Photo Credit: Linda Staib
Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when
my strength is spent. ~Psalm 71:9
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 10, 2021
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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Sunday Worship Information
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On January 9, 2022 we will be honoring Rev. Vickie Miller during her last Worship service at SunCoast MCC.
We have several things planned and a few surprises to honor and recognize the work she has done. We will have time to share with her how she has blessed us.
After Worship, we are providing a lite lunch and a time of fellowship with
Rev. Vickie.
If you plan on attending, please register using the link below to ensure we prepare enough for all to enjoy.
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Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
Join us this
Sunday, December 12
10 AM
In-Person or Live Stream Worship
"Over Coming Joy"
Third Sunday in Advent
This Sunday we will be hearing the story from the Gospel of Luke about John the Baptist and his fiery preaching about rooting out corruption, and encouraging people to turn their hearts and lives over to God.
It is Joy Sunday, the Sunday of the pink Advent candle, and John the Baptist seems an unlikely candidate for a joy-bringer. However, his message of justice, of hope, of changing concretely the conditions in which people lived – this kind of action and commitment is what can bring joy to so many who do not have it today!
Can we make room in our hearts to be challenged so that joy may become more common in our world? So that everyone can have a chance at a joyous life?
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Christmas Stocking Offering Update |
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The 2021 Christmas Offering is off to a great start. We have received $6600 as of Thursday, December 9.
Please consider giving an end of the year gift to the Church ensuring we finish the year strong and have funds to start the new year. We will put your name on our fireplace.
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Welcome Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe |
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Rev. Nancy Wilson and the Board of SunCoast MCC are proud to announce that we are bringing
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe on board as Assistant Pastor in late January of 2022.
Use the link below to learn more about Rev. Rick and his husband Michael.
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SunCoast MCC Upcoming Events |
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Sunday, December 12
CHAPS Sunday
Please bring Hygiene items and non-perishable items.
Pillars Sunday
Consider giving an additional donation to the PIllars Fund which pays our mortgage each month.
Celebrating December Birthdays and Anniversaries
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"What Songs Were Sung: A
Christmas Renewal"
Christmas Concert and Caroling
Tonight, Friday, December 10 at 7 PM
Join us for a night of Music
and Fellowship featuring SunCoast Musicians and Local Artists
Masks Required
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Choir and Drumming
Circle Practice
December 15
Drum Circle Practice: 6 PM
Choir Practice:
6:30 PM
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Christmas Name That Tune
Ready for some friendly competition?
We have been invited (challenged) to participate in a Christmas Edition "Name That Tune" Game Night at King Of Peace MCC in St. Pete.
If you are interested in being a contestant or a member of the live audience, please notify the Church Office.
There will also be a time of fellowship and singing some favorite Christmas Carols.
When: December 16 at 7 PM
Masks Required
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Suncoast Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert
Masks Required
Friday, December 17 at
2 PM
Tickets are $5 each. You can purchase tickets using the link below or by contacting the Church Office.
Only 75 tickets will be sold.
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Venice Pride, Inc Holiday Tree Lighting
SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 19
FROM 5-6:30 PM
The Venice Pride Tree is located on the West Blalock side of the Park directly across from the Venice Museum which is between Turin Street and Milan Avenues.
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Christmas Day Communion Service
Join us for a time of reflection and meditation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
December 25 at 10 AM
This will be an in-person Service only.
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Christmas Eve Worship Service
Friday, December 24
at 4 PM
The Service will be held outside on our beautiful church grounds.
Please use the LINK below to register to ensure we have enough chairs setup.
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We will be decorating the Chancel with poinsettias this Christmas. If you would like to purchase one to honor or in memory of someone, please use the link to complete the order form on-line or use the order form at Church on Sunday or call the Church Office during office hours. Each poinsettia is $15.
All orders are due
by December 12.
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Board of Directors Updates |
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The Board of Directors would like to give a special Thank You to Thrive MCC in Tallahassee, FL for their generous gift of $10,000 to be used to supplement our Pillars Fund. |
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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. The counts for the week of December 5 are $3,477 for the General Fund* and $705 for the Pillars Fund**.
*Funds the church's expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc.)
**Pillars Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
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Outreach Opportunities and Updates |
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We are collecting $10 Walmart gift cards for CHAPS (Charlotte HIV/Aids People Support, Incorporated). It is a nonprofit that serves to provide food and hygiene items without cost to those persons in need who are living with HIV/AIDS and their dependents. Please bring the gift cards to the Church by December 14, and place them in the CHAPS stocking on the fireplace.
You can also support CHAPS by picking up a bag from the lobby and participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar. Use the link below to learn more about this project.
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Thank you SunCoast MCC Angels
Because of your giving hearts, all of the Angels were taken from the Tree, gifts have been purchased and will be delivered to the school.
Thanks to you, five children will wake up on Christmas morning knowing that there is kindness and ANGELS in the world!
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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 & Time H * Bill B * Tim H * Frank R * Ron S * Paula J * Marty S * Beverly D * Jerry F & Bruce C * Doug B* Mayra * Zami * Laura M * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John Greene
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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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Updating the Church Directory |
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Want to stay connected to SunCoast MCC family and friends? We need your help!
It is time to update the Church Directory. If you need to update your information (i.e. address, phone number, email etc.) or are not currently in the directory, please use the link to complete the form.
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December 5, 2021 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 December 5 Worship Service.
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SunCoast MCC Protocols for Onsite Worship |
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The Board of Directors regularly revisits the safety protocols in relation to COVID-19. We continue to monitor the local statistics and will make changes when possible.
While we are optimistic, we also want to remain cautious and phase in looser restrictions.
For now we will:
- wear masks
- use individual communion cups
- have snacks after Worship outside on Sundays
- greet each other from a distance and refrain from congregating in the building
- be mindful of others when you greet them
The board will continue to watch the trends and, as long as they move in the right direction, will lessen restrictions along the way.
The board wishes to thank all of you for your patience and cooperation in our approach to use caution.
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Do you have news or information you would like to share?
If so, please download the Updated Communication Form and submit based on the communication needs outlined on the form.
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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:
Monday: Office is closed
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
Friday: Noon to 3 PM
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