F RE E LY you have received... 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 give us a call 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 Ma tthew 10:8 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Kristen Stanton COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM January 22, 2017 Third Sunday after the Epiphany 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 Simple Gifts arr. Estep Roser Ringers SIGNING OF FRIENDSHIP REGISTER 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) O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth. O Lord, we praise Your Name! Prince of Peace, Mighty God! *HYMN OF PRAISE O Worship the King No. 29 *PRAYER OF PETITION (Unison) O God, Father of our Lord Jesus, we thank You for the promises of the Gospel. We thank You for the good news that there is pardon for rebels, liberty for captives, health for the sick, salvation for the lost, hope for the hopeless, and life for the dead. Help us to live the Gospel, to be light in the darkness, and a voice of witness in the silence. We ask these things in the precious name of Christ. Amen. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE CALL TO PRAYER Lord, Listen To Your Children Praying Medema (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 DEACON OF THE MONTH Sandy Dahl MISSION OF THE MONTH Hope Seeds 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 memory of my father, Don Farmer and my son Andrew s birthday, from Mary Coughlin. To honor a loved one with SANCTUARY FLOWERS, please sign the book in the Narthex or contact the office (941-778-0414) 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. HOW ARE WE DOING? YTD Attendance 2016-1190 2017-1208 YTD Expenses - $18,414 YTD Contributions 2016 - $33,521 2017 - $23,526 YTD Use of Cash Received THE ROSER MOTTO: We agree to differ... We resolve to love... We unite to serve... CHILDREN S SERMON STEWARDSHIP MOMENT THE GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS 2 Jim Bennington OFFERTORY ANTHEM Love Divine arr. Martin *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 OF PREPARATION Sing Praise to the Lord No. 346 SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 25: 14-30 Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master s money. After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. Master, he said, you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more. His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master s happiness! The man with two bags of gold also came. Master, he said, you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more. His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master s happiness! Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. Master, he said, I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you. His master replied, You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest. So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Leader)... The word of God for the people of God. (People)... Thanks be to God.
ON LOAN FROM GOD SERMON Dr. Bob O Keef CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN OF DEDICATION No. 443 Only Trust Him BENEDICTION Benediction Response Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore! POSTLUDE Fanfare of Praise JOY Just Older Youth Krug 11:00 AM AT THE MUSEUM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Meet us at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum for an exclusive tour led by Lynn Brennan, President. SEE A SPECIAL EXHIBIT ON ROSER CHURCH! Take a peek inside Belle Haven house. Loaves of Settler s Bread will be available for purchase. WEAR STRIPES because a photo will be taken of the JOY group inside the City Jail. After our tour, we will regroup in the Fellowship Hall for our brown bag lunch and enjoy a mission report from Loving Hands. Pancake Breakfast SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 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. PROCEEDS go to help Dylan Tribble with his Eagle Scout Project. Dylan is replacing the picnic tables at Roser for his project and he has to raise the money for the materials. Unable to attend? Go to roserchurch.com/give, or make your check out to Roser and designate it for Dylan s Eagle Scout Project. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Shifts are 7:30-9:30 and 9:30-11:30. We need 16 people for each shift. Sign up in the Narthex or at www.roserchurch.com/pancake-breakfast. 3 THIS WEEK AT ROSER SUNDAY January 22 MUSIC: Roser Ringers Handbell Choir 8:30 Worship Service............ S 8:45 Adult Class................. FH 9:00 Adult Book Study............LB 10:00 Worship Service.......... S 10:00 Church School............. CD MONDAY January 23 9:30 Migrant Sewing............. FH 12:00 Bridge..................... FH 4:30 Deacons, new/continuing... CD 7:30 AA & Alanon........... FH & LB TUESDAY January 24 9:00 Volunteer Workday 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop........... Pg 6 9:30 Boomer Bootcamp......... Pg 5 11:00 Staff Meeting 3:15 Joyful Noise Rehearsal...... CM 5:30 TERRIFIC TUESDAY....... Pg 4 WEDNESDAY January 25 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations.. Pg 6 9:30 Roser-Robics............... Pg 5 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth).... Pg 3 7:00 Council Meeting............ FH THURSDAY January 26 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 6 9:30 Boomer Bootcamp......... Pg 5 9:30 Guild Board Meeting....... LB 10:30 AA Meditation............. CD 5:45 Roser Ringers Rehearsal....... S 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal...... S 7:30 AA & Alanon........... FH & LB FRIDAY January 27 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open..... Pg 6 9:30 Roser-Robics............... Pg 5 11:00 THE DANIEL PLAN....... FH Set up for Pancake Breakfast SATURDAY January 28 8:00-11:00 PANCAKE BREAKFAST.. Pg 3 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open.... Pg 6 SUNDAY January 29 Our Daily Bread................ Pg 7 CONSECRATION OF PLEDGES Mission Moment Hope Seeds.. Pg 5 8:30 Worship Service............ S 8:45 Adult Class................. FH 9:00 Adult Book Study............LB 10:00 Worship Service.......... S MUSIC: Joyful Noise Children s Choir 10:00 Church School............. CD 4:00 CONCERT SERIES......... Pg 7 Bob Milne - Boogie-Woogie Piano 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. 6:15-7:30 PM CLASSES FOR ALL AGES Write TT next to your name on the attendance pad, call the office (941-778-0414) or register online. If you signed up for every week, then you don t have to register! MENU JAN 24: Mexican JAN 31: Southern ADULTS - CHOICE ONE THE WAY OF THE MASTER Taught by Gary Kistler The Way of the Master gives light to an almost forgotten BIBLICAL KEY that has power to unlock the door of the HUMAN HEART. This is the proven and effective way of making the gospel make sense to the unsaved. It is so rooted in the Scriptures, once you see it, you will forever wonder how you could have missed it. It is the biblical principle of bypassing the intellect (the place of argument) and speaking directly to conscience (the place of the knowledge of right and wrong) the way Jesus did. GARY KISTLER was saved to serve in 1991 and was involved in prison ministry from 1997-2005. He has spent 17 years as a Chaplain teacher at Loving Hands Ministries. He is married with 3 daughters, 3 grandkids and a great grandson. Gary has taken and completed both Bill Brite s Evangelism Explosion and The Way of the Master training. He has taught The Way of the Master and believes it to be one of the best ways to lead people to Jesus. A NURSERY will be provided for infants and toddlers. ADULTS - CHOICE TWO WHY WE BELIEVE WHAT WE BELIEVE Taught by Dr. Bob O Keef A 14 Week Study of CHRISTIAN BELIEFS from a BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE 1. Scripture and God s Revelation 2. Creation 3. Who God Is 4. Providence 5. Humans Made in the Image of God 6. Sin 7. Grace 8. Salvation 9. Jesus Christ: Savior and Atonement 10. Jesus Christ: Lord 11. Holy Spirit: Guide and Power 12. Trinity 13. The Body of Christ (Church) and Sacraments 14. Holiness and Sanctification KIDS 3yrs-5th Grade A SHORT LESSON + JOYFUL NOISE, TOO An evening version! ADULTS - CHOICE THREE FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Taught by Rev. Neil Crowell LIVING and LEAVING A LEGACY Learn how to grow your money, manage it responsibly and share it to impact the world. This biblically-based class teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This class will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities, you ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. YOUTH 6-12 GRADE HOW TO WALK WITH GOD QUESTIONS: Call Neil at (980) 521-7129, or email him at neil@roserchurch.com 4
