The OUR MISSION Loving Christ Sharing His Grace Serving All MESSENGER January 2015 Sunday worship...2 Special Guest Preacher...2 2015 Giving Envelopes...2 Roser s Reader...2 Notes from Music...3 Mission of the Month...3 2015 Concert Series...4 The Roser Guild...5 The Annual Meeting...6 Welcome to New Members!...6 January Birthdays...6 January Calendar...7 Faith to Fulfillment...8 Stephen Ministers...8 SUNDAYS @ ROSER Worship Service, Church School for Children & Youth, Nursery 10:00 AM Adult Class 8:45 Book Study 9:00 8:30 Worship Service begins the 18th! THE CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES and Annual Report are available in the ebulletin or the Narthex. THE MESSENGER DEADLINE is the 15th of each month. Please send your submissions to messenger@roserchurch.com THE BULLETIN DEADLINE is every Monday at Noon. Please send your submissions to bulletin@roserchurch.com To receive the eupdates (Bulletin & Messenger), please scan code or click eupdates on the Contact Info page at roserchurch.com. Please LIKE us on facebook.com/roserchurch and receive instant updates and photos. Proverbs 1:22 How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery The Book of Proverbs continually uses three words to describe bad characters : the simple, the fools, the mockers. (See Proverbs 1:22 for example). What kind of people are they? The simple are the least harmful group. They live without thinking and are too lazy to change. The word also means a person without moral direction and inclined to evil. Fools have more smarts, but have made a conscious decision to live by their own wits. Fools think they know better than God. Mockers are worst of all. They are rebels against God, and are proud of it! God asks that we have enough wisdom to listen. If you had responded to my rebuke, I would have poured out my heart to you, and made my thoughts known to you! (Proverbs 1:23). Sometimes, I m simple. I live without thinking. Sometimes, I m foolish. I just don t listen. I hope that I m not a mocker, but there have been times when I have rebelled. I need to listen more. On my desk is a little plaque that says, A closed mouth gathers no feet. If we all listen more, really listen, we will get wisdom. I hope to see you this Sunday in the wisdom-getting-place. and fools hate knowledge?
*DISCOVER YOUR MISSION NOW: 3 Simple Practices that Change Everything SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 AM December 28 10:00 AM First Sunday of Christmastide THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH I Timothy 3: 14-16 January 4 10:00 AM Epiphany Sunday WISE MEN STILL FOLLOW HIM Matthew 2: 1-22 January 11 10:00 AM Special Guests: Rev. Jonathan and his wife, Robynn *DISCOVER YOUR MISSION NOW: 3 Simple Practices that Change Everything (see right) Rev. Jonathan and his wife, Robynn, have served overseas in Europe and Asia, and have been a part of church planting efforts among unreached people groups in restrictive areas of the 10/40 Window. They are now leading teams overseas, training and mobilizing the next generation of leaders to make disciples of all nations, as part of fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). They currently reside in Sarasota, Florida with their two children, Jadynn, age 7, and Jonathan, Jr., age 3. On January 11 at the 10:00 Worship Service, the sermon and children s sermon will be about how to join God s mission in what He is doing in your community, your city, and around the world. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR OFFERING ENVELOPES IN THE NARTHEX! If you would like envelopes and don t find them in the Narthex, or if you would like yours mailed to you, please email matt@roserchurch.com or call the office. If you would prefer to give online, using debit or credit, go to the secure GIVE page at www.roserchurch.com to make recurring or one-time donations. If you make your donation using either of these methods you will receive a quarterly statement for tax deductions. The Parables SERMONS ON THE STORIES THAT JESUS TOLD January 18 8:30 & 10:00 AM A MAN AMONG ROBBERS Luke 10: 25-37 ROSER S DEBIT/CREDIT CARD READER The church s new ipad debit / credit card reader is operational, providing a convenient way to make a contribution to the church or for special events such as flowers, a memorial, Roser cookbooks, the Concert Series, etc. It will be in the Narthex before and after services and concerts, in the Fellowship Hall for activities there, or with Bev in the church office during the week. January 25 8:30 & 10:00 AM TWO MEN IN THE TEMPLE Luke 18: 9-14 February 1 8:30 & 10:00 AM A CRY AT MIDNIGHT Matthew 25: 1-13 February 8 8:30 & 10:00 AM THE COST OF FORGIVENESS Matthew 18: 21-35 February 15 8:30 & 10:00 AM MISSION SUNDAY 2 It is simple / intuitive to use, has instructions, contribution choices, a space for your signature, and an option to receive a confirming e-mail. The reader meets industry security standards, and donations will also be listed in your quarterly giving statements. We would prefer transactions of $10 or more since there is a small fee. Check out the convenience, especially when cash in your wallet is low and the checkbook is at home!
