COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 18, th Sunday after Pentecost

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1 COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 18, th Sunday after Pentecost LOVING CHRIST SHARING HIS GRACE SERVING ALL We are so happy you are worshiping with us today! If you have questions or need any assistance, please see an Usher or stop by the Welcome Desk. Assistance Hearing Devices are available from an usher. To activate the LOOP HEARING SYSTEM please turn your hearing aid to T-coil. The Cry Room (off the Narthex) is available for nursing moms and those with special needs. A Nursery is available in the Christian Education Building for children under the age of 5 yrs. Children, K-5th grade may attend Church School following the Children s Sermon. Please note on the prayer card or call the office ( ) if you or someone you know would like a Pastoral Visit or is in the hospital. PASTOR Rev. Dr. Robert O Keef ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Neil Crowell DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Kristen Stanton THE ROSER MOTTO We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... An asterisk (*) indicates when those who are able will stand. CHIMING OF THE TRINITY A time to quiet our hearts, minds and voices in preparation for worship. Please fill out your prayer request cards at this time to be handed to the ushers later in the service. PRELUDE 8:30: Now Thank We All Our God Kauffmann 10:00: Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken Osman Roser Ringers SIGNING OF FRIENDSHIP REGISTER & ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign the Friendship Register with your name and address for our records of attendance and pass along to your pew mates. *CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Rejoice in the Lord Always No. 606 Rejoice in the Lord always; Again I say, rejoice. Rejoice in the Lord always; Again I say, rejoice. Rejoice, rejoice, Again I say, rejoice. Rejoice, rejoice, Again I say, rejoice. *HYMN Ye Servants of God No. 103 *PRAYER OF PETITION (Unison) Heavenly Father, we humbly ask You to pour your heavenly light into our souls. Help us to give ourselves fully to you, whose power created us, by whose mercy we are redeemed, by whose providence we are sustained, and by whose peace we are blessed. In Christ s Name we pray. Amen. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE CALL TO PRAYER Open Our Eyes, Lord Cull (Your prayer request cards will be collected by the ushers.) (Minister) In your steadfast love and mercy, (People) Hear our prayers, O God. SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER (Unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS 8:30 MEMBERSHIP COVENANT NEW MEMBERS: We bind ourselves together in the spirit of Christ and covenant one with another to maintain the worship of God; to sustain the ministry of religious education; and to speak for ourselves and for one another the love of truth, the bond of brotherhood and the spirit of service. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ s holy Church and welcome you as members of Roser Memorial Community Church. With you, we renew our covenant to be faithful in worship, to grow in love of God and each other, and to faithfully serve in Christ s name. 1 Blest Be the Tie That Binds No. 708 vs. 1

2 CHAIR OF THE CONGREGATION Randy Zion VICE CHAIR Glenda Beck TREASURER David Cheshire DEACON OF THE MONTH Suzanne Pescitelli MISSION OF THE MONTH Learn to Fish ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God: In honor of our 64th Anniversary - Pam Leckie In honor of my Daughter, Marissa Barrett s Birthday - Linda Moore In memory of our mom, Hal Keyser - BJ Love To honor a loved one with ALTAR FLOWERS, please sign the book in the Narthex or contact the office ( ). Then put a check in the offering for $30 and note that it is for ALTAR FLOWERS. Dates available: Dec. 9 & 30 Join us for a Celebration of Life for HAL KEYSER A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary today, November 18 at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow at the Ugly Grouper Restaurant from 4:00-5:00 PM. Hal Keyser died to Life Everlasting on Sunday, June 17. Hal was 106 years old and a long-time member of Roser. Jim Adams Lewis Bartow Loquita Gates Buchert Marguerite Carrick Mary Alice Chakoumakos Florence Curtis Don Dolan Alliene (Terry) Erickson Don Ferguson Betty Grant Marguerite Gruner CHILDREN S SERMON 2 FOUNDERS DAY REMEMBRANCE EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEERS AWARDS THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM With Grateful Heart Schweizer Roser Women s Chorus DOXOLOGY Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow No. 809 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostle s Creed (Unison) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. *HYMN The Lord s My Shepherd No. 330 SCRIPTURE Ann Horne Harriet (Hal) Keyser Loraine Larson Nancy MacVicar Quentin Peacock Barbara Perdue Ruby Roberts Jeanne Rozamus Kathy Stratton Susan Van Ostenbridge Gary Zabel John 14: (NIV) If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them. Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world? Jesus replied, Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

