A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community

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 "You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of the waves, and the tumult of the peoples. And those who dwell at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your marvels; you make the sunrise and sunset shout for joy!" ~ Psalm 65:7-8

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST October 14, 2022

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

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Worship Information

If you are joining us on-line, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link and participate in worship 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.

Rev. Rick Rhen-Sosbe/Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

Join us this

Sunday, October 16, 2022

at 10 AM for

In-Person or Virtual Worship

“DO NOT LOSE HEART!”

Jesus tells the story of a woman who pesters a corrupt judge until he gives her justice. . . the moral of the story is to keep praying and never lose heart!

Paul, in the same vein, in Galatians, tells us, “Do not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.."

The message for us is clear: times like these call us to persevere, to “keep on moving forward.” Make no mistake, these are moments we will look back on and see the hand of God working through us. 

So, don’t lose heart. Did you know that your presence on Sunday, if you are able, is an encouragement to others? You can help someone else not lose heart. . . .

Fellowship Hour After Worship

Coffee and Fellowship

Join us for coffee and fellowship after Worship on Sundays .

This is a perfect time to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

Protect yourself, family and friends and make an appointment to get your flu shot!

Learn about the Insurance Village at Port Charlotte Mall

to assist with claims

You can also access free 

WiFi from this location.

Learn about Operation Blue Roof sponsored by the Army Corp of Engineers if you need assistance with covering a damaged roof.

Use the link below to complete the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Application 

and learn about other resources.

Calendar of Events

Pink Out Sunday

October 23, 2022

Please wear pink to support all those who have been impacted by Breast Cancer and to bring awareness to the importance of continued research.

Join us this Sunday, October 16, 2022 as we concluded the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. We will hear a powerful testimony from one of our members!

Join us on Thursday, October 20, 2022 for meal together at 5:30 PM followed by a healing prayer service beginning at  6:30 PM.  

Please bring a dish to share. Use the link below to let us know what dish you will bring or sign up in the lobby after worship.

We hope you will be able to join us for either or both events.

Interested in learning more about SunCoast MCC and denomination?  Join us for our next membership class on Sunday, October 23, 2022 immediately after worship.  A light lunch will be served.

If you are unable to attend in person, we encourage you to join us virtually.

Please register using the link below, by calling the Church office or emailing the church at info@suncoastmcc.com

Join us for a spooky night of Bingo on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM.  

For a donation of $10, you can play the entire night and maybe win a prize. We will also be having a pumpkin decorating contest. 

So bring your best decorated pumpkin and some Halloween treats to share!

SunCoast MCC 1st Annual Golf  and Lunch Event

Supporting Our Community

Second Chance-Last Opportunity is in Sarasota. They focus on supporting underserved persons wanting to improve their lives and the lives of their children. Dr . April Glasco opened Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO), a hands-on intervention center, in 1995. Since then, SCLO programs have grown to include life-management and parenting skills training, counseling, mentoring, HIV-AIDS education and counseling, summer/after-school youth programs, food, clothing and shelter referrals, and meals/food distributions.

So many in the community have suffered loss after hurricane Ian and SCLO is helping families with children; they need our help. They are in need of the following items:

• dry goods
• cereal
• small cartons of milk
• tuna
• pop-open cans
• canned goods
• diapers
• baby wipes
• fresh fruit
• fresh vegtables

You can drop your donations by the Church office during office hours or on Sunday and Rev. Nancy will deliver the items.

For more information a bout SCLO, you can use the link below to learn about the organization and their work.

Upcoming Board of Directors and Lay Delegate Elections

Three current Board Members’ positions are up and there are two other vacancies to be filled. Elections for these positions and two Lay Delegate positions will be held at the Congregational Meeting.

The time line is as follows:

October 15-21: Applications available

October 23: Completed Applications due to the Church office

October 24-31: Interview of applicants by election committee

November 6: Congregational Forum

November 13: Annual Congregational Meeting and elections

Applications will be in the Volunteer Room and posted on the members page of the website by tomorrow, Saturday, October 15, 2022.

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:

All those impacted by Hurricane Ian

All the first responders, electrical companies and those assisting the community

BJ H * Greg H * Nikki L * Joanna S * Pat B & Family * John G *

 * Raquel  * Bill L * Pam C * Paula * Jo-Ann S * Peter B * Mary T * Dan M

* Connie K * Ray * Shawn H

 Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com 

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.

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