Photo Credits: Charlene Bisordi

"They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy." Psalm 113:3
STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, JANUARY 8, 2021
A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation.
Rev. Vickie Miller
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Sr. Co-Pastors
SunCoast MCC
"Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you."

1 Timothy 4:14
Join us for our next Worship Service on
Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 10AM

'Drawn In: Living a Creative Life with God
 Week 2: Hovering'
Hovering is what Jesus did in the wilderness for 40 days before entering public ministry.

Hovering is that soul searching “incubation” period, often an empty place when our hearts and minds are creatively seeking a path or solution.

Both creative experts and Jesus point to the importance of taking this reflective time. 

When we allow God’s Spirit to hover over us as a patient artist, we can realize that even in our unfinished stages, we are also creating and reaching our potential. 
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
If outdoor service is cancelled due to inclement weather, the recorded service will be available on the website and YouTube 3PM Sunday.
VENICE RIDE FOR PRIDE 2021
rescheduled for
Saturday, January 9 at 1PM
(Meeting at SunCoast MCC
church grounds)
Thank you to our Sponsors:

  • SarasotaOut.com
  • Richard Dean Insurance
  • Scott Swonger, Gulf Shores Realty
  • Sandy & Paul McHenry
  • Michael Saunders & Company
  • Project PRIDE SRQ
  • Rodger Jenkins, West Coast Realty
  • Venice Interfaith Community Assoc.
  • George & Park
  • Joanna's Orchid Pottery
  • Beth & Yolanda
  • Pat & Sharon
  • Patrick H
  • Steve P & Sergoio M.,
  • SunCoast MCC
Board of Directors Update
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 December 27, 2020 and January 3, 2021, we collected $5,700 for General Fund* and $790 for Pillars**.  Together, let’s keep our General Fund and Pillars accounts liquid. (Note: Next week will reflect the tally for two weeks of donations).

(*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
We extend a warm welcome to our SunCoast MCC members, family friends to join us for worship.

We will be having out-door,
in person worship on the following dates:

Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10AM
(the Service will also be live-streamed)

Please register in advance so the Outward Bound team will be able to properly plan for safe and Socially Distant events.
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:
.
Dave W. • Laura M. • Darwin B.•
Bill B. •  Zami • Joe • Greg H. •
Tim H. • Joe D. • Doug B. •
Micki H. • Julia G. • Betty • Yolanda • Beth • Randy M. •
Tim M. • Karen  • Lou.• Kevin •
Diane T.• John F.
Christmas Stocking Offering

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to SunCoast MCC and the community. Because of you, we are ready to start the year and continue our mission!

Through your donations, we raised $14,000. We will be sending a portion of these funds to CHAPS and Family Promise.

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
Matthew 25:35

Thank you to Judy Marsh for the special Christmas Cookies at the Christmas Eve Service.
Thank you to Jacquie Reynolds and Debi Joyce for refinishing our Creche. It was a beautiful addition to our worship experience.
Donations Needed!
With more in-person events schedule, the Outward Bound Team could use disinfecting spray to sanitize before and after the Services to ensure everyone is safe and stays healthy. You can drop off cans during office hours or bring them to Worship Service.
Thank You!
Love thy Neighbor, Family and Yourself! Get Vaccinated!
We Remember and We Grieve
Bruce O'Neill
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday January 24 at 12:30PM outdoors on the grounds of SunCoast Metropolitan Community Church. 

 Advanced registration for the memorial service is requested. 
Looking for ways to help the church? As we move to more in-person events, we are looking for people to help with worship.

Please email or call the church if you are Interested in helping with:

  • Participating during worship as a reader (Announcements, Scripture, Logistics.)

  • Working with the Outward Bound Team to ensure everyone is safe during in-person events.
Trivia is on hiatus until February!

Congratulations to the Jan. 4th winners:

1st Place – Janine and Tonie
2nd Place – tie; Audrey, Lisa, Renae and Terrie & Bill, George and Park
3rd Place – tie; Maryellen and Mary & Geni and Kim
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Social distancing must be followed when attending any event at SunCoast MCC.
Murder Mystery Nights
Mondays
Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at 6PM

Hyde Studios is probably best known for its cliché-crammed science fiction and horror B- movies. They may have flopped at every box office release but are known for being the cheesiest movies around.

With a new science fiction double feature in the early stages of production, the last thing anyone expected was for the studio owner and director, Jacqueline Hyde, to vanish mysteriously one evening, leaving no traces apart from a pool of blood, an upturned sign and a slight burning smell.

What happened to Jacqueline Hyde? Where is her body? Who is responsible? And will the new B-movie, ’Little Rock Horror Shop’, ever be made? Come join us virtually Monday nights from 6-7pm as we immerse ourselves in the story and find a murderer among us.
Meeting ID: 985 3670 9576
Passcode: suncoast
“Drawn In” Class
Tuesdays
Jan. 12, 19, 26, & Feb. 2
at 7PM
Join us for this virtual class led by our pastors. Week one's focus scripture is Luke 4:1-13 in which Jesus goes into the wilderness for 40 days… “drawing in” to prepare for ministry.  We will explore the less obvious, underlying temptation in this story and understand how our creativity in life is dependent on this discerning, hovering time with God.  
Meeting ID: 848 9057 3486
Thursdays
Jan. 14 through Feb. 4 at 6PM

A new ASL Class is being formed. No experience needed
Mary, Maryellen and Janine make learning fun and easy!

Come join us as we learn new songs and ways to explore our creative side.
PET PHOTO CONTEST VOTING
Remember to submit your vote no later than January 11, 2021, using the link below.
Voting is open for your favorite pet photo through January 11. 

Please, one vote per category and an email address are required (call the church office if you do not have an email address and leave your name and number and we will contact you during business hours to record your votes).

Thank you to everyone who took part in this heart-warming event submitting copies of our fur family members.
Reminders for Attending the Outdoor In-Person Services in January
  • You must register in advance for all outdoor events.

  • Sanitized and properly spaced chairs will be provided, so please do not bring your own chairs or move the chairs.

  • Attendance will be taken when you arrive.

  • It may be cool, so wear layered clothing and bring a hat or anything else you may need for your comfort.
  • Please wear a mask at all times and stay 6 feet apart.

  • Restrooms will be available on a limited basis.

  • Due to the increased cases of COVID, please remember 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.

  • Remember we are practicing social distancing which includes wearing a mask at all of our events, maintaining 6 feet distancing, and observing all the safety guidelines we have communicated previously.

Finally, if you have any suggestions or ideas about our current safety protocols and/or other recommendations, please let us know HERE. Your ideas are welcomed.
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 and Wednesday 10AM to 3PM