NOTES from the Music Committee WELCOME back! to all our northern friends and Welcome! to those who joined the church membership recently. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities within the church and you have a strong interest in music, the music program welcomes you to come sit in on a rehearsal session, talk to our members and see if this is where you would like to volunteer your time. You may or may not be aware that Roser Church has an excellent music program for adults and children. We have singers, ringers, chimers, and wonderful instrumentalists that volunteer their time throughout the year. We are appreciative of any time you can give to our music program. If you live here or are vacationing for a month, 3 months or longer we welcome you to come join our program. THE CHANCEL CHOIR provides the choral music and leads the hymns at most of Roser s Sunday worship services. Our choir numbers about 14 to 20 during the period from May to October and swells to about 38 during the October to April time. We rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. If you are interested contact the church office (941-778-0414) and someone will contact you from the music committee. This is a great way to use your musical talents in the service of God, and to enjoy singing and meeting new friends. THE JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. They meet Wednesday afternoons after school is out. Families do not have to be members of Roser to belong to the choir. Transportation is provided from AME on the church van. If you are interested please contact Glenda Beck through the church office (941-778-0414). THE ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR is known as the Roser Ringers. Although handbell experience is helpful, all that is required is the ability to read music, the flexibility to come to weekly rehearsals and a willing spirit. Contact the church office (941-778-0414) if you are interested and someone will contact you. THE ROSER CONCERT SERIES provides a venue for outreach into the community. The series is funded by free will offerings and supplemented by donations from our church members and concert patrons. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of ushering and advertising. Contact the church office (941-778-0414) and a member of the concert committee will contact you. Don t miss the opportunity to attend the first of three concerts (January 25 at 4:00 pm), and perhaps participate by volunteering and/or making a donation. Joy Bennington, Chairperson 3 MISSION OF THE MONTH HOPE SEEDS Hope Seeds is a Christian charitable organization which supplies quality vegetable and garden seeds to poor suffering people in underdeveloped nations. Hope Seeds distributes its product via Christian missionaries and/or mission teams from many denominations. The seed is packaged in small ziplock packets of ten varieties and species chosen for the climate and culture of the nation they are being sent to. It is free of charge. Over 8 million packets of seed have been sent to 57 countries. Each year the list of countries changes, averaging 14 countries each year. The amount of seed depends on need Emergency response (help after a disaster) or Development response (we partner with a ministry). To donate to the mission of the month, please use the envelope in the pew or go to the secure GIVE page at www.roserchurch. com and mark for MISSION OF THE MONTH. PLANT A SEED! FEED A SOUL! Ann Jones, Chairman
2015 CONCERT SERIES Through the generous continued support by the Roser community, the Roser Concert Series has been a successful outreach to the Anna Maria and Bradenton communities. We are about to embark on our fourth season with another great mix of musical programs. Sunday, January 25, 4:00 pm DITCHFIELD FAMILY SINGERS (See right) Sunday, February 15, 2:00 pm BLING & MIKE MARKAVERICH Bling is a women s a cappella quartet that has placed 2nd place in 2013 and 2014, and 1st place in 2015 in the Sweet Adelines International Quartet Competition. To add variety to the day we will also be entertained by the jazz piano music of Mike Markaverich. Sunday, March 15, 4:00 pm SARASOTA ORCHESTRA WOODWIND QUINTET The renowned woodwind quintet will bring us the brilliant sounds of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon. COOKBOOK The Roser Cookbooks are here! A professionally published keepsake to be treasured... Cookbooks are $15 each. Funds raised will help start a new Roser Youth Ministry! Cookbooks are available in the Narthex after Worship or stop by the church office. 4 The 2015 Concert Series presents Becoming known as one of America s most versatile family ensembles, The Ditchfield Family Singers are acclaimed for their close harmony, warmth, and wide variety of musical styles and presentations. For over fifteen years, The Ditchfield Family has provided countless audiences with unforgettable entertainment experiences. They perform everything from the popular music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s to Broadway show stoppers, to the best loved traditional and inspirational standards of our time. Led by consummate performer, Stephen Ditchfield, the group consists of his wife, Bernice, daughter Stephanie, their son Nathanael and his wife Regina, son Michael and his wife Taylor and youngest son, David. On special occasions, they are joined by their four adorable grandsons: Andrew, Christopher, Joshua and Timothy. In their hometown of Sarasota, Florida, the annual Ditchfield Family Christmas Show has become one of the community s favorite holiday traditions. No matter what the season, an evening with The Ditchfield Family Singers is an experience you ll never forget. It s family entertainment at its best! For more information go to http://www.ditchfieldfamilysingers.com. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors Sunday, January 25, 4:00 pm in the Roser Community Church Sanctuary FREE-WILL OFFERING They will showcase a variety of musical styles from artists that dominated the American music scene for over five decades. The music of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, and others will take us down memory lane from the 40s to the 70s. Enjoy this wonderful journey down memory lane as Florida s first family of song presents The Music of Your Life!
