Photo Credit: Terry Bryan

"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. ~Matthew 6:28-29
STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST September 10, 2021
We are a welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

Sunday Worship Information
Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC

Join us this
Sunday,
September 12th at 10 AM

In-Person or Live Stream Worship

"Coming Home to Our Faith"

We end our series this week with Rev. Vickie speaking about her Evangelical/Baptist roots. We will sing some of those old-time songs that reflect the influences of those traditions: God’s love and salvation, the value of scripture to our daily lives and making a personal commitment to follow Christ’s teachings.

Many of these core beliefs made their way into MCC; yet with a new and refreshing interpretation with an inclusive view of God’s love.

Scripture: John 3: 1-7, 16-17
Rev. Vickie Miller's
Home Church
Grandparents Day
September 12th

Grandparents and children have a special connection. To all who identify as "grandparents" we wish you a special day.
Upcoming Events at SunCoast MCC

CHAPS Sunday

Please consider bringing hygiene items or food for our friends at CHAPS.
Use the link below to learn about CHAPS September Challenge!


Pillars Sunday

Please use the special envelopes in the chairs or Easy Tithe to make a contribution to our Pillars Fund. This fund is used to pay our mortgage.

September Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Help us celebrate all September birthdays and anniversaries on September 12th.
Please join us at 6 PM on Mondays for the following Virtual game nights:

09-13: Bingo
09-20: Pictionary
10-04: Bingo
10-11: Pictionary
10-18: Trivia
Calling all Volunteers! 
It is time for a quarterly deep cleaning around the Church. Bob, Bob and Peter do so much to keep the Church maintained each week and can use our assistance.  We need to clean the windows and blinds, dust the fans, stack the chairs to clean and protect our beautiful new floors. 
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Let Kim know if you will be able to come and help!!!!

When: Wednesday, September 15
Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
Remember September 11, 2001
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is
a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity
that followed 9/11.” — Barack Obama
9/11 Twenty Year Commemoration Outdoor Event at the Sarasota National Cemetery Saturday,
 September 11th at 6 PM
All are welcome to this FREE Twenty Year 9 / 11 OUTDOOR Commemoration at Sarasota’s National Cemetery.  
SunCoast Multimedia Team Needs your Help
The Church media team is looking for a new computer or donations to purchase a new computer. Each week, the team works hard to ensure they support the Worship Team efforts in preparing a part of the Worship experience. The current computer has the minimum capacity to run the program used to project worship - it would be helpful to have a machine with greater capacity and we cannot upgrade the video card.

Below are the basic specifications we need in the new computer to handle the programs used to support Worship.

  • Computer Processor: Intel Core -i7:
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (support videos and images)
  • Memory: 16G of DDR4 Ram

The current computer will not go to waste!! It will be used by the counting team and our volunteers to help complete tasks for the Church.
Lost Coin Jar September Challenge
Ask any Usher or Welcome Team member for a jar. They will also be placed on the table near each exit door.
Lost Coin Jar Challenge Update

As of Monday, September 8th, $434.50 has been turned in as part of the challenge. For the month of September, two of our SunCoast MCC family members have challenged us to fill our coin jars and return them and they will each match the amount of coins collected!

With the generosity of the "Matches", the $434.50 magically
becomes $1,303.50.

Who will win the prizes for most donated? Could it be you?
Board of Directors Updates
"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again." ~Luke 6:38
Weekly Offering

Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times. Based on our monthly mortgage and expenses, we need $4,800 each week. The counts for the week of August 29th are $2,967.00 for the General Fund* and $625 for the Pillars Fund**.

*Funds the church's expenses (i.e., utilities, salaries, maintenance of property, worship/multi-media expenses, bank fees, internet, copier, office supplies, tithe, etc.)

**Pillar Funds the church's mortgage, insurance & taxes.
September 5th Worship Recording
Worship Service

If you were unable to join us last Sunday, we missed you.

You can use the link to watch the recording of the September 5th Worship Service.
Honoring Our Saints

We will include a video celebration of our loved ones for All Saints Day in late October. If you have not previously sent your loved ones' name and photo, please use this email and send it by October 24.
Venice Pride, Inc. Festival Update
Nov. 20, 2021 Pride Festival & Pet Parade Rescheduled 
for Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022


Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases reported in the Suncoast region, the Venice Pride, Inc. Board of Directors has rescheduled the Festival for Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.

Our priority is the health and well-being of your loved ones, friends, community and neighbors. We appreciate your understanding of the date change and we will be in touch soon with more details.

For more information CLICK HERE
United in the Power of Prayer

Update from Your Pastoral
& Congregational Care Team


Your need for comforting and lifting prayers is important to us.

We ask everyone to join us in
prayer for:

Micki H • Randy M & Tim M • 
BJ H & Denise W •
Bill B • Joe D & Tim H •
Laura M • Greg H •
Doug B • Pat M • Nikki L •
Jerry F • Mary S-W •
Will, Mary & Riley R •
Pam • Patrick & Jackie •
Maggie R • Tina B


If you have someone in need of prayer that you would like placed on our Prayer List, please contact: 
SunCoast MCC Protocols
We can do this but we need your help. With the rise in COVID cases, the Re-Open Team has updated our safety protocols.



  • We ask that everyone wear a mask while in the Church. This is for your safety and the safety of others.

  • We will greet each other from a distance for now with no handshakes, hugs, fist pumps or elbow bumps.

  • Our Ushers will continue to offer to escort you to a seat, and if you prefer to maintain social distance, they will assist you.

  • There will be limited congregational singing.

  • We ask you to continue to avoid congregating around the lobby, sound booth and offices.  

  • And, of course, if you are sick or feel symptoms of COVID, please stay home and enjoy the service online or on YouTube.  
 
Thank you all for your patience and cooperation.
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We Care: We are here to support you! Click on the links below to contact these ministries.
3276 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-7068
Office Hours:
Monday: Office is closed
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
Friday: Noon to 3 PM