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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST

April 28, 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

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

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

Download a copy of May Month at a Glance using the link below or pick up a copy from the lobby at the Church.

"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 join us as Suncoast MCC celebrates and lifts up our most precious gift, our young people. The Youth First concert is tonight, April 28th at 7:00 PM, in-person. An offering will be accepted to benefit Second Chance, Last Opportunity and their ongoing efforts to support young people in need. 

Concert appearances will include our music director Dr. David, our own Suncoast MCC music ministry and friends. Also joining us will be Christian artist Marsha Stevens-Pino; Founder of SCLO, and Gospel artist Dr. April Glasco; along with 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.

The Concert will be held at

SunCoast MCC

3276 E Venice Ave.

Venice, FL 34292

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution, you can use the link below or mail a donation to SunCoast and make checks payable to SunCoast MCC.

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.

Venice Pride, Inc is hosting a community night on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library in Venice, Florida. Nationally known LGBTQ activist Zander Moricz will give a presentation on "The State of Curly Hair."

Zander Moricz attracted global media attention last year, as he publicly challenged school and State restrictions stemming from the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. In 2022, Zander was the President of his graduating class at Pine View School, a widely acclaimed school in Florida. He was also accepted to Harvard University. For his graduation speech, he was told that he had to censor his speech and to not refer to his LGBTQ activism. Zander worked around that with a very powerful metaphor, which he incorporated into his speech, about being discriminated against for having "curly" hair.

Moricz's charismatic speech instantly became viral and he was hosted in "Good Morning America" and other national news outlets.

Moricz was a previous recipient of the Venice Pride, Inc. scholarship. He is also the Executive Director of SEE Alliance (The Social Equity Through Education Alliance), a group involved in working with young people and energizing voters.



Join us for an enlightening evening with Zander Moricz, which will include time for questions and conversation.

Updated Florida 2023 Legislative Session Information

Equality Florida is watching and tracking many of the bills in the 2023 Legislative Session. The legislature is in the final days and will end May 5th. 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.

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 * Brian S.

Pat B * Sharon S * Vicki W * Marty S *

BJ H * Allyson F * Carla P *

Rev. Rick * Sandra C-B * Kathy V * Charlene B * Jacquie R

 Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com 

Message From the Board Of Directors

Social Hall Renovation Project

No updated provided by the team this week.



Attendance

April 23, 2023

 68 in person 

17  families

live streaming

24 YouTube views 

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