COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP • 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM October 16, 2016 • 22Nd Sunday After Pentecost an Asterisk (*) Indicates When Those Who Are Able Will Stand

COMMUNITY CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP • 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM October 16, 2016 • 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 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 Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Eithun 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 (Responsive) (Hebrews 4:12) The Word of God is living and active. We are so happy you are Sharper than any two-edged sword. worshiping with us today! It pierces until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow. If you have questions or need It judges our thoughts and the intentions of our hearts. any assistance, please see an Usher. *HYMN OF PRAISE Joyful, Joyful No. 20 *PRAYER OF PETITION (Unison) Assistance Hearing Devices Compassionate and loving God, since faith comes from hearing are available from an usher. Your Word, help us to truly listen to the scripture. May Your words To activate the LOOP HEARING convict us of our sins, console our hearts, and confirm our faith. We SYSTEM please turn your ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Amen. hearing aid to T-coil. GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE The Family Worship Viewing CALL TO PRAYER Holy, Holy, Holy (Argentina) arr. Young Room (off the Narthex) is available for nursing moms and those (Your prayer request cards will be collected by the ushers.) with special needs. (Minister). . . In your steadfast love and mercy, (People). . . Hear our prayers, O God. A Nursery is available in the SILENT PRAYER Christian Education Building for children under the age of 5 yrs. PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison) Children, K - 5th Grade, may Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom attend Church School following come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day the Children’s Sermon. 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 Mercy Ships is the October the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Mission of the Month (Pg 8) 10:00 AM RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP COVENANT PASTOR NEW MEMBERS Rev. Dr. Robert O’Keef “We bind ourselves together in the spirit of Christ, and covenant one 910-580-7359 with another to maintain the worship of God; to sustain the ministry of religious education; and to seek for ourselves and for one another the ASSOCIATE PASTOR love of truth, the bond of brotherhood and the spirit of service.” Rev. Neil Crowell CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 980-521-7129 We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ’s holy Church and welcome you as members of Roser Memorial Community Church. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES With you, we renew our covenant to be faithful in worship, to grow in Kristen Stanton love of God and each other, and to faithfully serve in Christ’s name. 1 ACOLYTE Reagan Walter HYMN Blest Be the Tie That Binds No. 708 DEACON OF THE MONTH Mary Pat Swamy SOUND DIRECTOR Alan Ward CHILDREN’S SERMON SOUND TECHNICIAN Michael Jennis Children through 5th grade may now go to Church school in Classroom D. NURSERY LEADER Lisa Lardas SUNDAY CUSTODIAN Jim Webb THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR Charles Wade OFFERTORY ANTHEM Here’s One Spiritual/arr. Fettke FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Matt Meehan CHURCH SECRETARY Cyndy Custis *DOXOLOGY Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow No. 809 MEDIA FACILITATOR Bev Hunsberger 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. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostle’s Creed (Unison) 18 Darlene Head I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth; 18 Lore Morgret and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by 19 Carolyne Norwood the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius 21 Jim Bickal Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from 21 Florence Carr the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of 21 James Kissick God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the 21 Joan Voyles quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic 23 Heather Blane Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the 23 Mike Selby resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. 