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April 14, 2023

We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

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Worship Information

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe / Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Join us this

Sunday, April 16, 2023

at 10 AM for

In Person or Virtual Worship

"Flying and Falling"

Society seems to focus on success. We are often told to shoot for the stars and to fly high.

But what about those times when we fall? Does everyone fall? Why do we fall? Is it possible to turn the times we fall into something positive?

Join us this Sunday as we explore these questions and strive to inspire hope as well as begin to discover and claim the superpowers that reside within each of us!

Joining us Virtually?

Watch Sunday Service HERE

Order of Worship and Lyrics for Worship April 16, 2023

If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link below 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.

“Our God shall supply all our needs according to God’s riches in glory in

Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19

Eastertide Offering Update

Rejoice with us!

Our goal was to raise $73,000 for our new social hall and renovation of our kitchen, bathrooms and offices ($54,000) and our General Fund ($18,000).

We have EXCEEDED OUR GOAL and already have raised $95,570!

If you have not yet participated, PLEASE KNOW THAT EVERY GIFT COUNTS!

We have recently had to use savings to purchase a new air conditioning system, and we have the summer months awaiting us, where we are always challenged to meet out General Fund expenses.

We are stretching ourselves right now to meet those opportunities!

THANK YOU to those who have already given so generously.

In honor and anticipation of your faithfulness, we would like to challenge ourselves to achieve a stretch goal of $113,000. This would be $40,000 above our original goal.

God has always been good to us at SunCoast MCC, always exceeded our expectations, and worked through us to achieve more than we had imagined.

As we reach out as never before to our community partners, and expand our space, we renew our commitment to be a radically welcoming church for all people --- and we welcome your participation in this Eastertide Offering.

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!

Use this LINK to make an Eastertide Donation

Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC

and the Community

Season of Eastertide

Sermon Series Summary

April 16 - May 28, 2023

A Collaboration between Church of the Trinity

and Suncoast MCC

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

Tickets are $10 and help SunCoast MCC continue the work in our community. You can purchase tickets at the door the day of the event.

Celebration of Life for

Greg Holman

April 15, 2023 at 3 PM

Join us as we take time to remember and celebrate

Greg Holman

Social Justice Book Club

This is a reminder that the book club discussion of Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt is this coming, Monday, April 17 at 7:00pm.

The link has been provided here and on the church website.

ZOOM Link for Social Justice Book Club Meeting

Time for some Bingo!

April 20, 2023

Bring a friend and come join Maria for a fun night of fellowship and fun!

Bingo starts at 6:30 PM and we ask for a $10 donation to play for the night.

Board of Directors Meeting

The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25th at 5 PM. All are welcome to attend either in person or virtually using the link below.

LINK to Join BoD Meeting via Zoom

Come out for an evening of Youth First as Suncoast MCC celebrates and lifts up our most precious gift, our young people. April 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM is the time to be present for the concert of the year which supports Second Chance, Last Opportunity and their ongoing efforts to support young people in need. Concert appearances will be with our music director Dr. David, our own Suncoast MCC music ministry and friends.

You will enjoy an evening of song by contemporary Christian artist Marsha Stevens-Pino, Founder of SCLO, and gospel artist Dr. April Glasco and classical and jazz singer Carole Fetterman. Instrumental artists include jazz pianist Rey Ifill and Guitarist and Vocalist Van Fenstermaker. This is an evening not to be missed.

You can use the link below to make a donation.

LINK to make a donation

1st Quarter Congregational Forum

The Board of Directors will be holding a Congregational Forum on Sunday, April 30th immediately after worship.

Please plan on attending either virtually or in person to participate.

Unclutter Your Soul

Join us for a morning time of Spiritual Practice in May (9, 16, 23 and 30), Tuesday mornings at 10:30.

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, sharing as we overcoming 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.

Updated Florida 2023 Legislative Session Information

Equality Florida is watching and tracking many of the bills in the 2023 Legislative Session. To read and learn about Equality Florida's summary and recommendations, use this LINK.

To see all the bills being considered in the current session, you can use the link below.

LINK to Florida State Legislative 2023 Session Information

United in the Power of Prayer

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 * Robert H

Pat B * Jo-Ann S * Sharon S * Vicki W * Marty S *

BJ H * Allyson F * Carla P *

Rev. Rick * Bill B * Sandra C-B * Kathy V

Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com

Message From the Board Of Directors

Social Hall Renovation Project

We’re getting close to end of the construction phase of our Administrative Wing Renovation with our new Social Hall and restrooms.

There are mostly small finishing details and installing the double doors into the Social Hall (when they arrive) that need to be completed.

Next we’ll be cleaning and putting small furnishings and our other Church belongings - including re-installing the bookshelves from the former Library - into new places and making it our “home” again! We’ll be asking for some of your help - no heavy lifting! - so stay tuned.

Weekly Offering and Attendance Information

Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial gifts.

Giving for the week of April 3 to April 9

Last week's operating donations were $3,948. This is $860 short of our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $67,526. This is $3,080 short of our budgeted expenses YTD.

The above includes donations of $8,011 for Pillars. This is $2,089 less than our mortgage payments YTD.

YTD we've met our Budget of $18,000 for Easter Offerings.

Additionally we received $43,370 for our Building Fund (Renovation).

Donate HERE

Attendance

April 9, 2023

75 in person

21 families

live streaming

15 YouTube views

111+ In person & online, we're One Body

Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings

Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.

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.

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe

Congregational & Pastoral Care