Staying Connected with SunCoast MCC February 11, 2022

Artist: Bisa Butler

Bisa Butler is an African-American fiber artist who uses the tradition of quilting to record the history of Black people and their beautiful culture. The above is a picture of a portion of a quilt she has completed.

Source: About | Bisa Butler Art

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST February 11, 2022

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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Worship Information

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Senior Pastor

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe

Assistant Pastor

SunCoast MCC

Watch the Sunday Service HERE

Join us this

Sunday, February 13 at

10 AM

for In-Person or Virtual Worship

Discipleship By the Sea: “Healing”

Throughout Jesus’ life we read the accounts of him healing those who were sick. He healed by the spoken word and by touch. Many of us pray for healing of others as well as for self.

Join us this Sunday as we consider healing. What does it mean to be healed? Are there other ways we experience healing in addition to physical? Are there steps we can take to facilitate healing, other than prayer?

Celebrating Black History Month

There are many events in the surrounding areas to learn and celebrate Black History. Concerts, theater, literature events and panel discussions are a great opportunity for us to learn as we honor the contributions of the many known and unknown African-Americans. Use the links below to check out the many events in our area.

Peace Education and Action Center

How to Celebrate Black History Month in Sarasota

In August 2017, we lost an amazing member of the LGBTQ Community and friend, Delores Berry.

Rev. Delores Berry was a talented evangelist who used her singing to share God's love for all.

Rev. Delores Berry began her ministry at the age of 19 and with UFMCC in 1975. She transferred her credentials and was ordained in MCC in 1983.

In 1978, Rev. Berry was one of the co-founders of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. She assisted in organizing the first Gay and Lesbian March on Washington in D.C. and assisted in organizing the first People of Color Gay and Lesbian White House Conference.

Below is a video of Rev. Delores preforming.

Source:Delores Berry | Profiles | LGBTQ Religious Archives Network

Rev. Delores P. Berry - You Raise Me Up - LGBT Version-2008

Calendar of Events

Volunteers Needed

The landscaping team will be working on Saturday, February 12 starting at 8:30 AM.

If you can join the team for the entire time or just a portion, please consider helping to spruce up our beautiful property.

Please bring gloves and any tools that you may have to help the team.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

CHAPS Sunday:

Please bring hygiene products to help support CHAPS as they serve those in need.

Pillars Sunday:

Consider making an additional gift to the Mortgage fund.

February Birthday & Anniversary Celebration

Ten Easy Ways to Get Acquainted or Re-Acquainted with the Bible

in 2022

Zoom Class with Rev. Nancy Wilson

Wednesday, February 16, 7 – 8:15 PM.

This series can be useful for those who have known, read, and loved the Bible for a long time; or for those who have never really read the Bible on their own.

We will focus on some easy and practical ways to open the Bible as a source of strength and hope in these times.

ZOOM Link is below for the class.

Meeting ID: 880 8024 8824

ZOOM Link for Bible Study Class

Upcoming Lenten Book Study

As Lent is a time of searching for meaning and connection, we are excited to offer a seven-week book study on Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 PM, from March 2 through April 13 led by Cindy Duranko and Rev. Rick. This class will be in-person only.

Brené Brown’s “Braving the Wilderness” is an easy read that explores the relationship among spirituality, authenticity and connection, and offers strategies for helping ourselves and all who come through our doors feel a sense of true belonging. The class will focus on exploring how authenticity and spirituality strengthen connection in our cherished community.

To participate, sign up after Worship in the lobby, call the office or use the link below. It is recommended that you purchase the book on your own or through church, and plan to read one chapter each week. If you would like to purchase the book through the Church, please notify Kim at info@suncoastmcc.com or call the Church by February 20, 2022.

We need a minimum of 10 participants, with a maximum of 20. If you have questions, you can contact Cindy at cduranko@hotmail.com

Use this LINK to register for the Lenten Class

Luck of the Irish Fundraiser

Feeling Lucky? Buy a ticket and you have a chance to take home the pot of gold!

The winning ticket will get half of the money raised from ticket sales, up to $1,500. The other half stays with the church.

Tickets are $20 each and will go on sale February 13, 2022. The drawing will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2022 during Worship. You do not have to be present to win!

To purchase a ticket. see Linda Staib or any member of the Fundraising team, use the link or the QR code.

Purchase Luck of the Irish Tickets HERE

A Night with Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

If you missed the second Night with Rev. Nancy Wilson, don't worry! The evening was recorded, and you can hear her amazing stories about her time and the ministries in Los Angeles by using the link.

The next night will be May 26, 2022 at

7 PM and she will share her many experiences with the work of MCC in Latin American areas.

A Night with Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson Video Blog Series #2 February 7, 2022

Weekly Offering and Attendance Information

Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times.

For the week of

January 31 to February 6,

our income and expenses were:

Weekly contributions were $4,585 which is $149 short of

the budget of $4734

and

4-Week total is $14,126 received which is $4,811

less than the budget of $18,937.

Donate HERE

Attendance Week of

February 6, 2022

65 in person

42 families live streaming

63 YouTube views from January 30 to February 5

170+ In person & online, we're One Body

United in the Power of Prayer

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 * Phyllis M * Barbara S * Judy * Gracie M * Joffrey S * Terrie B * Pam C * Lorna H * Karen & Lucy * George W * Dorothy B

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:

RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com

Updated SunCoast MCC Protocols for Onsite Worship

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.

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.

In order to attend indoor worship, you must be fully vaccinated.

Masks are required for indoor services.

During outside worship, people will need to wear masks while singing as well as entering and leaving the Worship area. If you feel comfortable, you may remove your mask during outside worship.