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“Founded in 1924 in the belief that there is more that binds us together than separates us in the worship of God.”

5.19.2019

CHAPEL SERVICE 8:30 A.M.

C2 SERVICE (COMMUNITY HALL) 10:00 A.M.

SANCTUARY SERVICE 10:00 A.M.

WELCOME

Recognizing the wide welcome offered to all through Jesus Christ, Community Church opens its arms to all. We strive to offer Christ’s wide welcome to all people, regardless of creed, age, race, or sexual identity.

We invite you to join our congregation in worship and in membership, as we allow our lives to be shaped by the loving outreach of Christ.

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*Please rise in body or spirit. Bold text indicates congregational participation.

Please refrain from applause during worship until invited.

Families are asked to check-in children Pre-K through 5th

grade in Commotion prior to the start of worship to participate

in Sunday school. Commotion will open 15 minutes prior to the start of worship. Children can be checked out in

Commotion after worship. Families are always welcome to worship together in the service.

Nursery care available during our C2 and Sanctuary worship services.

Our services are live-streamed via internet, capturing the chancel & the congregation and may appear on social media.

THE GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE

PRELUDE “Sonata No. 6 in b minor (Hob. 32) Mvt. I - Allegro Moderato” Jill A. Truax, piano Joseph Haydn

COMMUNITY WORDS Dr. Casey G. Baggott

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Dr. Robert T. Baggott *PROCESSIONAL HYMN AND ENTRANCE OF THE CHRIST LIGHT “Lead On, O King Eternal” LANCASHIRE

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*LITANY (BASED ON PSALM 23) Everett Schleter

One: Let us gather before God, the one who has shepherded his people through hardship toward hope, from age to age.

All: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake.

One: Let us recall with wonder the protective love of our God. All: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and

your staff - they comfort me.

One: Let us celebrate the bountiful provision God offers us. All: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my

cup overflows. One: With gratitude to our Good Shepherd, let us pray:

*UNISON PRAYER

We thank you, God, for your diligent guidance. Truly, your love embraces us all from birth through eternity, moving us along your path. We may resist your care, but you are persistent. We stray, but you do not desert us. And so we say with confidence: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Holly H. Adams

ATTENDING TO GOD’S WORD

ANTIPHONAL READING FROM THE PSALTER Clergy, Cantor, and Congregation

Antiphon: Congregation may join the cantor in singing the antiphon.

Psalm 121 Jill A. Truax

Cantor and Congregation

One: 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 4 He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade at your right hand. 6 The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 7 The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 8 The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.

Cantor and Congregation

RESPONSE One: May God who commanded light to shine out of darkness enlighten our way today. All: Amen.

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READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES Dr. Robert T. Baggott

One: God’s message finds utterance in our midst. All: We wait and listen for God’s word to us today.

Ezekiel 34:11-16

11For thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. 13I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. 14I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. 16I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.

RESPONSE

One: God seeks the lost and gathers the scattered. God feeds and tends the sheep. All: Wherever we’ve wandered, however we’ve strayed, God finds and restores us to the fold.

*HYMN OF DEVOTION “Savior, Like a Shpherd Lead Us” BRADBURY CALL TO THE GOSPEL Rev. Holly H. Adams

One: Silence in us, O God, any voice but your own. All: May your Word be proclaimed and received here today.

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John 10:11-18

11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away--and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father."

RESPONSE

One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” Chancel Choir

arr. Mack Wilberg

My Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is his Name; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, beside the living stream.

He brings my wand’ring spirit back, when I forsake his ways, And lead me for his mercy’s sake, in paths of truth and grace.

When I walk through the shades of death, thy presence is my stay; One word of thy supporting breath drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, thine oil anoints my head.

The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; O may thy house be mine abode and all, and all my work be praise!

There would I find a settled rest while others go and come, No more a stranger, nor a guest; but like a child at home. No more a stranger, nor a guest; but like a child at home.

SERMON “Faithful Followers” Dr. Casey G. Baggott … they will listen to my voice … ~ John 10:16b

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

UNISON CALL TO OFFERING Everett Schleter Giving God, you are our eternal companion and our good shepherd. You have secured for us all we need and more. Let our gifts this day show our desire to walk in your ways and help in tending your flock. Amen.

OFFERTORY “The Lord is My Shepherd” Community Singers

Thomas Matthews

*DOXOLOGY

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CALL TO PRAYER Dr. Robert T. Baggott

One: God be with you. All: And with your spirit. One: Let us pray. O Lord, show us your mercy. All: And grant us your salvation. One: O God, make clean our hearts within us. All: And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” Chancel Choir John Carter

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father which 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

THE SENDING FORTH

*RECESSIONAL HYMN “He Leadeth Me O Bleesed Thought” HE LEADETH ME

BENEDICTION Dr. Casey G.. Baggott POSTLUDE Psalm XIX Andrew R. Galuska, organ

Benedetto Marcello

If you desire anointing and prayer for yourself or a loved one, please meet Sharon Richards,

Called to Care Minister, at the chancel steps following the service today.

