A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
June 16, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Volunteer Appreciation Brunch | |
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A big thank you to Dorothy Bays and Cathy Dollar for organizing the annual Volunteer Brunch. Below are some pictures of the morning and a link to the video that was shared.
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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Pizza and Pride Wednesdays | |
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June 21st: “What’s Up With the Florida State Legislature and What Can We Do About it?”
Tammy Rabon-Noyce, Guest Speaker
June 28th: Working for LGBTQ+ Equality All Over Florida: “Our Mission and Challenges”
Nick Machuca, Executive with Equality Florida, Guest Speaker
Please remember to RSVP by calling the Church office or using the form in lobby. This way we will make sure to have plenty of food.
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Social Justice June Book Club
Don’t forget to join this month’s book discussion of Still Alice on Monday,
June 19 at 7:00pm.
Use link below
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Crafting with Lorna H!
Lorna is back and ready to share her love of crafting with us all once again. Join her on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 10 AM to noon for a time of fellowship and fun.
No artistic or crafting talents needed.
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The Music Ministry needs
your help.
As part of the Strategic Plan, examining the current Music ministry is a specific goal and getting feedback on how to improve.
The members of the Strategic Plan subgroup have developed a survey and need you to participate in answering the questions.
All answers are anonymous.
The link to the survey is below and will be open for your input thru
June 24th.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to any of the committee members: Anjanette Daugherty, Santa Pandolfo, Rodger Jenkins, Jenna Duranko and Dr. David Katz.
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Welcome to Our New Members! | |
Beth Kahn and
Debi Ford
Beth grew up in Manhattan. She is a retired CPA and enjoys swimming. She and Debi moved to the area after retirement because of the weather, beaches and culture.
Debi grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a retired registered nurse. Debi enjoys gardening and reading.
Debi and Beth have a daughter, a dog, a cat and a parrot.
Both look forward to becoming involved and volunteer at SunCoast MCC
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Janet Ray
Janet came to SunCoast MCC because of her love of Jesus. She grew up in Detroit, MI and is a retired Mortgage Banker.
Janet has one brother and one sister. She discovered our quaint area because of a friend and has stayed!
She is eager to become involved in anyway at SunCoast MCC.
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Rev. Peter Trabaris
Rev. Trabaris was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Skokie, IL. He is a licensed and ordained MCC clergy and is currently working with Rev. Brendan Boone supporting several projects within the denomination.
Rev. Trabaris enjoys crocheting, cooking, baking and musical theater. He loves to talk theology and study God and spirituality.
Not having a local MCC Church in his area, his friendship with Rev. Nancy led him to our hybrid worship services. He is a visionary leader and excited in finding ways to support our local Board of Directors and Pastors.
Below is a message from Rev. Trabaris
Message from Rev. Peter
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We are starting our "Stuff the Bus with School Supplies" program. Again this year, we are collecting school supplies for two local Title 1 schools (Cranberry Elementary and Glenallen Elementary). Title 1 schools are those community schools with at least 60% or more whose families are at or below the poverty level and could use our help. Below is a list of items each school has requested. We will be collecting supplies until the end of July. Bring your donations to the Church.
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- Composition notebooks
- Crayola crayons
- Multi-color markers
- Scissors-small dull rounded end for children
- Sharpies
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- No. 2 Pencils-pre-sharpened
- Big erasers
- Kleenex
- Color pencils
- Pencil boxes
- One-subject notebooks
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United in the Power of Prayer | |
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Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team
Loving Abba, our hearts are burdened for our friends and families who are hurting right now. We ask that You would be their Comforter, that you would cover them with Your infinite grace and mercy, surrounding them in peace. We pray for fresh grace, for renewed strength, for Your goodness and mercy over their lives today.
We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:
Jerry F * Dan M * David F * Sharon S * Marty S *
Denise W * Allyson F & Sherry * Pat McG *
Judi M * Scott & Bill * Dan & Angela * Mercie C *
Family of Terrie B * Jay T * Tim H * Nikki L * Gary B * Todd M
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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 gifts.
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Giving for the week of June 5 to June 11
Last week's operating donations were $4,635. This is $73 over our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $114,854. This is $1,345 short of our $107,134 budget YTD. This includes Easter Offerings of $36,000.
The above includes donations of $13,442 for Pillars. This is $6,757 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
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Attendance
June 11, 2023
66 in person
21 families
live streaming
10 YouTube views
97+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings | |
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You must be vaccinated to attend in person
worship and events.
Masks are optional.
In terms of physical contact, please be sensitive and respect everyone's personal wishes.
If you don't feel well, we ask you to please stay home.
This includes fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
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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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