COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM February 18, 2018 1st Sunday of 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 In the Garden arr. McChesney Roser Ringers 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... 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 Psalm 5:7 8 Leader: But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. Congregation: I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you. Leader: Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; Congregation: make your way straight before me. *HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing No. 108 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) Our gracious God, Jesus taught us to love you with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Jesus taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Jesus taught us to trust you completely. We confess that we have often failed to learn, and what we have learned we have often failed to put into practice. Forgive us, we pray, in the name of Jesus, the great teacher. Amen. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE 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. CHILDREN S SERMON 1
ACOLYTE Emily Crowell DEACON OF THE MONTH Lorna Smilde MISSION OF THE MONTH Samaritan s Purse SOUND DIRECTOR Alan Ward SOUND TECHNICIAN Michael Jennis NURSERY LEADER Lisa Lardas SUNDAY CUSTODIAN Jim Webb FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR Charles Wade FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Matt Meehan CHURCH SECRETARY Cyndy Custis MEDIA FACILITATOR Bev Hunsberger The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God: In loving memory of Vickie & Warren Limbach - Tim Limbach In celebration of my father, Philip Karp s 93rd birthday. - Joyce Karp 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 2017-2,436 2018-2,729 YTD Operating Contributions 2017 - $70,759 2018 - $71,523 YTD Operating Expenses - $54,603 YTD Operating Income - $80,800 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. THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Songs of the Wayfarer arr. Martin Roser Men s Chorus 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 I Need Thee Every Hour No. 538 SCRIPTURE Mark 1: 9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. The time has come, he said. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! (Leader)...The word of God for the people of God. (People)...Thanks be to God. SERMON TEMPTATION AND CONFESSION Rev. Neil Crowell *HYMN OF DEDICATION Lord, Who Throughout No. 200 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 March on Yigdal Medley 2
THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY February 18 MUSIC: Men s Chorus, Roser Ringers 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: THE TODDS Pg 3 MONDAY February 19 9:30 Roser-Robics... SANCTUARY 9:30 Stew/Fin Board...FH 12:00 Bridge...FH 2:30 Intermediate Adult Piano Class 3:45 Beginning Adult Piano Class 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB TUESDAY February 20 9:00 Volunteer Workday - Pews. Pg 4 9:30 Executive Meeting....CB 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 6 S11:00 Staff Meeting 2:00 Tues@2 Women s Study... Pg 4 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal... CM 5:30 Terrific Tuesday...FH 6:30 GriefShare... CM WEDNESDAY February 21 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations...Pg 6 9:30 Roser-Robics...FH 10:45 Garden Club...FH 2:45 Golfing for God... Pg 6 THURSDAY February 22 9:30 Guild Board Meeting... LB 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 6 10:30 AA Meditation...FH 5:45 Roser Ringers...S 6:45 Cantata Choir Rehearsal... CM 7:30 AA & Alanon...FH & LB FRIDAY February 23 9:30 Roser-Robics...FH 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 6 11:00 Food Talk Friday....FH SATURDAY February 24 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open... Pg 6 SUNDAY February 25 MISSION FEST Fellowship 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 Joyful Noise Children s Choir Church School...CD 1:45 CROP Walk for Hunger... Pg 5 ROOM KEY C - Classroom (A, B, C or D) CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library, S - Sanctuary 2018 Roser Concert Series The Todds Doors open at 3:00 Free-will offering www.roserchurch.com/concert-series Pets welcome! NO DRESS CODE! No purchase needed! No pressure to purchase! SIGN UP TODAY! 3 4:00 PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18 The experience of a Paul Todd concert is totally different from anything anyone has ever seen before. Although Paul is first and foremost a Christian artist, his concerts also include original, classical, popular, and Broadway selections. Paul accompanies himself by playing six keyboards simultaneously. His fingers and feet move at lightning-fast speed, which the audience can see on a large mirror set up behind the keyboards. Known also for his smooth and powerful vocals, he combines talent with a sparkling wit to help make his concerts an unforgettable family night out. Columnist Jack Moss said it best, I ve seen Todd do his thing in concert and I think he s impossible to top as an entertainer. Paul continues to perform over fifty concerts a year. Paul travels with his son, Paul Todd Jr., who is a gifted singer, songwriter, and percussionist. Photos will be taken: TUES, FEB 20... 