A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community

Photo Credit: Maria Pandolfo

SunCoast MCC Foundational Scripture

"For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." ~ II Timothy 1: 7

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST August 5, 2022

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

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Worship Information

Fellowship Hour After Worship

Coffee and Fellowship

Join us for coffee and fellowship after Worship on Sundays in the library! 

This is perfect time to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

Calendar of Events

The August Month at a Glance is ready! Make sure to pick one up from the Church lobby or download a copy using the link below. Don't miss any of the exciting events!  Pick up a copy!

Summer Bible Study

When: August 10

at 10:30 AM

In person, or by Zoom. 

We will discuss the meaning and importance of inclusive language. Did you know inclusive language is much more than simply removing gender pronouns in how we talk about God? Next Wednesday we will discuss why it’s important to be inclusive in our language. We will consider that using inclusive language is a matter of justice to include people rather than exclude them. It is also a matter of following Jesus, that is, paying attention to Jesus as our teacher and guide. Jesus saw his mission as inviting people into an intimate, trusting relationship with God. He strove to include people in God's circle of love, not to exclude.

Join us as we delve into this topic and be sure to bring your Bible because we will be using it in our discussion! If you don’t have a Bible, we have plenty at church for you to use! 

We invite everyone, including those on Zoom, to bring lunch, which we will share afterwards.

Second Sunday Celebrations, August 14, 2022

Join us for fun, fellowship and competition!

When: Thursday, August 25 at 7 PM

Maria will be calling 10 exciting games and each game is a chance to win a prize.

Interested in becoming part of the Lector Ministry? Allen Black will be conducting a Lector training on Sunday, September 11, 2022 immediately after Worship.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and help ensure that Worship is a meaningful event for all both in-person and virtually.

If you are interested in learning more about being a Lector, please email the church office at info@suncoastmcc.com or sign up for the training using the form in the lobby.

Supporting our Community 

Time to Stuff the Bus!

We are collecting school supplies for two Title 1 schools in our area. Below is a list of the type of items schools need. So many of the students in the two schools are living at or below the poverty level and need our help to ensure they have a good start to the new school year.

#2 Pencils

Boxes of Crayola Crayons

Fiskars Kid Scissors

EXPO Dry Erase Markers

Large Elmer’s Glue Sticks

Crayola Washable Markers

One Subject Spiral Notebooks

Boxes of Tissues

Wet Wipes

Bottles of Hand Sanitizer

Gallon and Quart Size Self-Seal Ziploc Plastic Bags

Composition Books

2-pocket folders

Highlighters

Colored Pencils

Clorox Wipes

We will be collecting items from now until Sunday, August 7 and will deliver the supplies to the schools on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Helping Those Impacted by the Flooding in Kentucky

MCC of New York has organized to help those impacted by the flooding in Kentucky.

If you would like to contribute toward the relief efforts there, MCCNY is collecting money that will be used to purchase items off of an Amazon wishlist that will directly benefit those affected by the flooding in Buckhorn, KY and the surrounding areas.

If you would like to donate toward MCCNY’s efforts, you may do so at http://www.easytithe.com/mccny and then designate “Kentucky Flood Relief.” If you would like to order directly from the Amazon wishlist, you may do so at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27SF1TC796TOD?ref_=wl_share

Important Information Regarding the New

Database and On-Line Giving Platform

On Sunday, August 7 and August 14 a staff member will be available after worship to assist you in setting up your new account.

To ensure you are not giving twice, please make sure you disable your EasyTithe recurring giving as soon as your new account has been created.

We will completely disable all giving in EasyTithe on August 31, 2022.

Please feel free to email Kim at info@suncoastmcc.com or call her if you have any questions or need assistance.

Birthdays

08 Sharon Farquhar

08 Rev. Vickie Miller

09 Michael Earl

10 Bob Stewart

11 Cindy Duranko

14 Margaret Iannaci

17 Tammy Smith

19 Bill Arnold

21 Carla Petersen

22 Paula Shoenwether

25 Allen Black

29 Celia Bucek

Anniversaries

06 Ryan and Stacey Clapham

13 Greg Bilak and Richard Tine

18 Marty Shoemaker and Scott Swonger

21 Margaret Iannaci and Nancy Missal

24 Sam Sinnett and Rodger Jenkins

"Nancy Wilson's Ministry Jubilee:

50 years of service and not done yet!"

2022 Homecoming Weekend



Celebrating SunCoast MCC and Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson's 50 years in Ministry with MCC

Join us on September 24 and 25, 2022 for SunCoast MCC's homecoming weekend and a celebration of Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson's 50th anniversary with MCC.

On Saturday, we will be hosting a dinner to honor Rev. Nancy and hope you can join the celebration. Please register for the event by using the link below, the form in the lobby or calling the office. The dinner is free!

It will be a night filled with great food, memories, entertainment and fellowship.

If you or anyone you know have pictures of Rev. Dr. Nancy throughout the years, please send them to 

nancywilson50thcelebration@suncoastmcc.com 

or mail them to

3276 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292.

With the pictures, please include details about the photo (year, location, people in the photo and any history about the photo you would like to share.

Save Date

SunCoast MCC 1st Annual Golf Fundraising Event

OCTOBER 15, 2022

@

LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB

1801 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

$300 Per Team: Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch

or

$75 per Person Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch

or 

Non-Golfers can join the fun for a wonderful lunch and games for $20 per Person

4 Person Scramble I Games

Silent Auction I Play & Win!

For more information contact: golf@suncoastmcc.com I 941.484.7068

Registration/Check-In: 7:30 AM

Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM

Use the links below to register or learn how to become a sponsor.

Marriage Equality Practiced HERE!

SunCoast MCC would be honored to help you and your family celebrate your wedding day.

If you would like to get Married at SunCoast MCC and either need or want information about the facility, please email us at info@suncoastmcc.com.

Rev. Nancy and/or Rev. Rick will schedule a time to meet with you your partner prior to the event.

Thank you for choosing SunCoast MCC as your partner for this joyous occasion.

May God continue to bless you.

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:

BJ H & Denise W * Tim H * Bruce C * Greg H * Nikki L * Joe G *Ann S * Ginny * Meegan & Jessica * David F * Cleighton * Connie K * Leslie V *

Stacey C *Allyson F * Terrie B  * Pat M & Patty M * 

Mary's Nephew Bobby * Rev. Candy H * Scott S. Daughter, Megan * Mary T

Do you know of anyone within our congregation who might need some congregational care or for us to offer their name in prayer?  

If so, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com

Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings

With COVID cases increasing in our area, please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well.  This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.