A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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Photo Credit: Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
A SunCoast MCC Foundational Scripture
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to God’s purpose." ~Romans 8:28
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST July 15, 2022
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Fellowship Hour After Worship | | |
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Coffee and Fellowship
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.
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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.
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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
at
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.
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The second Quarter Congregational Forum is scheduled for Sunday, July 24, 2022 immediately after worship.
The Board of Directors will be reviewing the current budget and the financial health of the church. They will also provide an update on the Strategic Plan as well as the new database.
This is a time to learn and ask questions as the Board of Directors begin the planning process for the 2023 Budget.
The forum will be livestreamed and recorded.
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The next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, July 26, 2022
at 9:30 AM. All are able to attend and observe the work of the Board.
You can join in-person or virtually using the link below.
Meeting ID: 884 0856 7691
Passcode: 975112
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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.
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Important Information Regarding the New
Database and On-Line Giving Platform
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At the last Congregational Forum, we announced the Board of Director's decision to move to a new membership database and giving link. The decision to move was based on several reasons.
- The first is to save money! Pushpay has a lower rate for fees on electronic giving.
- Also, our current two systems do not communicate thus making it difficult for end of year giving statements.
- Finally, the new database (Community Church Builder) is LGBTQ+ friendly. Our current system automatically assigns opposite gender to married couplers and does not allow for same-sex relationships. Several MCC Churches use this system and highly recommend switching.
On August 31, 2022 we will disable Easy Tithe and will need everyone to transfer to the new system. Below is a link to create your account in PushPay electronic giving system. Just like our current system, you can setup recurring giving so you don't have to remember every time you want to give.
On Sunday, July 31st and August 14th, the Board of Directors will be available after worship to assist you in setting up you your new account.
To ensure you are not giving twice, please make sure you disable your EasyTithe recurring giving as soon as your new account has been created.
Please feel free to email Kim at info@suncoastmcc.com or call her if you have any questions or need assistance.
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Bingo is Back!
Join us for a night of fun and fellowship on August 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM.
More information will be provided soon!
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SunCoast MCC 1st Annual Golf Fundraising Event
OCTOBER 15TH , 2022
@
LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB
1801 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
$300 Per Team: Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch
or
$75 per Person Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch
or
Non-Golfers can join the fun for a wonderful lunch and games for $20 per Person
4 Person Scramble I Games
Silent Auction I Play & Win!
For more information contact: golf@suncoastmcc.com I 941.484.7068
Registration/Check-In: 7:30 AM
Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM
Use the links below to register or learn how to become a sponsor.
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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 support.
For the week of
July 4 to July 10
Donations were $2,869.00. This is $1,152 less than our expenses.
Our Year to Date donations are $114,438. This is $11,461 less than our expenses.
The above includes donations of $18,015 for Pillars. This is $2,184 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
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Attendance
July 10, 2022
50 in-person
36 families live streaming
22 YouTube views
108 + In-person & online, we're One Body
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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 * Tim H * Ron S * Bruce C * Greg H * Nikki L * Joe G *Ann S * Sandy S * Ginny * Meegan * Jessica * David F * Cleighton *
Connie K * Leslie V
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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
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Sunday July 10, 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 July 10
Worship Service.
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | |
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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.
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- 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.
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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 Ave
Venice, FL 34292
Office Hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday:
10 AM to 3 PM
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