COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 26, 2017 Christ the King Sunday

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 26, 2017 Christ the King Sunday"

Meghan Washington
6 years ago
Views:

COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 26, 2017 Christ the King Sunday An asterisk (*) indicates when those who are able will stand.

PRELUDE Be Thou My Vision arr. Bober 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.

1 COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM November 26, 2017 Christ the King Sunday 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 Be Thou My Vision arr. Bober 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 THE ROSER MOTTO: We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... 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. 75 God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, he s so good to me! I love him so, I love him so, I love him so, he s so good to me! *HYMN OF ADORATION Crown Him with Many Crowns No. 92 *PRAYER OF PRAISE (Unison) We praise You, Father, for you have created and sustained us. We praise You, Christ, for you have saved us from our sin. We praise You, Spirit, for you empower us. May we never cease to sing Your praises! Glory to God! 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 Ride On, King Jesus arr. Harris CHILDREN S SERMON THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY My Tribute Crouch Lorna Smilde - soloist 1

ACOLYTE Tres Maddox DEACON OF THE MONTH Sandy Dahl MISSION OF THE MONTH Salvation Army SOUND DIRECTOR Alan Ward SOUND TECHNICIAN Michael Jennis NURSERY LEADER Lisa Lardas SUNDAY CUSTODIAN Jim Webb

2 ACOLYTE Tres Maddox DEACON OF THE MONTH Sandy Dahl MISSION OF THE MONTH Salvation Army 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 celebration of our 28th wedding anniversary, from Jill and Mark Morris. Celebrating Mom s 106th birthday, from BJ Love-Rosche. 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 , ,157 YTD Operating Contributions $387, $400,941 YTD Operating Expenses - $505,053 YTD Operating Income - $507,1421 Contributions are the donated portion of income. The pie chart includes both operating and designated expenses. Detailed financial reports are available in the church office. 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 Be Thou My Vision No. 532 SCRIPTURE Luke 14:15-23 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God. Jesus replied: A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, Come, for everything is now ready. But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me. Another said, I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me. Still another said, I just got married, so I can t come. The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame. Sir, the servant said, what you ordered has been done, but there is still room. Then the master told his servant, Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. (Leader)...The word of God for the people of God. (People)...Thanks be to God. SERMON A BANQUET WITHOUT GUESTS Dr. Bob O Keef Discipleship *HYMN OF DEDICATION Rejoice! The Lord Is King No. 262 BENEDICTION Benediction Response Amen! Postlude Rejoice, the Lord Is King Mansfield 2

THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY November 26 FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SPECIAL MUSIC: Lorna Smilde, soloist 8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE...... Chapel 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class.. FH 9:00 Adult Book Study Group.

..... CD 7:30 AA & Alanon........... FH & LB TUESDAY November 28 9:00 Volunteer Workday Help decorate for Christmas!...... Pg 3 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.

... Pg 3 1:00 GriefShare.............. Pg 6 7:00 Council Meeting............ FH THURSDAY November 30 9:30 Guild Board Meeting....... LB 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 8 10:30 AA Meditation.