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DEACON: Everett Schleter ACOLYTE: Hugh Thompson

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN… by Barbara Heston in loving memory of her mother, Ruth Eleanor Heston.

Please join us outside Community Hall for refreshments and conversation.

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IN WORSHIP TODAY

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 26TH: The sermon “Soaring the Heights” will be given by Dr. Robert T. Baggott at the 8:30 a.m. Chapel service, the 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary service, and E-cast at the 10:00 a.m. C2 service in Community Hall. All are welcome.

THANK YOU TO OUR GREETERS: A Big Thank You to the Horsley family, Gil Peirce, and Beverly Zell for warmly welcoming everyone on Sunday!

EAGLES SUNDAY IN C2: Next Sunday, May 26th is “Eagles Sunday in C2” featuring Taylor Baggott (Dr. Bob’s son) from Minneapolis along with the C2 Band. The sermon, “Soaring the Heights” will be given by Dr. Robert T. Baggott on E-cast. Dr. Bob will also join the Band for its final number of “Hotel California”. You don’t want to miss this great Memorial Day special worship in C2!

CENTENNIAL FOUNDER’S DAY – FAMILY AND FAITH CELEBRATION: Join Community Church and over 25 interfaith communities as we celebrate unity and Vero Beach’s Centennial on Sunday May 26th, from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. There will be food trucks, Kids Zone, live music, and more. Community Church will be at booth number 5, come and say “hi” as you enjoy a fun filled afternoon.

LIFELONG FITNESS CLASSES: Come join us on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in Commotion. Led by Elaine Matthes, we work on balance, flexibility, strength training, and endurance. Call Elaine at 772-469-2309 for more information.

PERSONAL COUNSELING: Individual or couples counseling for personal anxiety, depression, or relationships, etc. is available at NO cost from Dr. Donald White on Wednesdays. We are fortunate to have this highly qualified professional who is willing to offer his expertise and guidance. Call Suzanne Rice to schedule an appointment at 772-469-2303.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

NURSERY CARE: Today we offer nursery care (infants - 3 year olds) during the C2 and Sanctuary worship services. Parents are asked to please bring their children to the 2nd floor of our Education Building prior to service. Infants - 23 months meet in Rm. 221, and toddlers (2-3 year olds) meet in Rm. 222.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: Join us this Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for our last Youth Group for the 2019 season. You are welcome to bring friends. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.

PUERTO RICO PARENT MEETING: Sunday, June 9th at 11:15 a.m. in Community Hall. Come hear details about our trip and see pictures of the places we will encounter. Suitcase drop off is Saturday, June 15th between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Commotion.

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MISSION MINISTRY GLOBAL PRAYER PARTNER: HAITI. Michelle McKay serves with the National Spiritual Council of Churches of Haiti (CONASPEH). Sadly, when one thinks of Haiti, one thinks of political corruption, natural disasters, and extreme poverty, rather than scholars. But at College St. Andre (a CONASPEH secondary school), scholar is a common title. For over five years, select students can receive full scholarships to attend secondary school and to universities. They study civil engineering, criminal justice, computer science, as well as nursing. Being a scholar requires steadfast dedication. To be called a scholar is a badge of honor for any student, especially in Haiti. The scholarships allow students opportunity, a future, and hope. Prayer: All loving and gracious God, You have given us a new commandment - to love one another. We thank You for being the perfect model of love. You came to show us how to truly serve others, and by doing so, to love them. We pray, Lord, help us to put aside our egos, our “good intentions,” our personal agendas, assumptions, and fears, so that we can love others with a humble spirit and open heart. Lord, help us to be ready, at any moment, at all moments - to love. Amen.

MISSION WATCH: SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION OF VERO BEACH: SRA provides services to support and advocate for independence and dignity of older adults in Indian River County. They provide nourishment, supervised socialization, transportation and information referral services for seniors and their families in order to keep seniors healthy and in their own homes for as long as safely possible. Senior Resource Association is recognized as the lead agency in Indian River County for home and community-based services for seniors and adults age 18 and older that need supervised care in a safe and welcoming environment. Community Church supports this important work with seniors in our community.

ADULT EDUCATION

BIBLE STUDY: Come to learn about sacred texts of our faith, and to let them speak to us in ways that challenge, affirm, comfort, and support us. Participants enjoy learning with and from one another as they gather to discuss this week’s lectionary scripture. All are welcome.

Men’s Bible Study - Is held on Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. (donuts and coffee provided) in Community Hall East and is led by Dr. Robert T. Baggott.

Monday evening Bible Study: Monday evening Bible Study has ended for this season. Watch for us to begin again in the fall.

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