Loving Christ Sharing His Grace Serving All

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1 COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 5, nd Sunday after Pentecost An asterisk (*) indicates when those who are able will stand. 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. Youth meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. 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 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 O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus arr. King 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 (UNISON) No. 128 Praise the name of Jesus, praise the name of Jesus. He s my Rock, he s my Fortress, he s my Deliverer, In him will I trust. Praise the name of Jesus. *HYMN OF ADORATION Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee No. 112 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart, we have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your laws, and we have rebelled against your love. Forgive us, we pray, and give us strength to willingly follow you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. ANTHEM (10:00) Saints Bound for Heaven arr. Burton CHILDREN S SERMON THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS 1

2 ACOLYTE Emily Crowell DEACON OF THE MONTH Sandy Dahl MISSION OF THE MONTH Hurricane Relief 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 MEDIA FACILITATOR Bev Hunsberger The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God: In memory of my husband Ethan (Pete) Jones, from Ann Jones. Happy 1st birthday to granddaughter, Stella, from Emerson and Claire Quillin. 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 $25 and note that it is for ALTAR FLOWERS. HOW ARE WE DOING? YTD Attendance , ,254 YTD Contributions $358, $373,858 YTD Expenses - $454,702 YTD Income - $479,940 Contributions are the donated portion of income. The pie chart includes both operating & designated expenses. Detailed financial reports are available in the church office. October Mission of the Month (Hurricane Relief): $4,512 OFFERTORY Then SIngs My Soul Hine/arr.McDonald Grace Notes - Carol Clements, JoAnne Moyer, Jeanette Rothberg 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 Come Ye Sinners No. 451 SCRIPTURE Psalm 41:1-2 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them they are counted among the blessed in the land he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. John 7: On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. (Leader)...The word of God for the people of God. (People)...Thanks be to God. SERMON THIRSTING FOR CHRIST Dr. Bob O Keef CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER As it is the Lord s Supper, this is an open table, and all are invited to participate. This morning we are receiving communion by intinction. You will be given a piece of bread to be dipped in the cup. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. You have made from one every nation and people to live on all the face of the earth. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join in their unending hymn: 2

3 THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY November 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends SPECIAL MUSIC: GRACE NOTES COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:30 - Served in the pews 10:00 - Served by intinction 8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE... Chapel 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class...FH 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE...S 10:00 Church School... CD 1:00 Surviving the Holidays....Pg 4 MONDAY November 6 ELECTION SET UP...FH 9:00 Kitchen Cleaning by Tues@2 ladies 12:00 Stephen Ministry Leaders. CD 1:00 Stephen Ministry... CD 2:00 Missions Committee.... CD 2:30 Beginning Adult Piano Class.CA TUESDAY November 7 GENERAL ELECTION VOTING...FH 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open....Pg 8 10:00 Naomi Circle...Pg 6 11:00 Staff Meeting 12:30 Trustees Meeting.... CD 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal...CM WEDNESDAY November 8 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations.. Pg 8 9:15 JOY (Just Older Youth)...Pg 4 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 4 1:00 GriefShare...Pg 5 2:30 AID Meeting...Harvey Church THURSDAY November 9 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open....Pg 8 10:30 AA Meditation... CD 5:45 Roser Ringers...S 6:45 Cantata Choir Rehearsal...Pg 4 7:45 Men s Chorus...Pg 4 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB FRIDAY November 10 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 4 1:00 Veterans Day Parade SATURDAY November 11 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open...Pg 8 SUNDAY November 12 JAZZ COMBO & MEN S CHORUS QUILT & SHOEBOX DEDICATION 8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE... Chapel 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class...FH 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE...S Joyful Noise Children s Choir Church School... CD 11:00 BREd Meeting...FH ROOM KEY C - Classroom (A, B, or C) CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit. He commissioned us to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations, and today his family in all the world is joining at his holy table. On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. Renew our communion with your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in your name. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen. SERVING THE BREAD AND CUP PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING *HYMN OF DEDICATION I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say No. 506 BENEDICTION Benediction Response 3 Amen! POSTLUDE To God Be The Glory arr. Krug INTERESTED IN PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY? Join the Book Study Group meeting Sunday 9 a.m. in the Roser Library as we read, study and discuss Living the Questions; the wisdom of progressive Christianity. Books available online or the usual booksellers; contact Doug DeLong, with questions or to arrange a shortterm use of a copy.

