A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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Photo Credit: Bill Lee
“Jesus summonded the crowd and the disciples and said, if you wish to come after me, you must deny your very self, take up your cross and follow in my footsteps.” ~ Mark 8:34
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST December 9, 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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Updated Worship and Church Protocols | |
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The Board of Directors has 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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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 Sunday, December 18, 2022.
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CHAPS Sunday,
December 11, 2022
Please consider bringing food and hygiene products this Sunday to help this organization continue their work of supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families.
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This Sunday, December 11, 2022, is Pillars Sunday. Please consider an extra monthly donation designated for Pillars to help pay for our Mortgage.
Become a MORTGAGE ANGEL by donating $111 to cover our mortgage for 1 day/month.
Our current monthly mortgage payment is $3,366.55 and our mortgage is $469,000. Help pay it down.
In Person or Online, we all depend on this holy place for Worship and Ministry to thrive and outlive us all!
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The 1st Annual SunCoast MCC Golf Outing is tomorrow, December 10, 2022!
Registration/Check-in begins at 7:30 AM with an 8:30 AM start time.
If you are coming for the lunch and fellowship, lunch will be at 12:30 PM but come early for some games and time with friends.
Lake Venice Golf Club
1801 South Harbor Dr.
Venice, FL 34285
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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 5:30 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. 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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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
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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 Angel Tree by this 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 28 to December 4
Donations for the week were $5,319. This is $346 less than our expenses.
Our Year to Date donations are $195,932. This is $23,388 less than our expenses.
The above includes donations of $27,198 for Pillars. This is $7,834 less than our mortgage payments (YTD).
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Attendance
December 4, 2022
56 in-person
22 families
live streaming
17 YouTube views
95+ 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
| 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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Join our Private Facebook Group
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Please join AmazonSmile!
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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