COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter

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1 COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter 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. 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 THE ROSER MOTTO: We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... PRELUDE Softly and Tenderly arr. Devries/S. Stanton Jazz Combo: Mary Deur - flute, Karen DiCostanzo - percussion, Scott Stanton - bass, Kristen Stanton - piano 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. RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Blessed be the Lord who forgives all our sins; His mercy endures forever. Blessed be God, who raises us into new life. Thanks be to you, O Lord, for your incomparable gift! *HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 622 *PRAYER OF PETITION (UNISON) Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: Cleanse our thoughts and purify our hearts through the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and truly worship you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE CALL TO PRAYER Alleluia! Give Thanks Fishel (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) Forever We Shall Sing arr. Paradowski Joyful Noise & Chancel Choir 1

2 ACOLYTE Emily Crowell DEACON OF THE MONTH Ann Jones MISSION OF THE MONTH Agape Flights 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 ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Bev Hunsberger The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God: Happy Birthday, Priscilla - Bruce Seewald Happy April Birthdays, Dylan, Erin & Caitlin Tribble - Susan Nudd To honor a loved one with ALTAR FLOWERS, please sign the book in the Narthex or contact the office ( ). Then put a check in the offering for $30 and note that it is for ALTAR FLOWERS. HOW ARE WE DOING? AS OF LAST SUNDAY YTD Attendance ,028 (no Holy Week) ,992 YTD Operating Contributions $177, $165,174 YTD Operating Expenses $168,857 YTD Operating Income $179,271 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. CHILDREN S SERMON THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Peace Like a River arr. S. Stanton 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 Just a Closer Walk with Thee No. 561 SCRIPTURE Mark 11:12-14, The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Then he said to the tree, May no one ever eat fruit from you again. And his disciples heard him say it. In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered! Have faith in God, Jesus answered. Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, Go, throw yourself into the sea, and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. (Leader)...The word of God for the people of God. (People)...Thanks be to God. SERMON NOT THE SEASON FOR FIGS Dr. Bob O Keef CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN Soon and Very Soon No. 677 BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen! POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful arr. S. Stanton 2

3 THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY April 22 SPECIAL MUSIC - Jazz Combo FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY 8:30 EARLY WORSHIP SERVICE....S 8:45 Adult Sunday School...FH 9:00 Adult Book Study....LB 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE....S Joyful Noise, Church School 11:30 VBS Volunteer Meeting...FH MONDAY April 23 9:30 Migrant Sewing...Pg 7 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 3 12:00 Bridge...FH 3:45 Beginning Adult Piano Class. CA 4:30 Deacon Board Meeting...CD 7:30 AA & Alanon... FH & LB TUESDAY April 24 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open....Pg 8 11:00 Staff Meeting 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal...CM WEDNESDAY April 25 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations...Pg 8 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 3 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth)....Pg 4 7:00 Council Meeting...FH THURSDAY April 26 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open....Pg 8 10:30 AA Meditation...FH 5:45 Roser Ringers...S 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal...S 7:30 AA & Alanon... FH & LB FRIDAY April 27 9:30 Roser-Robics...Pg 3 9:30-1:00 Thrift Shop Open....Pg 8 SATURDAY April 28 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open...Pg 8 SUNDAY April 29 OUR DAILY BREAD Pg 6 SPECIAL MUSIC - Roser Ringers 8:30 EARLY WORSHIP SERVICE....S 8:45 Adult Sunday School...FH 9:00 Adult Book Study....LB 10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE....S Church School PLEASE NOTE: Beginning May 6, the Early Worship Service will be held in the Chapel. ROOM KEY C - Classroom (A, B, C or D) CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary TODAY following the 10:00 AM Worship Service, anyone interested in volunteering in any waydecorating, behind the scenes and/or during the week of VBS is invited to join us for lunch and an informational meeting. Adult Volunteers needed. Older youth are welcome as helpers! Find out how you can share your time and talent. Vacation Bible School will be held June 4-8 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Wisdom for Today s Woman TUESDAY, MAY 1 AT 2:00 PM The story of Queen Esther will help us discover the essential, foundational truths on which a wise woman can build her life and faith. All ladies are invited make new friends or join your buddies. Call the office ( ) or contact us online at com/tues2 for location and more information. OUR NEXT STUDY: Relationships That Bring Life, a 6-week study using the book of Ruth. 3 Interested in the writings of Reverend Dr. William Willimon, our June speaker? Join the Book Study Group SUNDAYS 9:00 AM in the Library We will discuss the book: A Will to Lead and the Grace to Follow. For further information, contact Dale Crall through the church office ( ). A Will to Lead and the Grace to Follow: Letters on Leadership from a Peculiar Prophet... Throughout his time as bishop, Will Willimon has once a week sat down at his computer and tapped out short messages to the churches under his care. Sometimes his intention has been to comfort and console; sometimes it s been to motivate and inspire. Sometimes he s written deeply theological meditations on the mystery of the Resurrection; other times, he s spoken in highly practical terms about what goes into making an effective congregation. Sometimes he wrestles with thorny issues of the day, like religion and politics; other times he lists the things you should do during the first week of a new pastorate. Always he s brought to the task his trademark humor and insight. This book brings together dozens of these messages, each of them a gem of pastoral advice. From cover information, Abingdon Press. Roser Robics 9:30 AM MONDAY in the Sanctuary 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 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.

