Staying Connected with SunCoast MCC April 23, 2021

Photo Credit: Liz Bisordi

The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. ~Song of Solomon 2:12

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, APRIL 23, 2021

A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

Sunday Worship Information

Watch the Sunday Service HERE

Easter Series Continues ...

Dare to Dance Again!

From a chair or standing ... take action and dance!

"Get on your feet.

Get up and make it happen.

Get on your feet.

Stand up and take some action."

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.

Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson

Sr. Co-Pastors, SunCoast MCC

Join Us for Sunday Worship on

April 25 at 10AM

In-Person or Via Live Stream Worship

Dare to Dance Again! Series

By This We Will Know: The Dance of Love

It is Easter Season and we are still dancing! LOVE is the rhythm and dance of life.

It is love for each other by which we show that we are followers of Jesus who called himself the Good Shepherd.

As we fall in step to follow Jesus in this age of “everyone for themselves” attitude, may they know we are Christians by our love.

Scripture: I John 3:16-24 & John 10:11-18

Participate in the SunCoast MCC

Dance Challenge!

Send Your Video to Us by April 30th.

You can email your video to: info@suncoastmcc.com

Dancing can come in many forms...on your feet, from a chair but most importantly it comes from your HEART!

Video yourself and friends dancing a dance of joy! At the end of our Easter Series, we will put together your videos and share with our MCC families and friends to let the world know we Dance for Hope, Dance for Justice and Dance for Love!

Eirinn Abu Blessed Us with Joyful Sounds

Make a Love Offering to Eirinn Abu HERE

We were all blessed by the message and music from our guest Eirinn Abu on Sunday. Eirinn is committed to sharing his testimony and talents for churches around the country and does this ministry for a love offering and does not charge us.

If you were unable to attend in person or just want to support his ministry, please use the link below to send him a love offering via Easy Tithe.

As a reminder of his talents and story, use the link to see a segment for the Worship Service held on April 18, 2021.

Board of Directors Update

We Look Forward to Seeing You at 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.

Use this LINK to Join the Congregational Forum

Update On Our Reopen Efforts

Check-out the recent Reopen Team report with important updates, including what we have accomplished this past year to remain open, look at the recent COVID-19 check-in survey results and Frequently Asked Questions. We are starting to consider hosting indoor services in the coming months. Stay tuned for more details.

Use the link below to read the recent report sent out in a special edition of Staying Connected.

Thanks for providing your feedback!

Check-out the recent Reopen Team April 19 Report HERE

Update from

Your Board of Directors

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. Next week, we will report the giving for 3 weeks.

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.

Donate HERE

"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

Make a special Easter Season Offering Donation CLICK HERE

Ways to Stay Connected and Engaged with SunCoast MCC

Monday Nights at 6PM

Join us for an hour of fun, friendly competition and fellowship

Meeting ID: 941 8828 9799

Passcode: 399572

Link for Virtual Trivia

Are you interested in learning more about SunCoast MCC, the Denomination and how to become a member of the Church? We are holding a class after worship one Sunday in May.

If you are interested in attending, please use the link below. The date will be determined once we identify those who are interested in attending.

Saturday, May 1st at 10AM

Like Bingo?

Eager for Social Distant Fellowship?

Join us for in-person outdoor Bingo.

We will provide the Bingo Cards but we ask people to bring their bingo markers. We need people to register so we can properly setup the tables and chairs to meet protocols. Masks must be worn. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Join us for Bingo by using this LINK to register

Bible Mystery: Mary Magdalene

Tuesday May 4 at 7PM

Who was she really? Are the rumors true? Was she framed? What is her special contribution to the gospel and to the Easter message?

Led by Rev, Nancy

Meeting ID: 943 3238 3039

Passcode: 742181

Use this LINK to Join the Bible Mystery Class

Church Family News and Updates

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. • Kathi K. • Ed • Rev. Nancy W. • Margie • Albee • Tina B • Kathy H • Gailand K•

Submit a Prayer Request HERE

Celebrate Pride Month

VENICE PRIDE, INC. INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH

"RIDE FOR PRIDE CAR PARADE"

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 AT 1PM

SPONSORS: deadline to register is Saturday, May 8.

Please join us as we celebrate Pride Month! Venice Pride, Inc. is hosting its second car parade in downtown Venice, FL. All are welcome.

Registration is easy! Please use the link below to let Venice Pride, Inc. know that you will be attending. Venice Pride, Inc. is also looking for sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a Ride for Pride Sponsor, please the link below. The deadline to register as a Sponsor is Saturday, May 8. We look forward to seeing you. Support Venice Pride, Inc.

Use this LINK to Volunteer to Help with Ride for Pride

National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Special Thanks

Being a volunteer is a demanding task, so thank you for contributing so much of your time, energy, and efforts to it. With volunteers like ours, any impossible task becomes possible. Your volunteer work has proven that one person can make a significant difference. On behalf of everyone you’ve helped, thank you for being so passionate about making the world a better place. You are truly a gift.