25 Sandee Shea *HYMN OF PREPARATION For Your Holy Book No. 316 26 Katherine Stratton 27 Donna Hyman SCRIPTURE READING 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 28 Thomas Creed But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become 28 Cathy Daily convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and 28 Dick Gilmore how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture 30 Sara Calhoun is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and 31 Sandra Miles training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly 31 Maurie Workman equipped for every good work. If your birthday is not listed or is incorrect please call the office In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living (941-778-0414) or email and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give [email protected]. you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside HOW ARE WE DOING? to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do YTD Attendance the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2015 - 12,487 2016 - 13,306 (Leader). . . The word of God for the people of God. YTD Expenses - $391,806 (People). . . Thanks be to God. YTD Contributions SERMON “SOUND DOCTRINE” Dr. Bob O’Keef 2015 - $332,023 2016 - $338,843 CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN OF DEDICATION Standing on the Promises No. 306 BENEDICTION Benediction Response God Be With You No. 840 God be with you till we meet again, by his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. POSTLUDE Grand Chorus Franck YTD USE OF CASH RECEIVED 2 THIS WEEK AT ROSER TerrificTuesday SUNDAY • October 16 MUSIC: Roser Ringers OCTOBER 18 8:30 WORSHIP ...... Chapel Write ”TT” next to your name 8:45 Adult Class ...... FH Italian Night on the attendance pad or go to 10:00 WORSHIP . . . . . Sanctuary Pasta Bolognese, Vegetable Lasagna, roserchurch.com/terrific-tuesdays if MONDAY • October 17 Macaroni and Cheese, Bread, Salad, you plan to join us for the meal. 9:30 StewFin ...... CB Tea, Key Lime Pie and Brownies 11:00 Investment Committee . . CB $5 per person, or $15 per family 12:00 Bridge ...... FH 5:30 - 6:15 PM • MEAL 1:00 Stephen Ministry ...... CD (whichever is cheapest). Kids under 5 eat free. 7:30 AA & Alanon ...... FH & LB 6:15 - 7:30 PM • AGE APPROPRIATE CLASSES TUESDAY • October 18 9:00 Volunteer Workday ADULTS - CHOICE ONE ADULTS - CHOICE TWO 9:30 Executive Committee . . . .CB HOW TO WALK 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open FINANCIAL 10:00 Boomer Bootcamp . . . . FH ON WATER 11:00 Staff Meeting ...... LB PEACE UNIVER- 2:00 Women’s Study ...... Pg 4 Topic: Overcoming Doubt 3:15 Joyful Noise SITY (Pre-Course) 5:30 Terrific Tuesday ...... FH A NURSERY will be provid- Topic: The seven baby steps WEDNESDAY • October 19 ed for infants and toddlers. 9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations YOUTH 6-12 GRADE 9:30 Roser-Robics ...... FH CHILDREN 3yrs-5th Grade HOW TO WALK 11:00 Garden Club ...... FH Two ways of learning: 7:00 Church Council ...... FH SHORT LESSON WITH GOD THURSDAY • October 20 Topic: Walk together 9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open Topic: Godly Attitudes 10:00 Boomer Bootcamp . . . . FH 10:30 AA ...... CD NEXT, JOYFUL 5:45 Roser Ringers Rehearsal 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal NOISE, TOO 7:30 AA & Alanon ...... FH & LB An evening version! FRIDAY • October 21 11:00 Roser-Robics ...... FH 4:00 Wedding Rehearsal . . Chapel SATURDAY • October 22 Pancake Breakfast 8:00 Pancake Breakfast . . . . .Pg 3 OCTOBER 22 • 8:00 to 11:00 AM 10:00-1:00 Thrift Shop Open For $6 per person enjoy pancakes, 3:30 Wedding ...... Chapel sausage, syrup and or melted butter, SUNDAY • October 23 applesauce, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee or tea. There is no charge FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY for children under the age of 5. MUSIC: Island Praise Quartet 8:30 WORSHIP ...... Chapel Proceeds go to the Arianna Miracle 8:45 Adult Class ...... FH Fund. Unable to attend? Go to roserchurch. 10:00 WORSHIP . . . . . Sanctuary com/give, or make your check out to Roser and designate it for the ROOM KEY Arianna Miracle Fund. CB - Classroom B VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Shifts are CD - Classroom D 7:30-9:30 and 9:30-11:30. We need CM - Colman Building 16 people for each shift. Sign up in FH - Fellowship Hall the Narthex or at roserchurch.com/ LB - Library pancake-breakfast. LG - Lounge 3 Be Joyful JOYTUES@2 • OCT 18 All ladies are invited to join us for this Music study of Philippians. Call the church Notes office for more information. Men of Roser Your Time Has Come! Desperately seeking male voices who enjoy singing to form a Men’s Chorus on Sunday, October 30 at both services. You’ve heard the ladies – now it’s your turn. It is not necessary that you be able to read music to join us. We will rehearse on Thursday, October 27 from 7:00 to 7:30 PM in the Colman Building. Please let Kristen (941-778-0414 or [email protected]) Just Older Youth know if you plan to attend. JOYWEDNESDAY • OCT 26 11:00 AM • Fellowship Hall Bring your own lunch; dessert and Advent Music beverage provided. If you would like lunch provided for you, please stop by the