THE ROSER GUILD Everyone is welcome! Ladies of Roser Guild and guests were pleased to have Phyllis and Pastor Dr. Bob O Keef present a program of music and scripture for the December meeting. They sang beautifully together. For the first carol, Phyllis played the dulcimer, one that Pastor Bob had built for her. Everyone enjoyed hearing and singing some that were new to us, as well as the familiar Christmas carols. The President mentioned that money put into the table canisters and the pig at the Thrift Shop goes to the Roser Food Pantry, and reminded everyone to save their canceled postage stamps, can tabs and Box Tops for schools. These may be left in the church office or given to Glenda Beck, special projects chair, who also has the new Roser Cookbooks available. Guild members enjoyed the fellowship and hearing from a young Christian missionary at the Church Women United Christmas program at Rogers Memorial Community Church. The next CWU meeting will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W., in Bradenton. Call me, Peggy Nash, 778-6483, so we may go together Members of the Naomi Circle provided refreshments of tea sandwiches, fruit, cookies, punch and tea for a fellowship time before some proceeded to the chapel for a Bible study with Dr. Bob. Circle Meetings HANNAH/LYDIA CIRCLE Monday, January 5 9:30 in the Roser Library NAOMI CIRCLE Tuesday, January 6 10:00 at Peggy Nash s home 518 Loquat Dr., Anna Maria 941-778-6483. REBECCA CIRCLE Wednesday, January 7 9:30 at the home of Joan Ramus, Shell Point, 6300 Flotilla Dr. #83, Holmes Beach. Questions - call Marilyn Shirley 941-778-7826. THE THRIFT SHOP Many thanks to all the volunteers and those who donate nice things for sale at the Thrift Shop. The shop has been doing well again this year and we expect that to continue as we increased the proposed budget, adding two more scholarships next year. And congratulations to Ariel Jennis upon her graduation. Bring a friend! GUILD POTLUCK LUNCH The new Executive Director of the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Cindy Thompson, will be the speaker for the Guild pot luck luncheon at noon, January 13th. The Center is one of the charities Roser Guild has supported for many years. Cindy has a long history of demonstrated leadership in child advocacy and she is a do-er. Come and hear what all is happening there and what is planned. MIGRANT SEWING We welcome anyone who wants to help sew or tie quilts on the second and fourth Monday of the month. It is a great way to meet and do good for the community. You can come all season or as many times as you like. We welcome donations of quilts, quilt tops (approx. 35 x 40 ), cotton fabric, used sheets, mattress pads, embroidery floss, large eye needles and yarn. 5 CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Friday, January 9 at 9:30 Church Women United at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton. Please call Peggy, 941-778-6483 to ride together. MIGRANT SEWING Monday, January 12 from 9:30-11:00 in Fellowship Hall GUILD POTLUCK LUNCH Tuesday, January 13 12:00 in Fellowship Hall Carry in luncheon. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are desired. Please call Bonnie, 941-778-1730 MIGRANT SEWING Monday, January 26 from 9:30-11:00 in Fellowship Hall
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION will be held on SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015 Following the 10:00 AM Worship Service Please join us for a light lunch with dessert provided by the Women s Bible Study! The meeting will follow lunch. WELCOME to our New Members! New Members received on November 30, 2014. Please welcome the following New Members to the Roser family and add them to your directory. Sally & W. Barry Martin 621 Ivanhoe Lane Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941-778-0649 Phyllis S. O Keef 5724 10th Ave Drive West Bradenton, FL 34209 919-812-1671 Carol & Wayne Patterson 107 Pelican Drive PO Box 875 Anna Maria, FL 34216 941-201-6639 Sandra Shea 604 Baronet Lane Holmes Beach, FL 34217 904-568-8006 6 JANUARY Birthdays 1 Sophia Belsito 1 Irene Decker 2 Beverly Kimsey 4 Kay Beverly 4 Mark Lathrop 5 Margo Wood Kingsley 5 Myra Luke 5 Doris Sheldone 6 Dorothy Carlin 8 Bob Nash 8 Randy Zion 10 Bettie Barker 11 Peter Robertson 12 Duncan Cairnie 12 Elaine Johnston 13 George Lott 14 John Horigan 14 Karen Johnson 14 Sherry Oehler 14 Lynnda Thomas 17 Wayne Turner 18 Marta Altizer 18 James Lewis 18 John Sharp 20 Carol Baker 20 Irene Betancourt 20 Patricia Hines 20 Beverly Schauss 20 Jack Whiteside 21 Roberta Keith 21 Dale Powers 22 Mary Zion 23 Evelyn Wood 24 Liza Morrow 25 James Bell 26 Steve Gianiotes 26 Betty Roark 27 Sinclair Stewart 28 Bill Carlin 29 Nico Altizer 29 Don Mateer 30 Gary Batey 30 Mary McGrath
