*HYMN OF PRAISE O Bless the Lord, My Soul No. 71 GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE. CALL TO PRAYER Open Our Eyes, Lord Cull SILENT PRAYER

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1 COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM February 26, th Sunday after the Epiphany 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. We are so happy you are worshiping with us today! If you have questions or need any assistance, please see an Usher. Assistance Hearing Devices are available from an usher. To activate the LOOP HEARING SYSTEM please turn your hearing aid to T-coil. The Family Worship Viewing Room (off the Narthex) is available for nursing moms and those with special needs. Children, K-5th grade may attend Church School following the Children s Sermon. Youth meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. A Nursery is available in the Christian Education Building for children under the age of 5 yrs. 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 PRELUDE Siyahamba (We Are Marching in the Light of God) arr. Carter Piano duet - Phyllis O Keef, Kristen Stanton SIGNING OF FRIENDSHIP REGISTER Please sign the Friendship Register with your name and address for our records of attendance and pass along to your pew mates. *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. He fulfills the hopes of all who love Him The Lord has made known to us His victory. Our help is in the Name of the Lord! *HYMN OF PRAISE O Bless the Lord, My Soul No. 71 *PRAYER OF PETITION (Unison) Almighty God, You have built Your Church upon the foundation of apostles, with Jesus as the cornerstone. Join us together in the unity of Your Holy Spirit, that we may be a holy people who put our trust completely in Christ Jesus 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 AM Ezekiel Saw the Wheel Trad. Spiritual Joyful Noise 1

2 ACOLYTE Bryce Higgins DEACON OF THE MONTH Jean Knopp MISSION OF THE MONTH Samaritan s Purse 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 honor of my mother Marge Dean, from Jeanette Rothberg. Happy birthday Mary, from Marcia Hatz. NEED TRANSPORTATION? If you would like to ride the van to the 10:00 AM Sunday Worship service, please call the Church office at HOW ARE WE DOING? YTD Attendance , ,437 YTD Expenses - $68,027 YTD Contributions $83, $77,949 CHILDREN S SERMON THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Raney *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 God Has Spoken by His Prophets No. 311 SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:2-13 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him! Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what rising from the dead meant. And they asked him, Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first? Jesus replied, To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected? But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him. (Leader)... The word of God for the people of God. (People)... Thanks be to God. SERMON LISTEN TO HIM Dr. Bob O Keef CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN OF DEDICATION Christ Beside Me No. 543 BENEDICTION YTD Use of Cash Received THE ROSER MOTTO: We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... Benediction Response Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore! POSTLUDE Halle, Halle, Hallelujah arr. Carter PLEASE NOTE: Please join us between Worship Services for Refreshments in the Narthex in honor of all our wonderful volunteers. Everyone is invited. 2

3 Today Ash Wednesday Services MARCH 1st 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM In the Roser Chapel Please join us for a time of reflection, prayer, worship, and repentance as we begin the Lenten Season. 4:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 3:00 FREE-WILL OFFERING Ennis & Craig bring us Celtic music from traditional to Celtic rock, from fiddle to flute to electric guitar and drums, from songs to jigs and reels. If you don t have a great time, you just must HATE fun! The Wyndbreakers Duo Ennis Pruitt and his musical friends have been playing music in Central Florida for over 20 years, including gigs at Universal Studios, Sea World, Disney, Discovery Cove, Silver Springs, and Cypress Gardens. His various groups include Saddlesore (classic Country), the Beachbreakers (Key West), the Wyndbreakers (Irish and Scottish), and the Breakers (50 s-80 s Rock). The Wyndbreakers feature Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland from traditional to Celtic rock, from fiddle and flute to electric guitar and drums, from songs to jigs and reels. All this infused with lots of music, lots of harmonies, and lots of humor. Whether it s a Celtic festival with pipes and whistles, a classic rock gig with smokin electric guitars, or just wastin away in Margaritaville, Ennis and friends have a good time and take the audience along with them! MISSION OF THE MONTH Samaritan s Purse The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. For over 40 years, Samaritan s Purse has done its utmost to follow Christ s command. To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at 3 THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY February 26 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION...Pg 2 SPECIAL MUSIC: Joyful Noise (10:00) 8:30 Worship Service...S 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class...FH 9:00 Adult Book Study...LB 10:00 Worship Service...S 10:00 Church School... CD 4:00 Concert Series: Celtic Music The Wyndbreakers Duo...Pg 3 MONDAY February 27 9:30 Migrant Sewing :00 Bridge...FH 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB TUESDAY February 28 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30 Boomer Bootcamp...Pg 6 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop...Pg 4 11:00 Staff Meeting 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal...CM 5:30 TERRIFIC TUESDAY...Pg 5 WEDNESDAY March 1 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations.. Pg 4 9:30 Rebecca Circle...Pg 4 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 6 10:00 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE. Pg 3 7:00 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE..Pg 3 THURSDAY March 2 9:30 Boomer Bootcamp...Pg 6 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open...Pg 4 10:30 AA Meditation... CD 5:45 Roser Ringers Rehearsal...S 6:45 Cantata Choir Rehearsal...S 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB 8:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal...S FRIDAY March 3 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 6 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open...Pg 4 10:00 Church Women United... Pg 4 11:00 THE DANIEL PLAN...FH SATURDAY March 4 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open...Pg 4 10:00 Grossman Memorial..Sanctuary SUNDAY March 5 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:30 - served in the pews 10:00 - served by intinction 8:30 Worship Service...S 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class...FH 9:00 Adult Book Study...LB 10:00 Worship Service...S 10:00 Church School... CD ROOM KEY CB - Classroom B, CD - Classroom D, CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary

4 2016 Roser Team CROP Walk TODAY, FEB 26 2:00 PM Helping provide clean water and nourishment for less fortunate people. The walk will begin in Palmetto at the 1st United Methodist Church, cross the Green Bridge and back or around the church grounds. If you would like to walk with the Roser team please contact Ginger Huhn. If you cannot walk, but would like to make a donation to the CROP Walk, checks should be made payable to CWS/CROP. Place donations in an envelope, with your name and phone number on the outside and return them to the church. Note of Thanks Dear Church Family, We would like to express our gratitude and say a great big thanks to the pastors, staff, volunteers, congregation and friends of Roser Church in helping to make Roser s annual Mission Fest such a huge success. Your support was both outstanding and overwhelming. Everyone on the missions committee participated in some capacity. We recruited many volunteers and God blessed us with so many people that were never asked, yet came to us with loving hearts and willing hands and said, How can I help? I would read this letter in person but I would be crying like a baby by now they would be tears of joy. Thank you again Roser Family for all the opportunities you give us to serve our Risen Lord. We love you, one and all. Friends of the Mission Committee, Mike and Vanessa Oney The Roser Guild Call the office or info@roserchurch.com for contact information. MIGRANT SEWING 9:30 AM MONDAY, FEB 27 In Fellowship Hall REBECCA CIRCLE 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY, MAR 1 At the home of Jean Knopp CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Kindling New Fires of Love, Peace, and Hope WORLD DAY OF PRAYER CELEBRATION FRIDAY, MARCH 3 10:00 AM Mt. Raymond Full Gospel Baptist th Ave. E Palmetto, FL34221 Contact Peggy Nash if you would like to ride together. HANNAH/LYDIA CIRCLE 9:30 AM MONDAY, MAR 6 In the Roser Library NAOMI CIRCLE 10:00 AM TUESDAY, MAR 7 In Classroom D MIGRANT SEWING 9:30 AM MONDAY, MAR 13 & 27 In Fellowship Hall 4 STYLE SHOW AND LUNCHEON TUESDAY, MARCH 14 THE TICKETS ARE ALL SOLD! Ginger Huhn still needs models both men and women. There is a sign up sheet in the Thrift Shop if you wish to be a model. Laura Ward is once again planning a delicious luncheon menu. Thrift Shop THE BEST BARGAINS IN TOWN across the street from the Chapel TUES, THURS & FRI: 9:30 to 2:00 SATURDAYS: 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 always needed! To volunteer contact Peggy Nash.