4 Mission of the Month Agape Flights Through Christian aviation ministry, Agape Flights delivers love and hope to Haiti, The Dominican Republic, The Bahamas, and Cuba. Equipped with resources for faith-based services, missionaries provide a better life for millions. To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at Hands On Packing Rice & Beans at Beth-El MONDAY, APRIL 30 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM If you would like to volunteer, plan to meet at the church parking lot at 9:00 AM to car pool. Contact Neil at if you plan to participate or have questions. Already this year, Beth-El has distributed over 200,000 pounds of food to over 7,000 farmworking families. Sometimes the lines for our Tuesday pantry extend to the far reaches of our parking lot. Still another 3,000 farmworkers, unable to make the trip to the mission, have received resources directly at their place of employment. How do you place a value on something like that? Golfing for God Wednesday, May 2 at IMG Academy, Bradenton GOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP (Golf Optional) Dr. Bob begins a new study this is a perfect time to join us! CHRIST IS ENOUGH! A study of the Book of Colossians St. Paul teaches that Christ is God that all mystery, treasure, and wisdom are found in Him. Come to Golfing for God and experience the fullness of God s grace. 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 CONGRATULATIONS! With a score of 34 (2 under), the following team BESTED the front nine to win our 4/11 outing: Andy DeVries, Betsy Grundy, Steve Simpson & John Skladany. ( Just Older Youth) Agape Flights Nearly 20 million people live in the areas regularly reached by Agape s flights to Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. As Agape expands into Cuba, this number will increase to more than 30 million people. Critical supplies transported to nearly 400 missionaries, their families and their missions are used to change lives, one person at a time. 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 4 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: May 16, June 6 & 20 JOY 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

5 Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for contact information OUR DAILY BREAD SUNDAY, APRIL 29-3 more servers needed! TO HELP SERVE Contact Ann Jones. The Roser team serves every 2nd Monday and 5th Sunday! A free hot lunch is served to over 200 people a day, 7 days a week. DONATE: Thank you all for donations of clothing and glasses. Also needed are: new underwear and socks for all ages (in original packages), inspirational and regular magazines and Bibles. Bring to the Narthex or office. PRAYER MINISTRY: Please pray that God would open the minds and hearts of those trying to survive on the streets to the transforming power of the Gospel, and raise up volunteers to pray and share the Good News with them throughout the year. 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 provided! ROSER FOOD PANTRY Volunteers/donations needed. Contact: Jack & Lynn Brennan GUILD PROJECTS Bring the following to the Narthex or church office during the week: CAN TABS - Help pay for physical therapy for handicapped children. CANCELED STAMPS cut with 1/3 border are sent to the Alliance Stamp Ministry in Fort Myers. Proceeds provide Spanish language curriculum for Sunday Schools. SCHOOL BOX TOPS and labels for education benefit Anna Maria Elementary. Here we GROW again! Welcome to our newest members received Sunday, April 15 MARY COUGHLIN has been attending Roser for10 years and thought it high time to become a member. She was born in England and left when she was 21 to see the world, assuring her parents she would be back in 1-2 years. That was in 1970! Her specialty was Midwifery and Hospice (which she referred to as Birthing Babies, or Birthing Souls, both of which she considered a great privilege). Mary met her husband (Ron) in Bermuda (at that time he was in the Navy--like the Nurse/Sailor statue in Sarasota). They lived primarily in Bermuda, the Marshall Islands, and Colorado, while raising their 3 sons. They took an early retirement to AMI in 2008, spending the first few years traveling the world with one pair of walking shoes, a back pack and some bug spray an adventure of a lifetime. Mary says... I have loved this church from the moment I set foot inside. I feel so loved and embraced by you all. It is SO very evident to me that God truly abides here. RON & TRACY PIATT are from northeast Ohio. They lived and worked in Stow, OH until their retirement five years ago. Now they spend most months in Bradenton and the summer in Ohio. They have one son, Kenneth, who lives and works in Boston and plays with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Ron is a retired police lieutenant from the Kent Police Department in Ohio. He has 35 years of law enforcement experience, was part of the SWAT team and, after retirement, became the SWAT team administrator. Ron is a trustee for the Stow Historical Society and volunteers restoring historical buildings during the summer. He is an avid road cyclist and enjoys exercising and golf. Tracy is retired from 35 years of teaching 2nd grade. She was very involved in community activities and created an annual program for students to raise money for the Akron Children s Hospital bone marrow transplant unit. Tracy volunteers at a local cancer wellness center that provides services for individuals and families on their cancer journey. Tracy enjoys reading, the beach, exercising and taking care of their dog. It is a great privilege to be a member of Roser Church. Roser has two types of members: Full Members and Federated Members (an opportunity to be a member of Roser and maintain membership in another Church). If you are ready to commit yourself to helping Roser fulfill the work of Christ by becoming a member, please check the Wish to Join Roser box on the pew pad or contact Dr. O Keef personally. Dr. Bob will meet with you and answer all your questions. 5

