COMMUNITY CHURCH
MORNING WORSHIP • 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
May 14, 2017 • Fifth Sunday of Easter
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.
Jesus Shall ReignEithun
Roser Ringers
PRELUDE
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 Cry 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
SIGNING OF FRIENDSHIP REGISTER & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please sign the Friendship Register with your name and address for our
records of attendance and pass along to your pew mates.
*CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP (Unison)
I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you,
O my soul, rejoice!
Take joy, my King, in what you hear:
May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear.
No. 124
*HYMN OF ADORATION
No. 641
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
*PRAYER OF PETITION (Unison)
Almighty and everlasting God, You govern all things in heaven and
earth. Grant us peace as we worship. Help us to know that You are
with us, that You guide and direct us, and that You are preparing for
us a place in eternity. We ask these things in the name of Christ our
Lord. Amen.
GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE
CALL TO PRAYER
Alleluia! Alleluia! Give Thanks
(Your prayer request cards will be collected by the ushers.)
Fishel
(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 • Hope Children’s Home
ANTHEM (10:00)
THE CHILDREN’S SERMON
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Make A Joyful Noise!
Shalom
Joyful Noise Choir
Reeves
Jennings
ACOLYTE
Reagan Walter
DEACON OF THE MONTH
Ann Jones
MISSION OF THE MONTH Hope Children
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 Mother’s Day to Jean
Knopp, with love from your
children, Laurie, Ray, Barbara,
David & Karlyn.
_____
To honor a loved one with
SANCTUARY FLOWERS,
please sign the book
in the Narthex or contact
the office (941-778-0414).
HOW ARE WE DOING?
YTD Attendance
2016 - 8,970
2017 - 8,487
YTD Expenses - $190,796
YTD Contributions
2016 - $224,830
2017 - $209,990
THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy
Chancel Choir
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
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.
arr. Schweizer
No. 809
*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
God Is Love - His the Care
No. 400
SCRIPTURE
John 14:1-14
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told
you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you
also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can
we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you
will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen
him.” Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among
you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How
can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father,
and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my
own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.
Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at
least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. Very truly I tell you,
whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will
do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I
will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in
the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
(Leader). . . The word of God for the people of God.
(People). . . Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“A ONE WAY ROAD WITH POSSIBLE DETOURS”
Call to Discipleship
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
Rev. Neil Crowell
Amazing Grace
No. 502
BENEDICTION
Benediction Response
April Mission of the Month
FL Sheriffs Youth Ranch: $1,465
Amen!
Great Is Thy Faithfulness arr. Bober
POSTLUDE
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Here we GROW again!
THIS WEEK AT ROSER
SUNDAY • May 14
Mother’
s Day
Every mother present will
receive a long stem carnation!
MUSIC: Roser Ringers Handbell Choir
FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY
Dennis & Kim DeMarco
Mary Seine
Welcome to our newest members received Sunday, May 7!
It is a great privilege to be a member of Roser Church. Roser has two types
of members: Full Members and Federated Members (an opportunity to be
a member of Roser and maintain membership in another Church). If you
are ready to commit yourself to helping Roser fulfill the work of Christ by
becoming a member, please check the “Wish to Join Roser” box on the pew
pad or contact Dr. O’Keef personally. Dr. Bob will meet with you and answer
all your questions.
Refreshments following the service.
MISSION MOMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 3
8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE . . . . . Chapel
8:45 Adult Sunday School Class . . FH
10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . S
Music: Joyful Noise Children’s Choir
10:00 Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD
MONDAY • May 15
9:30 Stew/Fin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . FH
12:00 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FH
7:30 AA & Alanon . . . . . . . . . . . FH & LB
TUESDAY • May 16
9:00 Volunteer Workday
9:30 Boomer Bootcamp . . . . . . . . . Pg 5
9:30 Executive Meeting . . . . . . . . . . CB
9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5
11:00 Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY • May 17
9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations . . Pg 5
9:30 Roser-Robics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5
2:45 Golfing for God . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 4
Mission of the Month
HOPE CHILDREN’S HOME
A representative will tell us more about Hope Children’s Home during the
Mission Moment at the 8:30 and 10:00 AM Worship Services on May 14.
More information will be available on the table in the Narthex.
Founded in 1968, Hope Children’s Home has rescued nearly 5,000 children
between the ages of infant to 18 years of age. Most of these children have
been discarded, abused, unwanted, or orphaned although some of the
children have simply come out of a situation where a parent just needed
help. The purpose at Hope Children’s Home is to share Christ with the
children and mold them into Biblically and Academically educated members
of society.
