Photo Credit: Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
As in water face reflects face, so the heart of a person reflects the person.
~Proverbs 27:10
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST January 21, 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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Upcoming Worship Information
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Rev. Elder Lillie Brock is currently the Sr. Pastor of Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota, Florida.
Rev. Brock has served as a clergy person in MCC for 21 years as a Pastor on Staff at the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, TX, as an Elder in the denomination for a decade, and as the Pastor of Congregational Life at MCC of Greater St. Louis, MO.
Rev. Lillie has been a member of MCC since 1981 and before ordination, served in many lay roles and has been a member of 8 different MCC churches through those 40 years. Rev. Brock says, “MCC runs deep in my bones and in my family. My father, Rev. Jimmy Brock served MCC for 20 years before his death and my grandparents and mother have long supported our movement. It’s hard to imagine that anything could ever move me away from the church that saved our lives.”
Rev. Lillie, before ordination, was a business owner, speaker, trainer, and author and was privileged to travel all over the world assisting people through organizational changes. Rev. Lillie lives in Sarasota with her partner, Kate Savage, and their two pets, Zorro and Bella.
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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
Pastor SunCoast MCC
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Join us this
Sunday, January 23 at 10 AM
for Worship as we welcome
Rev. Elder Lillie Brock as our Guest Preacher
In-Person or Live Stream
"Defining Moments"
Throughout our lives together in church and individually, there are moments when the decisions we make and the paths we take, change everything.
This Sunday, we will see what the Children of Israel have to teach us about a moment like that and how it changed their course and the course of history.
As we continue to live in a pandemic infected environment and as SunCoast begins a new journey, it is worth asking the question, “Is this a defining moment for you?”
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Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.
The tests are completely free.
Use the link below to order for your family
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Upcoming Calendar of Events |
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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 Emmanuel 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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Beyond These Walls is hosting a night of music with Shawn Thomas. You can learn more about the artist by visiting his website at shawnthomasonline.com.
When:
Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7 PM
Where:
Beyond These Walls
2000 Rio de Janeiro Ave
Punta Gorda, FL
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Memorial Service for Micki Hall and Doris Rieger
On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11 AM, a memorial service for Micki and Doris will take place at SunCoast MCC.
Join us as we celebrate the lives of these two wonderful ladies and honor the legacy they have left behind.
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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 Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 10 AM. We will be blessing Michael and him as they join the SunCoast MCC family and community.
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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 Angeles.
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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Ten Easy Ways to Get Acquainted or Re-Acquainted with the Bible in 2022
Zoom Class with Rev. Nancy Wilson
Wednesdays, February 9 and 16
7 PM – 8:15
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.
Have a Bible handy if you have one, or borrow one from our SunCoast MCC Library!
ZOOM Link is below for the class.
Meeting ID: 880 8024 8824
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This February 12 & 13, 2022, the Jewish Congregation of Venice will sponsor the annual Jewish Food Festival. They have held this event for more than 25 years. It is a way of sharing Jewish culture and cuisine with the entire community of Venice.
Your support and patronage helped make this a major event on the region’s community calendar.
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty brought on by the recent upsurge of COVID-19 and variants' cases, we are not able to hold an in-person Jewish Food Festival this year. But…
The good news is that our homemade Jewish delicacies are being prepared and can be ordered online.
Purchases are by PRE-ORDER and PRE-PAYMENT only. There will be no purchases the day of the Festival.
Use the link below to read more about the festival and place an order.
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Our Liturgical Arts Team, Rev. Gene and Bill B. are looking for a few good folks to help with beautifying our sanctuary according to the season and themes of worship.
If you can sew, or enjoy creativity, have experience in set design, or like going to yard sales; if you are able to help lift furniture or art objects. . . or are just interested in learning more, please let Rev. Gene know or you can email the Church at info@suncoastmcc.com
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Board of Directors Updates |
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2021 Giving Statements
We have prepared your 2021 giving statements and will have those ready to be picked up before or after Worship this Sunday. These statements only include contributions made with cash or checks.
If you contributed electronically using EasyTithe, you will receive an email with those contributions beginning Monday,
January 17, 2022.
Please make sure to monitor your email (including Junk/Spam) for an email from EasyTithe.com
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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 the week of January 16 are $2,325 for the General Fund* and $270 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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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 * Phyllis M * Barbara S * Judy * Gracie M * Joffrey S * Terrie B * Pam C * Lorna H
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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. Our next outdoor Service will be February 6, 2022.
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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January 16, 2022 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 January 16 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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