A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
January 27, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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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 * Dan M * David F * Fabiola * Ginny * Scott B * Margaret I * Betty * Mark T * Millie C * Jo-Ann * Nancy * Zami * Judy * Lorna H *
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The Black History Month 2023 theme, “Black Resistance,” explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings," since the nation's earliest days.
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month#black-history-month-2023-theme
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Congregational Care Team Meeting
The next Congregational Care Team meeting will be Wednesday,
February 1, 2023 at 3 PM.
We hope all team members will be able to attend either in person or virtually using the link below.
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Bring a friend and a dish to share!!
Potluck and Prayer Service
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Join us for a meal and fellowship on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:30 PM. Following the meal, we will have a Prayer Service beginning at 6:30 PM. Bring a friend and join us for one or both of these amazing opportunities for fellowship and healing.
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Join us for Worship on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at
10 AM as we welcome
Dr. April Glasco as our
Guest Preacher
Dr. Glasco is the Founder and CEO of Second Chance Last Opportunity, Inc. in Sarasota, FL. She has served as a Corrections officer and as a Juvenile Detention Case Worker.
April's commitment to her clients is unwavering. She saw a tremendous need in her community and devised a plan to meet that need. Instead of handing out charity, April is on the streets looking for, finding, and helping people by providing respect, counseling, training, and high expectations. Her goal is to give people the skills and confidence that will enable them to make positive choices and build a better future for themselves and their families. The positive effect Dr. Glasco and her organization has had on the people of Newtown is remarkable.
Dr. Glasco empowers individuals from all walks of life to gain a sense of
self-worth, self-esteem and confidence through teaching, counseling, interpersonal workshops, seminars and speaking engagements.
Dr. Glasco holds a Doctor of Divinity degree and has a masters in Mental Health Counseling. She is a published author and has won local and international awards for her work.
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Venice Interfaith Community Association 2023 Winter Series
"Sitting at Abraham's Table"
Examining the role of Abraham, the biblical forefather, in bringing Interfaith Communities together.
When: Mondays at 7 PM
Location: Jewish Congregation of Venice
600 North Auburn Rd, Venice
Topics:
January 30: Sitting at Abraham's Table
February 6: Building A Bigger American Table
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Save the date!
Bird Watching and Brunch with the Pastors! March 11, 2023
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Join the pastors and others for a morning of birdwatching and then sharing brunch at a nearby restaurant.
NO prior experience required! If you have binoculars, or a bird book, bring them, but if you don’t, no worries! It will be easy walking. We will share the location as we get a little closer to the date.
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2022 Giving Statements are availabe. You can access them 3 different ways:
- Email: Those with correct email addresses on file should have received an email from Pushpay this past week.
- Download from your account: You can login to your Pushpay account at any time and print a copy.
- Paper copies: These will be available after Worship this Sunday, January 29, 2023. They will be in the lobby. Statements not picked up, will be mailed.
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Message from the Board of Directors | |
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Each year, the Board of Directors sets goals for themselves for the upcoming year. This year at our Retreat, which was held on January 14, we decided on the following goals:
1. Get to know our post-pandemic congregation and their interests and talents.
2. Review and update church documents.
3. Support and participate in the implementation of the Strategic Plan and celebrate our accomplishments.
4. Develop spiritual growth and leadership.
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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 gifts.
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Giving for the week of January 16 to January 22
Donations were $3,211. This is $1,623 short of expenses.
Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $14,755.
This is $254 over our expenses.
The above includes donations of $2,073 for Pillars. This is $1,194 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
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Attendance
January 22, 2023
62 in person
15 families
live streaming
9 YouTube views
86+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | | |
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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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- 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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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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