Staying Connected with SunCoast MCC

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STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, OCTOBER 30, 2020

A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation.

Join Rev. Vickie Miller and Rev. Nancy Wilson

for Worship Service (Virtually)

All Saints Sunday: Saintly Lessons of Life and Love

Sunday – November 1 – 10AM

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On November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, a time to pause and reflect on all those holy women and men who have lived before us and inspired us — and who live among us. We recognize that as one People of God, there is a spiritual connection between all of us, whether alive on this earth or in the heavenly realm. As we recall our saints, we will remember their lessons of life and love.

During the service, there will be a photo presentation of our personal saints.

Readings: Revelation 21:1-6 and Hebrews 11:13-16 & 12:1-3

COVID Prayer - by Rebecca Wilson

"We are tired, O God and we cling to you, like a rock in a weary land. The weight of the world is heavy on our shoulders and our hearts. Like dry bones, we cry out to you asking that those with COVID-19 would be healed; those awaiting test results would know your peace, that their family and friends would know your comfort; that those who grieve would be comforted; that those who are lonely would feel you close; that those who suffer would find relief. Guide those who lead us; help them to make the right decisions for the right reasons—even when and especially when—the decisions are hard. We thank you for those who lead us here at SunCoast MCC, our pastors, our board of directors, our staff, each one who offers their time in service to the community. We are grateful for their gifts and graces. May the gift of your grace pour out abundantly on us all that we may be vessels of grace and healing to a world in need. In your many names and with our many voices we pray, Amen"

Board of Directors Update

Weekly Offering

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. To minimally cover the Church expenses during this time, we need approximately $6,000 weekly. For week ending October 25, we collected $2,837.00 for General Fund* and $920.00 for Pillars.** Together let's keep our General Fund and Pillars accounts liquid.

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

Donate HERE

SunCoast MCC Hires Office Manager

We are excited to announce that Kim Rabon-Noyce will join our SunCoast MCC staff in the role of Office Manager. Her official start date is Nov. 2. Join us in welcoming Kim.

SunCoast MCC Directory Available in Early Nov.

Thank you for your participation. Over 50 persons signed up.

Reopen Team Update

We are hosting our first (in-person) Worship Service on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10AM on our Church grounds. At the same time, we plan to live-stream the Service for those attending virtually.

Together we are learning how to host our Services outdoors safely. Our Reopen Team has considered many options. We ask for your support and vigilance to keep each other safe.

Read the following to determine which option is best for you. Safety is a top priority.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Attending the (In-Person)

Outdoor Service? (option A)

Please register in advance.

Nov. 8 HERE | Dec. 6 HERE | Dec. 13 HERE

If we need to cancel for any reason, including inclement weather, you will receive an email cancellation. Need help with registration please call the office.

Arrival Time & Seating: Do not arrive earlier than 9:30AM. Remain in your cars until volunteers direct you to your seating. We are setting up folding chairs in a socially distanced manner. Chairs will be 6 feet apart. Please do not bring chairs from home or move the chairs around.

At all times, wear masks that cover the nose and mouth.

At all times, maintain 6 feet distancing. No hugging, shaking hands or touching each other.

Offering: There will be a "box" to drop-off any checks or donations.

Restrooms: While the Church will be closed, the restrooms will be available on a limited basis.

Communion: You will find on your seat, a small disposable communion cup, that has a peel off top in which there is a communion wafer. Please do not open it until we are in that part of the communion service. Take the cup home with you.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring hand sanitizer, suntan lotion, bug spray, hat and anything else you need for your comfort.

If you are not feeling well, are ill or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, we encourage you to watch the service virtually.

Watching the Service Virtually? (option B)

The Nov. 8, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 Services are not pre-recorded. This means you will be watching the Service in real-time. You can watch it from SunCoast MCC's Website.

CLICK HERE

(This link will NOT be active until 10AM on Nov. 8)

Together we are learning how to live-stream our outdoor Services. We are using some new equipment. The Board, Worship, Reopen, Recording, Communications and Technology teams are doing their best to deliver a high quality experience. We ask for your prayers, support and patience as we continue to serve you.

Let's Keep Going Together!

We will continue to maintain social distancing for the foreseeable future.

Make sure you are familiar with SunCoast MCC's Guidelines and Protocols as those are regularly updated. Check HERE to learn more.

If you have any questions, please contact the Reopen Team (Rev. Vickie, Rev. Nancy, Kathy Hanas, Linda Staib, Rebecca Wilson or Yolanda deJesus).

From Your Pastoral

and Congregational Care Team

Your need for comforting and lifting prayers are important to us. We ask everyone to

join us in prayer for:

Maggi V. • Sharon V.B. • Judy M. • Sue M.• Deb H. • Maggi B. • Kathy T. • Gilbert H. •

Rev. Vickie and Carol • S. Amuldhas • C. Daniel • Pat M. • Ann B. • Greg H. • Bill B. • Laura M.

Submit Prayer Request HERE

November Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

01 Janine McCarthy

13 Zedd Clapham

14 Greg Bilak

15 Susan Frederick

23 Beverly Dale

29 Margaret Byrum

29 Renae Phillips

Anniversaries

07 Rev. Nancy Wilson and Paula Schoenwether

09 Ann Perry and Pat Turner

REMINDER!

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2AM when clocks will fall back one hour to 1AM. It means that there will be an extra hour to sleep on Sunday morning.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

(At events please follow SunCoast's MCC social distancing protocols, including wearing masks and 6 ft distancing.)

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: EVENT CANCELLED

We are cancelling the event scheduled on the evening of Saturday, October 31. We will reschedule another movie night in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@suncoastmcc.com.

Sponsored by MCC Tampa and King of Peace, MCC

Monday – November 2 – 7PM

As the evening of our election draws near, many are feeling anxious and others simply uncertain. We hear God's call placed on our hearts from Matthew 18:20, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."

Join Rev. Vickie and Rev. Nancy to pray together.

https://tinyurl.com/EOPFTN

Attend via Facebook Live

Go to the King of Peace MCC page

VETERANS DAY*

Stands for freedom, sacrifice and honor for those who served in the United States in all wars. It is intended to honor and thank all military personnel, particularly living veterans.

*Email us at info@suncoastmcc.com

by Tuesday, November 3, the name of a veteran that you would like us to honor.