FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

4.7.2019

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.

Raising Lazarus

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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.

On Communion Sundays we invite you to put a small offering in the “Deacon’s Fund” envelope (found in the pew racks).

The Deacon’s Fund serves our members who face emergency needs.

THE GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE

PRELUDE “The Old Rugged Cross” Jill A. Truax, piano arr. Mark Hayes

COMMUNITY WORDS Dr. Robert T. Baggott

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Dr. Casey G. Baggott *PROCESSIONAL HYMN AND ENTRANCE OF THE CHRIST LIGHT “Morning Has Broken” BUNESSAN *LENTEN LITANY Bruce Metcalfe

One: People of God, come out of every dark and cheerless place! All: We come today to stand in the light of God’s love and receive God’s healing and hope. One: Let us listen for the voice that awakens us and calls us to new life. All: May we hear the call of Christ and answer, as the disciples, James and Thaddeus, did. One: People of God, unbind everything that constricts your heart and soul, so that you may follow Christ.

Let us pray …

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*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Enable us, Holy One, to gain a better perspective on our lives. Forgive our blinding self-focus and self-concern. Help us acknowledge that it is by your design that we are made, by your love that we are sustained, and by your strength that we are saved from every ill. Indeed, even death is defeated by your gracious hand. Call to us, roll away the stones that block our paths, and bid us come to you again. Unbind us, like Lazarus, and let us walk in freedom. Call to us, and help us to follow Christ’s way. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Rev. Holly H. Adams

*LIGHTING OF TEN DISCIPLES’ CANDLES

Each week during Lent we light two more candles in remembrance of the disciples who enthusiastically followed Jesus. On Maundy Thursday the same twelve disciples’ candles will be extinguished to represent their desertion and betrayal.

This week we remember the disciples James and Thaddeus.

*LENTEN PETITION “Jesus, Remember Me”

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. David W. Johnson

Reminder (Sanctuary): Families are invited to join in our new monthly, family Communion worship in Commotion called Connect! which starts at 10:00 a.m. All children Pre-K-5th grade and youth grades 6-12 are invited to worship together in this service made for

them. Parents and guardians are welcome to worship with their children or worship in one of the other 10:00 a.m. worship services. Children will still be checked in and out as normal in Commotion. Families are always welcome to worship together in the service.

RECEPTION OF THIS MONTH’S NEW MEMBERS Dr. Casey G. Baggott (Sanctuary)

NAMES OF NEW MEMBERS

SHARING OF THE COVENANT Congregation

In the presence of God and these witnesses, we give ourselves unreservedly to God’s service, and take this to be our church. Ever mindful of the welfare of our fellow members, we promise to walk with them in Christian faithfulness and love. We further promise that so far as we are able: we will attend the services of the church regularly, observe its rites and sacraments, and share in its work; accept positions of leadership, service, and duty within the range of our talents and the needs of the church; support the church’s expenses and benevolences regularly as stewards of God’s blessings; teach and cherish, in accordance with the precepts of this church, any children whose nurture and training may come within our responsibility; and endeavor in every way, to make this fellowship a fruitful body of Christ, a genuine church family.

PRAYER OF BLESSING Dr. Robert T. Baggott

Kathleen Bloomer Glen Bloomer Glenny Dunbar Peter Esterquest Municent Hull Anna Marie Lanam

Richard Lanam Annie Nester Betsy Smith Rory Smith John Turber Susan Turber

Repeat

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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 130 TRUAX

Cantor and Congregation

One: 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. 2 LORD, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! 3 If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, LORD, who could stand?

Cantor and Congregation

One: 4 But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; 6 my soul waits for the LORD more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 7 O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem. 8 It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.

Cantor and Congregation

RESPONSE

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

CALL TO THE GOSPEL Rev. David W. Johnson

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

John 11:1-27 (condensed)

1 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 3 So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, "Lord, he whom you love is ill." 4 But when Jesus heard it, he said, "This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God's glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." 5 Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, 6 after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. 14 Then Jesus told [the disciples] plainly, "Lazarus is dead. 15 For your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him."

17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 21 Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him." 23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." 24 Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" 27 She said to him, "Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world."

