A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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Photo Credit: Susan Frederick
"Anyone who wants to work for me must follow in my footsteps, and wherever I am, my worker will be there too. Anyone who works for me will be honored by God."
~ John 12:26
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 16, 2022
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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2022 Christmas Stocking Campaign | |
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The fireplace is up and stockings are ready for us to hang! SunCoast MCC church elves have been very busy this past week! Every year we invite our members and friends to remember SunCoast MCC in your holiday giving by placing a stocking on the fireplace in memory or honor of someone you love.
It is a time we invite everyone to make that significant year-end gift to our Church that is changing lives and history. You can use the link below to read more about how the Board of Directors is recommending the Christmas Offering be used to support not just SunCoast MCC but our community.
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If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link below 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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Help us decorate the Church for Christmas Eve and Christmas day by purchasing a Poinsettia. You can use the link below or use the form in the lobby. Each poinsettia is $15.
All orders or due by this Sunday, December 18, 2022.
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Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah will begin the eveing of Sunday, December 18 and ends in the evening of Monday, December 26.
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Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa.
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Tonight, Friday, December 16, we are having a potluck supper at 5:30 PM followed by the Blessing of our Christmas Nativity Creche.
You are invited to bring your Nativity Creche or just the three main figures – Jesus, Mary, Joseph – for a Blessing and Communion after our potluck supper. We would like to leave them in the Church until the following Sunday.
In this time of recovering from Hurricane Ian, some of our Church Family lost everything, including their Nativity set. If you have an extra set that you would like to give to someone; or, if you feel inclined to purchase a small set for someone, please bring them to the Nativity Creche Blessing.
Everyone is invited whether or not you have a Nativity Creche.
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Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 4 PM
Join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with reading the Christmas story as found in various scripture passages. We will sing many of the old familiar Christmas Carols and hear some new songs! We will be joined by special musical guest Troy Messner who plays the French Horn! Our choir will be singing and the drumming group will be drumming. Rev. Rick will share a special reading from the perspective of the angels Gabriel and Michael as they watch the events of that holy night from above! It’s a wonderful light-hearted reading you won’t want to miss!
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Welcome Troy Messner to the Christmas Eve Worship Servicd.
Originally from Lakeland, FL, Troy graduated from Lakeland High School in 1986, and then joined the US Marines for a four-year tour as a Marine. He was a military band musician stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. . In 2014 Troy retired as a Master SGT from active-duty service and moved to the Sarasota area and since then has enjoyed playing with a number of area groups.
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Christmas Day Worship Service
Sunday,
December 25, 2022
at 10 AM
Christmas Day is on Sunday this year, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus at our 10 am service -- joyfully enhanced by music of the season! Come and wish one and all a Merry Christmas as you begin the day!
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The Church Office will be closed the week of December 26, 2022. The Office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
The staff will be monitoring emails and checking messages.
From the Staff of SunCoast MCC, we wish you a blesssed holiday season.
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Helping Those In Our Community | |
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Second Chance of Sarasota needs our help. They are asking for donations of underwear and socks for children 12 and under.
Please consider purchasing these items and dropping them off at the Church by Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
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During the holiday season, many of our local community partners need more support than ever! CHAPS could use our help! Please consider picking up a $25 gift card and dropping it in the CHAPS stocking on the fireplace in the back of the Sanctuary. All gifts cards are needed by this Sunday, December 18, 2022.
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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.
Giving for the week of
December 5 to December 11
Donations for the week were $7,386. This is $2,413 over our expenses.
Our Year to Date donations are $203,318. This is $20,974 less than our expenses.
The above includes donations of $27,860 for Pillars. This is $9,172 less than our mortgage payments (YTD).
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Attendance
December 11, 2022
56 in-person
21 families
live streaming
15 YouTube views
92+ In-person & online, we're One Body
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United in the Power of Prayer | |
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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:
Greg H * Jerry F * Noel * Jack & Teresa H * Mandy F *
Nanci R * Dan M * Mary W *Tim H * Ron L * Allen B * David F
| Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com | |
Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | | |
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Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.
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- In order to attend indoor Worship, you must be fully vaccinated.
- Masks are optional for all indoor activities and Worship until further notice.
- 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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It is free and easy, and a portion of your purchase will be included as an automatic donation to Suncoast MCC (SunCoast Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church, Inc.).
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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 Ave
Venice, FL 34292
Office Hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday:
10 AM to 3 PM
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