Photo Credit: Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you,
just as I spoke to Moses." ~Joshua 1:3
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST April 1, 2022
We are a welcoming, diverse and active community. 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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Join us this
Sunday, April 3 at
10 AM for
In-Person or Virtual Worship
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Good Enough: "We are Fragile, We are Strong”
Scripture: John 12: 1-8
This Sunday we hear the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial, as Mary breaks through the denial that Jesus was in trouble, his life threatened by the authorities.
Life is fragile, and sometimes we are urged to just “be strong,” and stay in denial. Can we examine our definitions of weakness and strength? Can we embrace the fragility of life with honesty, compassion and vulnerability, like Mary and Jesus? Let’s open our hearts and minds together. . .
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If you are joining us on-line, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link below and participate in worship 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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Keep up with all the exciting things happening at SunCoast MCC!
Download the April Month At A Glance using the link below.
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The Landscaping team will be working tomorrow, Saturday, April 2, at 8:30 AM.
The team will be getting the property ready for the Easter Egg hunt.
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SunCoast MCC
2022 Holy Week Schedule
“Rise and Shine”
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Reading of the
Gospel of Mark
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10 AM
Come and enjoy hearing the story as written in the Gospel of Mark.
Those in attendance will be invited to read or you can just sit and listen to the telling of this beautiful story.
In-person only
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PALM SUNDAY Worship
April 10, 2022
10 AM
“It Takes a Village!”
Musical guest, trumpeter, Julie Waters.
Indoors and Live Stream
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GOOD FRIDAY
April 15, 2022
Church will be open from Noon to 3 PM -
you can light a candle, offer a prayer at the prayer wall or meditate.
Good Friday Service
7 PM
“God is Here, That’s Enough”
In-person only
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Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 |
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Sunrise service
7:15 AM
(Informal, outdoors)
Guest Artist: Marsha Stevens-Pino
In-person only
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Easter Fellowship
Pancake Breakfast for all and Easter Egg Hunt for kids. 8:15 to 9:30 AM
Donations Accepted
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Easter Service
10:00 AM
Guest Artist Marsha Stevens-Pino
Indoors and Live Stream
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Help Decorate the Sanctuary during Holy Week |
During Holy Week we would like to decorate the Sanctuary with beautiful Lilies and Hydrangea.
Please use the link below to purchase a flower in honor or memory of a loved one.
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On Easter Sunday, we will be blessed by the beautiful music of Marsha Stevens-Pino at both services. Marsha and Cindy do so much work throughout the world ministering to those in need. During the Sunrise Service and the 10 AM Worship Service, we will be taking a love offering for BALM Ministries supporting the work of Marsha and Cindy.
To learn more about their work and the BALM Ministries, use the link below.
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Special Message from the Board of Directors |
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The Board of Directors is looking for someone to fill a Lay Delegate vacancy. This term is only for the remainder of this year and the person filling this position will need to be able to attend General Conference and the business meetings in July. Both the conference and business meetings are all virtual.
If you are interested, please download application and return the completed form to the Church office by Sunday, April 10, 2022. If you have any questions, please see any Board Member for details.
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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 support.
For the week of
March 21 to March 27,
our income and expenses were:
Contributions were $5,666 which is $932 over our estimated expenses of $4,734 thanks to $175 for Pillars, $1,120 from the Luck of the Irish Fundraiser and $3,310 for Easter donations.
Our Year to Date (YTD) total is $56,418 received (including $7,830 for Pillars) which is $186 less than the estimated expenses of $56,604 YTD.
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Attendance Week of
March 27, 2022
71 in person
22 families live streaming
39 YouTube views
132+ In-person & online, we're One Body
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Thank you all who have donated to the 2022 Easter Offering. We well over halfway to our goal of $18,000.
As of Thursday, March 31, we have received $13,300.
You can visit our website to make a donation at www.suncoatmcc.com, the link or the QR code below
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United in the Power of Prayer |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
In Charity, kindly remember in prayer members and friends of our SunCoast Community – those who are confined to home, in a health care facility or hospital
and those who are alone. May Almighty God, Physician of souls and bodies, extend healing to ease their every pain and suffering.
May they, may we, be granted healing, strength, and spiritual comfort.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Randy M & Tim M * BJ H & Denise W * Joe D & Tim H * Bill B * Ron S * Paula J * Marty S * Jerry F & Roger M * Bruce C * Mayra * Zami * Laura M * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John G * Phyllis M * Barbara S * Judy * Gracie M * Joffrey S * Paula B * Karen & Lucy * George W * Dorothy B * Woody * Eleanor * Teresa H * Christine * Tally N * Kathi K * Ann P * Beth, Yolanda & Mother * Lori H * Paula & Sandy M *
Janet * Paul S * Brenda C * Sharon S & Pat B * Paula B * Howard & Esther *
Jessica B * Cousin Kim * Sharon & Pat * Sydney B * David *
Lenny K, David & Chuck * Sandy & Paul M
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If you have someone in need of prayer to be placed on our Prayer List or if you would like to become a member of our Prayer Team
Please Contact:
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings |
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Below are the updated Covid Protocols for Worship and Meetings.
The Board of Directors will continue to monitor the data.
Thank you for all your patience and support as we continue to ensure all feel safe and comfortable.
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- In order to attend indoor worship, you must be fully vaccinated.
- Masks are optional for indoor activities and Worship.
- 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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March 27, 2022 Worship Recording |
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Recorded Worship Service
If you were unable to join us last Sunday, we missed you.
You can use the link to watch a recording of the March 27 Worship Service.
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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:
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
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