Photo Credit: Park Showalter
"So, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." ~1 Corinthians 3:7
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST March 25, 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 Ukraine. We are collecting donations until the end of March and will forward all funds collected to the relief efforts.
"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 |
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Join us this
Sunday, March 27 at
10 AM for
In-Person or Virtual Worship
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Good Enough: "God's Reward System"
From early on in life, we are taught to climb the ladder of success. We are taught to strive for perfection. We are led to believe that we must attain a certain “status” to prove who we are and that we are good, accepted and loved.
What about God? What does God say about us? Should we strive to climb the ladder of success so that God will accept us, so that God will be proud of us, so that God will love us?
Join us this Sunday as we explore God’s reward system and what is expected from us to meet God’s approval.
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If you are joining us on-line, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link below and participate in worship with us.
We also ask that you tell us in our live Chat during worship if you have any prayer requests or needs. Your feedback is very important as we strive to ensure your virtual worship experience is meaningful and filled with the love of God.
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Could you take the time to help a local High School Student with her Research paper? |
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"My name is Abigail Clissold, and I am an AP (Advance Placement) Research student. I have been an active member of my church and local LGBTQ+ circles for several years now, leading up to my AP Research topic.
There's this idea, especially within queer spaces, that every LGBTQ+ person who is or was religious started out believing their identity was against their religion. Even academic research on LGBTQ+ religious people is mostly on "resolving conflict" between the two identities, and there has not been a focused study on what causes this conflict.
I am surveying LGBTQ+ people to see if there is a connection between acceptance within religious environments and religious-LGBTQ+ identity conflict. I plan to submit my paper to an academic journal after my class ends."
My study will be an anonymous survey.
- Abigail C.
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The next Board of Directors meeting is Monday, March 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM. The meetings are in person and held in the Church Library.
All congregants are able to attend and watch the Board do the work of the Church.
If you are interested in attending, please call the Church Office.
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Transgender Day of Visibility
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Every year, on March 31, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is about recognizing and celebrating all the incredible accomplishments made by transgender people around the world and acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.
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“Confronting Antisemitism Together"
Local representatives of our Jewish community share
the Jewish people’s story of tragedy and triumph.
When:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7 PM
Where:
Grace United Methodist Church
400 Field Avenue East
Venice, FL 34285
Learn about confronting antisemitism together!
Sponsored by Venice Interfaith Community Association (www.veniceinterfaith.org).
Admittance is Free. Donations Welcome.
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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 based on the book by Amy-Jill Levine, titled Witness at the Cross.
During the final class, Rev. Nancy will explore Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus: Who were these men? Why do they matter? How were these members of the “establishment” also allies of Jesus and his followers? What can we learn from their inclusion in the story?
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God and Nature: Levine also explores how symbols of earthquakes; darkness play a role as “witnesses” at the cross. What does the Bible tell us about the role of natural phenomenon, and what can we learn from their inclusion in the story?
The class will be held at 7 PM on March 31 via Zoom.
Use the Zoom link below to participate.
Meeting ID: 848 0241 5528
Passcode: 932988
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Calling on our volunteers to help prepare the Church for Holy Week.
If you can help, we will be cleaning on Thursday, March 31 at 9:30 AM.
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The Landscaping team will be working on Saturday, April 2 at 8:30 AM.
The team will be getting the property ready for the Easter Egg hunt.
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SunCoast MCC
2022 Holy Week Schedule
“Rise and Shine”
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Reading of the
Gospel of Mark
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10 AM
Come and enjoy hearing the story as written in the Gospel of Mark.
We will invite those in attendance to read or you can just sit and listen to the telling of this beautiful story.
In-person only
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PALM SUNDAY Worship
April 10, 2022
10 AM
“It Takes a Village!”
Musical guest, trumpeter, Julie Waters.
Indoors and Live Stream
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GOOD FRIDAY
April 16, 2022
Church will be open from Noon to 3 PM
you can light a candle, offer a prayer at the prayer wall or meditate.
Good Friday Service
7 PM
“God is Here, That’s Enough”
In-person only
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Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 |
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Sunrise service
7:15 AM
(Informal, outdoors)
Guest Artist: Marsha Stevens-Pino
In-person only
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Easter Fellowship
Pancake Breakfast for all and Easter Egg Hunt for kids. 8:15 to 9:30 AM
Donations Accepted
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Easter Service
10:00 AM
Guest Artist Marsha Stevens-Pino
Indoors and Live Stream
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Help Decorate the Sanctuary during Holy Week |
During Holy Week we would like to decorate the Sanctuary with beautiful Lilies and Hydrangea.
Please use the link below to purchase a flower in honor or memory of a loved one.
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Special Message from the Board of Directors |
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The Board of Directors is looking for someone to fill a Lay Delegate vacancy. This term is only for the remainder of this year and the person filling this position will need to be able to attend General Conference and the business meetings in July. Both the conference and business meetings are all virtual.
If you are interested, please download application and return the completed form to the Church office by Sunday, April 10, 2022. If you have any questions, please see any Board Member for details.
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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
March 14 to March 20,
our income and expenses were:
Contributions were $5,539 which is $805 over our estimated expenses of $4,734 thanks to $570 for Pillars and $820 for Easter donations.
Our Year to Date (YTD) total is $50,752 received (including $7,655 for Pillars) which is $1,118 less than the estimated expenses of $51,870 YTD.
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Attendance Week of
March 20, 2022
70 in person
34 families live streaming
29 YouTube views
133+ In-person & online, we're One Body
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Thank you all who have donated to the 2022 Easter Offering.
This is a year in which we will persevere in our challenging and hurting world. We will serve God together; we will be a community of grace.
It is a year for pressing on, for being exactly who we are for so many who still need to know that there is a place, a people, and a purpose for them.
This year we committed as a congregation to raise $18,000 for our General Fund to help us thrive in 2022.
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As of Thursday, March 24, we have received $11,145.
You can visit our website to make a donation at www.suncoatmcc.com or use the QR code:
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Congratulations to Allyson and Sherry |
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Allyson Fichter and Sherry Harris exchanged their wedding vows on Wednesday, March 23. Join us in celebrating their love. We keep them in our prayers as they begin this next chapter in their lives together.
Congratulations Allyson and Sherry.
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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 & Roger 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 * Karen & Lucy * George W * Dorothy B * Woody * Eleanor *
Teresa H * Christine * Tally N * Kathi K * Ann P * Beth R and Her Mother * Lori H * Paula & Sandy M * Janet * Paul S * Brenda C * Sharon S & Pat B * Paula B *
Howard & Esther * Jessica * Kim
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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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New Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings |
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Below are the updated Covid Protocols for Worship and Meetings.
The Board of Directors will continue to monitor the data.
Thank you for all your patience and support as we continue to ensure all feel safe and comfortable.
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- 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.
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March 20, 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 20 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
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