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*HYMN OF DEVOTION “Jesus Calls Us, o’er the Tumult” GALILEE THE GOSPEL STORY, CONTINUED Dr. Robert T. Baggott

John 11:32-44 (condensed)

32 When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. 34 He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." 35 Jesus began to weep.

38 Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, "Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days." 40 Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me." 43 When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."

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

ANTHEM “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Chancel Choir

arr. Gilbert Martin

When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died. My richest gain I count but loss,

And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, that I should boast,

Save the death of Christ, my God! All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to his blood.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small;

Love, so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all! Amen!

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SERMON “Blinking In the Bright Light” Dr. Casey G. Baggott

Unbind him, and let him go. ~ John 11:44b

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

UNISON CALL TO OFFERING Bruce Metcalfe God, you beckon us from all that entombs us, and you ask our help in releasing others who are bound. May our gifts this day demonstrate our commitment to your plans for new life and renewal among us. Amen.

OFFERTORY Panis Angelicus Rachel Carter, soprano and César Franck Jill A. Truax, soprano

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

INVITATION TO THE TABLE Clergy of the Church

CALL TO COMMUNION Dr. Robert T. Baggott

One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to God. One: Let us thank God. All: It is good to give God thanks and praise. One: Let us pray. Holy and compassionate God, we thank you for the Good News which has rung out

among your people. You have so loved us that you entered our world and gave of yourself for us, offering us forgiveness and newness of life. Your love is stronger than death and leads us into life beyond this world. Bless this bread and cup we will share today, and let them remind us of your unceasing, healing, and sustaining love, known by us through Jesus Christ. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Everyone is welcome to share in Holy Communion!

Our Communion wine is non-alcoholic.

Gluten free communion wafers are available on tables in the narthex for those requiring them.

SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP

DISTRIBUTION MUSIC Lenten Reflections Andrew R. Galuska, piano

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (SUNG) Dr. Robert T. Baggott

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

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DEACON: Bruce Metcalfe ACOLYTE: Madison Coker

TODAY WE REMEMBER… Charles R. (Bob) Cox who died on March 18th. A service will be held in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on April 8th.

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN… by Kathy Coleman and family in loving memory of Jason King.

in celebration of Gerry’s birthday and in loving memory of Dot Zimmerman and George Rudy. by Norman Hensick and family in loving memory of Bette Jean Hensick.

by Ann Courtney Johnson in loving memory of her husband, Everett Johnson and parents, Eleanor and George Courtney.

by the Kells and Burdick families in loving memory of Raymond Kells. by Edel Livermore and family in loving memory of her husband, Albert Livermore.

by Brad Lorimier and daughters, Kimberly and Jennifer in loving memory of Mary Jo Lorimier. by the Newman family in loving memory of Reg Newman. by the Rodgers family in loving memory of Jack Rodgers.

Please join us outside Community Hall for refreshments and conversation.

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IN WORSHIP TODAY

THE SENDING FORTH

*RECESSIONAL HYMN “Live Into Hope” TRURO

BENEDICTION Dr. Robert T. Baggott

POSTLUDE Improvisation on “Truro” Andrew R. Galuska, organ

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ANNOUNCEMENTS...

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH: The sermon “Hour of Power” 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.

CALLING ALL GREETERS: A Big Thank You to the Judy and John Gordon, Joan Ohl and “Charlie”, and the Thompson family for welcoming everyone on Sunday!

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.

GOT PRAYERS? GOT PRAYERS TO SHARE?: Come join us for prayer at a new time and in a new way. Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Library. We “pray about everything in every way!” Ephesians 6:18.

LABYRINTH WALK: The Labyrinth will be open on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. for a time of quiet reflection. All are welcome. Please enter the Education Building through the doors on the second floor balcony.

TOUR OF THE CAMPUS TODAY: For those previously signed up for the tour, please meet outside the Garden Room. We will start the tour at 11:10 a.m. For future tours, contact Elaine Matthes at elaine.matthes@ccovb.org.