3 THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY November 26 FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SPECIAL MUSIC: Lorna Smilde, soloist 8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE Chapel 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class.. FH 9:00 Adult Book Study Group.... LB 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE S Church School CD MONDAY November 27 12:00 Bridge FH 2:30 Beginning Adult Piano Class. CA 4:30 Deacon Board Meeting CD 7:30 AA & Alanon FH & LB TUESDAY November 28 9:00 Volunteer Workday Help decorate for Christmas! Pg 3 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 8 11:00 Staff Meeting 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal CM WEDNESDAY November 29 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations.. Pg 8 9:30 Roser-Robics Pg 7 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth).... Pg 3 1:00 GriefShare Pg 6 7:00 Council Meeting FH THURSDAY November 30 9:30 Guild Board Meeting LB 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 8 10:30 AA Meditation CD 5:45 Roser Ringers S 6:45 Cantata Choir Rehearsal S 7:30 AA & Alanon FH & LB 7:45 Women s Chorus Rehearsal.... S FRIDAY December 1 9:30 Church Women United..... Pg 5 9:30 Roser-Robics Pg 7 SATURDAY December 2 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 8 6:30 Bethlehem Walk Pg 4 SUNDAY December 3 SPECIAL MUSIC: Women s Chorus 8:30 EARLY WORSHIP SERVICE..... S 8:45 Adult Sunday School Class.. FH 9:00 Adult Book Study Group.... LB 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE S Church School CD 11:00 CHRISTMAS CAROLING.. Pg 4 4:00 ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT.... Pg 4 DECK THE HALLS 9:00 AM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 J Y Everyone is invited to join the Volunteer Workday team to help decorate the building for Christmas! (Just Older Youth) 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, JOY will meet on Nov 29 to view the wonderful movie, The Hiding Place, about a brave Christian family in Holland aiding their Jewish neighbors during World War II. The film was based on the autobiographical book by Corrie ten Boom recounting her and her family s experiences before and during their imprisonment during the Holocaust. The movie was produced by Billy Graham s organization and is listed as one of the best movies of Bring your bag lunch and/or movie snacks and join us for this uplifting movie. JOY (Just Older Youth) usually meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month in the Roser Community Church Fellowship Hall. JOIN THE CHORUS LADIES ROOM KEY C - Classroom (A, B, or C) CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary 7:45-8:30 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 young and old who enjoy singing are invited to join us! We will rehearse on Thursday, November 30 from 7:45 to 8:30 PM in Sanctuary. We will sing on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 at the 8:30 and 10:00 AM services. Please let Kristen know if you are interested in joining us. ( or kristen@roserchurch.com) 3

Are you interested in a new Adult Sunday School at 8:30 AM? If you are interested, please contact Neil at the church office or by email: neil@roserchurch.com Thanks!

The Bethlehem Walk is exciting for people of all ages from the littlest of angels to the wisest of men.

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.

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!

4 Are you interested 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! ANGEL TREE Bethlehem Walk 6:30 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 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! Worship services NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 PLEASE NOTE: The 8:30 AM Worship Service will move to Sanctuary. Many children in Manatee County would not receive any Christmas gifts if not for this Salvation Army program. The Angel Trees displayed tags, representing children under the age of 12. THANKS to everyone that took a tag and shopped for Christmas gifts for that special angel. Please return your unwrapped gifts in the bag, secured with the tag to the Narthex TODAY! Contact Renee Ferguson or call the church office for additional information. CHRISTMAS CAROLING 11:15 AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Everyone is invited to join the Roser Deacons in caroling to the home bound of our congregation. Immediately following the 10:00 AM Worship Service we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for lunch and crafting a small pine gift. Then we will divide into groups and carpool to go out and sing. Please let us know you are coming to lunch by marking the attendance pad with a C, or calling the church office. ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT 4:00-6:00 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 A fun night to start your Advent Season! Make an angel ornament (a great project for children) or decorate a wreath for your home. When we are done being creative we will share in a covered dish meal. Please call the church office to say how many are coming and what craft you will be making. Please bring your own wreath and all other supplies will be provided. See you there! 4

HANDS ON MISSIONS Roser WOMEN'S Guild Call the Church Office for contact information 941-778-0414.

flights delivering food and necessities to missionaries all over the world. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Neil.

Special music: Jill Morris ~ harp & Phyllis O Keef ~ piano OUR DAILY BREAD MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING ON NEW YEAR S EVE.

A free hot lunch is served to over 200 people a day, 7 days a week.

Hours are 9:00 to noon come when you can. Refreshments! Next date at Roser: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 9:00 AM in Classroom D ROSER FOOD PANTRY Volunteers/donations needed.

Donations of batting, cotton fabric, small scissors and embroidery floss are always welcome.

