A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST July 1, 2022

We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

A Call for Prayer-A Special Note from the Pastors

We are sharing news from a notice that Dr. David received this week, from his Rabbi, at Temple Shalom in Pt. Charlotte, where David serves as cantor.

Rabbi Agin said that anti-Semitic circulars have been distributed on cars in Port Charlotte, Venice and North Port. The Charlotte County Sheriff and other police departments have been alerted.

Let's be in solidarity and prayer with the Jewish community in our area, for all synagogues. These are difficult times, and we must not tolerate anti-Semitism or racism, or any other forms of hatred. As we hear more, or if there are other ways we can be in support, we will let you know.

Let's pray for peace, justice, and an end to hatred of all kinds.

Rev. Nancy and Rev. Rick

Worship Information

Summer Preaching Series 2022

“How Firm a Foundation”

Based on the SunCoast MCC Foundational Scriptures

Foundations are a critical component in building a stable and secure structure. Without a firm foundation, the structure is at risk of failing and crumbling to the ground. Not only is having a firm foundation an integral component in a building structure but it also applies to churches, and not only the building, but the spiritual strength and vitality of its ministry. While churches need a firm foundation for their buildings, perhaps a more critical foundation is the principles and scriptures upon which the ministry of a church is built.

Did you know SunCoast MCC has foundational scriptures? Several of them are found on the beautiful artwork photos that decorate the hallways of our facility. Most of our foundational scriptures were literally written on stones and placed under the platform/chancel area of our church as it was being built! Through the summer months, our preaching series will focus on seven of our foundational scriptures! This series will inspire us to reflect upon the scriptures that Rev. Sherry and those who founded SunCoast felt were significant in the spiritual foundation of our wonderful church.

The first line of the hymn “How Firm a Foundation” says it well: How firm a foundation, for you has been laid, by God in the Word…” We look forward to seeing you throughout the summer for our “How Firm a Foundation” series!

Thank you, Doug Barry, for all you do to keep the history of SunCoast MCC alive and preserved.

Join us this

Sunday, July 3 at

10 AM for

In-Person or Virtual Worship

Be Not Conformed...

Be Transformed!!!

MCC General Conference Worship

This Sunday, we will join other MCC Churches around the world to celebrate who we are and our call to transform ourselves, our Church, community and the world.

We will have the opportunity to hear our Moderator Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, preach on Romans 12:1-2.

Even though General Conference is not in person, we hope you will join on this virtual journey as we fellowship, pray, worship and connect with others. When we can see and hear voices from our global community, it is powerful!

Prayer from Rev. Elder Goudy:

Wonder working God, pour out Your Spirit on MCC's 2022 General Conference, that Your grace is given and received. May any controversies be minor and any conflicts be transformed into a greater understanding of Your wisdom. Bless the global MCC community as we gather, connect and deepen relationships in new ways. As we worship, pray, talk theology, do business, practice righteousness, seek salvation, enjoy peace and delight in one another's company, join us as "one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth." Amen.

Watch Sunday Service HERE

Order of Worship and Lyrics for Worship July 3, 2022

Joining us Virtually?

If you are joining us on-line, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link 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.

Change in Fellowship Hour

Join us for coffee and fellowship after Worship on Sundays in the library!

This is perfect time to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

Important General Conference Information

Live Streaming Party at SunCoast MCC

General Conference is a "Transformational Event" for all those who open their hearts and minds to hear the messages of love, acceptance and God from those around the globe

The 2022 General Conference is a virtual event allowing even more people to experience the wonders of the weekend.

SunCoast MCC has scheduled times to have the Church open and encourage all to join us for fellowship and worship.

The schedule for our Live Streaming Party is:

Friday, July 1, 2022, 4-8 PM

4 PM- Keynote Speaker: Be Moved: Angel F. Méndez Montoya (Live)

5 PM-Dinner and Fellowship (Pizza provided and we ask people to bring a side dish/dessert to share)

7 PM-Opening Worship-Live

Saturday, July 2, 2022, 2-5 PM

2 PM: Keynote Speaker Recording: Be Energized by the Spirit: Kwok Pui Lan

3 PM:Snacks and Fellowship (Snacks will be provided)

4 PM:Synchronous Worldwide Worship (Live)

General Conference Schedule LINK

Calendar of Events

Use the LINK below to donwload a copy of the July Month at a Glance.