5 Terrific Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 PM MEAL $6 per person, or $15 MENU FEB 28 Soup & salad per family (whichever is cheapest). Kids under 5 eat free. Write TT next to your name on the attendance pad, call the office ( ) or register online EVERY WEEK even if you registered previously! 6:15-7:30 PM CLASSES FOR ALL AGES ADULTS - CHOICE ONE THE WAY OF THE MASTER Taught by Gary Kistler The Way of the Master gives light to an almost forgotten BIBLICAL KEY that has power to unlock the door of the HUMAN HEART. This is the proven and effective way of making the gospel make sense to the unsaved. It is so rooted in the Scriptures, once you see it, you will forever wonder how you could have missed it. It is the biblical principle of bypassing the intellect (the place of argument) and speaking directly to conscience (the place of the knowledge of right and wrong) the way Jesus did. ADULTS - CHOICE TWO WHY WE BELIEVE WHAT WE BELIEVE Taught by Dr. Bob O Keef A 14 Week Study of CHRISTIAN BELIEFS from a BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE Feb 28 Salvation Mar 7 Jesus Christ: Savior and Atonement Mar 14 Jesus Christ: Lord ADULTS - CHOICE THREE FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Taught by Rev. Neil Crowell LIVING and LEAVING A LEGACY Learn how to grow your money, manage it responsibly and share it to impact the world. This biblically-based class will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. A NURSERY will be provided for infants and toddlers. KIDS 3yrs-5th Grade LESSON + JOYFUL NOISE An evening version! YOUTH 6-12 GRADE HOW TO WALK WITH GOD QUESTIONS: Contact Neil (980) or neil@roserchurch.com Birthdays FEBRUARY 27 Ruth Williamson 28 Jim Bennington 28 Mary Lechleidner MARCH 1 Terry Erickson 1 Robert Hynton 2 Margaret Chapman 3 Pam Leckie 3 Edna Sinnott 4 Beverly Miles 5 Jim MacVicar 9 Anne Lathrop 9 Grace Makovec 11 Renal Hook 11 Jim Johnston 12 Gretchen Dorr 13 Jean Holmes If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office ( ) or info@roserchurch.com Mark Your Calendar... Wed March 8 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth)...Pg 8 2:45 Golfing for God...Pg 8 Sun March 19 FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY Wed March 22 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth)...Pg 8 Thurs March 23 6:30 Cantata Dress Rehearsal Sat March 25 Pancake Breakfast Sun March 26 8:30 & 10:00 Cantata OUR FATHER, A Journey Through the Lord s Prayer Confirmation Class Anyone interested in participating in a confirmation class Friday through Sunday, May (either youth or adults), please contact Neil as soon as possible. (Must be 5th grade or older.) Call or send an to neil@roserchurch.com. 5

6 Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for contact information Join the Missions Committee Never a dull moment... we are growing adding programs and missionaries. If you have a passion for missions check us out! Contact: Mike Oney Our Daily Bread March 13 To help serve contact Ann Jones. This is a communitydriven organization that provides free daily meals to all who are hungry. Hot lunch is served to over 200 people a day, 7 days a week. Donations and stores of fruits are at an all-time low. Please bring donations of bags of fruit, apples, pears, oranges, etc. to the church office. Youth for Christ Volunteer, listen to the kids at club, bring food and drinks or money for food and drinks. Send a kid to camp it could change his/her eternal future. Contact: Gretchen Dorr or Mike Oney Jim Russo Prison Ministry Donations of towels, linen, and men s needs are welcomed. Contact: Mike Oney Roser Food Pantry Volunteer/donations Contact: Jack & Lynn Brennan Roser Thrift Store Volunteer/donations Contact: Peggy Nash Beth-El Farmworker Ministry Any and every donation helps the migrant workers. Contact: Mike Oney or Anne Morse Roser Women s Guild Can tabs, canceled stamps cut from envelope with 1/3 border, school box tops and labels for education can be left in the Women s Guild Box in the church office or given to Glenda Beck for AME. Roser-Robics 9:30 AM Wednesdays & Fridays IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL All ages and skill levels are welcome as variations are shown, including standing exercises to improve balance and flexibility. This chair-based exercise class is appropriate for older adults and those looking to lessen the impact on their joints. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit... so let s glorify God, have fun, and move to the music through exercises designed to increase your endurance. 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. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Merkle, Co-founder of Boomers N Motion Health Coaching, developed a passion for fitness and nutrition when she was a young girl living in Akron, Ohio. Since that time, her passion has continued to grow stronger each day. Melissa became certified as an AFAA Group Exercise Instructor while attending Kent State University in 2002, and she later earned her Personal Trainer and Health Coach certifications through ACE. She has completed graduate coursework in Nutrition and Dietetics and has accumulated a vast array of experience in the fitness industry over the past 15 years. Melissa would love the opportunity to help you reach your health and wellness goals. For more information, visit boomersnmotion.com, call Melissa Merkle at or send an to coaches@boomersnmotion.com. 6 Boomer Bootcamp 9:30 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL This exercise class caters exclusively to Baby Boomers and offers high and low impact options. The class is more advanced than a chair-based class but not programmed for a 20-year old. Each class will consist of fat-burning aerobics, muscle pumping strength activities, fun balance challenges, and nutrition coaching to help you reach all your goals. THE COST: Individual Class $15 5 Classes $65 10 Classes $100 Scholarships are available for those in need. Contact Melissa at for more information. BRING: Hand weights

