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A SunCoast MCC Foundational Scripture

"Our God shall supply all our needs according to God's riches in glory in

Christ Jesus"

~Philippians 4:1

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST July 8, 2022

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

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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 10 at

10 AM for

In-Person or Virtual Worship

“I Can Do All Things”

The Apostle Paul, in writing to the church in Philippi told the people that he had been through some difficult times. He shares how he knows what it’s like to have little and to have plenty; to be hungry and to be well fed. Yet, in it all, he encourages the church to rejoice and to reflect on things that are uplifting.

Can we, like Paul, do ALL things through Christ. Does it make any difference in our lives when we think about certain things? Does God supply ALL our needs?

Join us this Sunday as we begin our summer series: “How Firm a Foundation.” In this series we will be using some of the Foundational Scriptures that SunCoast MCC is both spiritually and physically built upon! This week, we will explore the concepts Paul puts forth in being able to do all things and whether or not what we think about has any effect on the outcome of our lives.

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-20

Watch Sunday Service HERE

Order of Worship and Lyrics for Worship July 10, 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.

Fellowship Hour After Worship

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.

Calendar of Events

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

July Month at a Glance

This weekend is Pillars Sunday. Please consider an extra monthly donation designated for Pillars to help pay for our Mortgage.

Become a MORTGAGE ANGEL by donating $111 to cover our mortgage for 1 day/month.

Our current monthly mortgage payment is $3,366.55 and our mortgage is $469,000. Help pay it down!

In Person or Online, we all depend on this holy place for Worship and Ministry to thrive and outlive us all…

This Sunday, July 10, is CHAPS Sunday.

Please consider bringing food and hygiene products this Sunday to help this organization continue their work of support HIV/AIDS patients and their families.

Items could include:

Toothbrushes and Paste

Paper Products

Bleach

Laundry Detergent

Fabric Softener

Cleaning products

Shampoo and Conditioner

Bar Soap

Hand Soap

Dish Soap

Non-perishable food items

Trash Bags

Food Storage Bags

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.

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!

Save Date

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

$75 per Person Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch

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.

LINK to Register for the Golf Outing

Use this LINK to learn about sponsorship opportunities

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 27 to July 3

The weekly financials will be in next week's

Staying Connected.

Attendance

July 3, 2022

66 in-person

31 families live streaming

22 YouTube views

119+ 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 * Cleighton

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 July 3, 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 July 3

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.