Photo Credit: Gisselle Blay
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." ~John 13:34
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST March 11, 2022
We are a welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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UFMCC has created a relief fund to support the people in the Ukraine. We are collecting donations until the end of March and will forward all funds collected to the relief efforts.
As we continue to pray for the people of the Ukraine, join us in showing our united support by wearing yellow and blue to worship.
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"Now may the God of peace give you peace at all times and in every circumstance. God be with you all!" ~2 Thessalonians 3:16 |
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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
Senior Pastor
Rev. Rick
Rhen-Sosbe
Assistant Pastor
SunCoast MCC
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Join us this
Sunday, March 13 at
10 AM for
In-Person or Virtual Worship
Second Sunday in Lent
“Let it Go!”
So much of life is out of control. We are prone to want to control what is going on in our lives and even our world. Often, our feelings of needing to control are much stronger than our ability to let things go.
Where is Jesus when things feel out of control? Why isn’t he doing something, or is he?
Join us as we explore ways to help loosen our grip on wanting to control so much of life.
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Second Sunday Celebrations
CHAPS Sunday:
CHAPS is in need of full-size hygiene products for their families. Due to the rising cost of items in our economy, CHAPS is running low on these types of items.
Pillars Sunday:
This weekend is Pillars Sunday. Please consider an extra monthly donation designated for Pillars to help pay for our Mortgage. Our original mortgage was $1,050,000. This generous Church has paid this down to $455,000.
Our current monthly mortgage payment is $3,366.55. Our Pillars Fund has collected $6,320 so far this year.
In Person or Online, we all require this holy place for Worship and Ministry to thrive and outlive us all…
March Birthday and Anniversary
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Volunteers Needed
The landscaping team will be working tomorrow, Saturday, March 12 starting at
8:30 AM.
If you can join the team for the entire time or just a portion, please consider helping to spruce up our beautiful property.
Please bring gloves and any tools that you may have to help the team.
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Suncoast MCC Choir and Drumming rehearsals
When: March 16, 2022
Drumming: 6 - 6:30 PM
Choir: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
We will sing and drum in worship beginning Sunday, March 20 as we share in the joy of music ministry in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday!
Please e-mail our music director, Dr. David Katz, if you plan to attend rehearsal drdavidkatz@suncoastmcc.com indicating which group you wish to participate in (or both).
Please click the link below to review safety protocols for participation in both of these groups.
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Upcoming Membership Class
Are you interested in learning more about MCC and SunCoast MCC? We will be having our next membership class on Sunday, March 20, 2022 immediately after worship.
At that time, you can join others in fellowship, learning about SunCoast and ways to get involved.
A light lunch will be served.
If you are interested, please call the Church Office, sign up in the Lobby or use the electronic form below.
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Virtual Lenten Bible Study
"Witness to the Cross"
Join Rev. Nancy as she helps us see the events of Good Friday from the eyes of those who were present. The virtual study will occur on three nights and is be based on the book by Amy-Jill Levine, titled Witness at the Cross.
The class will be held at 7 PM on March 17, 24 and 31 via Zoom.
Use the Zoom link below to participate.
Meeting ID: 848 0241 5528
Passcode: 932988
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The next Good Trouble group meeting will be March 22 at 6 PM.
Join us as we continue to discuss how SunCoast MCC can make a difference in fighting for racial equality and equity.
You can join the meeting in-person or via Zoom.
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Looking for ways to get involved at SunCoast MCC while helping to ensure Worship is exciting and meaningful for everyone? We have something for everyone! No experience needed...only the desire to learn, fellowship and serve. If you are interested in any of the areas below, you can call the Church office or email the Ministry Leader. |
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Like to meet new people and making them feel at home? Become a member of the Usher and Welcome team.
Ministry Leader:
Maryellen Bradley
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Like to tell stories and bring them to life? Become a Reader/Lector and help make Worship a meaningful experience for all who attend in-person and virtually
Ministry Leaders:
Rev. Nancy and Rev. Rick
Email:
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Like to learn new skills? The media team is a great place to learn and practice new skills. We are never too old to learn!!
Ministry Leader:
Tammy Rabon-Noyce
Email:
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Luck of the Irish Fundraiser |
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Only one more week to participate in the Luck of the Irish fundraiser and have a chance to take home up to $1,500. Tickets are $20 each and the winning ticket will be drawn Sunday, March 20, 2022 during worship and you do not have to be present to win.
The winning ticket will get half of the money raised from ticket sales, up to $1,500. The other half stays with the church.
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To purchase a ticket. see any member of the Fundraising team, use the link or the QR code below.
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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
February 27 to March 6,
our income and expenses were:
Contributions were $8,145 which is $3,411 over our estimated expenses of $4,734 thanks to $200 for Pillars.
Our Year to Date (YTD) total is $40,763 received (including $6,320 for Pillars) which is $3,193 less than the estimated expenses of $43,956 YTD.
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Attendance Week of
March 6, 2022
66 in person
24 families live streaming
44 YouTube views
144+ In person & online, we're One Body
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The Board is looking for volunteers to help close the building after worship on Sunday. No experience is necessary just a willingness to serve. If you are interested, please email Bob Langlais at Vicemoderator@suncoastmcc.com
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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 * Joe D & Tim H * Bill B * Ron S * Paula J * Marty S * Jerry F & Roder M * Bruce C * Mayra * Zami * Laura M * Greg H * Nikki L * Family of John G * Phyllis M * Barbara S * Judy * Gracie M * Joffrey S * Terrie B * Pam C * Lorna H * Karen & Lucy * George W * Dorothy B * Woody * Eleanor *
Teresa H * Christine * Tally N * Kathi K * Ann P * Dallas B & Family *
Beth R and Her Mother * Lori H * Paula & Sandy M * Janet * Paul S
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If you have someone in need of prayer to be placed on our Prayer List or if you would like to become a member of our Prayer Team
Please Contact:
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Updated SunCoast MCC Protocols for Onsite Worship |
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The Board of Directors regularly revisits the safety protocols in relation to COVID-19. We continue to monitor the local statistics and will make changes when possible.
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We will facilitate social distancing at indoor and outdoor gatherings (indoors, people will be encouraged to sit with people they feel comfortable sitting near, people can sit farther apart, ushers will help people who need it). |
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In order to attend indoor worship, you must be fully vaccinated. |
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Masks are required for indoor services.
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March 6, 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 March 6 Worship Service.
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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: 10 AM to 3 PM
Friday: Noon to 3 PM
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