Staying Connected with SunCoast MCC

Photo Credit: Jill Oldham

"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!"

Psalm 113:3

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, JANUARY 29, 2021

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

Worship Service on

Sunday, January 31 at 10AM

'Drawn In:

Living a Creative Life with God"

Week 5: “Drawn-In: Re-Integrate!”

We extend a warm welcome to our

SunCoast MCC family and friends.

This Sunday we will hear Paul’s wonderful passage about the Body of Christ – how each individual part contributes to the health and strength of the whole Body. Creation itself is all inter-related, and the more we are aware of that, the more we can love and serve the Creator, as co-creators of justice and hope.

How can we impact, influence and grow together as people of faith, as SunCoast MCC? How do we honor the Creator in acknowledging our interconnectedness?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-19

Click HERE to watch the Sunday Service

Inclement Weather

If the outdoor service is cancelled due to inclement weather, the recorded service will be available on the website and YouTube at 3PM on Sunday.

Take a moment to listen to yourself, the world around you and God. Use the link below to prepare our mind and heart for Worship.

Use this link to watch a video to prepare worship

"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."

Colossians 3:16

SunCoast MCC Virtual Choir has been practicing and preparing another beautiful performance. Use the link below to enjoy their latest song.

Use this link to enjoy a performance by the SunCoast MCC Virtual Choir

Click HERE to read the Weekly Call for Prayer from the Denomination

Click HERE to See What is Happening Around the Denomination

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Matthew 18:20

Reopen Team Update

Protocols for Attending the Outdoor In-Person Services

Thank you for your support in following SunCoast MCC social distancing protocols. We continue to review them periodically and make the enhancements needed. Please remember:

Due to the increased cases of COVID, if you are not feeling well, or have symptoms of COVID, please do not come into the church building or to our outdoor events until you have quarantined for 14 days or test negative.

If you have tested positive for COVID, please do not enter the church building until you have tested negative for the virus. Also, do not come to our outdoor events if you are positive and until you have tested negative.

Registration is required.
Maintain 6 feet distancing.
Wear a mask at all times.
Follow instructions by Ushers.
Do not move the chairs. They have been sanitized and properly spaced.
Attendance will be taken when you arrive.
Restrooms are available on a limited basis.
It may be cool, so wear layered clothing and bring a hat or anything else you may need for your comfort.
Use designated containers for disposing of your empty communion cups when you exit.
We will have two donation baskets set up to place your offering when you check-in and as you leave.

Finally, if you have any suggestions or ideas about our current safety protocols and/or other recommendations, please let us know. Send us an email HERE.

Your ideas are welcomed.

Board of Directors Updates

Weekly Offering

Thank you for your continued support and generosity, especially in light of these challenging times. Based on our new monthly mortgage, we are updating the weekly expense needed to $4,800.

For the weeks ending January 10th and 24th, 2021, we collected $4354 for General Fund* and $2,040 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

2020 Donor Contribution Statements Information

**Please review the following information on how to access your giving statements.**

Servant Keeper -Your cash and check donations made directly to SunCoast will be reflected in this statement. Statements have been mailed.

EasyTithe - This statement will be emailed to those who have donated online and via EasyTithe. This statement will be sent by Monday, January 18 to the email address on record with EasyTithe.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Ryan, Treasurer HERE.

"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35

Looking for ways to get involved at SunCoast MCC in a socially distanced way? We need you. As we continue to sponsor more in-person events, we are looking for people to help in many ways.

We have many opportunities and assignments, including:

Worship: Serving as a reader (e.g., announcements and scripture, etc.).
Recording: Working with the sound and camera team.
Outward Bound: Ensuring everyone is safe during in-person events (e.g., welcoming, usher, logistics, set-up, etc).
Ad-Hoc Events: Planning upcoming social events.

No experience is needed. We are looking for those willing to learn and feel a calling to help provide a meaningful worship experience for our members and visitors.

Email the church office or call to learn more about how you can become involved.

From Your Pastoral and Congregational Care Team

Click HERE to submit a prayer request

Your need for comforting and lifting prayers are important to us. We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:

Dave W. • Laura M. • Darwin B. •

Bill B. • Anne • Joe • Greg H. •

Tim H. • Joe D • .

Doug B. • Micki H. • Julia G.•

Randy M. •

Tim M. • Karen • Lou •

Diane T. • John F. •

Cindy L. • Nick. • Kathleen

Save the Date

26th Anniversary and Valentine's Day:

LOVE WINS!

Sunday, Feb. 14 at 10AM

At the 10AM service we will celebrate our SunCoast MCC Anniversary. We will also acknowledge couples, relationships, families of all kinds.

Calling for Lost Coins

Looking for something to do during this pandemic? What about a scavenger hunt for lost coins? Maybe challenge a friend to see who can fill the jar first! If you have a full jar, bring it by the church. If you need a jar, you can stop by the church office or pick one up on Sunday after Worship.

10 - Jacquie Reynolds

13 - Carol Lidey

19 - Eve Burchert

22 - Tim Handlon

26 - Doug Barry

26 - Santa Pandolfo

It is time to update our records and make sure we have your most current information from our members, families and friends.

Please take a minute to complete the contact information form that can be found using the link below.

Thank you.

This information will not be shared in the directory without your permission.

Click HERE to complete the Congregant Information Update Form

TRIVIA IS BACK

February 1, 8, 15 and 22

at 6PM

The Crown is ready to travel!

Join Trivia HERE

Meeting ID: 991 4134 5023

Passcode: suncoast

“Drawn In” Class

Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7PM

Join us for this virtual class led by our pastors.

In this final class, Drawn-In: Re-Integrating after dreaming, hovering, risking, listening and resting, we will focus on re-integrating. We will explore the passage we heard on Sunday, 1 Corinthians 12: 12-19.

How is the church of Jesus Christ like a body? How can we understand our creativity as part of God’s creativity expressed within and among us? You are welcome to join, even if you missed the other classes. . .