Photo Credit: Tammy Rabon-Noyce
Yes, God so loved the world as to give the Only Begotten One, that whoever believes shall not die, but have eternal life. God sent the Only Begotten into the world not to condemn the world, but that through the Only Begotten the world might be saved.
-John 3:16-17
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, APRIL 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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Easter Sunday Worship Information
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Special Announcements About Easter Sunday
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Everyone is welcome to attend our outdoor Easter service. Please INVITE your family and friends to join us.
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We are following SOCIAL DISTANCING. Read the protocols outlined in the Reopen Team update (below).
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We ask that you REGISTER in advance so we are able to properly set up the chairs needed.
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We expect a beautiful, joyous and uplifting service and look forward to seeing you. JOIN US in person or watch the service on live-stream.
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Help us decorate the Altar on Easter Sunday |
We are inviting you to participate in our Easter Sunday celebration by bringing an Easter plant to add to the beauty of the Greatest of All Feasts - the Resurrection of Christ.
Bring your plant with you on Easter Sunday. You will be able to take your plant home after the Easter Service.
“God is in all creatures, even in the smallest flowers.” — Martin Luther
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Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors, SunCoast MCC
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Join Us for Easter Sunday Worship on April 4 at 10AM
In-Person or Via Live Stream Worship
DARE TO DANCE AGAIN!
Easter Series April 4 to May 9
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Our Easter Celebration this Sunday will be joyful and uplifting, with a procession with rainbow colored umbrellas, music and drumming!
Our service begins with the dramatic changing of the Easter altar, to “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!,” adapted for our outdoor setting.
And, as a new feature for this season, you will be invited to join in a “dance break” after the sermon! Come early to get your seat! The weather should be perfect, and if you watch from home, well, the weather is always perfect!
Rev. Nancy Wilson will be sharing some Easter memories and challenging us to embrace what is so unique about this one. Were we ever in more need of Easter hope and Resurrection joy?
God is up to something, in our church and in our world. Just as those first disciples could not imagine what came next after an empty tomb, we also cannot really imagine what blessings God has in store for us.
Get ready to dance again!
Scripture: John 20: 1-18
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During this Season of Easter, we are called to proclaim the good news in the midst of anxiety and long-suffering hardship.
Take a moment and watch the video as we prepare our hearts and minds to Dance for Hope, Dance for Justice and Dance for Love
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Inclement Weather: If the outdoor Worship Service is canceled, we will Live Stream it. Join us at 10AM for a live Service. If you have difficulty with the Live Stream, the recorded Service will be available on the website and YouTube after 4PM on Sunday.
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SunCoast MCC Virtual Choir and ASL Choir Easter Performances |
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Take a moment to enjoy the SunCoast Virtual Choir perform
God is We
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Special Easter performance of Because He Lives by the ASL Choir |
Special thank you to Cindy Smith and Rodger Jenkins for providing the vocals and accompaniment |
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In-Person, Limited Hourly
Good Friday, April 2
A Special Time for Prayer and Reflection
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The Church Sanctuary will be open for a time of quiet personal meditation from 11AM to 2PM.
We are allowing up to a maximum of 10 persons inside each hour.
Social distancing protocols will be followed. The Outward Bound team will check temperatures when you arrive. Don't forget to wear your masks and to maintain 6 feet social distancing. You can spend as much time as you need during your designated hour.
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Virtual Service
Good Friday, April 2 at 7PM
The Link will be available on the Church Website and in Staying Connected
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Monday Nights at 6PM
Join us for an hour of fun, friendly competition and fellowship
Bragging Rights for Monday, March 29th:
1st: Bill, George, and Park
2nd: Mary and Maryellen
3rd: Terrie and Renae
Thanks to Audrey for hosting!
Use the link below to join the fun!
Meeting ID: 941 8828 9799
Passcode: 399572
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SunCoast MCC Virtual Pictionary will be on Thursday, April 8th at 6PM.
We hope you will be able to join us for a night of fun, laughter, fellowship and friendly competition.