3 This Week SUNDAY November 18 Angel Tree - Narthex FOUNDER S DAY... Pg 6 Roser Ringers Women s Chorus 8:30 EARLY SERVICE...CHAPEL Reception of New Members 8:45 Adult Sunday School...FH 9:00 Adult Book Study....LB 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE....S 2:00 Memorial for Hal Keyser...Pg 6 4:00 AID Thanksgiving Service...Pg 3 MONDAY November 19 9:30 Finance Board...FH 12:00 Bridge...FH 3:45 Intermediate Piano Class...CA 7:30 AA & Alanon... FH & LB TUESDAY November 20 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30 Executive Meeting.... LB 9:30 Roser Robics...FH 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open....Pg 4 11:00 Staff Meeting WEDNESDAY November 21 9:00 Thanksgiving Dinner Setup.Pg 5 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations...Pg 4 THURSDAY November 22 THANKSGIVING DAY Church Office Closed 9:00 Thanksgiving Dinner Setup.Pg 3 11:00 Service of Thanksgiving...Chapel 1:00 Thanksgiving Dinner...Pg 3 FRIDAY November 23 Church Office Closed SATURDAY November 24 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open...Pg 4 SUNDAY November 25 Special Music Eirinn Abu (Pg 6) 8:30 EARLY SERVICE...CHAPEL 8:45 Adult Sunday School...FH 9:00 Adult Book Study....LB 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE....S Reception of New Members NOTE: The 8:30 Service will be in the Sanctuary beginning Dec. 2 ROOM KEY C - Classroom (A, B, C or D) CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary You heard me say, I am going away and I am coming back to you. If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me. Come now; let us leave. (Minister) The word of God for the people of God. (People) Thanks be to God. SERMON Peace! Dr. Bob O Keef *HYMN It Is Well With My Soul No. 519 CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE 3 Amen! POSTLUDE Postlude in Early American Hymn Style Smith ALL ISLAND DENOMINATIONS Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service TODAY, NOVEMBER 18 4:00 PM At ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 248 S. Harbor Drive Holmes Beach DR. BOB IS PREACHING... Refreshments to follow in the activity center. Please bring a canned/boxed item for the Food Pantry. Service of Thanksgiving THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 11:00 AM in the CHAPEL Thanksgiving Dinner This meal is a celebration of all our blessings! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 1:00 PM for anyone who needs a place to share a meal in the presence of family and friends. To volunteer or make a reservation, call the church office ( ) or sign up at LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: 2 PEOPLE for food prep at 9:00 Wednesday, November 21 1 PERSON to help setup at 9:00 Wednesday, November 21 NEEDED ON THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 5 ROASTED TURKEYS bring the turkeys hot with the drippings to the Fellowship Hall kitchen between 11:00 and 12:00 PIES: 4 APPLE 5 PUMPKIN 6 PECAN bring to kitchen by 9:00 1 PERSON for food prep at 9:00 1 PERSON to cut pies at 10:00 1 PERSON to carve turkeys at 11:00 7 PEOPLE for cleanup at 2:30

4 ABLAZE ROSER IS BLESSED to be a church that is ablaze in God s love. Copies of our newest publication Ablaze are available in the Narthex. After you have enjoyed reading it, please pass it on to a friend, or put it in the waiting room at your doctor s office, hairdresser, club house, etc... We want everyone to read about how God is blessing us! A NOTE OF THANKS Many, many thanks for all the prayers, cards, food, flowers, hugs and well wishes for my speedy recovery from breast cancer surgery. I m very thankful to be able to be back with you all as a part of Roser Church. Sincerely, Peggy Nash. THRIFT SHOP The best bargains in town! TUESDAY 9:30 to 2:00 THURSDAY 9:30 to 2:00 SATURDAY 10:00 to 1:00 Roser Guild Thrift Shop is located across the street from the historic Roser Memorial Chapel. DONATIONS are preferred on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Special arrangements can be made for other times. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. Please call the church office or see Peggy Nash to volunteer. SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST EIRINN ABU SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Masterful soprano saxophonist and recording artist Eirinn Abu will be performing during Sunday morning services, 8:30 in the Chapel and 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Eirinn Abu will be performing selections from his Saxy Christmas album along with selections from a new album released this year titled HYMNS. This instrumental phenomenon began playing at age 10 in Maryland. Everything then took a backseat to Abu s love of the saxophone and his growth as a truly gifted musician. Eirinn is now known for giving his instrument a new voice and sound, full of soul and emotions, his peers call him the instrumental version of Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. His talent has warranted Dolly Parton s singing her I Will Always Love You on his CD s, A New Creation and Forever In Love. Abu and his wife Brandy Doyle moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to Rockledge, Florida over six years ago with their ministry, Music for Life Ministries. Recently they relocated to Venice, Florida from which they continue to share their music ministry with churches around the country as they have for more than nine years. Just Older Youth A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE: What would you do if you had a second chance? Would you do something differently? His leg was black. There was no hope. They gave him a pen and he drew a line on the leg that would be amputated and signed it. WED NOV :00 AM He woke up in a fog, looked at his feet and there were 10 toes. He saw an angel dressed in white. No one said a word. He must be in heaven. He was surrounded by beautiful flowers. In the midst of the flowers was A BOX OF A DOZEN GOLF BALLS. Andy DeVries had a second chance 16 years ago when he was near fatally injured in a motorcycle accident. Andy is a coach, business man, college professor, Director of Development and author. He is also a better husband, dad, friend and neighbor since he experienced more than one miracle in his life. Bring your brown bag lunch beverages and dessert provided. O, YES, AND BRING YOUR HANKY! MORE: 4

5 HANDS ON MISSIONS Call the Church Office for contact information Go to or more information about these missions! PACKING RICE & BEANS AT BETH-EL MONDAY, NOV :00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM at Roser Meet in the Sanctuary parking lot at 9:00 AM to carpool. Contact Lynn ( ) or Neil ( ) if you plan to participate, carpool or have questions. Closed-toe shoes are required. Roser packing day at Beth-El is the last Monday of each month. Food is distributed to farmworking families. CHRISTMAS TREES FROM LOVING HANDS BEGINNING NOV. 21 Purchasing a tree from Loving Hands Ministry will help support this very worthwhile mission. They will be for sale in the lot next to the Hideaway Storage on Route 301 in Palmetto. For more information call Loving Hands at OUR DAILY BREAD MONDAY, DEC. 10 and SUNDAY, DEC. 30. TO HELP SERVE contact Ann Jones or call the church office The Roser team serves every 2nd Monday and 5th Sunday! A free hot lunch is served to over 200 people a day, 7 days a week! Clients need your donations of winter hats, gloves, clothing as well as your prayers for lodging, jobs and those who will share the life-changing Gospel with them. Bring new or gently used clothing items to the bin in the Narthex. STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASSES PLANNED FOR THIS WINTER Come and get the scoop! PREVIEW MEETING Sunday, December 2 9:30 AM following the first service 11:00 AM following the second service in Classroom D Those interested in the classes to be held January to March 2019, please call the church office at , or contact Dee O Brien or Betsy Grundy. BETHLEHEM WALK 6:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 NOTE: DAY CHANGE TO SUNDAY FROM SATURDAY We take to the streets of beautiful Anna Maria to reenact the mystery and joy of that Holy Night! The Bethlehem Walk is exciting for people of all ages from the littlest of angels to the wisest of men. Everyone is invited to assemble in front of the Roser Community Church Sanctuary to begin the journey. The walk consists of taking the journey to Bethlehem (one block in Anna Maria) with Mary, Joseph, and the animals (llama, donkeys and goats) in search of shelter. While traveling from inn to inn we sing Christmas carols. Back at the church we celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus followed by cookies, cocoa and fellowship. Costumes are available in the Fellowship Hall to borrow on a first come, first serve basis, create your own or just come as you are. Don t forget to bring your flashlight! GOLFING FOR GOD Everyone is invited to join us for good food and fellowship, Dr. Bob s rich insight and knowledge teaching in a roomy and private dining area overlooking scenic Sarasota Bay. These activities are held every 2 or 3 weeks usually ending by 7:30 PM. 5 If you or someone you know would like to have a Stephen Minister meet with them, please call the church office. Dr. Bob will begin a new topic this week A great time to join us! Joshua, a Man of Great Faith will focus on Israel s conquering of the promised land and how we, as believers, can receive all that God has promised us. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 at IMG Academy, Bradenton Dinner & Bible Study 5:30 PM $20 Dinner & Bible Study + Clinic $40 Dinner & Bible Study + Golf 2:45 PM $35 9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers Register: In the Narthex, call the office or go to Next dates: December 5, January 2, 16

6 MISSION OF THE MONTH Learn to Fish Learn to Fish, Inc. is a faith-based, not-for-profit, residential recovery center for women and their children operating since Many of the women have lived through pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization. They have endured things that were not their fault and been trapped in situations with no way to escape. GOAL: To provide women the necessary resources to fully recover from a lifetime of abuse and trauma. To teach our residents how to properly parent their children, increase confidence and self-esteem, help them to make better life choices and develop a relationship with God. Happily ever after is not supposed to be a fairy tale it s what God wants for each and every one of us! To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at Angel Tree Many children in Manatee County would not receive any Christmas gifts if not for this Salvation Army program. The Angel Tree is in the Narthex TODAY. Tags, representing children under the age of 12, are hung from the tree for you to take and shop for Christmas gifts for that special angel. Take a tag from the tree and a plastic bag. Return your unwrapped gifts in the bag, secured with the tag to the Narthex by December 2! Contact Renee Ferguson or call the church office for additional information. Roser Women s Guild Christmas Tea 1:00 PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 In the Fellowship Hall Join us for a special program by Dr. Bob and Phyllis O Keef Please bring a delicacy to share! Migrant Sewing MON, NOV 26 9:30-11:00 In the Fellowship Hall to sew and knot quilts. Donations of batting, cotton fabric, small scissors and embroidery floss are always welcome. Guild Board Meeting THURS, NOV 29 9:30 in the Library Naomi Circle FRI, DEC 4 10:00 at Margaret s home Rebecca Circle FRI, DEC 5 10:00 at Marilyn s home Church Women United FRI, DEC 7 Call the church office for more information and locations ( ). ROSER ROBICS TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall PLEASE NOTE: NO ROSER ROBICS ON THANKSGIVING DAY This chair-based exercise class is appropriate for older adults and those looking to lessen the impact on their joints. BRING: 2 cans of fruit of equal size and weight to be used for class activities. Cans may be donated to the Food Pantry. THE COST: Donation-based. 6

7 BIRTHDAYS November 18 Bryce Higgins 18 Larry Scott 20 Blake Ress 21 Marge Philipson 21 Nancy Willis 23 Bruce Christenson 23 Claire Quillin 24 Suzanne Lundy 24 Linda Gianiotes 24 Dick Walter 25 Hugh Holmes, Jr. 29 Kristen Swain 30 Carol Collins December 1 Carol Heckman 1 Savannah Higgins 8 Charles Wade 9 Jean Knopp If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office ( ) or info@roserchurch.com GRIEF Died to Life Everlasting Margurite Gruner died to Life Everlasting on October 25. She was a member of Roser and sang in the choir. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 19 from 11:30 to 1:30 at Cortez Villas Club House ( th Ave W). A light lunch will be served. Our sympathy is extended to her family and friends. Our secretary, Cyndy is battling cancer. Please keep her in your prayers! We have a fund to help her get through this tough time. If you would like to help financially, please make your check out to Roser Church and designate it for Cyndy (or put cash in an envelope with the same designation). ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US? It is a great privilege to be a member of ROSER CHURCH. If you are ready to commit yourself to helping Roser fulfill the work of Christ by becoming a member, please check the Wish to Join Roser box on the pew pad or contact Dr. Bob or Neil personally. A pastor will meet with you and answer all your questions. Members acknowledge Christ as their Lord and Savior and covenant together to be the Body of Christ in this place. Members work together to see that Christian Worship, Discipleship, Mission, Evangelism, and Fellowship are provided to all who seek them. ROSER HAS TWO TYPES OF MEMBERS: Full Members and Federated Members (an opportunity to be a member of Roser and maintain membership in another Church). SHARE Your Journey from mourning to JoY WEDNESDAYS 1:00-2:30 PM In Classroom D each class is self contained join anytime. Call the church ( ) or register online at RoserChurch.com/GriefShare. The cost is $15 for the workbook (scholarships available). The program runs through December 19 and will begin again in TOPICS: Is This Normal? Challenges of Grief The Journey of Grief - Part One The Journey of Grief - Part Two Grief and Your Relationships Why? Guilt and Anger Complicating Factors Stuck Lessons of Grief - Part One Lessons of Grief - Part Two Heaven What Do I Live for Now? 7 Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. You are welcome to begin attending the program at any point. Each session is self-contained. After the cards and flowers have stopped coming, friends and family return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you feel alone. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and successfully rebuilt their lives. We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. There are three parts to your GriefShare experience an encouraging, informationpacked video featuring leading grief recovery experts, small group discussion and a workbook for journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics.

8 COMMUNITY CHURCH 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL To receive weekly ebulletin please sign up on the Sunday attendance pad, text ROSER to or scan the code below. CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES and Annual Report are available in the Narthex. THE BULLETIN DEADLINE is every Monday at Noon. Please send your submissions to To SCHEDULE AN EVENT go to then scroll down and complete the form or call the church office. Submit PRAYER REQUESTS and sign up to be a PRAYER WARRIOR at or call the church office. Call or CONTACT US here: to meet personally with a pastor or to let us know if you or someone you know would like a visit or is in the hospital. STAFF SOUND DIRECTOR Alan Ward SOUND TECHNICIAN Michael Jennis NURSERY LEADER Lisa Lardas SUNDAY CUSTODIAN Jim Webb FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR Charles Wade FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Matt Meehan CHURCH SECRETARY Cyndy Custis ADMIN COORDINATOR Bev Hunsberger A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA! Pick up Christmas Card inserts from the Welcome Desk that state: A donation has been made in your honor to Roser Community Church Make a donation to Roser Concert Series JANUARY 27 Barry and the Boomers Barry and the Boomers is a Bradenton-based ensemble specializing in music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. From Frank Sinatra to Elvis to the Beatles to Johnny Cash come relive your youth! Sing along to all those songs you remember so well songs that shaped your life. 8 Stuff the inserts in your cards and mail! Thanks to Howard & Diane for sharing this wonderful idea! Custom cards may be requested by calling the church office ( ). SUNDAYS at 4:00 PM FEBRUARY 10 New Orleans Nighthawks Jazz Band The New Orleans Nighthawks are a seven-piece jazz band playing Dixieland and swing tunes in a New Orleans traditional jazz style. The band s two trombones and clarinet lead, enhanced by banjo, bass, drums and vocalist, provide a sound that is unique and mellow, yet driving and exciting! MARCH 10 Ring Sarasota The group showcases over 200 bells rung by 30 hands to create a symphony of sound. Ring Sarasota will present Celebrate Sarasota, a collection of songs highlighting the diverse culture that makes Sarasota unique. Listen to the crowd roar as they root for their favorite team with Take Me Out to the Ballgame, hear the calliope resounding as the circus rolls into town with Barnum & Bailey s Favorite and enjoy the sunset and a romantic stroll on the beach with Love Will Keep Us Together! MARCH 31 Key Chorale Chamber Singers Joseph Caulkins leads the Key Chorale Chamber Singers as they present an intimate version of Faure s Requiem with harp, violin and organ. In this setting of the Requiem, the soul journeys from this life to the next on wings of glorious song. Britten s Festival Te Deum and favorite spirituals round out a program of the jubilant and sublime. The Key Chorale Chamber Singers are a group of auditioned and selected voices from the full, 110-voice Key Chorale, including the Chorale s professional base of section leaders and core singers.