MESSENGER. The. November 2014

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1 The OUR PROPOSED MISSION Loving Christ Sharing His Grace Serving All MESSENGER November 2014 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Update from the Chair...2 Welcome New Members...2 Opportunities to Serve Bible Studies...3 From the BREd Corner...4 The Roser Guild News...5 Angel Tree...5 Holiday Craft Show & Sale...6 Mission of the Month...6 Birthdays...6 Calendar...7 Music Committee Notes...8 ROSER Worship Service, Church School for Children & Youth, Nursery 10:00 AM Adult Class 8:45 AM THE CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES and Annual Report are available in the Narthex, in the ebulletin or will be mailed to you upon request. THE MESSENGER DEADLINE is the 15th of each month. Please send your submissions to messenger@roserchurch.com THE BULLETIN DEADLINE is every Monday at Noon. Please send your submissions to bulletin@roserchurch.com To receive the eupdates (Bulletin & Messenger), please scan code or click eupdates on the Contact Info page at roserchurch.com. Please LIKE us on facebook.com/roserchurch and receive instant updates and photos. Did you read about Eugene Jerome Perdue who last month became the father of an eighth child? He named the boy Eugene Jerome Perdue. There is not much unusual about that, except that he had already named his other seven children Eugene Jerome Perdue, and three of them were girls! So the new baby became Eugene Jerome Perdue, VIII. When asked why he named each of his children after himself, he replied, I love me. It must be awfully confusing when someone calls his house and asks to speak to Eugene. Mr. Perdue says he has no trouble identifying his children, because he just refers to them by numbers. A typical conversation must sound something like this: Five, tell six to leave three alone, and tell two to give eight a bottle. I wonder what he calls his wife! I m glad that God isn t like Mr. Perdue. He knows each of us by name. And He promises each believer a new name when we get to heaven a perfect name to match the essence of our souls. God calls us by name, and not by number, because He loves us more than he loves Himself. I ll see you this Sunday in God s loving place.

2 SUNDAYS SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 AM PREACHING The Parables SERMONS ON THE STORIES THAT JESUS TOLD November LESSONS FROM THE WORLD November 2 THE SHREWD MANAGER Luke 16: 1-15 Jim Johnston s last Sunday. You are invited to a cake reception to celebrate his retirement! November 9 THE SILENT AND THE SMALL Matthew 13: Founders Day, Exceptional Volunteers, Quilt Dedication and Fellowship Sunday Please join us for refreshments afterwards! November 16 ACCORDING TO YOUR ABILITY Matthew 25: November 23 THE RICH FOOL Luke 12: During Advent and Christmastide, the sermons will reflect the coming and birth of Jesus. After the new year, the series of sermons from the parables will continue. PLEASE NOTE: Daylight saving time ends at midnight on November 1. Set your clocks BACK ONE HOUR before going to bed! UPDATE FROM THE CHAIR Cathy Meehan, Chair of the Congregation When members of Roser Community Church think about the busy season, the months of January, February and March most often come to mind. But for those of us who are here most of the year, the busy season starts in September. You can read throughout this issue of the Messenger about all of the programs and activities that take place in the fall. In addition, a lot of administrative work takes place this time of the year. Boards and Committees are back from summer breaks, so we are starting on budgeting and stewardship, buildings and grounds continue to need attention, job descriptions are being updated and employee evaluations are taking place. All of this as we continue to plan for the winter season and get ready to celebrate Advent and Christmas. Although life at Roser is busy, there is also excitement. The Church Planning Retreat on October 25 gave us a chance to celebrate the church we know and a chance to dream about how to make it even better. Dr. Bob is settling in as Pastor. He is active and involved in the life of the church and is frequently found smiling and saying Isn t it wonderful? We have so much to look forward to as we move into the future. To those of you who are here and working, thank you for your time and your efforts. The church would not be here without all of you. To those still away, we look forward to your return. As most of you know, I am a member of the choir. One of my favorite things about this time of the year is looking out over the congregation each Sunday and seeing who has returned to us and I always smile inside when I see a familiar face. WELCOME HOME! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Mary McGrath th St Holmes Beach, FL Fred Meyer 616 Foxworth Ln Holmes Beach, FL Claire & Emerson Quillin 317 R Pine Ave Anna Maria PO Box 1307 Holmes Beach, FL Heather Blane 7000 Gulf Dr #104 Holmes Beach, FL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Call the church office or bev@roserchurch.com if you can help! 1. Our SUNDAY VAN DRIVER will be away November 30 to December 21. NEED: A van driver or a few people willing to transport one or two ladies from Freedom Village, Perico Bay or Holmes Beach to and from church on those Sundays. 2. The Trustees are forming a SOUND/TECH COMMITTEE to oversee and grow our media presence. NEED: Several people with experience/knowledge of technology and a passion to serve in this capacity. 2

