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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST

April 21, 2023

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

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Worship Information

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson,

Senior Pastor

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe

Assistant Pastor

Join us this

Sunday, April 23, 2023

at 10 AM for

In Person or Virtual Worship

The Superpowers of

Courage and Sacrifice

Deuteronomy 31: 1-3; 6-8

Where did the idea of superheroes come from? Are there superheroes in the Bible? Let’s celebrate how God turns ordinary people into superheroes, who practice courage and are willing to sacrifice to transform the world...it’s never too late!

“Be strong and of good courage!”

Joining us Virtually?

Watch Sunday Service HERE

Order of Worship and Lyrics for Worship April 23, 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 ($55,000) and our General Fund ($18,000).

We have EXCEEDED OUR GOAL and already have raised $96,695!

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 our 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

Honoring our Mothers

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 Tuesday, May 9th.

Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC

and the Community

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

"Create a Ripple of Kindness"

Pay It Forward Day is a worldwide celebration of kindness that takes place every year on April 28th.

Pay It Forward Day exists to encourage people to stand for kindness out of the goodness of their hearts! The goal is to inspire acts of kindness on this day in hopes that the ripple of good will will continue throughout the entire year.

Source: https://globalpayitforwardday.com/

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.

Upcoming Potluck and Prayer Service

When: May 4th

Time: Potluck 5:30 PM

Prayer Service 6:30 PM

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.

LINK to Join Class

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.

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 *

Pat B * 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

The Social Hall and Administrative Wing Renovation is nearing completion! We’ve begun moving furnishings and our Staff back into new offices. The Pastors’ Office is now near the Social Hall with the Office Manager’s Office adjacent to the Foyer and our front door. Some Angels will be setting up the kitchen soon too and the Social Hall will begin to take shape.

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 10 to April 16

Last week's operating donations were $3,225. This is $2,019 short of our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $70,315. This is $5,099 short of our budgeted expenses YTD.

The above includes donations of $8,443 for Pillars. This is $5,023 less than our mortgage payments YTD.

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

We received an additional $3,225 for our Building Fund (Renovation) for a total received of $46,595.

Donate HERE

Attendance

April 16, 2023

69 in person

20 families

live streaming

15 YouTube views

104+ 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