4 Roser Robics 9:30 AM Wednesdays & Fridays in the Fellowship Hall This chair-based exercise class is appropriate for older adults and those looking to lessen the impact on their joints. THE COST: Donation-based BRING: 2 cans of fruit of equal size and weight to be used for class activities. Cans may be donated to the Food Pantry. Men of ROSER It s time to sing again! Seeking MALE VOICES who ENJOY SINGING to form a MEN S CHORUS on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 at both services. It is not necessary that you be able to read music to join us. We will rehearse on THURSDAY, NOV. 9 from 7:45 to 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Please let Kristen know if you plan to attend ( ) or kristen@roserchurch.com. SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS TidingsofComfortandJoy? Sunday, November 5 1:00-3:00 PM When you re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions, and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Your sadness can seem unbearable. What can you do? Join us in the FELLOWSHIP HALL for a Surviving the Holidays seminar. For more information and to register call the office at or go to ($5 donation requested for Survival Guide.) Wednesday,November 8 9:15 AM EmergencyCommunicationsCenter Please join JOY on a visit to the Call Center. We will tour the facility with Stacy Needham who spoke to us last spring about what happens when we dial Now come and see it in action! The church bus will be leaving promptly at 9:15 from the parking lot. Please reserve your seat to ride with us on the church bus by calling the church office ( ). Directions will be available for those wishing to drive themselves. Bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy after the tour. Vending machines are available in the Center for soft drinks and water. The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) is the dispatch center for Manatee County Emergency Medical Service and 11 local fire agencies. The ECC is also the call processing center for Manatee County Sheriff s Office and the City of Bradenton Beach Police Department. Candles&Carols (A Service of hope, peace, joy and love) Sunday, December 10 8:30 & 10:00 A presentation of the Advent cantata Candles and Carols by Pamela Martin and Mark Hayes. A candle is lit, a narration is spoken and beautiful settings of familiar carols with a newly written verse will be sung by the choir and/or the congregation. IT S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE CHOIR! We are extending an open invitation to singers in the congregation and community to join us for this experience. Cantata Choir rehearsals will be held on THURSDAYS FROM 6:45 TO 8:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Each choir member will be given a musical score and recording so that they may rehearse their parts individually as well as at rehearsal. Please contact Kristen ( or kristen@roserchurch.com) if you are interested in joining us. 4

5 STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASSES Learn care-giving skills including: Effective listening Understanding feelings Maintaining boundaries Importance of confidentiality In addition, you have an opportunity to grow in your personal Christian faith while acquiring skills that you will use throughout your lifetime. Classes planned for this winter (dates to be determined) include four 5-hour Saturdays and nine weekday sessions of 21/2 hours, totaling 50 hours. Classes will conclude the weekend before Palm Sunday. A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: Will I need to spend money on the person I am caring for (the Care Receiver)? No, you are not expected to spend any money whatsoever on the Care Receiver. You are also not expected to personally provide any other specific services for a Care Receiver, such as transportation or babysitting, for example. As a Stephen Minister, you may at times assist in arranging for such services. GIVE US A CALL to request more details: You may call the church office at On SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 at Roser s 10:00 AM service, there will be a Stephen Ministry commissioning service. Following that 10:00 service, Stephen Leaders will be available in Fellowship Hall to address questions about Stephen Ministry. Also any of our current Stephen Ministers could share with you their experiences and the value of the classes. Perhaps you know someone who might benefit from RECEIVING the care-giving skills of a Stephen Minister. If so, call the church office or JoAnne Moyer. Grief Share Wednesday,November 8 1:00 PM IN CLASSROOM D TOPIC: Why? Sessions continue through December 27. Call the church office ( ) to enroll. The cost is $15 for the workbook (scholarships available). 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 grief continues and loneliness sets in. Offer to attend this group with someone who is hurting and reluctant to attend 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, information-packed video featuring leading grief recovery experts, small group discussion and a workbook for journaling and personal study exercise that reinforce the weekly session topics. Youareinvitedtojoinus... Wednesday NOVEMBER 15 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 6, January 3 and 17 5 Good food & fellowship Dr. Bob s rich insight and knowledge teaching the GOSPEL OF JOHN In a roomy and private dining area overlooking scenic Sarasota Bay Occuring every 2 or 3 weeks each event usually completing by 7:30 PM Golf Optional g4g GOLFING FOR GOD