Welcome Desk or call the office.On Festival Choir OCTOBER 26 we will hear Dr. Willie In lieu of a Christmas cantata this season, Holley, the Pastor of Pathways Christian we will celebrate Advent with a special Fellowship in Bradenton tell us about music Sunday. Advent Music Festival will the JOY his church experiences be held on Sunday, December 11 at both from making care packages for the services. All the music ensembles at homeless! Roser will participate as well as some guest instrumentalists. We would like to invite others in the congregation to sing in our Advent Choir, so please consider joining us for this event. This is a great opportunity for you Golfing for God to sing in the choir without making a year-long commitment. WEDNESDAY • OCT 26 Advent Choir rehearsals will be on JOY Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 PM We enjoy fellowship twice a month beginning November 3. Just at the IMG ACADEMY GOLF CLUB, contact Joy Bennington or 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton. Kristen (941-778-0414 or #1. DINNER & BIBLE STUDY ONLY [email protected]) Dr. Bob is teaching the lessons from if you are interested in Philippians, the BOOK OF JOY! singing. TIME: 5:30 PM • COST: $20 #2. CLINIC, DINNER & BIBLE STUDY Learn how to play--taught by the Club pros! • COST: $40 #3. GOLF, DINNER & BIBLE STUDY 9-hole scramble for all levels of golf- Concert Series ers--proper attire required MARK YOUR CALENDARS! All concerts begin at 4:00 PM. (golf shirt with collar, NO JEANS) DECEMBER 11 • Ditchfield Family Singers:Christmas Celebration TIME: Golf 2:45 PM • COST: $35 JANUARY 29 • Bob Milne: Ragtime and Boogie-Woogie Piano [COST includes coffee/tea, tax, gratuity—pay FEBRUARY 12 • Sarasota String Quartet by credit card or cash] FEBRUARY 26 • The Wyndbreakers: Celtic Duo REGISTER: http://roserchurch.com/golfing-for-god/, in the Narthex or call the APRIL 23 • Ring Sarasota Handbell Ensemble church office (941-778-0414). 4 CHURCH PLANNING RETREAT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 • 9:30 - 3:30 DIGGING DEEPER

When a farmer plows for planting, does he plow continually? Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil?

When he has leveled the surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? Does he not plant wheat in its place, NC EMERGENCY barley in its plot, and spelt in its field? RESPONSE TEAM FORMING His God instructs him On October 13, 2016, Lumberton flood waters crested at record levels and teaches him the right way. as rescue teams fanned out seeking Isaiah 28:24-26 anyone still cut off by the deadly aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Tar River north of Greenville was nearly four feet above flood stage. LUNCH BUFFET INCLUDED Right now they do not want flood Choice of soup, a sandwich, a salad bar, a cut fruit bowl, iced tea or relief teams to come, but want us juice, ice cream and Dayspring cookies. Lunch served in Curry Hall. to form a team for when the waters recede. If you are interested in a flood Every member of the congregation relief mission to Eastern North Carolina is encouraged to attend please contact Neil as soon as possible. Call 941-778-0414 or email All committee and board members [email protected]. are expected to attend Note on your registration if transportation is needed STEPHEN A love offering will be taken to help cover the cost MINISTERS Stephen Ministers want REGISTER BY SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 to be of service. They train for over Call the office (941-778-0414), write an “R” beside your 50 hours in basic counseling and name on the attendance pad on Sunday or register ministry as well as actively partici- online at roserchurch.com/church-planning-retreat pate in their own Christian growth and effective sharing with others. They know how to listen, provide DAYSPRING CONFERENCE CENTER perspective, maintain total confi- Experience peace, tranquility, dence and privacy, and walk with you stunning natural beauty. through turbulent times. Please call 8411 25th St E the Church office at 941-778-0414 or contact JoAnne Moyer if you or Parrish, FL 34219 someone you know would like to PAVILION A have a Stephen Minister or train to dayspringfla.org become a Stephen Minister. 5 Annual Roser Community Church Thanksgiving Women Dinner United A celebration FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 November 24 Please join us as we celebrate of all our blessings... World Community Day at the 2:00 pm for anyone who needs a Community of Christ Church, Fellowship Hall 5817 33rd Street East, Bradenton. place to share a meal in the Coffee and fellowship will begin Make reservations by presence of family and friends. at 9:30. The program will begin at completing the form 10:00. Please contact Peggy Nash below, call the church or call the church office for more office (941-778-0414) Service of Thanksgiving information (941-778-0414). or sign up online at roserchurch.com. 10:00 am in the Chapel