2:00-8:40 WED, FEB 21... 10:00-4:40 THURS, FEB 22.. 10:00-4:40 FRI, FEB 23... 10:00-4:40 SAT, FEB 24... 10:00-4:40 *TUES, FEB 27.. 2:00-8:40 *Will open when appointments for Saturday are full. New Roser Church Photo Directory Roser members and those who attend regularly are encouraged to sign up! SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX TODAY, call the church office (941-778-0414) or sign up online at www.roserchurch.com/photo. If you have your photo taken you will receive a church directory! Bring a canned good for the Roser food Pantry and receive $5 off a purchase. Mission Fest SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:30 & 10:00 AM Learn about world Missions Anna Maria to Africa Find out what you can do right where you live! Enjoy refreshments while you browse the booths
Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for contact information 941-778-0414. Hope Seeds WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 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! 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. 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. Our present cushions are stained, worn and twisted. You are invited to participate in the purchase of... NEW PEW CUSHIONS Our new pew cushions will be: More comfortable and more attractive Box welt finish Commercial grade fabric Easily flipped for longer wear We have a firm cost of $30,000 to replace all of the cushions. Our goal is to raise this amount of money with special donations by March 18! Donations as of last Sunday: $2,605.00 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 Altar Committee Needs Your Help Can you give us some help as we await the arrival of our new pew cushions? We need to SPRUCE-UP the sanctuary to get ready for EASTER. There are about 30 pews to clean and we need many hands to help get the job done. If we have lots of people to get the pews to SHINE then it won t take as long. Tuesday is VOLUNTEER WORK DAY at Roser Community Church. Can you come on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 AM? If you can t make it on that Tuesday, you can come any other day that week. Please make sure you see Charles Wade, Facilities Administrator or a member of the Altar Committee: Heather Blane, Betty Gilmore or Claire Quillin to sign up for your cleaning day. CHRIST IS COMING! ARE YOU READY FOR HIM? Wisdom for Today s Woman TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 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: March 6 & 20, Apr 3 & 17 4
MISSION OF THE MONTH Samaritan s PURSE Provides assistance to the world s poor, sick, and suffering with food, medicine, and other help. To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at www.roserchurch.com. CROP Walk for Hunger 2:00 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Neighbors of different faiths, cultures and ages are walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world and locally. The walk is sponsored by Church World Service. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. Turning Points and Our Daily Bread are local agencies that receive our support. They will be receiving 40% of the local donations due to the 60% increase in the number of clients needing assistance. Ginger is looking for volunteers to participate in the walk as well as monetary donations. Last year Roser was represented by 16 walkers and donated $2,904.00. The walk begins at 1:45 PM at the 1st United Methodist Church in Palmetto, and crosses the Green Bridge and back. There are shorter walks available. To help, see Ginger Huhn in the Narthex or call the church office (941-778- 0414). Please make checks payable to CWS/CROP. Thank you. Terrific Tuesdays FEBRUARY 20 MENU Cream of Broccoli Soup, Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Homemade Rolls, Pasta Primavera Salad, Dessert Dinner at 5:30 PM. COST $6 per person or $15 a family. Volunteers needed. 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). Classes from 6:15 to 7:15 PM for the whole family! February 20 is the last Terrific Tuesday of this semester. Dr. Bob and Neil will begin their studies over again on February 27! DEFENDING THE FAITH Taught by Rev. Dr. Bob O Keef Location: Chapel THEOLOGY OF HYMNS Taught by Rev. Neil Crowell Location: Fellowship Hall Location: Classroom D THE GROOVE: The Basics of Christianity FOR YOUTH 5 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. 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. FEB 20 (Class choice) Amazing Grace, It is Well With My Soul, Onward Christian Soldiers and The Old Rugged Cross. 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. Taught by Glenda Beck Location: Dr. Bob s Office Teens are invited to learn the essentials of their faith, own their story, and engage the world in serving Jesus.
