SunCoast MCC Eclips Newsletter

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson | Rev. Vickie Miller

SUNCOAST MCC NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2020

CREATE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS?

Rev. Nancy Wilson

Sun. | Feb. 16 | 10AM

This Sunday we will focus on scriptures that tell us that loving God also means loving our neighbor, and the stranger. We will hear from Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount about forgiveness as a key to right relationship. How do our relationships shape who we are, and who we become? What are the keys to fostering healthy relationships? In our 25th year, will SunCoast MCC continue to become a place that nurtures our relationships with one another, with our neighborhood and our world?

Readings

Matthew 5:23-24

Live Stream on Sundays 10AM EST (click here)

REMINDER!!

NEW:
Join Us in Worship: Lent Entering the Passion Of Jesus

Feb. 26 through Apr. 5

The events of Christ’s Passion, which take place during the last week of Jesus’ life, often don’t receive enough time in our worship and study. These stories are important to our faith journey and our identity as followers of Jesus. And yet we often move too quickly from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with little time to take in the dramatic story of that last week. Throughout the six weeks of Lent we will “freeze-frame” moments in Holy Week so we might put ourselves in the picture, thereby “Entering the Passion of Jesus.” How might taking a closer look at the ancient story open us to deeper conviction for our role in its ongoing message?Y

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE

“Love is in the Air”

Music with DJ LucyBlu

Fri. | Feb. 14 | 7PM to 10PM

Admission $12 PP

Cash Bar. Free Snacks. 50/50 Raffle. Door Prizes.

Bring your friends and neighbors.

ORDER YOUR TICKET

SUN COAST WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Fri. | Mar. 13 | 2PM

Admission $5 PP

Join us for an afterrnoon of music.

All are welcome.

LUCK OF THE IRISH

50/50 Raffle

$20 per ticket

Drawing: Mar. 22

Only 150 tickets will be sold. The winner will be

announced on

Mar. 22 during Service.

Tickets available now.

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALENDAR

Feb. 2020

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Valentine’s Day Dance 7pm

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Board of Directors Meeting

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VICA: American Racism: Yours, Mine & Ours (Part II) Mondays 7pm through Feb. 24

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NEW:
Prayer Surge 5:15pm dinner; 6pm prayer

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25th Anniversary Suncoast MCC Anniversary $25 admission, advance tickets only, 6pm to 9pm

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Open Conversation with Rev. Elder Ken Martin 2pm

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NEW
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Ash Wednesday Service 7pm

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NEW:

“Creating a Legacy Through Planned Giving” Luncheon; Special Guests Richard Plummer II & Donald Jankowski, CFP 11am (RSVP)

Mar. 2020

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NEW:

Everybody Yoga begins

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Kayaking Snook Haven, Venice, FL 10am

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NEW:
Sun Coast Wind Ensemble Concert 2pm

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NEW
:
AED/CPR Training at Fire Dept. Station 57, 5300 E. Laurel Road, Venice at 9:30am. Sign up in Church Lobby

Events (click here)

SUNCOAST MCC 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Fri. | Feb. 21

Harbor Cove at 499

Imperial Drive, North Port, FL

Join us to celebrate this historic moment for SunCoast MCC and take a peak at SunCoast’s history and journey.

Appetizers at 5:30PM
Dinner at 6PM
Toast by a member from the MCC Governing Board
Dance until 9PM or so with DJ Janine McCarthy
Silver, White and Black decor and attire
$25 Per Person | Advance tickets only

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Guest Speaker: Rev. Elder Ken Martin MCC Senior Pastor, Teacher, Elder and Author
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Click here for Rev. Ken Martin’s Bio.

25th ANNIVERSARY “ALUMNI” CHOIR

Participate in the 25th Anniversary “Alumni” Choir and sing at the 25th Anniversary Worship 10AM Service on Sunday, February 23.
You do not need to be a former SCC choir member.

All voices/parts welcome!
There will be three rehearsals to prepare: Last rehersal is on Feb. 19 at 6:30PM.

BROWN BAG DINNER & PRAYER SURGE 5:15 pm Dinner — 6pm Prayer Surge, Tues. | Feb. 18

During this service we light candles, sing, and pray for our individual and collective requests and those from the Prayer Wall. There will also be a time for individual anointing and healing prayer.

LEGACY LUNCHEON

Sat. | Feb. 29 | 11AM

RSVP Required, Sign Up in the Church Lobby Meet our special guests: Richard Plummer II & Donald Jankowski, CFP

EVERYBODY YOGA WITH REV. NAOMI KING, RYT-200

Wednesdays from March 4 to April 22 at 4:45PM to 6:00PM

Cost per Class gratitude donation (50% of which supports the ministries of SunCoast MCC)

Yoga is an embodied spiritual practice that seeks liberation and unity within ourselves and for all beings. Contrary to many media images or studio practices in the West, yoga is for every body, not only athletic bodies. This energizing and centering class involves breath practices (pranayama and pratyahara), movement (asana), and meditation (dharana and dhyana). Participants may practice seated in a chair, using a mat, or flowing between a chair and a mat.
Gear:
Bring a yoga mat (unless working totally from a locking wheelchair) and a beach towel. Wear comfortable clothing.
Minimum Ability Level:
Beginner-friendly

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

NEW:
MEET UP GROUPS AT SUNCOAST

Coming soon…Meet Up Groups. A way to connect with each other around common interests, make new friends and help newcomers feel welcomed!

More details coming soon.

SUNCOAST IN ACTION

“GOD’S PLENTY IN 2020”

At our 25th Anniversary, we will be announcing the campaign, and its goals, which will include “taking a bite” out of our present mortgage, paying some of it down as we refinance; and, shoring up our Pillars (mortgage) fund. (more details soon)