A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST
September 1, 2023
We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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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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We celebrate the lives of two SunCoast MCC Saints
who have recently passed away.
Jay Torrance, passed away on August 17, 2023
Jay had been very ill and had moved up
north to be near his family.
Allyson Fichter, passed away on August 29, 2023
A memorial service will be held at SunCoast MCC for Allyson. Details will be shared as soon as
arrangements have been made.
Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.
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Ways to Engage and Connect with SunCoast MCC
and the Community
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The September Month at a Glance is ready!
Pick up a copy in the Church lobby or use the download button below.
Stay informed and involved...get a copy today!
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Join Rev. Rick for the final Reader’s Theater session on
September 6 at 4PM at church
in person only!
Each session is a separate story so you can attend even if it is the first time! In order to have materials ready, we’d like an idea of how many scripts to prepare.
Please sign the sheet in the
foyer to sign up for the weeks you will attend!
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Grab a jar to collect all of your lost coins!
Time for our annual coin hunting expedition!
Check you pockets, cars, furniture and other places lost coins may be hiding and fill a jar for SunCoast!
Jars will be available in the Church lobby beginning Sunday, September 3rd and need to be turned in by Sunday, October 1st.
The person or family who donates the most will be receive bragging rights for the year and a prize.
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The next congregational care meeting is Wednesday, September 6th at 2 PM. Please plan on joining Rev. Rick either in person or virtually using the link below. | |  |
September Potluck & Prayer
Join the Pastors on Thursday, September 7th
at 5:30 PM for a time of food, fellowship and prayer.
Please use the form in the lobby to let us know you are joining us or email the church office at Info@suncoastmcc.com
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The Community Partnership Team will be meeting on Thursday, September 7th at 4 PM.
This ministry is a great way to support our community and enjoy fellowship with others.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15, the Social Action Book Club will be reading Dreams From Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems. Through her poetry, Margarita Engle takes us from 1491 to the present, sharing the different experiences of native and immigrant citizens of Hispanic descent. This easy read is fascinating as we hear the different voices with common threads. The book club will meet via zoom on September 18 at 7:00 PM. | |
September Crafting with Lorna
Join Lorna on September 13th and 27th at 10 AM for crafting, fun and fellowship.
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Calling all volunteers
We need your help! Please mark your calendar and join us in preparing the Church for homecoming weekend.
Wednesday, September 20th starting at 9:30 AM, we need to do a deep cleaning in the Sanctuary and setup the tables and chairs for the weekend Homecoming Celebration.
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We have an exciting Homecoming Dinner and Worship coming up September 23 and 24, 2023.
We are welcoming Rev. Wanda Floyd from our MCC Global Staff to speak about her work with emerging churches and ministries around the world, and how we can be connected to these ground-breaking stories of hope!
During the dinner on Saturday, we will hear from Wendy LaChaunce from Church of the Trinity MCC, about their support for MCC in Kampala, Uganda, and the amazing work they accomplish there for children, people with AIDS, and women.
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Planning on joining us for dinner on Saturday, September 23rd?
Please RSVP using the link below or the form in the lobby.
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As we have done in the past, WE NEED SOME BOOSTERS to make this a success. Please join us by simply offering $25 to help us cover expenses. All of our boosters will be recognized during the homecoming weekend.
You can use the link below to become a sponsor or drop a check by the Church using the form and envelops in the lobby.
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SunCoast MCC Charity Golf Outing | |
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Early Bird Registration by September 9th: $360 Per Team/$90 Per Person
After September 9th: $400 Per Team /$100 Per Person
Includes:
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- Hole-in-one Chance for a New Car Sponsored by Venice Hyundai
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Thank you to our Gold Sponsors, West Coast Reality of Venice and Richard Dean Insurance!
Please consider becoming a sponsor of the
2023 Golf Charity Outing!
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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:
Sherry * Pat McG * Rev. Gene *
Sharon S * Gustavo * Josephine K * Rev. Ruth & Liz *
Marj R * Noel W * Todd M * Charlene B & Her Daughter *
Linda & Connie * Rev. Peter T * Tina B * Family of Susan D *
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Weekly Offering and Attendance Information | |
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Giving for the week of August 21 to August 27
Last week's donations were $3,553. This is
$603 under our budgeted weekly operating expenses.
Our Year to Date (YTD) donations are $204,229
This is $27,776 short of our estimated expenses YTD
which includes $71,017 for Renovation & new HVAC.
The above includes donations of $20,903 for Pillars -
which is $6,030 less than our mortgage payments YTD.
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Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial gifts | | |
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Attendance
August 27, 2023
47 in person
23 families live streaming
15 YouTube views
85+ In person & online, we're One Body
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Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings
Reminder COVID numbers are rising.
Please be safe!
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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