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 (941-778-0414) if you or someone you know would like a Pastoral Visit or is in the hospital. PASTOR Rev. Dr. Robert O Keef 910-580-7359 ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Neil Crowell 980-521-7129 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Kristen Stanton 641-781-0226 THE ROSER MOTTO: We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM March 11, 2018 4th Sunday in Lent 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 Lamb of God Paris Mary Deur - flute, Karen DiCostanzo - percussion, Scott Stanton - guitar, 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. *CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP No. 536 Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. *HYMN We Will Glorify No. 118 *PRAYER OF PETITION (UNISON) God of mercy, we thank you in the name of Jesus who ministered to all who came to Him. Give your strength to us, and restore to us an assurance of your unfailing mercy. Fill us with your grace so that we may more faithfully serve you. In Christ s holy name we pray. Amen. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (8:30) MEMBERSHIP COVENANT NEW MEMBERS: We bind ourselves together in the spirit of Christ and covenant one with another to maintain the worship of God; to sustain the ministry of religious education; and to speak for ourselves and for one another the love of truth, the bond of brotherhood and the spirit of service. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ s holy Church and welcome you as members of Roser Memorial Community Church. With you, we renew our covenant to be faithful in worship, to grow in love of God and each other, and to faithfully serve in Christ s name. Blest Be the Tie That Binds No. 708 CALL TO PRAYER Take, O Take Me As I Am Bell (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. 1
ACOLYTE Emily Crowell DEACONS OF THE MONTH Diane & Harold Williams MISSION OF THE MONTH ECHO 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: Happy Birthday, Ginger. God bless you. - Curt Huhn In celebration of my brother s visit - Buzz Berube. - Mark & Jill Morris To honor a loved one with ALTAR FLOWERS, please sign the book in the Narthex or contact the office (941-778-0414). 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 2017-3,983 2018-4,353 YTD Operating Contributions 2017 - $105,310 2018 - $98,427 YTD Operating Expenses $98,807 YTD Operating Income $109,305 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. MISSION MOMENT ECHO CHILDREN S SERMON THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Take This Moment Bell 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 Christ Beside Me No. 543 SCRIPTURE John 3: 1-17 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him. Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. How can someone be born when they are old? Nicodemus asked. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother s womb to be born! Jesus answered, Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, You must be born again. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. How can this be? Nicodemus asked. You are Israel s teacher, said Jesus, and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (Leader)...The word of God for the people of God. (People)...Thanks be to God. SERMON BORN FROM ABOVE Dr. Bob O Keef CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN I Have Decided to Follow Jesus No. 576 2
THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY March 11 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS SPECIAL MUSIC: Acoustic Combo 8:30 Early Bird Sunday School...CD 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...CD 4:00 Concert Series: Celtic Fest Pg 3 MONDAY March 12 Our Daily Bread... Pg 5 9:30 Migrant Sewing... Pg 8 9:30 Roser-Robics... Pg 5 12:00 Bridge...FH 1:00 Music Committee...CB 2:00 Missions Committee....CD 2:30 Intermediate Adult Piano Class 3:45 Beginning Adult Piano Class 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB TUESDAY March 13 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 8 11:00 Staff Meeting 12:00 Guild Lunch/Fashion Show. Pg 8 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal... CM 5:30 Terrific Tuesday...FH 6:30 GriefShare... CM WEDNESDAY March 14 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations...Pg 8 9:30 Roser-Robics...FH 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth).... Pg 6 THURSDAY March 15 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 8 10:30 AA Meditation...FH 5:45 Roser Ringers...S 6:45 Cantata Choir Rehearsal...S 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB FRIDAY March 16 9:30 Roser-Robics...FH 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 8 SATURDAY March 17 8:00-11:00 Pancake Breakfast...FH 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open... Pg 8 4:00 Hosting Suncoast Emmaus..FH SUNDAY March 18 COVENANT COMMITMENT SUNDAY 8:30 Early Bird Sunday School...CD 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...CD ROOM KEY C - Classroom (A, B, C or D) CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary BENEDICTION Benediction Response May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, And the fellowship of the Spirit be with us. Forever and ever, forevermore. Amen. POSTLUDE Shine, Jesus, Shine Kendrick Roser Concert Series Doors open at 3:00 Free-will offering www.roserchurch.com/concert-series 3 4:00 PM SUNDAY MARCH 11 FIRST BRASS OF SARASOTA PRESENTS Celtic Fest just in time for St. Patrick s Day! Brass, bagpipes, organ, and IRISH DANCERS will inspire you. Combining these instruments and dance creates an emotional celebration of Celtic heritage bringing smiles, tears, and goosebumps. Our present cushions are stained, worn and twisted. You are invited to participate in the purchase of.. NEW PEW CUSHIONS Our Goal: $25,895 by March 18! Donations as of last Sunday: $8,362.15 Any contribution you can make will be extremely appreciated. If you would like to help us reach our goal, please indicate PEW CUSHIONS on the memo line of your check and place it in the offering plate or forward to the church office. One-time donations can also be made on the web site: www.roserchurch.com/give. Please use the Pew Cushion line item. Save the date: JUNE 4 - JUNE 8 VBS 2018 5:30-8:30 PM Dinner served at 5:30!
