Loving Christ Sharing Loving Christ His Grace Sharing His Grace Serving All Serving All 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 (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 1 COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM April 9, 2017 Palm 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 Tempo di Minuetto Kreisler Alicia Doudna, violin 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. *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) No. 207 Lift up your heads, O you gates; Be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; Lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty - he is the King of glory. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN All Glory, Laud and Honor No. 204 *PRAYER OF PETITION (Unison) Almighty God, on this day your Son Jesus Christ entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed king by those who spread palm branches along His way. Let those branches be for us symbols of His victory. Grant that we, who bear branches today, may proclaim Christ as our Lord and follow Him in the way that leads to everlasting life. Amen. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE CALL TO PRAYER Sing Alleluia to the Lord Stassen (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. MISSION MOMENT Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Wayne Witczak ANTHEM (10:00) Hosanna to the King Courtney Joyful Noise & Chancel Choir CHILDREN S SERMON THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
ACOLYTE Bella Clements DEACON OF THE MONTH Lorna Smilde MISSION OF THE MONTH Sheriffs Ranch 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 Erin, & Dylan Tribble, from Susan Nudd. In loving memory of Colleen Walter, from the Bernet and Walter families. NEED TRANSPORTATION? If you would like to ride the van to the 10:00 AM Sunday Worship service, please call the Church office at 941-778-0414. THE ROSER MOTTO: We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... HOW ARE WE DOING? YTD Attendance 2016-7,500 (includes Easter) 2017-6,555 YTD Expenses - $140,286 YTD Contributions 2016 - $165,479 2017 - $158,521 OFFERTORY ANTHEM O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee arr. Raney Mary Deur flute, Alicia Doudna - violin *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 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna No. 203 SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:29-44 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? say, The Lord needs it. Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, Why are you untying the colt? They replied, The Lord needs it. They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, Teacher, rebuke your disciples! I tell you, he replied, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God s coming to you. (Leader)... The word of God for the people of God. (People)... Thanks be to God. SERMON EVEN THE STONES WILL CRY OUT Dr. Bob O Keef Call to Discipleship *HYMN OF DEDICATION What Wondrous Love Is This No. 212 BENEDICTION Benediction Response God Be With You No. 840 POSTLUDE Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates Handel We welcome Alicia Doudna as our guest violinist this morning. Alicia has performed and taught throughout the U.S. and abroad. She holds a BM from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a MM from The New England Conservatory. Alicia is currently living and working in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she teaches and performs solo and chamber music. 2
Celebrate Easter PALM SUNDAY CROSSES Everyone will receive a palm cross as they leave today. The crosses are hand-woven by villagers near Masasi, Tanzania. They are made from dried leaves of the dwarf palm, and last a lifetime. Net proceeds from the sale of crosses are used to help meet basic human needs in Africa. EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES APRIL 16 at 8:30 & 10:00 AM Everyone is encouraged to BRING FLOWERS to place on the Cross as a symbol of rebirth and resurrection! The Roser Ringers Handbell Choir will begin the celebration by ringing Jesus Christ is Risen Today. The Chancel Choir will sing Christ is Arisen and I Know That My Redeemer Lives. John Gunkler (trumpet) will accompany the hymns and choir pieces. Congregational hymns include: Christ the Lord is Risen Today, The Day of Resurrection, and Jesus Christ is Risen Today! MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 13 at 7:00 PM Service in the Sanctuary LOST IN TRANSLATION by Rev. Neil Crowell The Chancel Choir will sing I Will Remember Thee and Holy Communion will be served. A time of anointing with oil for self or for others for physical, emotional or spiritual healing will be offered. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE APRIL 14 at 12:00 PM Chapel IN THE BROKENNESS, THE BEAUTY by Rev. Neil Crowell The purple cloth hanging on the cross in the Chapel will be changed to black as we remember the crucifixion of Christ and worship Him through special music, responsive readings, singing of hymns, and prayer. A choir will sing the anthem, My Savior and My God. BRING YOUR CAMERA and have a photo taken in front of the cross following the service. There will be two crosses outside of the Narthex doors. Easter Egg Hunt SUNRISE SERVICE APRIL 16 on Manatee Beach We invite all the kids to participate in our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday after the 10:00 service. Everyone is welcome! Lilies may be ordered to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 16. I wish to order Lily(s) at $7.00 each In memory/ in honor of (please circle one) Your name Tel. No. I would like to take my plant(s) home: Please donate my plant(s) to a shut-in: Please return this form to the Church office or place in the offering plate by April 11. Cash or check payable to Roser Church, with Lily in the memo line. 3
THIS WEEK AT ROSER PALM SUNDAY April 9 MISSION MOMENT.............. Pg 7 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 MONDAY April 10 Our Daily Bread................ Pg 7 9:30 Migrant Sewing............... 5 12:00 Bridge..................... FH 1:00 Music Committee........... CB 7:30 AA & Alanon........... FH & LB TUESDAY April 11 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30 Boomer Bootcamp......... Pg 6 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop........... Pg 5 11:00 Staff Meeting 12:00 Guild Indoor Picnic....... Pg 5 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal 5:30 LAST TERRIFIC TUESDAY. Pg 4 WEDNESDAY April 12 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations.. Pg 5 9:30 Roser-Robics............... Pg 6 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth).... Pg 4 THURSDAY April 13 9:30 Boomer Bootcamp......... Pg 6 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 5 10:30 AA Meditation............. CD 5:45 Roser Ringers Rehearsal....... S 7:00 Maundy Thursday Service. Pg 3 8:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal...... S 7:30 AA & Alanon........... FH & LB FRIDAY April 14 9:30 Roser-Robics............... Pg 6 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 5 12:00 Good Friday Service..... Pg 3 SATURDAY April 15 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 5 EASTER SUNDAY April 16 Sunrise Service................ Pg 3 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 EASTER EGG HUNT............. Pg 3 ROOM KEY CB - Classroom B, CD - Classroom D, CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary Terrific Tuesdays www.roserchurch.com/terrific-tuesdays 5:30-6:15 PM MEAL $6 per person, or $15 per family (whichever is cheapest). Kids under 5 eat free. MENU APR 11 Spaghetti and homemade meatballs, Salad/bread, Apple Crisp Write TT next to your name on the attendance pad, call the office (941-7780414) or register online EVERY WEEK even if you registered previously! 6:15-7:30 PM CLASSES FOR ALL AGES WHY WE BELIEVE WHAT WE BELIEVE FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Taught by Rev. Neil Crowell Taught by Dr. Bob O Keef CHR ISTI AN BELI EFS from a BIBL ICAL PERSPEC TIVE LIVING and LEAVING A LEGACY... This biblicallybased class will lead you deeper into safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth. Holiness and Sanctification KIDS 3yrs -5th Grade LESSON + SINGING YOUTH 6-12 GRADE HOW TO WALK WITH GOD An evening version of Joyful Noise! N U R S E RY available JOY JUST OLDER YOUTH WED APRIL 12 11:00 AM What is a computer? How does it work and how do we use it? What amazing things can we do with computers that we never could before? What are the downsides of living in a world where computers are everywhere? How do you securely use and maintain a computer? Roser Financial Administrator, Matt Meehan will answer these questions in a presentation familiarizing you with the complex machine known as the modern computer. Q & A session after the presentation. Come and find out how these devices enrich people s lives, and some best practices for safe use. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us in the Fellowship Hall. Beverages and dessert provided! 4