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Update from
Your Board of Directors
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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. The following week will include two weeks of giving.
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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"Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to."
-Deuteronomy 15:10
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Save the Date for the Quarterly Board of Directors Forum
When: April 28, 2021 at 6PM
Where: Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Why: The Board of Directors and Pastors will be reviewing the current finances, Sanctuary renovations, Re-Open Team updates and other topics important to the life of SunCoast MCC.
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Update on the Easter Offering |
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God is blessing us, SunCoast MCC, as we raise needed funds for our new flooring in the sanctuary, related projects, and to support our General Fund.
As of today, we have raised $22,620 towards our goal of $25,000, which we hope to reach by Easter Sunday!
And, if your gift comes after Easter, trust us, we will need it to be able to get ready for worshiping in our sanctuary when the time comes!
Thank you, always, for being generous and faithful! Every gift, large or small, is great in the eyes of our God, who sees our hearts!
We look forward to seeing you in person or online at our Easter celebration this coming Sunday!
Blessings,
Pastors and Board of Directors
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Church Family News and Updates |
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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:
Dave W • Laura M • Darwin B •
Bill B • Joe • Greg H •
Tim H • Joe D • John •
Doug B • Micki H • Julia G •
Randy M • Sharon F •
Carla P • Maggie B • Margie • Ryan C •
BJ H. • Ebraieu F. • Florence F. •
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Celebrating April Birthdays and Anniversaries |
Birthdays
01 TJ Handlon
05 Laura Montanez
06 Mary Convy
11 Mary Lou Anderson
13 Bill Burckhardt
14 Greg Holman
16 Stacey Clapham
16 Irene Wlodarczyk
24 Kathi Kennedy
27 Debbie Joyce
Anniversaries
06 Yolanda deJesus and Beth Ryan
27 Linda and Susie Brenner
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Take a moment to hear his work using the video link below. |
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Guest Performance Eirinn Abu
During next Sunday's Worship, April 11th, Eirinn Abu a local musician and saxophonist will be performing.
Eirinn Abu gives the saxophone a new voice and sound. His peers call him the instrumental version of Josh Groban or Andrea Bocelli. Eirinn has a new recording of the number one love song of all time, “I Will Always Love You” with guest artist Dolly Parton on his Forever In Love cd.
"We have a music ministry, Music For Life Ministries, where we visit churches all over and serve Christ and touch lives through our music." Eirinn Abu is a talented saxophonist whose repertoire includes spiritual classics like "Amazing Grace" and soulful love songs like "I Will Always Love You".
Eirinn Abu and his wife, Brandy, enjoy visiting churches to worship and praise and share God’s music with everyone. Eirinn Abu has now performed and shared his testimony on how God saved his life in over 1,000 churches in the last ten years. You can expect a very blessed and moving experience that will warm your heart and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
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Holy Saturday, April 3, Easter Concert |
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Worship and celebrate with music from various MCC musicians including many new artists. The music will carry you from Good Friday into the Easter celebration.
Check your time zone carefully! Some of us recently went to Daylight Saving Time and others change clocks on Sunday, April 4th to Standard Time and some to Daylight Saving Time.
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Please share this with your congregation, family and friends!
There are four concert times to choose from.
CONCERT ONE
10am GMT/UTC - 9 PM Sydney, 8 PM Brisbane, 6 pm Kuala Lumpur, 7 PM Tokyo - 6 AM Eastern
CONCERT TWO
6pm GMT/UTC - 8 PM Johannesburg, 8 PM Frankfurt, 7 PM London, 7 PM Glasgow - 2 PM Eastern
CONCERT THREE
Midnight GMT,/UTC - 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central
CONCERT FOUR
10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central, 8 PM Mountain, 7 PM Pacific, (2 PM NZST Wellington NZ, 5 PM Hawaii Daylight Time, 2am GMT on Sunday 04/04/21)
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Connect with MCC, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Messages |
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Important Social Distancing Protocols!!
(Note: please review these protocols as they are updated periodically. In the next few weeks, we will publish the results of the recent survey.
Please be on the look out for it.)
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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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