Golfing for God 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 Birthday Blessings FEBRUARY 19 Chuck Tencate 22 Charlotte Mann 22 Omer Troland 23 Lewis Bartow 23 Pat Storey 24 Mike Meehan 25 Betty Giddens 27 Ruth Williamson 28 Jim Bennington If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office (941-778-0414) or email info@roserchurch.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 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: March 7 & 21, April 4 CONGRATULATIONS! With a score of 34, the following team CAPTIVATED the front nine to win our 2/7 outing: Carl Bailey, Allan Gilchrist, Dan Smith & Susan Smith. J Y 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 ( Just Older Youth) LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST! Bugs and Drugs Speakers: Kathleen Hnat,CPh, Director of Pharmacy, HealthSouth and Erin McKeown, BSN, RN, HealthSouth Infection Preventionist Please make a reservation before Sunday, February 25th... Mark JOY next to your name on the attendance pad, call the church office (941-778-0414) or online at www.roserchurch.com/joy. Please notify us of dietary restrictions. 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
Women s Guild TUES MAR 13 12:00 Noon Luncheon & Fashion Show Tickets are available at $15.00 each (limit of 125 seats, none will be available at the door). Tickets will be offered at Guild Circle meetings and in the Narthex today. We look forward to seeing you there! MON FEB 12 & 26 MIGRANT SEWING 9:30-11:00 in the Fellowship Hall. THURS FEB 22 GUILD BOARD MEETING 9:30 in the Library FRI MARCH 2 at 9:30 CHURCH WOMEN UNITED TUES MAR 6 NAOMI CIRCLE 10:00 at the home of Margaret Art WED MAR 7 REBECCA CIRCLE 9:30 at the home of Joan Ramus Mark Your Calendar Coming events not listed elsewhere! Sunday March 11 Concert Series (4:00 PM) Saturday March 17 Pancake Breakfast (8:00) Sunday March 25 Lenten Cantata (Palm Sunday) Tuesday April 10 Women s Guild Luncheon (12:00) Sunday May 20 AID Pentecost Service (7:00 PM) Monday June 4-8 VBS Shipwrecked on an Island (5:30) The History of the Window Written by Fran Barford I sat down with Carolyne Norwood to learn about the stained glass window constructed by her late husband, George, in the mid-1990s. The piece is located over the entrance to the Fellowship Hall and has been used as a logo on church documents and in the Islander newspaper. George became interested in the stained glass process through his wife Carolyne, who was taking lessons early in their marriage at a studio in Sarasota. When she ran into problems with a certain piece, she knew that George could do anything and turned to him for advice and assistance. George was bitten by the stained glass bug and decided, with no formal training, to construct a Tiffany lampshade. Carolyn was skeptical. It took all summer to complete and is a spectacular piece which hangs in the Norwood home here on the Island. The couple worked together in a shop large enough for them to stand during construction because the stained glass process requires one to stand during the process and is very tedious. The Norwood house is a true museum of their work over the years. In the mid-90s, Roser Church asked George to construct a piece for the church. Interestingly, George did not design the piece. Church members created the design. It took one month to construct because larger glass pieces are part of the design. This is the last stained glass piece George Norwood did before his death at age 80 in 2002. Thanks! My sincere thanks and love to each of you for special cards, notes, food, visits, calls, emails and flowers. Bless you for your caring concern. Love in Christ, Anne Morse To my Roser family... Thank you for all the prayers, cards, calls, encouragement and support. You can not know how much it means to me. The treatment is ongoing and some days are better than others but with your support and prayers and God s help I am moving forward. Cyndy Custis 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 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. STEPHEN MINISTRY Big changes coming in your life, and you just want someone caring and Christian based to talk with in total confidence? Please contact JoAnne Moyer or call the church (941-778-0414), to be introduced to a Roser Stephen Minister. 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. 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