3 12th Annual Roser Church Community Dinner November 27 2:00 pm Fellowship Hall Make your dinner reservations by calling the church office at during regular business hours. LIMITED SEATING Inquire about transportation, if needed. Please cancel your reservation if you find you will not be attending. VOLUNTEERS... Please complete the form available in the Bulletin if you would like to help with food preparation and/or serving on day or before. 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 10:00 am in thechapel TURKEY ROASTIN G SUGGESTIONS Purchase an approx im wish reimbursemen ately 12 lb. turkey (if you t submit voucher w ith receipt to church office) Al low 3 to 31/2 hours to Day. roast, on Brin church between 12 g turkey and drippings to :00 & 1:00 pm. ROAST TURKEY: 1. Pre-heat oven to Remove giblets & 5 degrees, neck bird with running co from inside turkey. Rinse 3. Place turkey, brea ld water, drain well. st up, on rack in op en roasting pan, sprinkle w ith salt and pepper. Do not cover. 4. When bird has br owned as much as you w place over the brea st, tent-fashion, a pi ish, ece of heavy duty alumin um foil. 5. Roast until done. TESTING FOR DO NENESS: ONE OF TWO WAYS 1. Thermometer - in sert in thickest part of meat, between breast an d thigh, being care ful tip doesn t touch bone 2. Hand method - le, until it reads 185 degrees. g should move easil y when gently moved up an d down. STUDIES Shepherds, STAR,, & KINGS Angels An Advent Study of the Extraordinary Events Surrounding the Birth of Christ Dr. O Keef will lead a four week study which will examine, in depth, the first two chapters of both Matthew and Luke. You will learn the true significance of each miraculous event and why they matter to us as Christians. Everyone is invited to participate in this study which will be on TUESDAY NIGHTS, NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 16 FROM 7:00-8 :30 PM IN THE CHAPEL. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY 2:00 IN FELLOWSHIP HALL All women are invited to join us for this Bible Study taught by Dr. Bob O Keef on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Bring your Bible, pen and notebook! The study continues through November 18. November 25 - December 16 the study will continue, but the topic will be Shepherds, STAR, & KINGS Angels, (see above). This is a good opportunity to meet others and to invite a friend or neighbor to join you! Annual Ecumenical Service SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 7:00 PM AT CROSSPOINTE FELLOWSHIP A community worship service sponsored by All Island Denominations with pastors and lay leaders from all the churches taking part. The sermon will be by Dr. Bob O Keef. All of the choirs will sing together. A time of refreshment and fellowship will follow the service. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the AID Roser Food Pantry. 3

4 From the BREd Corner: Just for Kids A big thanks to everyone who donated the Children s Worsh empty shoe boxes, helped us wrap those shoe ip boxes and those who have picked them up to fill with wonderful things for those children less fortunate all while spreading God s word. There is nothing written that you can t wrap your own at home and fill them too, in case you missed out! Remember Dr. Bob said we could shop!!!! Keep in mind we cannot send anything that is liquid, candy that melts and any war looking toys. If you want to find out more about this project, there is a YouTube video out there. Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child. Bulletins are avai lable from the Ush ers for ages 7-12 or for 3-6 year-old s! There is a uniq ue secret code that unlocks online Bi blebased games that can be played all week long! (Adults can play too!) Stop by the info rmation rack and pick up some of the ne w Brochures for Children and Yout h and invite friend s! Another big thank you to everyone who helped with Children and Youth Sunday! How blessed is Roser to have so much talent in writers, singers, actors and the behind the scenes people? And of course our talented kids!!!!! Here are some upcoming dates for your holiday calendars. SHOE BOXES ARE DUE BACK BY NOVEMBER 16. They will be dedicated and shipped off for the holidays. Make sure you have your chair ready for the PRIVATEER S CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 6. We will have our float and some of our Roser children on board tossing out the story of the candy cane and dog biscuits for our furry friends. The parade starts at 10:00 am at Bayfront Park and goes to Coquina Beach. ALSO ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL BETHLEHEM WALK. It will be at 6:30 pm and we will bring out the costumes for you to wear. We walk from the church to Tarpon, down Spring Avenue to North Bay Boulevard, then down Pine Avenue back to the church, stopping at various Inns asking for a room. If you own a place along this route and would like to be an Inn, please contact a BREd member or the church office. Let us not forget the cookies and hot chocolate after the walk!!!! Blessings to all! Linda Taylor Gianiotes, Chairperson of BREd BAYFEST The story reads: EAST MANATEE As they have done every day since the Ebola virus barreled into the West Africa nation of Liberia in May, David Dann and his wife, Annette, sit in their East Manatee home and wait for news via text message... David Dann, who has U.S. and Liberian citizenships, is president and founder of Christ s Victory International Mission of Liberia, and Annette Dann, who was born in Tennessee, is a pastor s wife, with all that includes... Several churches, however, support their African ministry, including First Baptist Church of Palmetto, the Danns said. When the Roser Computer room was originally set up, Larry and Linda Scott loaded up all the old computers into the van. The computers were given to the Danns to be shipped to Liberia and used by their congregation.