6 BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS NOVEMBER 5 Allan Gilchrist 6 Vicki Anderson 6 Michael Jennis 7 Kimberly Demarco 8 Cyndy Custis 10 Janet Walter 11 Gail Hecht 11 Reagan Walter 12 Frieda Jaworski 12 Lana Tencate 13 Sandy Dahl 13 Hugh Holmes 14 Stevie Coppin 14 Gail Swain 15 Hal Keyser 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 If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office ( ) or info@roserchurch.com T hanks! Additional Grand Piano donors: Carol & Bob Baker All Guild luncheons and Teas will be Pot Luck (except the March Luncheon and Fashion Show and the Christmas Tea) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 The Guild luncheon will be at NOON in Fellowship Hall. MARY LECHLEIDNER will be our speaker and the topic, THE PROCESS OF WRITING, SELLING, AND PUBLICATION and the how-to for anyone who is interested in writing a book today. Mary is the author of several novels. Since she started writing in 1994, she has published 19 books in women s fiction, both historical and contemporary, for several publishers, including St. Martin s Press, Steeple Hill, and most recently, for Bethany House. Many have been translated into Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Her most recent trilogy, At Home in Trinity, chronicles the life and work of a 19th century midwife, and she will have one set of the trilogy to offer as a door prize for anyone who brings a canned good for the Food Pantry. She will also have a free copy of one of the books for the first 50 who attend. Roser Guild NaomiCircle TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 10:00 at Margaret Art s home MigrantSewing MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 & 27 9:30-11:00 in the Fellowship Hall to sew and knot quilts. Migrant Sewing would love donations of new children s clothing, shoes and toys, quilts or afghans to take to the Migrant Tea. Bring donations to the church by Sunday for the QUILT DEDICATION. Donations of batting, cotton fabric, small scissors and embroidery floss are always welcome. Margo Kingsley MigrantTea FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at Manatee United Methodist Church in Bradenton. Saturday,November 18 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ChurchPlanningRetreat Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Lunch Buffet included soup, sandwich, salad bar Every member of the congregation is encouraged to attend All committee and board members are expected to attend A love offering will be taken to help cover the cost REGISTER BY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 Call the office ( ), write an R beside your name on the attendance pad on Sunday or register online at At DAYSPRING CONFERENCE CENTER in Parrish (www. dayspringfla.org) 6

7 Angel Tree Many children in Manatee County would not receive any Christmas gifts if not for this Salvation Army program. The Angel Trees will be displayed in the Chapel and Narthex during the month of November. 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. Please return your unwrapped gifts in the bag, secured with the tag by Sunday, NOVEMBER 26 to the Narthex! Contact Renee Ferguson or call the church office for additional information. Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for contact information Our Daily Bread Sunday, November 13 To help serve contact Ann Jones. The Roser team serves on every 2nd Monday and 5th Sunday! A free hot lunch is served to over 200 people a day, 7 days a week. Hope Seeds Wednesday, November 15, Hope Seeds will pack seeds at Roser Church, in addition to the days and times in town. Help pack seeds monthly, October through May, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, th Ave. W., Bradenton. Hours are 9:00 to noon come when you can. Refreshments! Community Thanksgiving Dinner November 23 2:00 pm Fellowship Hall Make your dinner reservations by calling the church office at during regular business hours or register online. LIMITED SEATING Inquire about transportation, if needed. Please cancel your reservation if you find you will not be attending. 7 A celebration of all our blessings... for anyone who needs a place to share a meal in the presence of family and friends. Service of Thanksgiving 10:00 am in the Chapel TEAR OFF AND PLACE IN COLLECTION PLATE OR FORWARD TO CHURCH OFFICE OR REGISTER ONLINE AT I/we will attend the Thanksgiving Dinner NUMBER IN PARTY PHONE NAME(S) THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you are volunteering on Thanksgiving and will be staying for dinner, please be sure to register above. Call if you have questions. NAME I will help in the kitchen 9:00 am Wednesday, November 22 I will ROAST A TURKEY, bring it to church with drippings on Thanksgiving between12:00 and 1:00 pm (helpful if carved but not necessary) [13 needed] I will PROVIDE A PIE to church kitchen by 10:00 am Thanksgiving Day APPLE PUMPKIN PECAN [10 of EACH needed] THANKSGIVING DAY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 9:00 to 12:00 [14 helpers needed] 12:00 to 3:00 [15 helpers needed]

8 The COMMUNITY CHURCH MESSENGER 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL HurricaneRelief The Roser Missions Committee voted to suspend our Mission of the Month program through December, and ask that you make contributions to Disaster Relief. Please mark HURRICANE RELIEF on the memo line of your check. The missions committee is in the process of prayerfully and carefully distributing the donations. ROSER FOOD PANTRY Lots and lots of food has been given since Hurricane Irma when food needed to be thrown out. MORE IS NEEDED! To donate or volunteer at the pantry go to or call the church ( ). Areyouinterested? In a new Adult Sunday School at 8:30 AM If you are interested, please contact Neil at the church office or by neil@roserchurch.com Thanks! To receive eupdates [WEEKLY ebulletin plus] please sign up on the Sunday attendance pad, text ROSER to or scan code above. Please LIKE us on Facebook to receive instant updates and photos. CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES and Annual Report are available in the Narthex. THE BULLETIN DEADLINE is every Monday at Noon. Please send your submissions to bulletin@roserchurch.com. TO SCHEDULE AN EVENT check the online calendar at then scroll down and complete the form or call the church office. FoundersDayandCourtyardDedication Sunday, November 19 Mark your calendar! Wednesday,November 22 7:00 PM ALL ISLAND DENOMINATIONS ThanksgivingEcumenicalService Everyone is invited to CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive. A time of fellowship with refreshments follows the service. Please bring canned food for the Food Pantry. T hriftshop TUES & THURS: 9:30 to 2:00 SAT: 10:00 to 1:00 Donations are accepted on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Special arrangements can be made for other times. Many thanks to our tireless volunteers and the friends whose donations are so important! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. Please call the church office or see Peggy Nash to volunteer. 8