July Month at a Glance

04 Linda Staib

05 Mary Samoge-Wismer

13 Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

21 Sam Sinnett

22 Ron Sortore

23 Yvonne Gibson

25 Bill Bittner

26 Jo-Ann Snyder

27 Yolanda DeJesus

30 Allyson Fichter

31 Lorna Hunter

09 Rev. Vickie Miller & Carol Lidey

12: Rudy Angell &

Ken Neighbors

This summer, we invite everyone to join Rev. Rick and Rev. Nancy in a 4 part Bible Study.

When: July 20, 27, August 3 and 10

at 10:30 AM

In person, or by Zoom.

We invite everyone, including those on Zoom, to bring lunch, which we will share afterwards.

This study will be a little different.

We want to invite you to suggest topics for the study. Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about forgiveness? Or anger? Or about the afterlife? About politics and religion? About sex? About gender?

Maybe the Bible is really clear about all these things, or...maybe not...

And, does it matter what the Bible says, or which version you read?

You do not have to have any previous knowledge of the Bible, and if you don’t have one handy, there are plenty in our library...

We always have worthwhile conversation, and it is a great way to stay connected this summer. Come to one, or every session.

Use the link below to suggest a topic or complete the form found in the Church lobby.

Use this LINK to suggest a topic for the Summer Bible Study

ZOOM Link to Join the Class

Come spend a relaxing afternoon listening to your favorite music with

Director Lynn Cleary and the Sun Coast Wind Ensemble.

These dedicated musicians will

entertain you!

Sun Coast Wind Ensemble Summer Concert

Friday, July 22, 2022

2:00 PM

SunCoast Metropolitan Community Church

3276 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

Tickets - $10.00

To purchase tickets, you can use the link below, buy them after Worship on Sundays or stop by the Church Office.

LINK to Purchase Concert Tickets

The second Quarter Congregational Forum is scheduled for Sunday, July 24, 2022 immediately after worship.

The forum will be livestreamed and recorded.

Value All Families Day

Join us on Sunday, July 31, 2022 as we celebrate all families and welcome Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw as our guest preacher.

Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw is the Senior Pastor of MCC Tampa. He is a faculty member of the Trans Seminarian Leadership Cohort and the co-editor of the book, Liberating Gender for Jews and Allies: The Wisdom of Transkeit, which will be available later this year. Jakob has participated in LGBTQ activism and advocacy throughout the United States and Central and Eastern Europe. Jakob’s favorite thing in life is being a dad to two creative, fun, and inspiring young adults.

Celebrating the Life of Joe Davis

A Memorial Service has been scheduled for Joe Davis on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at SunCoast MCC.

Time and other details will be shared as soon the celebration of Joe's life has been finalized.

Weekly Offering and Attendance Information

Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial support.

For the week of

June 20 to June 26

Donations were $3,172. This is $852 less than our expenses.

Our Year-to-Date donations are $107,871. This is $9,986 less than our expenses.

The above includes donations of $16,054 for Pillars. This is $3,770 less than our mortgage payments YTD.

Attendance

June 26, 2022

70 in-person

37 families live streaming

43 YouTube views

150+ In-person & online, we're One Body

Donate HERE

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 * Tim H * Ron S * Bruce C * Greg H * Nikki L * Joe G *Ann S * Sandy S * Ginny * Meegan * Jessica * David F

Do you know of anyone within our congregation who might need some congregational care or for us to offer their name in prayer?

If so, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com

Sunday June 26, 2022, Worship Recording

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 June 26

Worship Service.

Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings

For your safety and the safety of others, please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well.

This is the time for seasonal colds as well as continued caution with COVID.

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

Masks are optional for indoor activities and Worship.

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.