The home is located in northwest Tampa, Florida on 55 beautifully wooded
acres of land. The campus consists of dormitories for the boys and girls that
can house a total of 80 children as well as beautiful 4,000 sq. ft. cottages that
care for the younger children, allowing siblings to live together. The children
live in a family atmosphere with house parents who are with them twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to give guidance and encouragement. READ MORE HERE: www.roserchurch.com/mission-of-the-month
To donate to the Mission of the Month, please use the envelope in the pew or go
to GIVE online at www.roserchurch.com.
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THURSDAY • May 18
9:30 Boomer Bootcamp . . . . . . . . . Pg 5
9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open . . . . . Pg 5
10:30 AA Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD
1:00 Training Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . FH
7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal . . . . CM
7:30 AA & Alanon . . . . . . . . . . . FH & LB
FRIDAY • May 19
9:30 Roser-Robics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5
6:00 Deacons Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 4
SATURDAY • May 20
10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open . . . . Pg 5
Deacons Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 4
SUNDAY • May 21
SPECIAL MUSIC: JAZZ COMBO
8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE . . . . . Chapel
8:45 Adult Sunday School Class . . FH
10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . S
10:00 Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD
ROOM KEY
CB - Classroom B, CD - Classroom D,
CM - Colman, FH - Fellowship Hall,
LB - Library, S - Sanctuary
DaySpring
Retreat
You are invited to a
SPIRITUAL RETREAT for Roser
Deacons, former Deacons and
anyone interested in attending.
FRIDAY - SATURDAY,
MAY 19 - 20
Our
newest
addition
has
arrived!
Through the generosity
of over 50 donors, we
were able to purchase a
new 7-foot Ritmüller grand piano
from Dave’s Piano Showroom in Tampa. Watch for a special
dedication and recital in the coming weeks and
months once the instrument has acclimated to its new home.
In the meantime, feel free to come up and give it a whirl!
The retreat will be held at the
DaySpring Conference Center:
8411 25th St E, Parrish, FL
Experience peace, tranquility and
stunning natural beauty.
www.dayspringfla.org
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
intended to help its
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
readers move from DARKNESS
to LIGHT. Only in the light of
IMG Academy, Bradenton
Christ can we TRULY SEE,
Dinner & Bible Study 5:30 PM • $20
TRULY LIVE, and TRULY
Dinner & Bible Study + Clinic • $40
BE ALL THAT GOD
Dinner & Bible Study + Golf 2:45 PM • $35
WANTS US
9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers
TO BE.
Register: Online, in the Narthex, call the office
g4G
THE COST IS $45.
The cost includes overnight at
DaySpring, dinner on Friday
as well as breakfast, lunch and
dinner on Saturday. You are
welcome to go home for the
night if necessary.
Please contact Neil as soon as
possible if you plan to attend-call 980-521-7129 or send an
email to [email protected].
or go to www.roserchurch.com/golfing-for-god
Next dates: June 7 & 21, July 5
Congratulations!
The team of Rick Maddox, Dr. Bob O’Keef, John Skladany and
Diane Ziemke INCINERATED the back 9 with a score of 35
at IMG to win our 5/3 outing.
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Boomer
Roser-Robics
Bootcamp
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
Wednesdays
& Fridays
Tuesdays &
Thursdays
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
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.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says that
your body is a temple of the
Holy Spirit... so let’s glorify God,
have fun, and move to the music
through exercises designed to
increase your endurance.
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: 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.
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
TUES@2
Love the Word.
Learn the Word.
Live the Word.
40 Days in
the Word
is a journey
of eternal
significance.
TUESDAY, MAY 23 • 2:00 PM All ladies
are invited to join us for this study of the
book 40 Days in the Word by Rick Warren.
Call the church office (941-778-0414) for
location and more information.
Future dates: June 13 & 27, July 11
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Birthdays
MAY
15 Suzanne Pescitelli
15 Marguerite Thompson
16 Ann Jones
16 Katie O’Neill
17 James Kronus
17 Jeanne Rozamus
18 Charlie Santilli
23 Betty Hill
24 Mary Deur
24 Doris Willis
25 Jay Cram
26 Alan Johnson
30 Don Hartsfield
30 Dina Stewart
31 Cathy Meehan
31 Mary Pat Swamy
31 Frances Williams
_______________________
If your birthday is not listed or is
incorrect, please call the office
(941-778-0414) or email
[email protected]
DOROTHY MORASCO
Died to Life Everlasting on
Monday night. Our sympathy to
her family. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete at this time.
THRIFT SHOP
THE BEST BARGAINS IN TOWN
across the street from the Chapel
TUES & THURS: 9:30 to 2:00
SAT: 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 NEEDED
Please call the church office or
see Peggy Nash to volunteer.
www.roserchurch.com/thrift-shop
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 • June 12
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.
