Photo Credit: Jacquie Reynolds
From the rising of the sun to its setting. The name of our Creator is to be praised.
~Psalm 113:3
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 31, 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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Upcoming Worship Information
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Special Performance
Sunday, January 2 during Worship
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This Sunday will have a special performance by Marsha Stevens-Pino and her daughter Naomi Castor.
We hope you will be able to join us as we are blessed with their talent and devotion to doing the work of God and supporting the ministry of SunCoast MCC.
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Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
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Join us on
Sunday, January 2 at 10 AM
for Worship
In-Person or Live Stream
The sermon title this Sunday could just as well be, “Stars and Roots!”
There are two things we need, SunCoast MCC, to face this year with courage and joy: TRUST AND VISION.
We will hear our final Christmas story this Sunday as we transition to a New Year and a new season, Epiphany, the Season of Light. That story is the magical tale of the Magi, mysterious strangers from the East who follow a star, and trust the Creator of all to lead them to a manger. They demonstrated trust and vision -- they have a permanent place in the story of our faith.
Let’s open our hearts to what God is doing in our lives, our church and our world.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events |
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Happy New Year! Use the link below to download the January 2922 Month At A Glance
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On January 9, 2022, we will be honoring Rev. Vickie Miller during her last Worship service at SunCoast MCC. To ensure comfort, we have decided to hold this worship service outdoors as we did Christmas Eve.
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.
If you plan on attending, please register using the link.
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Join us as Venice InterFaith Community Association (VICA) Hosts a
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
When:
Monday, January 17 at 7 PM
Where:
Emmanual Lutheran Church at 790 South Tamiami Trail, Venice
Guest Speaker:
Dr. John Walker, Pastor, Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Guest Vocalist:
Brenda Watty (of the Marvelettes)
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VICA is hosting a winter series of programs focusing on Interfaith Responses to the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The programs will be held Monday nights at 7 PM at Emmanual Lutheran Church at 790 South Tamiami Trail, Venice
January 24:
Lifting Up Our Children in the Wake of the Pandemic: Supporting Resilience and Fostering Joy
January 31:
Turning Mourning into Dancing: Changing Sackcloth into Garments of Joy
Use the link below to download the flyer with additional information
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Welcome Rev. Rick and Michael
Join us as we welcome Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe as the Assistant Pastor of SunCoast MCC.
Rev. Rick will be preaching this Sunday. We will be blessing he and Michael as they join the SunCoast MCC family and community
Sunday, January 30 at 10 AM
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A Night with Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
Join us in our second in the series of nights with Rev. Nancy as she continues to share stories about her journey with MCC and her life experiences.
This month, Rev. Nancy will share stories from her time in Los Angelas.
Monday, February 7 at 7 PM
SunCoast MCC
This will be a hybrid event allowing those who cannot join us in person to participate virtually.
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Venice Pride, Inc.
3rd PRIDE FESTIVAL
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When:
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022
11 AM to 4 PM
Where:
SunCoast MCC Grounds
3276 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34292
We hope you will be able to join the VPI Board of Directors as we welcome the community to a day of fun and fellowship. There will be a pet blessing, entertainment, vendors and much more.
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Christmas Stocking Offering Update |
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Not too late-stockings will be up through
New Years!!
As of Thursday, December 30, we have received $11,620.
Help us reach the goal!!
More information can be found on the website at www.SunCoastMCC.com or use link below to participate in the Christmas Stocking Campaign. |
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January Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations |
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09 Dennis Roos & Robert Izzo
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07 Mercie Chick
19 Ron Longstreth
20 Jill Oldham
22 Rodger Jenkins
23 Bob Langlais
24 Susan Mengersen
25 Edison Feliciano
25 Ann Perry
25 Marc Marois
25 Tom Wells
28 Frank Rowe
30 Connie Kennedy
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Board of Directors Updates |
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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 Christmas Eve and the week of December 26 are $1,905 for the General Fund* and $575 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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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
About the Compressor
Several weeks ago, the board made an announcement that everyone may not have heard.
We were very grateful for members of the church, this fall, who helped us raise all the funds ($3,000) for the compressor. Our first vendor was not able to do the job, and our second vendor recommended that we wait until next year to install the new compressor. We will install it sometime in 2022 and are grateful that the money is in our Building Fund to do just that, thank you again!
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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 * Frank R * Ron S * Paula J * Marty S * Jerry F * Bruce C * Mayra * Zami * Laura M * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John G * John G * Phyllis M * Barbara S *
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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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Updated SunCoast MCC Protocols for Onsite Worship |
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During the December Board of Directors meeting, the members reviewed the current data and have developed the following UPDATED protocols.
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.
1) We will facilitate social distancing at indoor and outdoor gatherings (indoors, people will be encouraged to sit with people they feel comfortable sitting near, people can sit farther apart, ushers will help people who need it). Chairs will be further apart outside, in small clusters.
2) In order to attend indoor worship, you must be fully vaccinated.
3) Social hour after church has been suspended for two months, at which time we will review the situation.
4) We will offer one outdoor service per month - the first one will be January 9th, for Rev. Vickie's retirement celebration, so as to accommodate more people safely. (After that, the first Sunday of the month, and Easter Sunday).
5) Masks are required for indoor services.
6) Masks are required while walking to the outdoor worship area, and as you leave. If you feel comfortable, you may remove your mask during services that are held outside.
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December 26, 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 26 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:
Monday: Office is closed
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
Friday: Noon to 3 PM
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