5 THE ROSER GUILD NEWS The Guild Scholarship and Finance Committees met in October to prepare the Guild 2015 budget for discussion and approval at the Guild Board Meeting October 30, to be presented at the Guild luncheon meeting Tuesday, November 11 at noon. We are very pleased that our pastor, Dr. Bob O Keef, has agreed to present the program. All women are welcome to the Guild and Circle Meetings It is not necessary to be a member of Roser Church and you may be a part time resident in Florida. Guild and Circle meetings for this year begin this month: HANNAH/LYDIA CIRCLE Monday, November 3 9:30 in the Library Karen Swinney, chair NAOMI CIRCLE Tuesday, November 4 10:00 in the Classroom D Pat Storey, hostess REBECCA CIRCLE Wednesday, November 5 9:30 at the home of Jean Knopp, 6300 Flotilla Dr., Shell Point #96, Holmes Beach CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Friday, November 7 (see right) MIGRANT SEWING Monday, November 10 from 9:30-11:00 in Fellowship Hall GUILD LUNCHEON Tuesday, November 11 12:00 in Fellowship Hall A $5 donation is requested Please make reservations by November 7 in Circles or call Karen Swinney, , (Hanna/Lydia is in charge) GUILD BOARD MEETING Thursday, November 20 9:30 in the Roser Library MIGRANT SEWING Monday, November 24 from 9:30-11:00 in Fellowship Hall Thrift Shop Again, many thanks to all who contribute nice things to be sold at the thrift shop, and to all who volunteer their time and energy there. Business is much slower this time of the year, but we are pleased. We are very happy that Pastor Bob O Keef and our Church Administrator, Bev, were able to have a little service and prayer with the management team at the shop, just before the reopening this month. Again, thanks to all who volunteer, especially Marilyn Shirley, who has been doing the volunteer scheduling. Angel Tree Many children in Manatee County would not receive any Christmas gifts if not for our participation in this Salvation Army program. The Angel Tree is displayed in the 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 30! 5 Church Women United Six of us were glad to be able to attend the October meeting at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, where we were pleased to see Pastor Sung Lee and his wife, Dr. Hope Lee again. They were excited about starting a new ministry called The Well in remodeled facilities there and are very happy to be working together again. The speaker, Ms. Vanessa Morris, of Selah Freedom, was very well informed and interesting, giving us a lot of information about the human trafficking that goes on especially in this area, and what we, as Christians, can do to help those trapped in it. Selah Freedom has a home at an undisclosed location where young women who have been so abused may live and learn homemaking skills, etc., and of God s love. The CWU theme for this year is WE ARE IN GOD S HANDS AND WE ARE GOD S HANDS. The next meeting is the World Community Day Celebration at Pathways Christian Fellowship, 329 6th Ave. W., in Bradenton, November 7 at 9:30. The topic is Through God, Our Hands Can Heal. It will be interesting too. The following Friday, November 14 at 9:00 am is the Migrant Tea at the Manatee United Methodist Church. That is when and where we take the layettes, quilts, clothes and toys that are then available for migrant families when they arrive in our county, and for their Christmas gifts. We welcome gifts from the congregation for the migrants and their children as well. Please call Peggy Nash, , so we can arrange transportation if you would like to go to either of these meetings.