Mission of the Month Terrific Tuesdays MARCH 13 MENU: Pizza, salad, dessert Dinner at 5:30 PM. COST $6 per person or $15 a family. Register online at www.roserchurch.com/terrific-tuesdays, write TT next to your name on the Sunday attendance pad or call the church (941-778-0414). PLEASE NOTE: MARCH 20 - COOKOUT Meet at picnic tables behind the Sanctuary. Classes from 6:15 to 7:15 PM for the whole family! ECHO is a Christian nonprofit whose mission is to follow Jesus by reducing hunger and improving the lives of smallscale farmers worldwide through partnerships that equip people with agricultural resources and skills. ECHO shares knowledge that is proven and practical through Regional Impact Centers in East Africa, West Africa, Asia and a U.S. location in North Fort Myers, Florida, which serves the Latin America and the Caribbean. DEFENDING THE FAITH Taught by Rev. Dr. Bob O Keef Location: Chapel A Study of the Letters of John In the early days of the church a group of Christians believed that they were receiving direct inspiration from the Holy Spirit and no longer needed Jesus or His teaching. The three brief, but powerful letters address these ancient heresies. John demands that we know Jesus, that we walk in His light, and that we love in a radical way. John teaches that radical love should transform us and those whom we love. Dr. Bob will help us understand how to defend and live out our faith in the 21st Century. For the 795 million people who are hungry, the world is a challenging place. The urban poor face high prices and low incomes, making nutritious food unattainable. Rural families are often malnourished because of a lack of diverse nutrients in their diets, if they have enough to eat at all. ECHO s vision is to honor God by empowering the under-nourished with sustainable hunger solutions. To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at www.roserchurch.com. THEOLOGY OF HYMNS Taught by Rev. Neil Crowell Location: Fellowship Hall Location: Classroom D THE GROOVE FOR YOUTH Taught by Glenda Beck 4 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Ever sung hymns in church and not understood them? Have you ever wondered if some hymns line up with Scripture? This class will explore different hymns each week, study their history, and ask whether they are theologically sound. MARCH 13 (Peace) I Need Thee Every Hour, Blessed Assurance, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, In the Garden A Journey from Mourning to Joy Need encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend? We walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing. Watch videos featuring grief recovery experts, small group discussion and receive a workbook for journaling. Supplies needed for Homeless Bags White socks, small toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, bar soap, wash cloths, small hand sanitizers, bags of individually wrapped hard candy, packs of gum (5 sticks), boxes of granola bars, 6 packs of raisins, boxes of fruit snacks. Bring Tuesday or to the church office!
Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for contact information 941-778-0414. Our Daily Bread MONDAY, MARCH 12 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: Praising God for opening minds and hearts to the light of the Gospel, as well as providing for their need of food, jobs and shelter. Please continue to pray for all those trying to survive on the streets, that they may find hope and new life in Jesus. Hope Seeds WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 9:00 AM at Roser in Classroom D. Also, help pack seeds monthly, October through May, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3011 19th 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. Pancake Breakfast PROCEEDS GO TOWARD UPDATING THE KITCHEN SATURDAY, MARCH 17 8:00 to 11:00 AM For $6 per person enjoy pancakes, sausage, syrup and/or melted butter, applesauce, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee or tea. There is no charge for children under the age of 5. Volunteers Needed: Shifts are 7:30-9:30 and 9:30-11:30. We need 16 people for each shift. Call the office or go to www.roserchurch.com/pancake-breakfast. Wisdom for Today s Woman TUESDAY, MARCH 20 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 lessons about choices, personal trials, pride, faith, and control. All ladies are invited make new friends or join your buddies. Call the office (941-778-0414) or contact us online at www.roserchurch.com/tues2 for location and more information. FUTURE DATES: April 3 & 17 Roser Robics 9:30 AM MONDAYS in the Sanctuary WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS in the Fellowship Hall This chair-based exercise class is appropriate for older adults and those looking to lessen the impact on their joints. THE COST: Donation-based BRING: 2 cans of fruit of equal size and weight to be used for class activities. Cans may be donated to the Food Pantry. 5 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. Cyndy has exhausted all her vacation and sick time. This is a chance to help one of our own who has helped us in so many ways. If you would like to 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). And don t forget to keep her in your prayers!