5 HANDS ON MISSIONS Roser WOMEN'S Guild Call the Church Office for contact information AGAPE FLIGHTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 At 8:00 AM, Roser is sending a mission team to Agape Flights in Venice, FL to help wash airplanes and prepare them for future flights delivering food and necessities to missionaries all over the world. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Neil. 1:00 PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Christmas Tea Prepared by Naomi Circle ~ in the Fellowship Hall Bring a gift for the gift exchange! Special music: Jill Morris ~ harp & Phyllis O Keef ~ piano OUR DAILY BREAD MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING ON NEW YEAR S EVE. It only takes two hours (9:30 to 11:30 AM) 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 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! Next date at Roser: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 9:00 AM in Classroom D ROSER FOOD PANTRY Volunteers/donations needed. Contact: Jack & Lynn Brennan Migrant Sewing MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 9:30 in the Library CHURCH WOMEN UNITED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 We will gather at Mt. Raymond Full Gospel Baptist Church, th Avenue East, in Palmetto at 9:30 AM for coffee, fellowship and the Christmas Celebration. Please contact Peggy Nash or the church office if you would like to go. Roser Guild will be hosting CWU for the February Human Rights Celebration. NAOMI CIRCLE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 10:00 at Martha Lowensohn s home. Margaret Art, Chair REBECCA CIRCLE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6 9:30 Call the church office for location ( ) 5

Grief Share BIRT HDAY BLESSINGS NOVEMBER 29 Kristen Swain 30 Carol Collins DECEMBER 1 Carol Heckman 1 Savannah Higgins 8 Charles Wade 9 Jean Knopp

Linda Scott 29 David Cheshire If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office (941-778-0414) or email info@roserchurch.

If so, call the church office or JoAnne Moyer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 1:00 PM in Classroom D TOPIC: Stuck Sessions continue through December 27.

You are welcome to begin attending the program at any point. Each session is self-contained.

Offer to attend this group with someone who is hurting and reluctant to attend alone.

We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future.

discussion and a workbook for journaling and personal study exercise that reinforce the weekly session topics.

Bob s rich insight and knowledge teaching the GOSPEL OF JOHN In a roomy and private dining area overlooking scenic Sarasota Bay Occurring every 2

6 Grief Share BIRT HDAY BLESSINGS NOVEMBER 29 Kristen Swain 30 Carol Collins DECEMBER 1 Carol Heckman 1 Savannah Higgins 8 Charles Wade 9 Jean Knopp 10 Ed Heckman 12 John Glezen 14 Henry Bernet 14 Kathleen Kramer 15 Bruce Birkman 15 Lynn Brennan 19 John Ball 23 Dawn Hallsten 23 Jim Lathrop 28 Linda Scott 29 David Cheshire If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office ( ) or info@roserchurch.com STEPHEN MINISTRY Perhaps you know someone who might benefit from RECEIVING the caregiving skills of a Stephen Minister. If so, call the church office or JoAnne Moyer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 1:00 PM in Classroom D TOPIC: Stuck 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. GOLFING FOR GOD (Golf Optional) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 at IMG Academy, Bradenton Good food and fellowship Dr. Bob s rich insight and knowledge teaching the GOSPEL OF JOHN In a roomy and private dining area overlooking scenic Sarasota Bay Occurring every 2 or 3 weeks each event usually completing by 7:30 PM Dinner & Bible Study 5:30 PM $20 g4g GOLFING FOR GOD 6 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: January 3 & 17 and February 7 CONGRATULATIONS! With a score of 34 (2 under), the following team OUTSHONE the front 9 at our November 15 event: Ron Engstrom, Brian Kramper and Rick Maddox.

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.

