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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST

March 31, 2023

We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

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Worship Information

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe /

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Join us this

Sunday, April 2, 2023

at 10 AM for

In Person or Virtual Worship

Palm Sunday

THE FINAL WEEK

This Sunday we hear the stories of Jesus’ visit with Zaccheus, and the March into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

The unfolding drama continues, as opposition to Jesus’ love and advocacy for the poor, the outcast, outsider and outlaw puts him at odds with the powers that be. Just like it often does with some of Jesus’ followers today.

Worship with us as we welcome Troy Messner on the French Horn, and hear one of our all time favorites, “The Palms.”

Holy Week

Worship Service

10 AM

April 2, 2023

Troy Messner, a renowned French Horn player, will be our Special Guest Musician on Palm Sunday.

We hope you are able to join us as Troy shares his gifts.

MAUNDY THURSDAY – A THURSDAY OF

SUPREME LOVE

April 6, 2023

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples. The Passover meal was when Jesus washed the feet of His disciples in an extraordinary display of humility. He then commanded them to do the same for each other. It is also the night when Judas arranged to betray Jesus.

As you may be busy preparing for Easter, we invite you to take time out to rest and reflect on the events of the next few days which Christian Churches commemorate.

Our Church will be open on Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM for you to come in to rest, to pray, to reflect. There will be “stations” for you to visit which represent the Gospel messages during Lent: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws.

GOOD FRIDAY – WHEN JESUS GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE SALVATION OF HUMANITY

April 7, 2023

We learn in scripture that "God was in Christ reconciling the world to God's self." In Jesus' death on a cross, we experience God's ultimate sacrifice of love and grace, all for our redemption and the redemption of the world." Good Friday is not the last word, but the gateway to a glorious Easter. Join us for a memorable, reverent service.

The Service will reflect the Stations of the Cross with a different message from the traditional Stations of the Cross. Join us on Friday at 7 PM (In person only).

Sunrise Worship Service

April 9, 2023 at 7 AM

(In Person Only)

Worship Service

April 9, 2023 at 10 AM

In Person and

Live Stream

Guest Musician

Marsha Stevens-Pino will be joining us for our Sunrise Service and

Easter Worship Service.

We hope you will join us to hear her

as she shares her gift of music.

Help us decorate the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday by purchasing an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of someone.

The cost is $20 per plant and can be purchased using the link below or completing the form in the Church lobby.

LINK to Purchase an Easter Flower for the Church

Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC

and the Community

Use the Link below to download the April Month at a Glance.

Download April 2023 Month at a Glance

Social Action Brunch & Matinee

This Sunday, (April 2) everyone is invited to a free brunch hosted by Cindy Duranko & Cindy Smith just 2 miles down the road at the Floridian Club immediately following church.

During dessert we will start the movie, Serving in Silence. Glenn Close stars in this poignant movie about Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer, who fought and won against the military’s anti-gay policy.

Come enjoy film and fellowship! Please sign up at the Welcome Table or call the church so we can plan for food.

Social Justice Book Club

The discussion will be via zoom Monday, April 17th at 7:00 PM

This is a reminder that the book club zoom discussion of Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt, has been changed to Monday, April 17 at 7:00pm.

The link will be provided in Staying Connected and on the church website.

ZOOM Link for Social Justice Book Club Meeting

Join us for an afternoon of music as the Venice Sun Coast Wind Ensemble presents:

“A Spring Pops Concert”

Friday, April 14, 2023

2:00 PM

Tickets are $10 and help SunCoast MCC continue the work in our community. You can purchase tickets on line using the link below or from the Church Office.

LINK to Purchase Concert Tickets

Updated Florida 2023 Legislative Session Information

The Florida Coalition for Trans Liberation has created a Legislative Bill Tracker to keep you updated on Florida legislation that impacts Trans and Gender Non-Conforming people. Use this LINK to learn more about these bills.

Equality Florida is also watching and tracking many of the bills in the 2023 Legislative Session. To read and learn about Equality Florida's summary and recommendations, use this LINK.

To see all the bills being considered in the current session, you can use the link below.

LINK to Florida State Legislative 2023 Session Information

United in the Power of Prayer

Update from Your Pastoral

& Congregational Care Team

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in our distress.

Therefore, we will fear nothing,

even if the earth gives way

and the mountains fall into the

heart of the sea,

even if the waters roar and foam

and the mountains tumble

with their surging.

God is our refuge and strength."

~Psalm 46:1-3

We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:

Jerry F * Dan M * David F * Scott B * Margaret I * Lorna H *

Pat B * Jo-Ann S * Sharon S * Vicki W * Marty S * John G & Family *

John V * Rev. Tim H * BJ H * Allyson F * Beth R & Yolanda D * Judi M * Sandra L * Carla P

Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com

Message From the Board Of Directors

Social Hall Renovation Project

Progress continues! The electrical wiring has been

re-routed and enclosed and the drywall is all repaired or replaced. The Social Hall space is taking shape with new paint. You can now tell where our new closet storage area is and where the new Social Hall entrance doorway will be. The double door unit itself is expected to arrive in mid-April -- Go Home Depot!

Flooring is about to get underway in a big way working it’s way down the hallway and into each room - around and under some of the furnishings or fixtures.

Stay tuned!

Weekly Offering and Attendance Information

Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial gifts.

Giving for the week of March 20 to March 26

Donations were $2,259. This is $2,344 short of our budgeted expenses.

Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $42,858.

This is $18,279 short of our expenses.

The above includes donations of $7,146 for Pillars. This is $2,954 less than our mortgage payments YTD.

Donate HERE

Attendance

March 26, 2023

58 in person

21 families

live streaming

21 YouTube views

100+ In person & online, we're One Body

Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings

Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.

In order to attend indoor Worship, you must be fully vaccinated.

Masks are optional for all indoor activities and Worship until further notice.

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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We Care: We are here to support you! Click on the links below to contact

these ministries.

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe

Congregational & Pastoral Care