HOPE SEEDS Mission of the Month Mission Moment: Sunday, January 29 Hope Seeds is a Christian charitable organization that provides seeds and agricultural support to missionaries and mission teams around the World. This mission empowers the hungry to grow nutritious food which helps heal broken families and communities. The seed is packaged in small zip-lock packets of ten varieties and species chosen for the climate and culture of the nation they are being sent to free of charge. By supporting this mission with your donations you have the opportunity to not only share seed for gardens but also share seed for the Gospel. To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to GIVE online at www.roserchurch.com. PLANT A SEED! FEED A SOUL! Ann Jones BOOMER BOOTCAMP 9:30 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall This exercise class caters exclusively to Baby Boomers and offers high and low impact options. The class is more advanced than a chair-based class but not programmed for a 20-year old. Each class will consist of fat-burning aerobics, muscle pumping strength activities, fun balance challenges, and nutrition coaching to help you reach all your goals. THE COST: Individual Class - $15 5 Class Pass - $65 10 Class Pass is $100 Scholarships are available for those in need. Contact Melissa at 330-990- 0990 for more information. BRING: Hand weights ROSER ROBICS 9:30 AM Wednesdays and Fridays in the Fellowship Hall All ages and skill levels are welcome as variations are shown, including standing exercises to improve balance and flexibility. This chairbased exercise class is appropriate for older adults and those looking to lessen the impact on their joints. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that says that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit... so let s glorify God, have fun, and move to the music through a variety of aerobic exercises designed to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance all in the seated position! BRING: 2 cans of fruit of equal size and weight to be used for class activities. Cans may be donated to the Food Pantry at the end of each class. THE COST: Donation-based ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Merkle, Co-founder of Boomers N Motion Health Coaching, developed a passion for fitness and nutrition when she was a young girl living in Akron, Ohio. Since that time, her passion has continued to grow stronger each day. Melissa became certified as an AFAA Group Exercise Instructor while attending Kent State University in 2002, and she later earned her Personal Trainer and Health Coach certifications through ACE. She has completed graduate coursework in Nutrition and Dietetics and has accumulated a vast array of experience in the fitness industry over the past 15 years. Melissa would love the opportunity to help you reach your health and wellness goals. For more information, visit boomersnmotion.com, call Melissa Merkle at 330-990-0990 or send an email to coaches@boomersnmotion.com. 5
Mark Your Calendar... Wed Feb 1 2:45 Golfing for God... Pg 7 Sun Feb 5 11:30 Annual Meeting... Pg 8 Wed Feb 8 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth)... Pg 3 Sun Feb 12 4:00 Concert Series...Pg 7 Tues Feb 14 Guild Valentine Tea...Pg 6 Wed Feb 15 2:45 Golfing for God... Pg 7 Sun Feb 19 8:30 & 10:00 Mission Fest Wed Feb 22 9:30 Help Pack Hope Seeds...Pg 5 11:00 JOY (Just Older Youth)... Pg 3 Sat Feb 25 Pancake Breakfast...Pg 3 Sun Feb 26 Concert Series...Pg 7 Wed Mar 8 2:45 Golfing for God... Pg 7 Sat Mar 25 Pancake Breakfast...Pg 3 Birthdays JANUARY 22 Sue Shinn 22 Mary Zion 25 Jim Bell 26 Steve Gianiotes 26 Betty Roark 27 Bubba Stewart 28 Bill Carlin 29 Nico Altizer 29 Don Mateer FEBRUARY 5 Janice Williams 6 Leslie Atkins 6 Nell Bergstrom 7 Craig Altizer 10 BJ Love-Rosche 12 Lyle Kuhlmann 12 Gloria LaDue 15 Dale Hudson 15 Drew Hyman 15 Phyllis O Keef 16 Betty Gilmore 16 Mary Selby If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect, please call the office (941-778-0414) or email info@roserchurch.com The Roser Guild Call the office or email info@roserchurch.com for contact information. MIGRANT SEWING 9:30 AM MONDAY, JAN 23 In Fellowship Hall GUILD BOARD MEETING 9:30 AM THURSDAY, JAN 26 in the Library REBECCA CIRCLE 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY, FEB 1 At the home of Cherrie Birkman CHURCH WOMEN UNITED 10:00 AM FRIDAY, FEB 3 At Pathways Christian Fellowship in Bradenton. Contact Peggy Nash for more information and to make transportation arrangements or call the church office (941-778-0414). HANNAH/LYDIA CIRCLE 9:30 AM MONDAY, FEB 6 In the Roser Library NAOMI CIRCLE 10:00 AM TUESDAY, FEB 7 At the home of Marion Valentine MIGRANT SEWING 9:30 AM MONDAY, FEB 13 & 27 In Fellowship Hall MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Guild s Valentine s Tea will be held on Tuesday, February 14. The February program will be provided by the Roser Migrant Quilting Group and will include a quilt making demonstration. Hannah/Lydia circle is in charge of arrangements. 6 The Roser Guild celebrated 65 years on Tuesday, January 10. Manatee River Garden Club top Designer, K. C. Jeronimo showed everyone how to make a lovely arrangement! Thrift SHOP THE BEST BARGAINS IN TOWN...across the street from the Chapel TUES, THURS & FRI: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM SATURDAYS: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 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
