Photo Credit: Bill Lee
"For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Chosen one be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." ~ Matthew 12:40
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST April 15, 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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Special Guest Musicians
Marsha & Cindy Stevens-Pino
will be performing during Worship on Easter Sunday
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This Sunday, we will be blessed by the beautiful music of Marsha and Cindy at both services. Marsha and Cindy Stevens-Pino 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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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, Senior Pastor /
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe, Assistant Pastor
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Join us this
Sunday, April 17 at
10 AM for
In-Person or Virtual Worship
Easter Sunday
Easter is a time of celebration and joy for Christians! The Easter story is full of imagery and a variety of principles. For an event that occurred so long ago, what can we take from this event for our lives today?
Join us on Easter morning to explore what Easter is. We will consider three “take-aways” from the Easter story. Can you guess what those might be? Come and hear these principles from the Easter story that can encourage and help us today.
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If you are joining us on-line, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link 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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SunCoast MCC
2022 Holy Week Schedule
“Rise and Shine”
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Good Friday
April 15, 2022
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GOOD FRIDAY
April 15, 2022
Church will be open today from
Noon to 3 PM
you can light a candle, offer a prayer at the prayer wall or meditate.
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Join us for tonight for a Good Friday Worship Service
at 7 PM as we explore "The Seven Last Words of Jesus."
Forgiveness, Salvation, Relationship, Distress, Abandonment
Triumph and Reunion
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Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 |
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Sunrise Service and Baptism
7:15 AM
(Informal, outdoors)
During the service, Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson will offer anyone the opportunity to be Baptized or a renewal of your Baptismal promises.
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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On Friday, April 22, at 7 PM we will be treated to an amazing evening of Hollywood lore and fun!
Ray Klausen, a member of SunCoast MCC, has written a memoir, “Behind the Scenes: From Hollywood to Broadway.”
Ray Klausen is famous for designing the sets for nine Broadway shows, more than 400 television shows, including for Cher’s Las Vegas special, and winning three Emmy Awards for Art Direction.
His memoir has been called, “a delicious smorgasboard,” chock full of stories of superstars and Oscar winners. In addition, he tells the harrowing story of rescuing someone during the tragic MGM fire in Las Vegas. Klausen weaves throughout the book his own life story of love and coming out.
Join Rev. Nancy Wilson, who will be interviewing Klausen for an amazing, entertaining evening!
You may purchase his book in advance, and he will sign your copy. We will have a few books for purchase the day of the event.
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Come and be a part of a truly unique musical experience to help benefit the LGBTQ+ refugees from Ukraine. This will most certainly be an uplifting and awe-inspiring evening that you will not want to miss.
Featured, will be professional musicians and singers along with the Suncoast MCC drumming group and choir who will present songs that will surely soothe your soul in a time when it is sorely needed.
Please join us for a memorable evening while knowing that you are supporting an extremely worthy cause.
A Love Offering will be taken to support the LGBTQ+ refugees from Ukraine.
When:
Friday, April 29, 2022, at 7 PM
Where:
SunCoast MCC
3276 E Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34292
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Local Artists preforming will include
Van Fenstermaker, Guitar and Vocals
Carole Fetterman, soprano
Rey Ifill, Jazz Pianist
David Katz, piano and baritone
Daniel Lipton--Conductor
Emily Righter, mezzo-soprano
Suncoast MCC Choir
Suncoast MCC Drumming Group
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If you would like to make a donation and will not be able to attend, you can make checks out to SunCoast MCC and mail them to the address below:
SunCoast MCC
3276 E Venice Ave
Venice, FL 32488
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Growing Older Gracefully Through A Pandemic!
Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1. 10:30am to 12noon, bring a bag lunch to enjoy a time of fellowship afterwards, in person only.
Join us for a 4 week study of Sr. Joan Chittester’s powerfully affirming book, The Gift of Years: Growing OIder Gracefully, as we explore how aging influences our sense of purpose, how we face fears, navigate relationships, embrace new freedoms, learn and let go.
At SunCoast MCC, we have held several versions of this study over the years, this is version 3, especially tailored to help us explore how the pandemic has changed us, impacted us as we age.
Open to people of all ages, but, especially relevant to seniors.
Please register so we know how many to prepare for. You do not need to have the book, but, it is worthwhile...
You can register for the class by calling the Church office, using the registration form in the lobby or using the link below.
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Help Decorate the Sanctuary during Holy Week
Deadline to order is today, Friday April 15 by 3 PM
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During Holy Week we have decorated 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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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
April 4 to April 10,
our income and expenses were:
Contributions were $3,657 which is $1077 short of our estimated expenses of $4,734 which includes $875 for Pillars and $780 for Easter donations.
Our Year to Date (YTD) total is $67,551 received (including $9,135 for Pillars) which is $3433 more than the estimated expenses of $64,118 YTD.
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Attendance Week of
April 10, 2022
82 in person
27 families live streaming
71 YouTube views
180+ In-person & online, we're One Body
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Thank you all who have donated to the 2022 Easter Offering. We are getting closer to our goal of $18,000.
As of Thursday, April 14, we have received $14,355.
You can visit our website to make a donation at www.suncoastmcc.com or the link 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 * Ron S * Jerry F & Roger M * Bruce C * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John G * Barbara S * Gracie M * Lori H *
Beth, Yolanda & Mother Betty * Jessica B * Sydney B
Lenny K, David & Chuck * Sandy & Paul M * Rev. Vickie & Carol * Amber * Debbie
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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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- 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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Palm Sunday, April 10, 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 April 10 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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