VBS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
JUNE 5-9
5:30-8:30 PM
DINNER PROVIDED
For Kids 4yrs-5th Grade
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED from the COMMUNITY
CENTER and SCHOOL FOR CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY!
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Please bring to the Narthex or church office!
Marshmallows - small and large
Graham Crackers
Chex Rice Cereal
Animal Crackers
Gummy Worms
Tortilla Chips
Gold Fish
Mild Salsa
Fruit Roll Ups
Hand wipes
Sandwich baggies
Older youth are
welcome as helpers!
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
REGISTER • DOWNLOAD INVITATIONS • VOLUNTEER
Online, in the church office or call 941-778-0414
www.roserchurch.com/vbs
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SUMMER LECTURE SERIES FEATURING
REV. DR. MIKE SLAUGHTER
Be a Rebel
Next
Discovering God’s
Sunday, July 30
Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 AM
• Invite family & friends
Worship Services
Topic: Activate Faith
SNOWBIRDS...
•Invite your Pastor and
EVENING SESSIONS
5:00 - 7:00 PM
church members!
MEAL served at 7:00
Monday, July 31
The Passionate Church
Tuesday, August 1
Discovering God’s Next
Wednesday, August 2
Activate Health and Healing
Live the
2017
Revolutionary Summer
Lifestyle Speaker
Series
COST $75
Includes meal, daily sessions and Mike’s book:
The Renegade Gospel
JULY 31
to AUG 2
REGISTER www.RoserChurch.com/next
or with a check—noting attendee name(s)
For more information call Rev. Neil Crowell at 980-521-7129
Mike Slaughter is lead pastor and Chief Dreamer of Ginghamsburg Church where he has
served for 36 years. He is a catalyst for change in the worldwide church. Ginghamsburg has grown
from just 90 people in worship to a thriving mission center where thousands of people serve Jesus.
His dynamic teaching, heart for the lost and innovative approach to ministry
has led Ginghamsburg Church to outgrow all paradigms for a church in a
cornfield. Mike’s call to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted will
challenge attendees to wrestle with God and their God-destinies.
In 2005 and 2006, Ginghamsburg was named as one of the top 50
churches in the U.S. by The Church Report magazine. In 2007, The Church
Report listed Mike as one of the 50 most influential Christians in America.
As a mentor, Mike travels globally to speak and uses his “gift of irritation” to
equip ministry leaders to minimize brick and maximize mission so that they
may fully deploy the mission of Jesus into the world. He is also the author
of multiple books including The Passionate Church: Ignite Your Church and
Change the World (Abingdon Press) and many more.
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The
COMMUNITY CHURCH
MESSENGER
512 Pine Ave • PO Box 247 • Anna Maria FL 34216
941-778-0414 • [email protected]
www.roserchurch.com • www.facebook.com/roserchurch
eUpdates
JWEDNESDAY,
ust Older Youth
MAY 24 • 11:00 AM
The Anchor House mission is to meet the spiritual, physical and
emotional needs of international seafarers at Port Manatee.
We welcome Tim Huppert,
Executive Director/Chaplain at the
Anchor House at Port Manatee. Tim
began mission work by establishing
and managing the first evangelical outreach to seafarers in Manila,
Philippines. Within two years, he had developed a functioning
ministry and trained a national successor who continues to this day.
Tim began the work at Anchor House in Port Manatee in 1992 and in
2009, was called back to resume the leadership position.
Bring your brown bag lunch and join us in the Fellowship Hall.
Beverages and dessert provided!
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[WEEKLY eBULLETIN plus]
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CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
and Annual Report are available
in the Narthex.
THE BULLETIN DEADLINE
is every Monday at Noon.
Please send your submissions to
[email protected].
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.
CLASSES PLANNED for those who wish
to become STEPHEN
MINISTERS
We are determining the best schedule for our next Stephen Ministry course at Roser,
likely to be offered next winter approximately JANUARY-MARCH 2018. There is
interest from several potential students at this time. Once we have a definite group
of students lined up, we will be able to determine the best day of the week for classes
to be offered. Those who are interested in taking Stephen Ministry classes and
becoming Stephen Ministers, please call the church office at 941-778-0414 or contact
Betsy Grundy. If you or someone you know would like to have a Stephen Minister,
please call the church office or contact JoAnne Moyer.
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in
congregations that use the Stephen Series system. Stephen Ministry congregations
equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide highquality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting, by carefully and calmly listening, providing
perspective, maintaining total confidentiality and privacy, and helping the Care Receiver walk through difficult times.
Over 50 hours of initial training takes place in basic counseling and ministry, and students actively participate in
their own Christian growth and effective sharing with others. The training takes place before Stephen Ministers are
commissioned and assigned to their first Care Receivers. Continuing education takes place during the months after
commissioning.
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