STEPHEN MINISTRY Want someone reliable to bounce ideas and solutions to problems off of in complete confidence? That is what Stephen Ministers do! Please contact JoAnne Moyer or call the church (941-778-0414), to be introduced to a Roser Stephen Minister. Birthday Blessings MARCH 11 Renal Hook 11 Ginger Huhn 11 Peggy Kyzer 13 Jean Holmes 15 Susan Cheshire 16 Bob Adema 16 Robin Hamilton 17 Luane Barker 18 Carolyn Peacock 18 Laverne Raisch 20 Peg Bell 20 Garret Horigan 20 C. J. Lanza 21 Beth Bernet If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office (941-778-0414) or email info@roserchurch.com Golfing for God WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 at IMG Academy, Bradenton GOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP (Golf Optional) 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 www.roserchurch.com/golfing-for-god Next dates: April 4 & 18, May 2 JOY 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 ( Just Older Youth) If we can win the college campus today, we will win the world tomorrow. University campuses are one of the most strategic mission fields in the world. They contain our country s future leaders. College students are committed to making a global impact with their lives. Unfortunately, the college campuses in Sarasota/Bradenton are some of the spiritually darkest campuses in the nation. Come and hear incredible stories about how God is transforming lives on the college campuses, and how you can take action and get involved! We will also highlight our summer program for students in China! Jonathan & Robynn 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 www.roserchurch.com/joy
Holy Week and Easter SUNDAY, MARCH 25 A Living Hope 8:30 and 10:00 AM This seven-movement Cantata written by Tom Fettke moves us from the festivities of Palm Sunday. through the death and agony of Jesus, to our celebration of the resurrection message. Mr. Fettke has designed an inspiring and moving musical with narration that informs and touches the heart. Many of the melodies are drawn from 19th century American sources - hymn tunes, folk songs, and spirituals. The cantata will feature 3 soloists from the CHANCEL CHOIR - Mike Meehan, Marc Deur and Lorna Smilde, narrator Carol Baker, and an orchestra consisting of violin, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe and piano. Maundy Thursday Service CONTEMPORARY Good Friday Service March 30 7:00 PM In the Sanctuary For six hours on a Friday over 2,000 years ago, Jesus suffered and died for the sins of the world, forever bridging the gap between ourselves and God. Come worship with us as we remember the death of our Lord and Savior through the songs, sights, and sounds of THE PASSION. The service will feature the Contemporary Ensemble of piano, guitar, bass, percussion and vocalists. Come and experience a whole new worship style. MARCH 29 7:00 PM In the Sanctuary The Chancel Choir will sing and in addition to communion there will be an anointing with oil for self or for others for physical, emotional or spiritual healing. SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Easter Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 AM Everyone is invited to bring a flower to place on the Cross as a symbol of rebirth and resurrection! The service will feature an ensemble of trumpet, violin and flute to accompany hymns and anthems. Alicia Doudna (violin) will provide prelude and offertory music. EASTER LILIES may be ordered to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday in honor or in memory of a loved one. Please use the envelope on your pew, call the office (941-778-0414) or order online at www.roserchurch.com/celebrate-easter. EASTER EGG HUNT We invite all the kids to participate in our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday after the 10:00 service. Everyone is welcome! 7
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.com/roserchurch 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. www.roserchurch.com/thrift-shop To receive eupdates [WEEKLY ebulletin plus] please sign up on the Sunday attendance pad, text ROSER to 22828 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 www.roserchurch.com/events then scroll down and complete the form or call the church office. Roser Women s Guild Luncheon & Fashion Show 12:00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 13 All tickets have been sold... we are looking forward to seeing you there! Migrant Sewing 9:30-11:00 AM MON, MAR 12 & 26 in the Fellowship Hall. JUNE 24-26 A Peculiar Prophet 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. Theme... JESUS CHRIST: 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: $75 PREPAID by April 1 or $85 includes evening meal, daily sessions and Dr. Willimon s book: WHY JESUS? Abingdon. REGISTER online at www.roserchurch.com/summer or with a check along with attendee name(s), email(s) and phone number(s). For more information please contact Rev. Neil Crowell at 980-521-7129 or neil@roserchurch.com. Limited to the first 220 to register! 8