LIMITED SEATING • Please cancel your reservation if you find you will not be attending. Inquire about transportation, if needed. PLACE IN OFFERING OR SIGN UP ONLINE AT RoserChurch.com/thanksgiving

I/we will attend the Thanksgiving Dinner ~ALL ISLAND DENOMINATIONS~ NUMBER IN PARTY ______PHONE ______INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE NAME(S) ______ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL SERVICE 7:00 PM, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016 ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 248 S. HARBOR DR., HOLMES BEACH If you are volunteering on Thanksgiving and will be staying for dinner, JOIN US TO PRAISE AND THANK GOD FOR please be sure to register above. Call 941-778-0414 if you have questions. OUR ABUNDANT BLESSINGS Roser BRING FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS, REFRESHMENTS TO NAME ______FOLLOW IN CHURCH ACTIVITY CENTER. PLEASE BRING A CANNED ITEM FOR THE FOOD PANTRY. Food Prep 9:00 am Wednesday, November 16 [6 needed] Food Prep 9:00 am Wednesday, November 23 [6 needed] Guild Table setting 9:00 am Wednesday, November 23 [14 needed] The Roser Guild will meet for lunch on Tuesday, November 15. The I will ROAST A TURKEY, bring it to church with drippings on pot luck lunch will be at noon in Thanksgiving between12:00 and 1:00 pm (helpful if carved but not Fellowship Hall. Thanks to Priscilla necessary) [13 needed] Seewald for arranging our speaker from Selah Freedom. Come enjoy I will PROVIDE A PIE to church kitchen by 10:00 am the delicious food and wonderful APPLE PUMPKIN PECAN [10 of EACH needed] fellowship!

THANKSGIVING DAY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 For more information contact Circle Leaders (Bonnie Bickal, Margaret 9:00 to 12:00 [14 helpers needed] Art and Marilyn Shirley). 12:00 to 3:00 [15 helpers needed] The Guild promises some wonderful ***ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED*** luncheons, teas, speakers and CHAIRPERSON NEEDED FOR AFTERNOON SHIFT AND CLOSING activities for the 2016-2017 season. 2:30 to 4:00 PM [16 helpers needed] for clean up Circles will begin meeting in November. 6 Boomer Roser Bootcamp Robics 10:00 - 11:00 AM every 9:30 AM Wednesdays Tuesday and Thursday and 11:00 AM Fridays in the Fellowship Hall. in the Fellowship Hall. This exercise class caters All ages and skill levels are exclusively to Baby Boomers welcome as variations are shown, and offers high and low impact including standing exercises to options. The class is more improve balance and flexibility. advanced than a chair-based class This chair-based exercise class is but not programmed for a 20-year appropriate for older adults and old. Each class will consist of fat- those looking to lessen the impact burning aerobics, muscle pumping on their joints. 1 Corinthians strength activities, fun balance challenges, and 6:19-20 says that your body is a temple of the Holy nutrition coaching to help you reach all your goals. Spirit... so let’s glorify God, have fun, and move to the music through a variety of aerobic exercises THE COST: designed to increase your cardiovascular and muscular Individual Class - $15 endurance… all in the seated position! 5 Class Pass - $65 10 Class Pass is $100 BRING: 2 cans of fruit of equal size and weight to be Scholarships are used for class activities. Cans may be donated to the available for those in need. Please contact the church Food Pantry at the end of each class. office for more information. BRING: Hand weights THE COST: Donation-based

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VOLUNTEERS needed for the lunch and baked goods table. Holiday Craft Fair Shifts are 8:00-10:00, 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:00 and 2:00-4:00. Two people are needed in the kitchen and two at the bake NOVEMBER 12 • 9:00-3:00 PM sale table for each shift. Stop by the Fellowship Hall to explore the DONATIONS of baked goods are welcome. There will tables of unique handcrafted items also be a craft table for anyone who would like to donate just at the right time to get your handmade crafts. So all you crafty people who don’t do Christmas shopping done early! enough crafting to have your own table, here’s your chance Bring your friends and neighbors! to make a few crafts to benefit the church. Lunch is available, so plan to take time RESERVE A CRAFT TABLE If you would like to have your to meet new friends and neighbors and own craft table, the cost is $20. greet old friends newly back for the season! SIGN UP NOW! To donate crafts or baked goods, reserve a There will be a bake sale so you can stock table, or volunteer to man a table or help in the kitchen, sign up on goodies for Thanksgiving guests. up in the Narthex on Sunday, online at roserchurch.com/ holiday-craft-fair or call the church office at 941-778-0414.