Roser Guild Call the office or email info@roserchurch.com for contact information. INDOOR PICNIC TUESDAY, APRIL 11 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Bring a dish to share! MIGRANT SEWING MONDAY, APRIL 10, 24 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall GUILD BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 27 9:30 AM in the Library 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. www.roserchurch.com/thrift-shop GUILD SCHOLARSHIPS DUE BY MAY 1 The Roser Women s Guild is offering scholarships for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications are available online at www.roserchurch.com/roser-guild, in the church office or by calling 941-778-0414. Applications are due by May 1st. Those students awarded 2016-2017 scholarships must reapply for the 2017-2018 school year. Ann Jones,Scholarship Chair Concert Series LAST CONCERT IN THE 2017 CONCERT SERIES Ring Sarasota SUNDAY, APRIL 23 4:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 3:00 FREE-WILL OFFERING Dedicated to bringing ringing prime time, the group showcases over 200 bells rung by 30 hands to create a symphony of sound. We ve Got Rhythm is packed with toe tappin and finger snappin tunes of the last 50 years. www.roserchurch.com/concert-series 5 MARK YOUR CALENDAR VBS 2017 JUNE 5-9 5:30-8:30 PM DINNER PROVIDED! MAKER FUN FACTORY Birthdays APRIL 4 Sylvia Price 9 Carol Clements 9 Nancy Walsh 11 Scott Schauss 11 Erin Tribble 12 Eleanor Cochran 12 Dylan Tribble 13 Nancy Carson 13 Marian Eriksen 13 Bill Melvin 16 Gene Philipson 17 Sarah Howells 19 Ron Vandeman 19 Arianna Wade 20 Priscilla Seewald 21 Peggy Nash 22 Lee Santilli If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office (941-778-0414) or email info@roserchurch.com Died to Life EVERLASTING Frank Hutchison Died to Life Everlasting on April 1st, 2017. He was pastor here at Roser Church and he and his wife Sylvia attended Roser. A memorial service will be held in the Roser Chapel on Monday April 17 at 2:00 PM. Died to Life EVERLASTING Betty Sue Moury s Memorial service is on Saturday April 29, in the Roser Chapel at 11:00 AM.
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL Discovering God s Next 9:30 AM SUMMER LECTURE SERIES FEATURING REV. DR. MIKE SLAUGHTER Roser-Robics Wednesdays & Fridays 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. 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. Boomer Bootcamp Tuesdays & Thursdays This exercise class caters exclusively to Baby Boomers and offers high and low impact options. Each class will consist of fat-burning aerobics, musclepumping 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 330-990-0990 for more information. BRING: Hand weights JULY 30 Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 AM Worship Services TOPIC: Activate Faith DAILY SESSIONS 5:00-7:00 PM MEAL SERVED AT 7:00 PM JULY 31 The Passionate Church AUGUST 1 Discovering God s Next AUGUST 2 Activate Health and Healing COST $75 includes meal, daily sessions and Mike s book: THE RENEGADE GOSPEL REGISTER www.roserchurch.com/next or with a check noting attendee name(s) 2017 Summer Speaker Series JULY 31 to AUG 2 For more information: Rev. Neil Crowell 980-521-7129 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 FOR GOD most BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN. Scenes of night and day are WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 intended to help its 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 or go to www.roserchurch.com/golfing-for-god TO BE. g4g Next dates: May 3 & 17, June 7 DEACONS RETREAT FRIDAY - SATURDAY, MAY 19-20 All DEACONS and FORMER DEACONS are invited. If you are planning on participating please contact Neil as soon as possible. Call 980-521-7129 or send an email to neil@roserchurch.com. 6
Mission Of the Month FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH The Youth Ranch is set on 65 naturally beautiful acres. The buildings and facilities available to the youth in residence include: a community center, two cottages, administration building, maintenance/vocational building, livestock pavilion and a high ropes course. Currently the capacity is for 20 boys and girls. With a supportive and caring donor family, the Youth Ranches continue to meet the needs of children and families throughout Florida. The Bradenton/Sarasota campus also offers to the public a Summer Day Camp. Boys and girls ages 5-15 experience many different therapeutic camping activities. Canoeing, archery, swimming and many other recreational activities allow them the opportunity to build basic teamwork and peer communication skills. Additionally, they can spend the week enjoying the beautiful, tranquil outdoor environment. The camp provides an opportunity for Deputy Sheriffs and other Law Enforcement Volunteers to get personally involved with the youngsters to form positive, healthy relationships. To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at www.roserchurch.com. BE A KEY PLAYER DONATIONS TOTAL $4385 TO DATE; ONLY $615 TO GO! The Roser Music Department was fortunate to receive 2 significant gifts to the Music Special fund in 2016. The Music Committee has decided to use the gifts toward the purchase of a grand piano whose sound will fill the Sanctuary and whose value will be maintained for generations to come. The seed money is there, but we invite members and friends to consider becoming a KEY PLAYER by donating to the ROSER GRAND PIANO FUND. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to supplement our current funds and cover the cost of purchase and set up of a concert grand. We have a matching donor for the first $5,000 raised. If you would like to help us reach our goal, please indicate grand piano 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 piano fund line item. Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for contact information 941-778-0414. 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: Pam Alvord Our Daily Bread April 10 To help serve contact Ann Jones. This is a community-driven 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. 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: Pam Alvord 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 Shop Volunteer/donations Contact: Peggy Nash Beth-El Farmworker Ministry Any and every donation helps the migrant workers. Contact: Anne Morse Hope Seeds Help pack seeds monthly, October through May, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3011 19th Ave. W., Bradenton, a short drive from Anna Maria. Hours are 9:00 to noon come when you can. Refreshments are available. 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. 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 If you have been attending the Terrific Tuesday dinners or have attended a reception following a Memorial Service over the past several years, you will have seen an attractive blonde lady in the kitchen area rushing around to make sure all is in order with the food preparation. That energetic person is Shannon McConnel. More recently an equally attractive brunette, Laurie Higgins, has joined her with her culinary skills. We decided to feature Shannon and Laurie and the way they use their talent to support our church. Below is the response, I received from Shannon explaining how she started volunteering. Hopefully, her story will encourage you to see how you might use your talent. Marcia Powers, Membership Committee Be Inspired! We were raised Methodist where I acquired my love for pot luck dinners. I attended Catholic school where we volunteered in the Christian community. Throughout the years I have volunteered for many organizations and events. Hospitality at Roser allows me to volunteer and supplement tithing with my love of food and fellowship. My first volunteer job at Roser was in the pantry. I met a lot of the good women at Roser as well as Charles (Roser Facilities Administrator). From there Ann Jones taught me hospitality. I was especially excited about taking care of hospitality for the memorials because I was truly moved at a friends memorial a few years before. I was impressed by Roser s compassion and generosity and was over the moon when they asked me to chair the Hospitality Committee. I had two co-chairs, Betty Roark and Eileen Micho, that I loved dearly and I had so much fun serving with them. Through them I ve learned so much. It has been rewarding. Then there was Terrific Tuesday. We have prepared meals from scratch for as many as 200. Hard work, but lots of fellowship and good meals before heading off to the different learning groups. There is a group for every member of the family. Laura Higgins (i.e. McGovern, jack of all trades) has selflessly offered to be my co-chair for 2017 /2018. Together we have brainstormed or fantasized having so many hospitality volunteers that we are considered a social club complete with meetings or socials often. I would like to thank everyone at Roser for their support, encouragement, participation and for giving me a Christian family that care and comfort. I would encourage new members to get involved. There is a job that is perfect for you! To receive eupdates [BULLETIN & MESSENGER] 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 www.roserchurch.com/calendar then scroll down and complete the form or call the church office. STEPHEN MINISTERS 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 941-778-0414 or contact JoAnne Moyer if you or someone you know would like to have a Stephen Minister or train to become a Stephen Minister. 8