6 Holiday Craft Show & Sale SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Lunch is available! BAKE SALE TABLE Proceeds go to Roser Youth. Sign up sheets to volunteer or bake are on the Welcome Desk. To have a craft table, please contact Glenda Beck at or mamabeckx3@hotmail.com COOKBOOK A professionally published keepsake to be treasured... They will make great Christmas gifts for your family and friends! Cookbooks are $15 each. Glenda Beck at mamabeckx3@ hotmail.com or call the office with your order. Funds raised will help start a new Roser Youth Ministry! Packing Hope Seeds WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 AM. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us this time of work and fellowship. November Birthdays 2 Pat Copeland 2 Ann Klasing 2 Joyce Melvin 2 Jill Morris 3 Carl Voyles 4 Jim Willis 5 Allan Gilchrist 6 Vicki Anderson 6 Michael Jennis November Mission of the Month ALL ISLAND DENOMINATIONS (A.I.D.) The purpose of this non-profit Christian organization founded in 1982, is to offer charitable assistance to those persons in need on Anna Maria Island and/or members of one of the island congregations. The six island churches working together are: Church of the Annunciation, St. Bernard RC Church, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Roser Community Church, CrossPointe Fellowship and Harvey Memorial Church. A.I.D. accepts requests for financial help for island residents and members of island congregations. This is generally done on a one-time only basis to a particular client. A.I.D. assists island residents, individuals and families, with groceries through the A.I.D./Roser Food Pantry housed at Roser Church. Non-perishable groceries are available weekdays by appointment only (call ). Meal Baskets are made available to families in need at and Christmas. The Summer Backpack Program aids those needy families with students attending Anna Maria Elementary School with a weekly bag of non-perishables so that the children will have food during the summer vacation. This summer five families (17 AME students) needing this assistance were given cereal, juice, fruit, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, macaroni and cheese, and soup, as well as a $10 Publix certificate for milk and other perishables each week. These are students who depend on the school breakfast and lunch program for their food during the school year and without A.I.D. assistance would not have sufficient food during the summer break. 6 Katrina Lathrop 6 Geraldine Nichols 8 Cyndy Custis 9 Charles Whittaker 10 Jean Martin 10 Rodney Sullivan 10 Janet Walter 11 Ginger Braune 11 Gail Hecht 11 Reagan Walter 6 A.I.D. also sponsors and organizes annual worship services for the Ecumenical Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,, and National Day of Prayer. A.I.D., a non-profit organization, is run by the six churches on Anna Maria Island. It is governed by both clergy and lay leaders all volunteering their time. A.I.D. meets monthly, rotating the meetings between the member congregations. Roser supports A.I.D. through our working volunteers, monies from the designated A.I.D. Mission of the Month and financial support through the Missions Committee. 11 Crystal Mauldin 12 Frieda Jaworski 12 Lana Tencate 13 Sandy Dahl 14 Stevie Coppin 14 Jimmy Nichols 15 Harriet Keyser 16 Nancy Plath 18 Larry Scott 21 Fred Adkins 21 Marge Philipson 21 Robert Raisch 21 Nancy Willis 23 Bruce Christenson 23 Marydine Lamb 23 Andrew Price 23 Claire Quillin 23 Macel VandeSteeg 24 Linda Gianiotes 24 Richard Walter 25 Hugh Holmes, Jr. 28 James White 29 Nannette Scoggins 30 Carol Collins

7 November 2014 SUNDAY 2 DAYLIGHT 3 4 GENERAL SAVINGS ENDS COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:45 Adult Class (LG) RECEPTION FOR JIM JOHNSTON :45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) Founders Day, Exceptional Volunteers, Quilt Dedication SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP :45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) SHOEBOX DEDICATION :45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) 7:00 All Island Denominations Service (CrossPointe) 30 ADVENT 8:45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) Roser serving at Our Daily Bread MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY DEACON OF THE MONTH BETTY SUE MOURY MISSION OF THE MONTH All Island Denominations 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 10:00 Rebecca Circle at Jean Knopp s Home 3:15 Joyful Noise 7:00 Nominating Committee (LB) 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 9:00 Prep for (Kitchen) 9:30 Hope Seeds (FH) 2:30 AID at Annunciation 3:15 Joyful Noise 7:00 Nominating 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 9:00 Prep for (Kitchen) 12:00 Garden Club (FH) 3:15 Joyful Noise 7:00 Church Council Meeting (FH) 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 7 THURSDAY 7:00 Coffee Group (FH) 10:30 AA (CD) Rehearsal for: 5:00 Handbells 6:30 