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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

— Isaiah 43:2


STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST September 2, 2022

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

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Worship Information

Worship Series

September 2022


Our Worship Theme for September, in honor of our annual Homecoming celebration, is “Come Home to Faith!”

Rev. Rick starts this week using the story of the prophet Daniel, and how coming home to faith means having the courage to trust God in all things. He will also explore what faith is not!


We will explore the passage from Hebrew 11 that proclaims that we are not there yet, but we are still “Seeking a Homeland,” as Rev. Nancy preaches on September 11.


On September 18, Rev. Rick preaches as we begin our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and aspire to be a spiritual home for everyone, para todos!


And, on September 25, Homecoming Sunday, as we celebrate Rev. Nancy’s 50th Anniversary in ministry, our special guest State Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby will preach on Rev. Nancy’s favorite homecoming story, the Prodigal Son. Marsha Pino-Stevens will also share her gifts in song.


COME HOME TO FAITH THIS MONTH!! 

Join us this

Sunday, September 4, 2022 at

10 AM for

In-Person or Virtual Worship


"Faith in the Lion’s Den of Life”


Join us as we begin our new series “Come Home to Faith” where we will explore the many facets of faith. What is faith? Are there people who have more faith than others? Is it possible to measure faith? Why is it that we pray and yet things go differently than for what we had prayed? Do we need more faith? Join us Sunday as we explore possible answers to these questions!



Joining us Virtually?

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.

Order of Worship and Lyrics for Worship September 4, 2022
Watch Sunday Service HERE

Fellowship Hour After Worship

Coffee and Fellowship



Join us for coffee and fellowship after Worship on Sundays in the Volunteer room.


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

Calendar of Events

Use the LINK below to download the September Month at a Glance and keep up with all the great things happening at SunCoast MCC!

LINK to Download September Calendar

Monday,

September 5, 2022



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The Music Ministry has resumed and are looking for new members. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights with Drumming beginning at 6:00 PM and Choir at 6:30 PM. 


If you have any questions, please email Dr. David Katz at

drdavidkatz@suncoastmcc.com


CONGREGATIONAL CARE MEETING  Wednesday, September 7th at 2PM at church and via Zoom.


If you are a member of the congregational care team, this is an important meeting to attend! We will be training on the new church database system which should enhance our ministry and help us stay better connected with one another! Please bring your handheld electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops) so we can all practice together! If you use a desktop computer, you can sit next to someone who has a laptop. We look forward to seeing the team members either in person or on zoom!

LINK to Join the Congregational Care Meeting Virtually

Interested in becoming part of the Lector Ministry? Allen Black will be conducting a Lector training on Sunday, September 11, 2022 immediately after Worship.


This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and help ensure that Worship is a meaningful event for all both in-person and virtually.


If you are interested in learning more about being a Lector, please email the church office at info@suncoastmcc.com or sign up for the training using the form in the lobby.

Love to meet new people? Like talking to old friends? 

We need you on the Welcome and Usher Team!


Maryellen Bradley is holding a team meeting on Sunday, September 18, 2022 immediately after worship!


 Join in this very important ministry!

The Stewardship team is need of Office Angels on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10 AM to help prepare the Stewardship material. Join us for some fellowship and fun!


Please notify the church office if you are able to help by either calling or emailing us at info@suncoastmcc.com.

Volunteers Needed!


Thursday, September 22, 2022 we will have a church wide cleaning to prepare for Homecoming Worship service.  


We will start at 9:30 AM. A light lunch will be provided.


Let's make sure the Church looks its best for Homecoming Sunday as we welcome many special guests.

Landscaping Day


Friday, September 23, 2022 at 8:30 AM. Please bring gloves and tools!


Please help us prepare our property for Homecoming Weekend.

"Nancy Wilson's Ministry Jubilee:
50 years of service and not done yet!"

MCC is partnering with Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson to celebrate her incredible 50 years of ministry in MCC, and she is NOT DONE YET! Nancy continues to be passionate both about local church ministry and MCC’s worldwide mission. To mark this ministry milestone, we are working together to raise at least US$50,000, which will be shared between SunCoast MCC where Nancy is Senior Pastor, and global MCC. The denomination will use the funds to support translation, so that MCC can reach even more people around the world.


In lieu of gifts, donations in honor of Rev. Nancy's work may be made using the link below, visiting SunCoast MCC's website or mailing a check to SunCoast MCC (50/50 in the memo).  

LINK to Make a Donation Honoring Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson's 50 Year Celebration

2022 Homecoming Weekend



Celebrating SunCoast MCC and Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson's 50 years in Ministry with MCC


Join us on September 24 and 25, 2022 for SunCoast MCC's homecoming weekend and a celebration of Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson's 50th anniversary with MCC.


On Saturday, we will be hosting a dinner to honor Rev. Nancy and hope you can join the celebration. Please register for the event by using the link below, the form in the lobby or calling the office. The dinner is free!

