A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
May 19, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson,
Senior Pastor
Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe
Assistant Pastor
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If you are joining us online, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link and participate with us.
We also ask that you share any prayer requests or needs in the Live Chat during Worship. 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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Volunteer Appreciation Brunch | |
The Pastors are hosting a Volunteer Brunch for all of our Volunteers and their partner/spouse on Saturday, June 10th at 10:30 AM. If you are a volunteer in one of the many Ministries of SunCoast MCC ( Board of Directors, Welcome/Usher, Lector/Reader, Choir and Drumming, Landscaping, Office Angels, Cleaning Team, Liturgical Arts/Altar Care, Communications, Community Partnership, Strategic Plan, Media, Hurricane Prep, Safety, Worship Team, County Team, Congregational Care, Closing Team, Fundraising, Social Event, Social Justice, etc.), please mark your calendars and join us. Please RSVP by emailing the Church Office at info@suncoastmcc.com by Tuesday, June 6th or use the form in the lobby. | |
Community Partnership Updates | |
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The Community Partnership Team has been very busy. Last week they took a sweet treat to a local elementary school for teachers/staff appreciation week. This week the Church hosted the first diaper day distribution in partnership with Second Chance, Last Opportunity from Sarasota.
Also, Dr. David Katz had organized a benefit concert supporting the work of Dr. April Glasco and her work with Second Chance Last Opportunity. We are pleased to share that the concert raised $1,149!! SunCoast MCC continues to make a positive impact on our community!
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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God's Blessings on
SunCoast MCC
Join us this Sunday, May 21st at 10 AM as we celebrate two of the many blessings we have received at SunCoast MCC.
The Pastors will be blessing the new Social Hall and we will also be honoring the 6th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson as our Pastor.
The Board of Directors are planning a formal dedication service of the Social Hall for the near future.
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Unclutter Your Soul
Join us for Spiritual Practice in May (23, 30 and June 6), Tuesday mornings at 10:30. You can join either in person or virtually using the link below.
We will be using Trina McNeilly’s book by the same name.
Join Rev. Nancy for a time of prayer and sharing as we overcome the clutter of our souls! If you would like to purchase the book, you can order one from Amazon or see Kim. The cost is $15.
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The next Board of Directors meeting is schedule for Tuesday, May 23rd at 5 PM.
All are welcome to join either in person or virtually using the link below.
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Bingo!
Join Maria for a night of fun and fellowship on Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 PM.
We ask for a $10 donation to play for the night!
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On Wednesday, May 31st at
6:30 PM join us for a discussion to delve a bit deeper into the book "Hope and Other Superpowers" that we have been using during our current Worship series!
The Church has a few copies of the book if you would like to purchase one. The cost is $10 each. See Kim or call the office if you would like a book.
This will be a one-night discussion via Zoom only!
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Join us for Potluck and our Healing Service, June 1st at 5:30 PM
For our healing service, we will have some hurricane season resources for you, and we will focus our prayers, in part, on the upcoming hurricane season.
Prayer is our superpower, let's pray for our church, our community, as we prepare our hearts.
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Social Justice June Book Club
It is now time to purchase your books for June book club meeting. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. To expand our understanding, we will be reading the much-acclaimed Still Alice. This wonderfully-written novel tells the story of a woman diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Please consider reading it and joining our zoom discussion on Monday, June 19 at 7:00pm. Books available on Amazon.
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June is PRIDE Month! Join SunCoast MCC for a time of fellowship, education and fun! | |
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 * Pat B * Sharon S * Maggie B & Son * Charlene & Liz B * Marty S * Rev. Rick & Michael R-S *
Denise W & BJ H * Pat McG * Susan F * Allyson F & Sherry *
Nanci * Bill & Scott * Peter E * Chuck W
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Time to send us photos of your dad, grandfather or father figure for Father's Day. Please submit all photos by June 13th by emailing them to info@suncoastmcc.com or dropping it by the Church office.
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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 May 8 to May 14
Last week's operating donations were $2,225. This is $2,177 short of our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $78,649. This is $15,186 short of our budgeted expenses YTD.
The above includes donations of $11,144 for Pillars. This is $5,689 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
YTD we have received $36,000 for Easter Offerings
We received an additional $200 for our Building Fund (Renovation) for a total received or pledged of $98,300.
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Attendance
May 14, 2023
60 in person
20 families
live streaming
11 YouTube views
91+ 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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