |
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The 2023 Florida Legislative Session is in full swing with many bills being presented. Last year we had the "Don't Say Gay" bill and this year seems to be just as eventful. Below is a link to the current bills from both the House and the Senate. In the following weeks, we will begin to provide a summary of those with the greatest impact to the community. The first step in helping is to become educated.
The newly formed SunCoast Social Justice team is doing just that by sharing information and holding monthly book studies. There is a lot to be done and know that providing information is the first step. Tolerance and change will only happen with knowledge.
Take a minute to review some of the current bills by using the link below. If you want specific information on any of them, please email us at info@suncoastmcc.com.
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United in the Power of Prayer | |
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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:
Jerry F * Dan M * David F * Scott B * Margaret I * Lorna H *
Pat B * John G * Jo-Ann S * Brenda C *
Louise M * Sharon S * Vivki W * Rev. Ruth J-F * Arlen
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Message From the Board Of Directors | |
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Social Hall Construction Project
No updates provided this week.
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Weekly Offering and Attendance Information | |
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Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial gifts.
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Giving for the week of February 27 to March 5
Donations were $5,080. This is $477 over our budgeted expenses.
Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $33,330.
This is $14,344 short of our expenses.
The above includes donations of $5,821 for Pillars. This is $912 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
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Attendance
March 5, 2023
76 in person
18 families
live streaming
11 YouTube views
105+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | | |
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Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.
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- 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.
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3276 E. Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34292
Office Hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday:
10 AM to 3 PM
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