A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
May 26, 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, Counting 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. | |
Celebrations and Giving Thanks to Our God | |
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Last Sunday we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson as the Pastor of SunCoast MCC. Rev. Rick, Rev. Gene and Rev. Nancy also blessed the newly completed renovations and Social Hall. Thank you to all who made this day so special!
Photo Credit: Dorothy Bays and Linda Staib
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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June is PRIDE Month and full of activities. You can download the June Month at a Glance using the link below or pick one up from the lobby.
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Unclutter Your Soul
Join us for Spiritual Practice
May 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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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 the 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! | |
During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, join people around the world honoring survivors of gun violence.
"Orange is the color that Hadiya Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor when she was shot and killed in Chicago at the age of 15—just one week after performing at President Obama’s 2nd inaugural parade in 2013. After her death, Hadiya’s friends and family asked us to stand up, speak out, and wear orange to raise awareness about gun violence. Since then, orange has been the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement."
Source:https://wearorange.org
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The Board of Directors needs you! | |
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Board of Director and Lay Delegate Positions
Application Process
Mid-Year Appointment Process
At this time the Board of Directors is seeking to fill two vacant seats and our Lay Delegate. Since these positions are appointed, the term would begin on June 27, 2023 and end on December 31, 2023. If you have ever thought about serving on the Board, this is a good opportunity to see if this for you since this is reduced term. The appointees are still eligible to run for an elected 2 year term at the annual meeting in November.
If you are interested in applying, the applications can be picked from the Church office or from the Social Hall beginning this Sunday.
Please email your completed application to the clerk at clerk.secretary@suncoastmcc.com (OR) give to any Board member (OR) send via mail to SunCoast MCC by June 11th.
Attn: Board of Directors, Clerk at 3276 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292
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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 * Judi M
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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 15 to May 21
Last week's operating donations were $2,696. This is $1,706 short of our budgeted expenses. Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $81,344. This is $16,893 short of our budgeted expenses YTD.
The above includes donations of $11,556 for Pillars. This is $5,277 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
YTD we have received $36,000 for Easter Offerings
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Attendance
May 21, 2023
52 in person
26 families
live streaming
8 YouTube views
86+ 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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