6 TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED from the COMMUNITY CENTER and SCHOOL FOR CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY! VBS 2018 June 4-8 Mon to Fri 5:30-8:30 PM Dinner served at 5:30 Invite friends! Experiments Songs Games COMMUNITY CHURCH 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL For Kids 4 Years - 5th Grade Register in the Church Office or online at

7 Birthday Blessings APRIL 22 Lee Santilli 22 Mary Seine 24 Robert Bilbrey 26 Oliver Howells 26 JoAnne Moyer 26 Daryl VanOstenbridge 28 Nancian Hall 30 Tim Limbach 30 Jeanette Rothberg MAY 1 Marilyn Hawkins 3 Dot Bilbrey 4 Helen Brown 4 Carol Patterson 4 Elena Santilli 6 John Staal 6 Ron Tutewiler Theme... JESUS CHRIST: If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office ( ) or info@roserchurch.com Roser Women s Guild MIGRANT SEWING MON APR 23 9:30-11:00 in the Fellowship Hall to sew and knot quilts. All are welcome, even for one session! THE CHURCH WOMEN UNITED May Friendship Luncheon is Friday, May 4th, 2018, 10:00 A.M. at Westminster Manor, st Ave. W. in Bradenton. The Valiant Woman and Young Church Woman of the year will be recognized with awards from national headquarters. Tickets are $5.00, and are available now. Call or see Peggy Nash, Roser s CWU key woman. THE MOST INTERESTING PERSON IN THE WORLD JUNE 24 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 and 10:00 AM Jesus, the point of Christianity. ~ MEAL SERVED AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 24 5:00 PM Being Saved by Jesus. MONDAY, JUNE 25 5:00 PM Being on the Road with Jesus. TUESDAY, JUNE 26 5:00 PM Jesus Christ, the Truth About God. COST: $85 or $30 per night includes evening meal, daily sessions and Dr. Willimon s book: WHY JESUS? Abingdon. REGISTER online at or with a check along with attendee name(s), (s) and phone number(s). For more information please contact Rev. Neil Crowell at or neil@roserchurch.com. Limited to the first 220 to register! 7 A Peculiar Prophet JUNE SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING REV. DR. WILLIAM WILLIMON He s been called a contrarian, a provocateur, and a few other things we can t say in print. He s also been called one of the twelve most effective proclaimers of the gospel in the English-speaking world. He s been a pastor, a chaplain, and a bishop. But ask him how he sees himself, and he ll tell you it s as a preacher and a truth-teller. He has pursued that passion for preaching the truth of God in over sixty books. Over a million copies of his books have been sold. 10 scholarships available!

8 The COMMUNITY CHURCH MESSENGER 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL Thrift Shop The best bargains in town! TUESDAY 9:30 to 2:00 THURSDAY 9:30 to 2:00 FRIDAY 9:30 to 2:00 SATURDAY 10:00 to 1:00 Roser Guild Thrift Shop is located across the street from the historic Roser Memorial Chapel. DONATIONS are accepted on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Special arrangements can be made for other times. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. Please call the church office or see Peggy Nash to volunteer. 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 SCHEDULE AN EVENT online at then scroll down and complete the form or call the church office. 8 Most of us know our secretary, Cyndy whom we have all come to depend on for everything is battling cancer and healing from a broken arm. We have started a fund to help her get through this very tough time. Thank you so much for your tremendous response! If you would like to help make Cyndy s battle a little less stressful by helping financially, please make your check out to Roser Church and designate it for Cyndy (or put cash in an envelope with the same designation). Cyndy has exhausted all her vacation and sick time. PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS! STEPHEN MINISTRY Big changes coming in your life, and you just want someone caring and Christianbased to talk with in total confidence? Please call the Church ( ), to be introduced to a Roser Stephen Minister. If you are a trained Stephen Minister and would like to join the Roser Stephen Ministry, or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please talk to one of the pastors or call the church office ( ). A Stephen Ministry Training course is being planned for this winter. Scholarship Time DUE BY MAY 29 It s time to renew or newly apply for Roser Church Women s Guild Scholarships. If renewing, please fill out an application only and send with the latest grade transcript. If newly applying, please follow accompanying directions with the application. Applications may be picked up at the church office and are available online at roser-guild. Call the church office with questions Ann Jones, Scholarship Chair