2017 CONCERT SERIES BOB MILNE: Boogie-Woogie JANUARY 29, 2017 4:00 PM Piano at its Best! Bob Milne has been filmed and documented by the Library of Congress for unusual musical abilities. Milne will present a program of ragtime and boogie-woogie with historical narratives and more woven throughout. Free-will offering Doors open at 3:00 PM TUES@2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 2:00 PM All ladies are invited to join us for this study of the book BE JOYFUL. Call the church office (941-778-0414) for more information. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy! Future dates: February 7, 21, March 7, 21 g4g GOLFING FOR GOD WED FEB 1 IMG Academy, Bradenton Dinner & Bible Study 5:30 PM $20 Dinner & Bible Study + Clinic $40 Dinner & Bible Study + Golf 2:45 PM $35 9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers Register: Online, in the Narthex, call the office or go to www.roserchurch.com/golfing-for-god 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 most BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN. Its scenes of night and day are intended to help its readers move from DARKNESS to LIGHT. It s only in the light of Christ that we can TRULY SEE, TRULY LIVE, and TRULY BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS US TO BE. 7 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: Mike Oney Our Daily Bread VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on SUNDAY, JAN 29! To help serve contact Ann Jones. This is a communitydriven 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. Donations and stores of fruits are at an all-time low. Please bring donations of bags of fruit, apples, pears, oranges, etc. to the church office. 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: Gretchen Dorr or Mike Oney 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 Store Volunteer/donations Contact: Peggy Nash Beth-El Farmworker Ministry Any and every donation helps the migrant workers. Contact: Mike Oney or Anne Morse 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.
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 Sunday, January 29, 2017 F RE E LY you have received, Matt. 10:8 F RE E LY GIVE CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES Loving Christ 2 Worship Services 8:30 Service Handbells Chancel Choir 8:30 Special Music Church School Nursery Youth Confirmation J.A.Y. (Jesus and Youth) Joyful Noise Associate Pastor Easter Cantata Christmas Cantata Membership Growth Weddings Funerals Holy Week Services Christmas Eve Service Youth Sunday WORSHIP New Paraments Sharing His Grace Disciple Bible Study Terrific Tuesdays Lenten Bible Study Advent Bible Study Stephen Ministry J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Women s Bible Study Golfing for God Targeting Fellowship First Responder Service Guild Scholarships Deacons Pastoral Visitation Ordination Service Roser-Robics Boomer Boot Camp Summer Lecture Series Vacation Bible School Stewardship MAINTENANCE Sea Wall Sound System Painting Parking Lots New Chairs Landscaping A/C Replacements Roofs Signage Serving All Food Pantry (AID, ISSC) Concert Series Operation Christmas Child Arianna Miracle Fund Bethlehem Walk Mission of the Month Disaster Response Teams Mission Support Thrift Shop Stephen Ministry Pancake Breakfasts Our Daily Bread Estate Planning Seminar Thanksgiving Meal Financial Peace University Updated Web Site MISSIONS Hope Seeds Agape Flights Beth-El Farmworkers Turning Points Samaritan s Purse Youth for Christ Loving Hands Wycliffe Bible Translators Louisiana Flood Relief North Carolina Flood Relief Tuesday Volunteers THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Congregation SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Following the 10:00 AM Worship Service Please join us for a light lunch in the Fellowship Hall. The meeting will follow lunch. 8 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 Congratulations to Betsy Grundy! Last Sunday Betsy was commissioned as a Stephen Ministry Leader! Stephen Ministers 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 would like to have a Stephen Minister.