A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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Photo Credit: Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." ~Isaiah 43:2
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 2, 2022
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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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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Updated Worship and Church Protocols | |
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The Board of Directors have been monitoring COVID numbers and have made the recommendation that masks will be optional at the office and at worship services and events. Please get your flu shot, and any boosters you have not received.
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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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December Month at a Glance | | |
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Use the link below to download a copy of the December Month at a Glance or you can pick up a copy in the lobby at Church. | |
Venice
Sun Coast Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert Fundraiser
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music and holiday cheer today, Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2 PM. The Venice Sun Coast Wind Ensemble is having a concert sure to put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Tickets are $10 each and you can use the link below to purchase tickets or buy them at the church office. A love offering will also be taken the day of the event. All money goes to continuing the work of SunCoast MCC in the community.
Use this LINK to purchase your tickets.
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A Night with Terrance Joyce
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7 PM
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THE ARTS AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE – INSPIRATION THROUGH MANIFESTATION
You are invited to participate and take away what may benefit you in a conversation with artist Terrence Joyce as he shares the creative process of transposing the message of a profound mystical Inspiration into artistic form.
The artist discloses the guiding principles and practices gifted to him for this aspiration by many generous seekers encountered within the spiritual and artistic communities his journey has led him through.
From wisdoms learned in a monastic Catholic seminary thru the turbulent and transformative Bohemian community of Greenwich Village and SOHO in the 1960’s and 1970’s, to the close friendship with an Indian saint and his disciples at their United Nations Peace Meditation mission the practices disclosed are both practical as well as secret and sacred.
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It is almost time for the 1st Annual
SunCoast MCC Golf Charity Outing
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Use the link below to register for golf or call the church office. For all the non-golfers, you can use the link to register for the lunch only and come enjoy a time of fellowship, fun and food.
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Holiday Bingo Party
with an Ugly Sweater Contest and Cookie Exchange
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 6:30 PM
A $10 donation to play 10 fun games of Bingo and a chance to win a prize or two!
Ugly Sweater Contest: Wear you ugliest sweater and you may take home a prize and pride!
Holiday Cookie exchange: Bring your favorite holiday cookie to share!
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Friday, December 16, we will have a potluck supper at 5:30PM 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. Use the LINK below to
sign-up for the potluck or use the form in the lobby.
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
with Guest Artist
Troy Messner, French Horn
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Christmas Day Worship Service
Sunday,
December 25, 2022
at 10 AM
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2022 Christmas Stocking Campaign | |
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The fireplace is going 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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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 Sunday, December 18th.
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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.
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Please return unwrapped gifts for the AngelTree by Sunday,
December 11, 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
November 21 to Novebmer 27
Donations for the week were $3,114. This is $980 less than our expenses.
Our Year to Date donations are $190,613. This is $25,155 less than our expenses.
The above includes donations of $26,673 for Pillars. This is $10,359 less than our mortgage payments (YTD).
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Attendance
November 27, 2022
52 in-person
families
20 live streaming
14 YouTube views
86 + 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
| Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com | |
Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | |
- 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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