7 Discovering God s SUMMER LECTURE SERIES FEATURING REV. DR. MIKE SLAUGHTER Sunday, July 30 Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 AM Worship Services Topic: Activate Faith EVENING SESSIONS 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, July 31 The Passionate Church Tuesday, August 1 Discovering God s Next Wednesday, August 2 Activate Health and Healing MEAL SERVED AT 7:00 PM Be a Rebel Invite family & friends SNOWBIRDS... Invite your Pastor and church members! Live the Revolutionary Lifestyle COST $75 Early-bird special of $65 if you sign up and pay by April 2nd. Includes meal, daily sessions and Mike s book: The Renegade Gospel REGISTER or with a check noting attendee name(s) For more information call Rev. Neil Crowell at Next 2017 Summer Speaker Series JULY 31 to AUG 2 Mike Slaughter is lead pastor and Chief Dreamer of Ginghamsburg Church where he has served for 36 years. He is a catalyst for change in the worldwide church. Ginghamsburg has grown from just 90 people in worship to a thriving mission center where thousands of people serve Jesus. His dynamic teaching, heart for the lost and innovative approach to ministry has led Ginghamsburg Church to outgrow all paradigms for a church in a cornfield. Mike s call to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted will challenge attendees to wrestle with God and their God-destinies. In 2005 and 2006, Ginghamsburg was named as one of the top 50 churches in the U.S. by The Church Report magazine. In 2007, The Church Report listed Mike as one of the 50 most influential Christians in America. As a mentor, Mike travels globally to speak and uses his gift of irritation to equip ministry leaders to minimize brick and maximize mission so that they may fully deploy the mission of Jesus into the world. He is also the author of multiple books including The Passionate Church: Ignite Your Church and Change the World (Abingdon Press) and many more.

8 The COMMUNITY CHURCH MESSENGER 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL Dr. Bob O Keef is teaching through The Gospel of John! The Gospel of John celebrates Jesus as the Word of God, the source of life, light, and truth. It is the most SPIRITUAL of the Gospels, and the GOLFING most BEAUTIFULLY FOR GOD WRITTEN. Scenes of night and day are intended to help its WED MAR 8 IMG Academy, Bradenton readers move from DARKNESS Dinner & Bible Study 5:30 PM $20 to LIGHT. Only in the light of Dinner & Bible Study + Clinic $40 Christ can we TRULY SEE, Dinner & Bible Study + Golf 2:45 PM $35 TRULY LIVE, and TRULY 9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers BE ALL THAT GOD Register: Online, in the Narthex, call the office WANTS US TO BE. or go to g4g JOY eupdates To receive [BULLETI N & M ESSENGER] please scan code above, sign up on the attendance pad or online at www. roserchurch.com/contact Please LIKE us on www. facebook.com/roserchurch and 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. STEPHEN MINISTERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 11:00 AM Their father brought them a toy helicopter made of paper, bamboo and cork with a rubber band to twirl its rotor. It was about a foot long. Wilbur and Orville played with it until it broke, and then built their own. This sparked their interest in flying! 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Wilbur Wright's birth. Join us for a presentation by Charles Fields about Wilbur s Birthplace. Charles will show a video clip of the first flight, introduce us to Katharine, the Wright's sister, and the house in Indiana where he was born, now a splendid museum. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us in the Fellowship Hall. Beverages and dessert provided! JOY (Just Older Youth) usually meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month in the Roser Community Church Fellowship Hall. For more information go to 8 Stephen Ministers want to be of service. They train for over 50 hours in basic counseling and ministry as well as actively participate in their own Christian growth and effective sharing with others. They know how to listen, provide perspective, maintain total confidence and privacy, and walk with you through turbulent times. Please call the Church office at or contact JoAnne Moyer if you or someone you know would like to have a Stephen Minister or train to become a Stephen Minister.