Photo Credit: Joanne Healy
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." ~ Isaiah 43:2
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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST September 17, 2021
We are a welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!
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Sunday Worship Information
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Bless to Me Series
"I will bless the Lord at all times; God’s praise will always be in my mouth." Psalm 34:1
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The tradition of blessing prayers has endured through centuries among the people called “Celts.” These blessings reveal a sense of the holy in every moment, in every thing, in every person. This is a way of living, of observing and celebrating, blessing and being blessed by the ordinary acts and encounters of life. Inspired by this tradition of Celtic spirituality and featuring the blessing poems of Beth A. Richardson (Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me: Celtic Blessings), spend the next 6 weeks exploring blessings that surround us and live within us. |
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Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
Join us this
Sunday,
September 19th at 10 AM
In-Person or Live Stream Worship
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"Bless to Me"
Our scriptures today are Psalm 113 and Matthew 6:11, as we begin our new series, “Bless to Me.”
We are entering a season of reflecting on what it means to be blessed and to bless, as the people of God, in very challenging times. This Sunday, we will sing, “Day by Day,” from Godspell, and explore how the gift of each day, each 24 hours, brings us opportunities, boundaries and blessings.
The concept of living “one day at a time,” is built into God’s creation for our good, from the beginning, and in Jesus’ life and teaching. Join us!
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Upcoming Events at SunCoast MCC |
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Please join us at 6 PM on Mondays for the following Virtual game nights:
09-20: Pictionary
10-04: Bingo
10-11: Pictionary
10-18: Trivia
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SunCoast MCC is known as a praying church. If you feel called to be a prayer partner, we welcome you to join our Prayer Ministry as we pray for the requests that we receive.
If you are unable to attend the Prayer Ministry Meeting on October 3rd, and you would like to be a member of this group, please contact
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"Bless to Me"
Bible Study Classes-Blended
In-person and via Zoom
When: October 5th, 19th and 26th Time: 6:30 PM
Following our worship series, Bless to Me, we will explore a deeper understanding of the meaning of “blessing” and to dwell on God’s blessings in our lives. Each week we will read together blessing scriptures, prayers and liturgies, contemplate on the blessings in our lives, and spend some individual time writing our own blessings. The class will be based on the book Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me: Celtic Blessings by Beth A. Richardson.
The course will be taught by Rev. Vickie and Rev. Nancy in person at the church, or you may participate through zoom
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SunCoast MCC Membership Class
October 24, 2021
at 11:30 AM
(after Worship)
Are you interested in learning more about our church and denomination, Metropolitan Community Church?
A class, led by our pastors, will be held for those who are interested in knowing more and are considering joining the church.
We will also get to know each other and answer your questions.
Lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in attending, please call the Church office or email Kim at info@suncoastmcc.com
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SunCoast Multimedia Team Needs your Help |
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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.
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Lost Coin Jar September Challenge |
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Ask any Usher or Welcome Team member for a jar. They will also be placed on the table near each exit door. |
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Lost Coin Jar Challenge Update
As of Thursday, September 16th, $835.50 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", $835.50 the magically
becomes $2,506.50
Who will win the prizes for most donated? Could it be you?
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Board of Directors Updates |
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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 September 12th are $1,302 for the General Fund* and $776 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.
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Welcome Sam
We are excited to welcome Sam Sinnett to the Board of Directors. He will be assuming the responsibilities of the Treasurer. Sam has vast knowledge and years of experience in running a business as well as a financial background.
Thank you Sam for your willingness to serve SunCoast MCC in this leadership capacity.
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September 12th Worship Recording |
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Recorded 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 12th Worship Service.
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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.
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Venice Pride, Inc. Festival Update |
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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.
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United in the Power of Prayer |
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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 •
Jack B • Pam C • Peter B
Patrick & Jackie •
Margie S • Tina B • Ginny
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If you have someone in need of prayer that you would like placed on our Prayer List, please contact:
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PRAYER SUBMITTED BY:
JOHN FISCHER (he/him)
is the former Director of Music for MCCNY.
He lives in Manhattan with his partner and son, and continues to compose music, mostly now in secret.
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With your help, we can work together to ensure the health and safety of all who enter our Church.
- 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 inside the building before and after Worship.
- 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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Join our Private Facebook Group
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AmazonSmile
It is free and easy, and a portion of your purchase will be included as an automatic donation to Suncoast MCC.
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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 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
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