Photo Credit: Scott Swonger
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
~Matthew 18:20
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST April 8, 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 Musician
Julie Waters
will be performing during Worship on Palm Sunday
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Julie Waters is a writer and musician who relocated to Sarasota, Florida, in July 2020 after studying, teaching, and performing in Ithaca, NY, for more than three decades. During that time, Julie performed with ensembles throughout Central New York. She was founding member of the Cayuga Brass Quintet (1990-2010) and performed with the Franklin Brass Works, a brass quintet based in Northeast Pennsylvania from 1984-1989. From 2004 to 2020, Julie was Principal Trumpet of the Ithaca Concert Band, Ithaca’s community band since 1976, serving as board president from 2017-2020.
Julie holds a master’s degree in music education from Ithaca College and a bachelor’s degree in music education from Wilkes University in
Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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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 10 at
10 AM for
In-Person or Virtual Worship
Palm Sunday
Luke 19: 29-40
As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we will wave palm branches and sing our “Hosannas!”
And, we will be focusing on the fact that Jesus did not march into Jerusalem alone. He had followers, helpers, companions along the way – his own traveling village that supported him and grounded him in his purpose.
All of us are a “group project” – we did not shape ourselves – we became who we are because of our own “village,” those who influenced us, supported us, provided for us.
And, we will be thanking God for our own SunCoast MCC Village, in which the story of Jesus will be lived and celebrated during this Holy Week.
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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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Below are a few of the comments from the Live Stream Chat durimg Worship on Sunday, April 3, 2022!
Rev. Onetta: "Amen...well said. Thank you, Julia"
Brendan: "Thank you Ms. Julia"
Brendan: "Wonderful word for today, Rev."
Rev. Onetta: "Good morning SunCoast!"
Dee: "You go girl...I love you Julia"
Gramee: "My Friend Julia"
Wendy: "Keep Winning"
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Keep up with all the exciting things happening at SunCoast MCC! |
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Download the April Month At A Glance using the link below. |
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This weekend is Pillars Sunday. Please consider an extra
monthly donation designated for Pillars to help pay for
our Mortgage. Our original mortage was $1,050,000. This generous Church has paid this down to $455,000.
Our current monthly mortgage payment is $3,366.55. Our Pillars Fund has collected $8,260 so far this year.
In-Person or Online, we all depend on this holy place for Worship and Ministry to thrive and outlive us all…
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CHAPS Sunday
Charlotte HIV/AIDS People Support
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The second Sunday of each month is dedicated to CHAPS.
Please consider bringing hygiene items to support CHAPS and continue helping those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
The following are some of the items you could bring to support CHAPS (please, no travel sizes):
Shampoo & Conditioner
Laundry Detergent and Softener
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Bleach
Deodorant
Disinfecting Cleaner
Paper Towel
Toilet Paper
Soap/Body Wash
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01 TJ Handlon
05 Laura Montanez
06 Mary Convy
13 Bill Burckhardt
14 Greg Holman
15 Deana Holste
16 Stacy Clapham
16 Rene Wlodarczyk
24 Kathi Kennedy
27 Debi Joyce
30 Rudy Angell
06 Beth Ryan & Yolonda de Jesus
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SunCoast MCC
2022 Holy Week Schedule
“Rise and Shine”
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Reading of the
Gospel of Mark
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10 AM
Come and enjoy hearing the story as written in the Gospel of Mark.
Those in attendance will be invited to read or you can just sit and listen to the telling of this beautiful story.
In-person only
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PALM SUNDAY Worship
April 10, 2022
10 AM
“It Takes a Village!”
Musical guest, trumpeter, Julie Waters.
Indoors and Live Stream
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Good Friday
April 15, 2022
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GOOD FRIDAY
April 15, 2022
Church will be open 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 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
7:15 AM
(Informal, outdoors)
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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Help Decorate the Sanctuary during Holy Week |
During Holy Week we would like to decorate the Sanctuary with beautiful Lilies and Hydrangea.
Please use the link below or use the form located in the Church lobby to purchase a flower in honor or memory of a loved one.
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On Easter Sunday, we will be blessed by the beautiful music of Marsha Stevens-Pino 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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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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Special Message from the Board of Directors |
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The Board of Directors is looking for someone to fill a Lay Delegate vacancy. This term is only for the remainder of this year and the person filling this position will need to be able to attend General Conference and the business meetings in July.
If you are interested, please download application and return the completed form to the Church office by Sunday, April 10, 2022. If you have any questions, please see any Board Member for details.
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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
March 28 to April 3,
our income and expenses were:
Contributions were $4,630 which is $104 short of our estimated expenses of $4,734 thanks to $430 for Pillars and $700 for Easter donations.
Our Year to Date (YTD) total is $61,048 received (including $8,260 for Pillars) which is $290 less than the estimated expenses of $61,338 YTD.
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Attendance Week of
April 3, 2022
88 in person
31 families live streaming
58 YouTube views
177+ In-person & online, we're One Body
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Thank you all who have donated to the 2022 Easter Offering. We are more than halfway to our goal of $18,000.
As of Thursday, April 7, we have received $13,600.
You can visit our website to make a donation at www.suncoastmcc.com, the link or the QR code 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 * Bill B * Ron S * Paula J * Marty S * Jerry F & Roger M * Bruce C * Mayra * Zami * Laura M * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John G * Phyllis M * Barbara S * Judy * Gracie M * Joffrey S * Paula B * Karen & Lucy * George W * Dorothy B * Woody * Eleanor * Teresa H * Christine * Tally N * Kathi K * Ann P * Beth, Yolanda & Mother * Lori H * Paula & Sandy M *
Janet * Paul S * Brenda C * Sharon S & Pat B * Paula B * Howard & Esther *
Jessica B * Cousin Kim * Sydney B * David *
Lenny K, David & Chuck * Sandy & Paul M * Rev. Vickie & Carol
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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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April 3, 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 3 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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