It will be a night filled with great food, memories, entertainment and fellowship.

LINK to Register for the Dinner Celebration

We Need Your Help!


If you or anyone you know have pictures of Rev. Dr. Nancy throughout the years, please send them to 

nancywilson50thcelebration@suncoastmcc.com 

or mail them to

3276 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292.


With the pictures, please include details about the photo (year, location, people in the photo and any history about the photo you would like to share.

Celebrating our Grandparents!

September 11, 2022 is Grandparents Day and we would love to honor all our grandparents and their grandchildren.  Please email pictures of you and your grandchildren to info@suncoastmcc.com by Friday, September 9, 2022.  We will create a wonderful video to share during worship.

Prior to the pandemic, the Church was gifted an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). An AED, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

We are looking for 4 volunteers to take an on-line training course on how to use the AED. This is not a CPR course. If you are interested, please email Kim at Info@suncoastmcc.com by September 9th.

SunCoast MCC 1st Annual Golf Fundraising Event

OCTOBER 15, 2022

@

LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB

1801 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285


$300 Per Team: Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch

or

$75 Per Person Includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch

or 

Non-Golfers can join the fun for a wonderful lunch and games for $20 per Person


4 Person Scramble I Games

Silent Auction I Play & Win!

For more information contact: golf@suncoastmcc.com I 941.484.7068

Registration/Check-In: 7:30 AM

Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM


Use the links below to register or learn how to become a sponsor.

LINK to Register Read More About the Event and Register
Use this LINK to learn about sponsorship opportunities

Supporting our Community 

ALSO Youth is celebrating 30 years of service in the area and is inviting everyone to the celebration Gala. The Theme for the event is "Now, More Than Ever".

 

For thirty years ALSO Youth has been providing Advocacy, Leadership, Support & Outreach to the LGBTQ+ youth, their allies, and their families.

Let's help them continue this needed work in our community by attending the gala or becoming a sponsor.

Use this LINK to Learn More About the ALSO Youth GALA and Purchase Tickets

Important Information Regarding the New

Database and On-Line Giving Platform

Below is the link to the new giving platform.  As of August 31, 2022 EasyTithe has been disabled.  Thank you for all your help and patience as we made the transisiton.

LINK to Create Your New Giving Account in PUSHPAY.

Weekly Offering and Attendance Information

Thank you for your continued support and generosity of your time, talents and financial support.


Giving for the week of

August 22 to August 28


Donations were $4,447. This is $6.00 over our expenses.  Thanks to Golf and other donations of $1,750  


Our Year to Date donations are 141,287. This is $20,449 less than our expenses.


The above includes donations of $20,406 for Pillars. This is $6,381 less than our mortgage payments (YTD).


Attendance

August 28, 2022



60 in-person

34 families live streaming

12 YouTube views 



106+ In-person & online, we're One Body




Donate HERE

Planning Ahead

"Budget 2023 Early Announcement”

 

 

Budget 2023 for SunCoast Ministry Leaders

 

The budgeting process for 2023 is beginning. Let’s plan ahead! 

 

If you are a Church Leader whose Ministry (or working committee) requires any kind of $$ funding to accomplish your work for our Church, please let your Board of Directors know of your “Budget 2023” requests by sending the information to treasurer@suncoastmcc.com

 

Budget 2023 is a compilation of all the operating plans for SunCoast MCC ministries/committees for the coming year expressed as their dollar costs. Your input is vital before the end of September, 2022.

 

Our Membership will formally vote on Budget 2023 in early November, 2022 after a review process that includes our Senior Pastor with Staff and your Board of Directors.

United in the Power of Prayer


Update from Your Pastoral

& Congregational Care Team


In Charity, kindly remember in prayer members and friends of our SunCoast Community – those who are confined to home, in a health care facility or hospital

and those who are alone. May Almighty God, Physician of souls and bodies, extend healing to ease their every pain and suffering.

May they, may we, be granted healing, strength, and spiritual comfort.


We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:


BJ H & Denise W * Bruce C * Greg H * Nikki L * Joe G *Ann S * Ginny * Meegan & Jessica * David F * Connie K Pat M & Patty M *   Scott S. Daughter, Megan *

Mary T *Kathy H & Joanna * John M * Taylor D * Betty R * Mary & Ken T  * Marla S * 

 Pat B & Family  * Bill J * Rod P * John G * Rev. Gordon M & Dr. Eugene T *

John M Family

 Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com 

Sunday August 28, 2022, Worship Recording

Recorded Worship Service



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

You can use the link to watch a recording of the August 28

Worship Service.

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.

  • In order to attend indoor Worship, you must be fully vaccinated.

  • Masks are optional for indoor activities and Worship.

  • If you would prefer to social distance during Church activities and Worship, signs are at the end of each row for you to place allowing you to feel comfortable. Ushers are also available on Sundays to help.
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3276 E. Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34292

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