7 Hello, my name is... 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: The instructor, Melissa Merkle, is certified as an AFAA Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and Health Coach. For more information, visit boomersnmotion.com, call Melissa at or coaches@boomersnmotion.com. The Membership Committee would like to encourage all of our members and visitors to introduce themselves to our pastors. While both pastors have gotten to know many since coming to the church, they tell us that they are amazed at the number who will shake hands and do not introduce themselves following the services. It is most helpful when the pastors get an emergency call for help and can put a face with the name. This would especially be true when trying to find a patient in a hospital where there is more than one bed in a room. Let s see if we can t make this part of their job a bit easier. Candles & Carols 8:30 & 10:00 AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 A Service of hope, peace, joy and love A presentation of the Advent cantata 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 one piece for each of the advent candles: Light of Hope, Light of Peace, Light of Joy, Light of Love, Light of Christ. Enjoy familiar carols including O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, and Silent Night. ORCHESTRA: flute, trumpet, violin, cello, piano. NARRATORS: Sandy Dahl, Priscilla Seewald. 7 CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 8:30 & 10:00 AM IN THE SANCTUARY Two Candlelight Services 5:30 PM FAMILY SERVICE featuring a Nativity Pageant in which all children are invited to participate. There will be singing of carols, special music by the Joyful Noise Children s Choir and Good News! from Dr. Bob O Keef. All children will receive a gift. The service will end with the singing of Silent Night and the Passing of the Light. 9:00 PM TRADITIONAL SERVICE featuring special music and the singing of carols. Alicia Doudna (violin) will play an extended prelude, Mary Deur (flute) will play the Offertory and the Chancel Choir will sing. Dr. Bob O Keef will bring us the message of Good News! The service will end with the singing of Silent Night and the Passing of the Light.

The COMMUNITY CHURCH MESSENGER 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL 34216 941-778-0414 info@roserchurch.com www.roserchurch.com www.facebook.

One of our deacons is happy to deliver them to a shut-in. After signing up, you simply put a check in the collection plate for $25, but be sure to note that it is for altar flowers.

8 The COMMUNITY CHURCH MESSENGER 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR in the sanctuary every Sunday are ordered by our church secretary, Cyndy Custis, and we rely on members of the congregation to sponsor them. There is a notebook in the Narthex where you can sign up to donate the flowers in memory or in honor of someone, or to celebrate a special occasion, like a birthday or an anniversary. Complete all the information and then mark if you wish to take the flowers home after the 10:00 service or if you would rather have them taken to a member who is unable to attend church. One of our deacons is happy to deliver them to a shut-in. After signing up, you simply put a check in the collection plate for $25, but be sure to note that it is for altar flowers. You may also give a check directly to Cyndy in the office or pay online. Since we have two flower arrangements on the altar every Sunday, there are opportunities for two donors to sign up for each Sunday. Because of the increased cost of the flower arrangements and the delivery charges, we will be increasing the cost per arrangement to $30 starting in January. There are some open Sundays between now and Christmas so please stop in the Narthex to sponsor some flowers this year. Year End Financial & IRA Tax Planning The Roser Endowment Committee is asking for your generous support. With all the tax debate in Washington, is the mandatory IRA distribution still in effect? Yes, and you can lessen the personal tax impact by directly transferring funds from your IRA to Roser Church. As a result of very good investment returns, our long-term funds have appreciated substantially, and we have a better cushion against catastrophic damage to our campus from flooding and hurricanes than we have in years past. During this wonderful period of thanks and gratitude, please consider allocating a portion of your mandatory IRA distribution to Roser. Avoid taxes on the distribution Lower your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Reduce taxes you pay on Social Security Possibly reduce Medicare premiums If you wish to proceed, please contact your IRA custodian and Jim Bennington, Roser Board of Stewardship & Finance Chairman or Matt in the Church office ( ) for additional details. Roser Church Federal Tax ID: PLEASE NOTE: Giving envelopes will be available in the Narthex on December 31st. If you would like envelopes or would like yours mailed to you, please contact matt@roserchurch. com or call the office ( ). If you prefer to give online using debit, credit, or bank transfer, go to the secure GIVE page at or use the ipad in the Narthex to make recurring or one-time donations. 8 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. SCHEDULE AN EVENT online at then scroll down and complete the form or call the church office. THRIFT SHOP TUESDAY 9:30 to 2:00 THURSDAY 9:30 to 2:00 SATURDAY 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.

Loving Christ. Sharing His Grace. Serving All. COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent

Loving Christ. Sharing His Grace. Serving All. COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent 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