Photo Credit: Charlene Bisordi
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares God, plans for your prosperity and not for your destruction, plans to bring about the future you hope for.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST January 7, 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. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
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Celebration of the
Retirement from Ministry of
Rev. Vickie Miller,
Co-Pastor of SunCoast Metropolitan Community Church
January 9, 2022
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Join us on
Sunday, January 9 at 10 AM
for Worship
In-Person or Live Stream
On Rev. Vickie’s last Sunday before her retirement, she will share and reflect upon the blessing that our church has been, both to her and to others.
It will be a special Sunday of sorrowful goodbyes and thank yous, yet also a joyful celebration with her as she enters a time of Sabbath and retreat.
Please come and help us say farewell to one of our beloved pastors and wish her well. There will be special music by Marsha Stevens-Pino and other guests in attendance. The service will be held outdoors to accommodate more attendees safely.
Please use the link below to register so we may ensure we have enough seating.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events |
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UPDATED
Use the link below to download the UPDATED
January 2022
Month At A Glance
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Join Venice Interfaith Community Association (VICA) in a
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
When:
Monday, January 17 at 7 PM
Where:
Emmanuel 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 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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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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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 Offering and Outreach Updates |
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Thank You!
Thank you for your
prayers and gifts!
We have reached our Christmas Offering goal of $13,500.
You also provided CHAPS with $560 in Walmart gift cards and many reverse advent bags filled with needed items.
Finally, thanks to your generosity, we were able to partner with Glenallen Elementary School and provided five children with gifts as a Christmas morning blessing.
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January Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations |
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05 Cindy Smith and
Cindy Duranko
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 the week of January 2 are $2,529 for the General Fund* and $800 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
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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 this Sunday, 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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January 2, 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 2 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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