Photo Credit: Charlene Bisordi
"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! " ~Luke 12:24
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST July 9, 2021
A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Sunday Worship Information
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On July 18th, join us as we welcome
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe
as a guest Preacher.
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe began his professional ministerial calling in the Assemblies of God in 1993 where he was pastor in Lakeland, Florida. After coming to terms with and coming out as a gay man, Rev. Rick left the Assemblies of God. His first visit to an MCC was to attend a Marsha Stevens-Pino concert. Rev. Rick says attending that concert was “a life-changing, Divine appointment!” Soon after, Rev. Rick was asked to serve as interim pastor at Rainbow Promise MCC in Lakeland. During his time in Lakeland, Rev. Rick began the process of transferring his ordination from the Assemblies of God to MCC.
With Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson as his supervisor and Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota serving as his sponsor church, Rev. Rick’s ordination was officially transferred in January 2003. Rev. Rick was the founding pastor of MCC Naples, interim pastor at Holy Cross MCC in Pensacola, pastor of MCC of Our Redeemer in Augusta, Georgia and currently serves as part-time pastor at Church of Our Savior MCC in Boynton Beach, Florida. Rev. Rick has been with the love of his life, Michael for almost 14 years, six of those years, they have been legally married. They have two dogs, Mille and Gracie.
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Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors, SunCoast MCC
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Join us this Sunday
July 11th at 10AM
In-Person or Via Live Stream Worship
Becoming a New Creation
“God’s Economy: An Aquifer Within Us!”
Did you know that God poured water from a rock for the People of Israel as they wandered in the dry desert? We will read that story from Exodus 17 this Sunday.
In this season of rain and hurricanes, I have been thinking of Florida’s aquifer – the miraculous, permeable rock below the surface that holds, stores and releases water for our environment.
Did you know that God has built within each of us, and in our church, a “spiritual aquifer” that is part of the Divine Economy of provision for us? If we will only trust and allow what is within us to be released for good!
We will also hear Paul’s words, in Ephesians 1 about “the down payment on our inheritance” that is the work of the Spirit within us today. . .
Come and count your blessings this week, as we worship, enjoy the music and sing together on our way out again this Sunday!
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Use the Link below to learn more about CHAPS. |
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CHAPS Sunday
Each month we celebrate the work of CHAPS. Please remember to bring your donations to Church and leave them in the basket in the lobby.
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Items needed:
- Regular size Hygiene Items (Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Female products, etc)
- Canned Foods
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The Holy Spirit and energy filled the Sanctuary last Sunday. It was such a blessing to see everyone's smiling faces, greeting friends we have not seen in so long, hear your voices singing, watch the dancing and witness the re-connection of friends and family.
We hope you will be able to join us this Sunday as we keep the Spirit alive and continue the "Joyful Urgency" of sharing God's love and forgiveness.
Remember to let your "Light Shine"
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Creator in heaven. ~Matthew 5:16
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Hurricane Season...
Are you Ready?
Can you help ready the Church or others?
Please take a minute to complete the survey below.
Our goal is to ensure the building and SunCoast families are ready and prepared.
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The Church is in need of some items to ensure we are ready to take care of the building in the event of a Hurricane.
We need the following items:
- Ryobi One 18-inch battery powered chain saw
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SunCoast MCC Family Travel Photos Needed! |
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For 15 months we have been isolating, staying home and had to put many travel plans on hold! This summer, many of us have taken to the sky, train, camping and even hang gliding into new adventures.
We are asking that SunCoast family and friends share their travel pictures (past or present) with us. Send us your staycations or long distant adventures so we can collect a SunCoast travel guide.
Please send your pictures along with a brief description about the adventure to the email below.
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Board of Directors Updates |
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"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again." ~Luke 6:38 |
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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 count for next week will include the two weeks of July 4th and July 11th.
General Funds the church's expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc.)
Pillar Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
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Stretching Your Spirit
SunCoast Summer
Classes 2021
Tuesday, July 27th at 10AM
Discover Your
Spiritual Type
Wednesday, August 4th
at 6:30 PM
Black Lives Matter: Help Me and/or my Family
Understand!
Wednesday, August 11th
at 10AM
Reflective Bible Reading
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SunCoast MCC Membership Class
August 1, 2021 at 11:30AM
(after Worship)
Are you interested in learning more about our church and denomination, Metropolitan Community Church? A class, led by our pastors, will be held for those who are interested in knowing more and are considering joining the church. We will also get to know each other and answer your questions. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by July 28 to the church office
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SunCoast MCC Homecoming
"Unite Around the Table"
September
18 & 19, 2021
Our special guest for the weekend will be Brian McLaren, who is a well-known theologian, author, speaker and activist.
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Use the link below to check out what is happening throughout the MCC Denomination and other Churches. There are many ways you can CONNECT and get involved! |
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Unite in the Power of Prayer |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Your need for comforting and lifting prayers is important to us.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Bill B • Joe S • Tim H
Joe D • Micki H • Randy M • Tim M
Carla P • Maggie B • BJ H
Margie S • Gailand K
Tara W • Paula S • Ron L •
Greg H • Marsha P-S
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Venice FL Pride, Inc Festival |
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The Venice FL Pride, Inc (VPI) Board of Directors and Festival Committee are well into the planning stages of the upcoming Festival on November 20, 2021.
If you or someone you know would like to a Sponsor or serve as a Vendor at this exciting event, you can use the links below or visit the VPI website at VeniceFLPride.com.
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Our Safety Protocols For Worship |
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We are very excited about changes in our protocols for Worship. Please take a minute to review the updated information.
- You are no longer required to wear a mask if you are vaccinated. However, if you prefer to wear one, you are welcome to!
- Our Emerge Team will continue to offer to escort you to a seat, and if you prefer to maintain social distance, they will assist you.
- Please continue to be considerate and respectful as we greet each other. Feel free to greet people with open arms, bump elbows or a fist pump.
- We ask you to continue to avoid congregating around the sound booth and congested areas.
- And, of course, if you are sick or feel symptoms of COVID, please stay home and enjoy the service online or on YouTube.
Thank you for your patience as we adjust to worshipping indoors.
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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: 10AM to 3PM
Friday: Noon to 3PM
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