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To receive eUpdates MISSION OF THE MONTH [BULLETIN & MESSENGER] please scan code above, sign up on the attendance Mercy Ships pad or online at http:// BRINGING HOPE AND HEALING roserchurch.com/contact/ TO THE FORGOTTEN POOR Please LIKE us on Because of YOU the lame walk, the https://www.facebook.com/ blind see and lives are transformed. roserchurch/ and receive Together, we have made a difference instant updates and photos. in Madagascar. Free surgeries were provided to adults and children in Madagascar who have limited access to healthcare CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES of any kind. Local healthcare professionals received and Annual Report are available training, leaving a lasting impact long after we’ve left. Surgical facilities in the Narthex. of a local training hospital were renovated to improve the quality of surgery and patient care for years to come. Counseling was provided as needed THE BULLETIN DEADLINE for patients and families suffering from emotional and mental scarring as is every Monday at Noon. a result of their condition. Preventative and restorative dental care was Please send your submissions to given to thousands of people in need. To learn more visit mercyships.org [email protected] and visit mercyships.org/60minutes. TO SCHEDULE AN EVENT To donate to Mercy Ships, please use the envelope in the pew or GIVE online is every Monday at Noon. at www.RoserChurch.com > GIVE and note that your gift is for MISSION OF Please send your submissions to THE MONTH. [email protected] Hands On Missions Call the Church Office for additional information. Our Daily Bread • OCTOBER 31 This is a community-driven organization that provides free daily meals to all who are hungry. Hot lunch is served to an average of 100 families a Beth-El Farmworker Ministry day, 7 days a week. To volunteer to serve please contact Ann Jones. Do- 40th Anniversary Fundraiser nations and stores of fruits are at an all-time low. Please bring donations SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 of bags of fruit, apples, pears, oranges, etc. to the church office. They will have 2 speakers from Hope Seeds • Help pack seeds to send to Haiti and other areas. Contact: Gloria LaTorre or Mike Oney 1:00-3:00 PM and 3:00 -5:00 PM Youth for Christ • Volunteer, listen to the kids at club, bring food and with dinner at 5:30 PM. Dinner drinks or money for food and drinks. Send a kid to camp—it could is $50 per person. If anyone is change his/her eternal future. Contact: Gretchen Dorr or Mike Oney interested in going, contact Anne Jim Russo Prison Ministry Donations of towels, linen, and men’s needs Morse or call the church office are welcomed. Contact: Mike Oney at 941-778-0414. The Mission Roser Food Pantry • Volunteer/donations Committee has purchased 4 Contact: Jack & Lynn Brennan tickets—1 for Anne and 3 for Roser Thrift Store • Volunteer/donations others to attend with Anne. If any Contact: Margaret Art or Peggy Nash ticket is not used it will be given Beth-El Farmworker Ministry • Any and every donation helps the to a farmworker to attend. migrant workers. Contact: Mike Oney or Anne Morse 8