Photo Credit: Jill Oldham
"Our Creator calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed."
~ Psalm 107:29
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST June 18, 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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Use the Links below to register for Worship Services in
June.
If you register for a Sunday Service and are unable to attend, please call the Church Office to remove your name allowing room for others to attend.
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Registration will close at noon on Friday, June 18th for the June 20th Service. |
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Rev. Vickie Miller | Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors, SunCoast MCC
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Join us this Sunday
June 20th at 10AM
In-Person or Via Live Stream Worship
Becoming a New Creation:
LIVING OUT LOUD!
As we continue to “become new creations,” the Apostle Paul, in the reading this Sunday from
2 Corinthians 6: 1-13, encourages us to “Open up! Live expansively and openly!”
We will hear Black Trans Activist Ceyenne Doroshow tell her dramatic story of “living out loud,” and other examples of the costs and the benefits of living in less fear and more openly and authentically!
We will also be honoring our fathers on this Father’s Day with a special blessing and video.
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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:
- Battery powered drill
- Wingnut bit for the drill
- 18-inch battery powered chain saw
- 3 extra rechargeable batteries for each
- WD40 (several cans)
Please notify the Church to let us know if you are able to provide any of the items needed by either calling 941-484-7068 or emailing Kim at info@suncoastmcc.com
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Juneteenth, which is observed June 19th each year, is the day that celebrates when slavery ended in all of America in June 1865. The day is about food, music, and families and friends coming together to celebrate the African American community’s perseverance through challenging times.
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SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL VENICE PRIDE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 20
11AM to 4PM
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Venice Pride, Inc. (VPI) has launched their new newsletter. We are so thankful for all those who give their time and talents to continue the efforts of inclusion, education and service. Use the link below to read the first edition of Many Voices.
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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 revenues reported next week will be for 2 weeks.
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.)
Pilar Funds: the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
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The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for June 28th at 4:30PM at the Church.
Anyone is welcome to attend and watch our dedicated leaders as they take care of the Church business.
If you are interested in attending as an observer, please email the church office at info@suncoastmcc.com to let the Board know. |
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Expanding Church Office Hours
Below are the new Church Office hours.
Mondays: Office is closed
Tuesdays: 10 AM to 3PM
Wednesdays: 10AM to 3PM
Thursdays: 10AM to 3PM
Fridays: Noon to 3PM
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Upcoming Events in the Life of the Church |
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Meeting ID: 937 4039 8560
Passcode: 505376
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More Bible Mysteries. . . .
LGBT Folks, Allies and the Bible
Tuesday, June 22nd at 6 PM
Rev. Nancy Wilson will be leading us through the clues in the Bible via Zoom.
June 22: “Are All the People in the Bible Heterosexual and Cis-Gendered? Has There Been a Cover Up?”
Let’s explore this mystery with open minds and hearts!
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Happy Father's Day! Sunday, June 20th, we will celebrate all the fathers, dads and those who are a father figure to someone.
Thanks to all Fathers and Father Figures who have paved the way for future generations.
“Good fathers do three things: they provide, they nurture and they guide.” —Roland Warren
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We are open and ready to welcome our Church Family and Friends to join us for some time of learning, fun and fellowship. Our Pastors are making plans to hold in-person Bible Study classes, Membership classes and have started looking ahead to our Homecoming weekend. Make sure you mark your calendars; we hope to see you at many of the activities listed below. |
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SunCoast MCC Homecoming
"Uniting at the Table"
September
18 & 19, 2021
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Want to learn about being an Office Angel?
Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 29th at 10:30 AM
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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 (941) 484-7068 or info@suncoastmcc.com
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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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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 •
Greg H • Tim H • Joe D • Micki H •
Randy M • Steve B • Carla P • Maggie B
BJ H • Kathi K • Margie S
Tina B • Gailand K • Tim M
Tara W • Paula S •
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Church of the Trinity Revival |
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Church of the Trinity's Spiritual Renewal Weekend
June 18th-20th
It's Pride! It's Juneteenth! It's Revival!
Church of the Trinity MCC would like to extend a special invitation to the Suncoast Congregation to join us for this ole time tent revival with a fresh twist of Diversity, Justice and Pride!
We will be welcoming guest preachers, exciting musicians, and amazing community partners to lead us in a spirited time of worship. We are especially honored that your pastors, Rev. Nancy and Rev. Vickie and Rev. Renae Philips will be participating on Friday night. Don't miss it!
We join with the Church of the Trinity Family as we all prepare for new beginnings.
Friday - Worship at 7pm
Saturday - Dinner at 5pm, Worship at 7pm
Dinner is $5 and you can register HERE
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Our Safety Protocols For Worship |
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Although many of us are fully vaccinated, we can't be sure that all of our members and guests are, so we ask for your cooperation to keep each other safe.
We fully expect that as conditions change, we will be revising our protocols.
- Please use the marked doors for entering and exiting the building.
- Please wear a mask inside the Church building. You may remove it once you are outside.
- Once you are in the sanctuary, please remain in your seat. If you need to use the restroom, please exit safely while maintaining social distancing.
- Please, no congregating or socializing in the lobby, offices, restrooms, and recording areas and avoid close contact with others.
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We will continue to social distance, wave to each other, blow kisses, but no shaking hands or hugging inside the Church building.
- No singing until it is safer to do so.
- A card was placed on chairs between registered guests/groups to maintain social distancing. Please do not remove the cards.
- If you need any assistance, please raise your hand for a member of our emerge team to help you.
- Please stay home and enjoy the service online or on YouTube if you are sick or feel symptoms of Covid.
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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 and Wednesday 10AM to 3PM
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