Cantata 7:15 Choir 10:30 AA (CD) 11:00 Stephen Ministry (LB) Rehearsal for: 5:30 Handbells 6:30 Cantata 7:15 Choir 9:30 Guild Board 10:30 AA (CD) Rehearsal for: 5:30 Handbells 6:30 Cantata 7:15 Choir OFFICE CLOSED 2:00 Community Dinner FRIDAY The CALENDAR is posted at and updated regularly! Please call ( ) or (messenger@roserchurch.com) with changes and updates. Set-up for General Election (FH) 9:30 Hannah/ Lydia (LB) 9:30 Migrant Sewing (FH) 11:00 Food Pantry Sign-up (C1) 12:30 Bridge 9:30 Stew/Fin (LG) 12:30 Bridge 9:30 Migrant Sewing (FH) 12:30 Bridge ELECTION (FH) 7:00 Coffee (CD) 9:00 Volunteer Workday 10:00 Naomi Circle (CD) 11:00 Staff 2:00 Ladies Bible Study (Chapel) 9:00 Volunteer Workday 11:00 Staff (LB) 12:00 Guild Lunch 1:00 Trustees (CD) 2:00 Ladies Bible Study (Chapel) 4:00 Missions (CD) 9:00 Volunteer Workday - Fall Cleaning* 9:30 Executive Committee 11:00 Staff (LB) 2:00 Ladies Bible Study (FH) 9:00 Volunteers 9:30-2 Thrift Shop 11:00 Staff (LB) 12:00 Deacon Co-Chairs Advent Study: 2:00 Women (FH) 7:00 All (Chapel) OUR DAILY BREAD Roser serves meals at Our Daily Bread on the 5th Sundays. If you would like to help please call Ann Jones at *FALL CLEANING DAY Tuesday, November 18 Ministry related items need to be labeled and all others need to be removed by this date. 9:30 Church Women United at Pathways Christian Fellowship (see page 5) 3:00 Wedding Rehearsal 9:00 Migrant Tea at the Manatee United Methodist Church 12:00-3:00 Garden Club Plant Sale Set-up OFFICE CLOSED SATURDAY 1 10:00-1:00 Thrift 10:00-1:00 Thrift 5:00 Wedding (Sanctuary) MESSENGER DEADLINE 9:00-4:00 Garden Club Plant Sale 10:00-1:00 Thrift 10:00-1:00 Thrift 9:00-3:00 Craft Fair (FH) Memorial Service ROOM KEY CB - Classroom B CD - Classroom D CM - Colman Building FH - Fellowship Hall LB - Library LG - Lounge

8 COMMUNITY CHURCH 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL OUR PROPOSED MISSION Loving Christ Sharing His Grace Serving All Rev. Dr. Robert O Keef Pastor Phyllis O Keef Interim Director of Music Ministries Kelley Tribble Transitional Church School Coordinator Bev Shepperson Church Administrator Charles Wade Facilities Administrator Matt Meehan Financial Administrator Cyndy Custis Church Secretary Hard to see a way out? Frustrated and not happy? Maybe you should meet one of Roser s Stephen Ministers. They will not judge but may just provide some valuable perspective... or at least a different way to look at things. Please call the Church office or JoAnne Moyer at NOTES from the Music Committee On Sunday, November 2, 2014, Jim Johnston retires as Director of Music Ministries at Roser Church. Jim has been with Roser for the past four years. He brought with him a vision of how he wanted the music ministry to look, as well as a strong background in organ playing and traditional church music, choir directing, leading children s music and directing a handbell choir. He has used all of his knowledge and experience to mold our program with new ideas and encouragement into a strong viable music ministry. We thank him for all of his efforts. For the last three years we have had a beautiful Cantata at Christmas and Lent with an orchestra ensemble accompanying the Chancel Choir. During our Roser Centennial year, Jim had a choral piece commissioned for the final event of the celebration. These musical experiences during our worship service have been very well received by the Roser Church family. Jim also created the Roser Concert series three years ago as a community outreach for Roser Church. These concerts have been enthusiastically received and attended by those on Anna Maria and throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties. We cannot forget the wonderful Anthems, Offertories and Prayer Responses that Jim selects each week of the year to enhance our worship experience. His expertise in choosing and playing an organ selection for the Introit, Prelude or Offertory has been his personal praise to God. He has encouraged us each week in whatever musical experience we are involved in to do our best in praise and worship to God. We have been so blessed to have Jim direct and teach us for the past four years. And yes, we will miss him. BUT, he has clearly earned his retirement. Thank You, Jim. Joy Bennington and the Roser Music Committee 8 DIED TO LIFE EVERLASTING Gene A. Hunt Died to Life Everlasting on September 27, He attended Roser Church since 2013 and would arrive early to hear the choir practice. A Memorial service was held in the Chapel on Thursday, October 2, Our deepest sympathy is extended to his family and friends. Hannah Gilchrist Died to Life Everlasting on October 5, Our deepest sympathy is extended to her husband Allan, son Michael and her other family members and friends. A private family gathering to celebrate her life is planned. Pandy Swamy Died to Life Everlasting on October 21, Our deepest sympathy is extended to his wife, Mary Pat, and his family and friends. No services are planned at this time.