A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
May 5, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson,
Senior Pastor
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe
Assistant Pastor
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If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link and participate 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.
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“Our God shall supply all our needs according to God’s riches in glory in
Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19
Rejoice with us!
If you have not yet participated, PLEASE KNOW THAT EVERY GIFT COUNTS!
Our celebration for the completion of this campaign will happen on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023 - join us for a joyful time of worship and gratitude!
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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God's Blessings on
SunCoast MCC
Join us on Sunday, May 21st at 10 AM as we celebrate two of the many blessings we have received at SunCoast MCC.
The Pastors will be blessing the new Social Hall. We will also be honoring the 6th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson as our Pastor.
The Board of Directors are planning a formal dedication service of the Social Hall for the near future.
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Welcome our special guest musician Lisa Barbanera for a special Mother's Day Service on May 14, 2023 at 10 AM. Lisa Barbanera is a native of the Atlanta area. With a Bachelor of Music degree from Columbus (GA) State University and a Master of Music in Flute Performance from Florida State University, she is an active performer and flute teacher on Florida’s Suncoast. She was the piccoloist in the Florida West Coast Symphony (now the Sarasota Orchestra) for over fifteen years and has been a substitute musician for The Florida Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. For the past eleven years she has been the music teacher at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch. Her interests and hobbies include reading, cooking, daily walks, progressive causes, and hanging out with her college-age son.
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Unclutter Your Soul
Join us for Spiritual Practice in May (9, 16, 23 and 30), Tuesday mornings at 10:30. You can join either in person or virtually using the link below.
We will be using Trina McNeilly’s book by the same name.
She said, “Our minds and hearts are crowded...we stumble over unrealistic expectations of ourselves. Emotional pain, anxiety and everyday stresses are a constant “white noise” in our souls.”
With grace and humor, Trina helps us face some of the unnecessary mess of life in order to rise above it.
Let’s open the window, turn on the lights, breathe deeply!
Join Rev. Nancy for a time of prayer and sharing as we overcome the clutter of our souls! If you would like to purchase the book, you can order one from Amazon or see Kim. The cost is $15.
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Welcome/Usher Team Meeting
The Welcome/Usher team is having a meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 14th. Current members and anyone who would like to join this very important ministry are encouraged to attend.
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In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we have chosen a novel that deals with the depression borne of grief. Despite the seriousness of the topic, in A Man Called Ove, author Frederik Backman employs humor and sensitivity to show how engaging with those around us helps us move forward and find meaning following loss. A truly outstanding book! The zoom discussion will be Monday, May 15 at 7:00pm. The link will be in Staying Connected and on the website. | | |
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On Wednesday, May 31st at 6:30PM join us for a discussion to delve a bit deeper into the book "Hope and Other Superpowers" that we have been using during our current Worship series! This will be a one-night discussion in person and online via Zoom! Here’s a short synopsis of the book:
Overwhelmed by the news cycle and the state of affairs in our world? Author and Pastor John Pavlovitz has provided this book as a rousing and inspirational guide. Drawing from lessons of our favorite superheroes, Pavlovitz shows how we can band together, live more heroically and meaningfully and save the world!
“Hope and Other Superpowers” is an invitation to anyone hoping to be the kind of person the world so desperately needs: the kind who can save it. In other words: It’s an invitation to you.
The Church has a few copies of the book if you would like to purchase one. The cost is $10 each. See Kim or call the office if you would like a book.
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Venice Pride, Inc is hosting a community night on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library in Venice, Florida. Nationally known LGBTQ activist Zander Moricz will give a presentation on "The State of Curly Hair."
Zander Moricz attracted global media attention last year, as he publicly challenged school and State restrictions stemming from the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. In 2022, Zander was the President of his graduating class at Pine View School, a widely acclaimed school in Florida. He was also accepted to Harvard University. For his graduation speech, he was told that he had to censor his speech and to not refer to his LGBTQ activism. Zander worked around that with a very powerful metaphor, which he incorporated into his speech, about being discriminated against for having "curly" hair.
Moricz's charismatic speech instantly became viral and he was hosted in "Good Morning America" and other national news outlets.
Moricz was a previous recipient of the Venice Pride, Inc. scholarship. He is also the Executive Director of SEE Alliance (The Social Equity Through Education Alliance), a group involved in working with young people and energizing voters.
Join us for an enlightening evening with Zander Moricz, which will include time for questions and conversation.
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May 14th is Mother's Day and we would like to honor all mothers, grandmothers and mother figures who have impacted us throughout the years. Please send us a picture of your mother or grandmother along with their name to info@suncoastmcc.com .
The deadline to submit pictures is this Tuesday, May 9th.
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Updated Florida 2023 Legislative Session Information | |
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The Florida Legislative session ends today, May 5th.
The Budget was presented and passed allowing the session to close on time.
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United in the Power of Prayer | |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Loving Abba, our hearts are burdened for our friends and families who are hurting right now. We ask that You would be their Comforter, that you would cover them with Your infinite grace and mercy, surrounding them in peace. We pray for fresh grace, for renewed strength, for Your goodness and mercy over their lives today.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Jerry F * Dan M * David F * Brian S. * Pat B * Sharon S *
Allyson & Sherry * Maggie B & Son *
Charlene & Liz B * Marty S *
Rev. Rick & Michael R-S * Denise W & BJ H
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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 April 24 to April 30
Last week's operating donations were $3,280. This is $1,528 short of our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $75,783. . This is $9,247 short of our budgeted expenses YTD.
The above includes donations of $9,585 for Pillars. This is $3,880 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
YTD we've met our Budget of $18,000 for Easter Offerings.
We received an additional $1,000 for our Building Fund (Renovation) for a total received or pledged of $98,300..
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Attendance
April 30, 2023
64 in person
22 families
live streaming
15 YouTube views
101+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | |
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You must be vaccinated to attend in person
worship and events.
Masks are optional.
In terms of physical contact, please be sensitive and respect everyone's personal wishes.
If you don't feel well, we ask you to please stay home.
This includes fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
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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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