JANUARY 2015 SUNDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COMMUNION 8:45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) 10:00 Worship & Church School for Children & Youth 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8:45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) 10:00 Worship - with Rev. Jonathan & Robynn Church School for Children & Youth 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 8:30 Worship 8:45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) 10:00 Worship & Church School for Children & Youth 11:15 Lunch & Congregational Meeting 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8:30 Worship 8:45 Adult Class (LG) 9:00 Book Study (LB) 10:00 Worship & Church School 4:00 CONCERT DITCHFIELDS 5:30 Mass Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 7:00 Ecumenical AID Service (Sanctuary) MONDAY ROOM KEY CB - Classroom B CD - Classroom D CM - Colman Building FH - Fellowship Hall LB - Library LG - Lounge 9:30 Hannah Lydia Circle* (LB) 12:45 Bridge (FH) 6:30 BREd (CD) 9:30 Migrant Sewing* (FH) 9:30 StewFin Meeting (CD) 12:45 Bridge (FH) 9:30 Migrant Sewing* (FH) 12:45 Bridge (FH) TUESDAY 7:00 Coffee Group (FH) 9:00 Volunteer Workday 10:00 Naomi Circle* 11:00 Staff Meeting (CD) 7:00 Coffee (FH) 9:00 Volunteer Workday 11:00 Staff (CD) 12:00 Guild Luncheon* (FH) 1:00 Trustees (LG) 4:00 Missions (CL) 9:00 Volunteer Workday 11:00 Staff (Sanctuary) 7:00 Coffee Group (FH) 9:00 Volunteer Workday 11:00 Staff Meeting (CD) WEDNESDAY NEW YEAR S DAY COMMUNION Come as you are, individually, as families, or with friends. Arrive anytime, stay as long as you wish, leave when you are ready. All are welcome at the Table of the Lord. 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 9:30 Rebecca Circle* 3:15 Joyful Noise 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 10:30 AMI Garden Club 2:30 AID (Gloria Dei) 3:15 Joyful Noise 7 DEACON OF THE MONTH NANCY CARSON MISSION OF THE MONTH HOPE SEEDS THURSDAY OFFICE CLOSED NEW YEAR S DAY 10:00-12:00 Self serve Communion in the Chapel 7:00 Coffee (FH) 10:30 AA (CD) 1:00 Stephen Ministry (LG) 5:30 Handbells 7:00 Choir Rehearsal (CM) 7:00 Coffee (FH) MESSENGER DEADLINE 10:30 AA (CD) 5:30 Handbells 7:00 Choir (CM) OFFICE, EDUCATION BUILDING AND COLMAN CLOSED FOR TENTING 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 3:15 Joyful Noise (Sanctuary) 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations 3:15 Joyful Noise 7:00 Deacon Board Meeting (CD) 5:30 Handbells 7:00 Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:00 Coffee Group (FH) 9:30 Guild Board Meeting (LB) 10:30 AA (CD) 5:30 Handbells 7:00 Choir (CM) FRIDAY OFFICE CLOSED 9:30 Church Women United* (Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W.) 6:00 am-6:00 pm Prayer Vigil (Chapel) SATURDAY STEPHEN MINISTRY RETREAT *See page 5 for details of GUILD MEETINGS and CIRCLES
COMMUNITY CHURCH 512 Pine Ave PO Box 247 Anna Maria FL 34216 www.roserchurch.com info@roserchurch.com www.facebook.com/roserchurch 941-778-0414 Rev. Dr. Robert O Keef Pastor Phyllis O Keef Interim Director of Music Ministries Kelley Tribble Transitional Church School Coordinator Bev Shepperson Church Administrator Charles Wade Facilities Administrator Matt Meehan Financial Administrator Cyndy Custis Church Secretary Therefore we also pray always for you faith that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power. to Fulfillment 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Coming January 18, 2015 8 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 JoAnne Moyer at 215-908-0407. Harriet W. Nichols Died to Life Everlasting on November 27, 2014. She joined Roser Church in 1991. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her family and friends. In May 2015, the family will hold a memorial where Harriet will be laid to rest at Roser Church, and donations may be made to Roser Church.