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MISSION MINISTRY MISSIONS WATCH: Inanda Seminary in South Africa: Inanda Seminary (grades 8-12) was established by Congregationalist missionaries, as a school for black females in Durban, South Africa. For 149 years, they have consistently molded girls into strong Christian leaders that uphold the school motto “Shine Where You Are” (Philippians 2:15). The school also seeks to extend its reach into the local community by supporting community projects and offering extra math and science lessons for children in local under resourced government schools. There is an education crisis in the country and Inanda Seminary wants to be a part of the solution. Community Church wants to be part of the solution as well by contributing our mission dollars to their work.

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.

Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays classes are from 5:00-6:00 p.m. The 11:00 a.m. group is held on Wednesdays. Both classes are led by Dr. Casey G. Baggott and meet in Community Hall East.

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 - Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room. The class will be led by Rev. David W. Johnson.

COMMUNITY@COMMUNITY:

April Schedule

April 10 Saving Jesus: Atonement

For many Christians, the “good news” is no more than “Jesus died on the cross for my sins.” And yet, many New Testament scholars argue that some early streams of Christianity cared more about Jesus’ life and example than his suffering and death, while the Apostle Paul preached “Christ crucified!” with little mention of Jesus’ earthly life. This session, led by Rev. David Johnson explores the meaning and purpose of Jesus’ death. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. and will be lasagna, a salad and garlic bread. Reservations are required by Monday at 5:00 p.m. and may be made by calling the Church Office at 772-562-3633.

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

Honoring or celebrating the memory of a loved one at Easter is an extra special gift to the family. It can also be a lovely gift for the beautification of the Church at this special time of year. Contributing $22 or more for each pot of Easter lilies in honor of or in memory of loved ones will purchase flowers in thier name to be placed around the church. Please submit your check or cash along with this form. Return it to the Church Office or place it in the offering plate this Sunday. Deadline is Sunday, April 14th.

I want to give $____________ for __________ (quantity) Easter flowers for the church:

Name: ___________________________________________________Phone No. _____________________

□ In memory of or □ In honor of____________________________________________________________

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ANNOUNCEMENTS...

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.

ACOLYTE TRAINING APRIL 28TH AFTER 10:00 A.M. SERVICES: An acolyte plays a very important role in worship. Worship officially begins when our acolytes bring the Light of Christ into the Sanctuary, symbolizing Christ’s presence with us at worship. The candles remind us that Christ was human and divine. Worship ends with a Sending Forth as the Light of Christ is carried out of the church, and the people follow. This symbolizes our being sent out as lights for Christ in the world. Please meet Doug Johnson in the Narthex of the Sanctuary immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service on April 28th . If your 3rd - 5th grade student is interested in being a part of this ministry and training, please contact the Church Office at (772) 469-2322 or email: charlene.applegate@ccovb.org so we can anticipate handouts.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: Our Middle School Youth Group (6th-8th grades) meets every Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Commotion You are encouraged to bring friends. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.

HS YOUTH: Come make your mom a wonderful present for Mother’s Day on Sunday, April 14th after the Bake Sale. Artist Glenda Taylor is coming to work with us on a beautiful project. Bring $10 and your creativity! Elizabeth will provide snacks.

ANNUAL BAKE SALE: Mark your calendar for the Youth Bake Sale on Sunday, April 14th after all services. We will be selling our famous pecan pies, breads, cookies, and lemon pound cake! Proceeds go towards the Youth Mission trip to Puerto Rico.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Please join us for our annual Community Church Easter Festival on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Balloon twisting, face painting, bounce houses, crafts, games, petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, and a visit from the Easter bunny! We will be accepting non-perishable food items for local food pantries again this year.

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MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

LENTEN ORGAN AND POETRY SERIES: In preparation for the Easter Season, join Andrew Galuska and poets to hear the spoken word in poetry and organ repertoire. Our Lenten organ and poetry series will conclude this Thursday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. Mia Leonin will be the presenting poet on April 11th.

GOOD FRIDAY STABAT MATER AND FAURÉ REQUIEM: Please join us on Friday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy the soloists, choir and orchestra as they present the Stabat Mater and Fauré’s Requiem. This glorious music is filled with rich melodies. Join us for the performance of these two highly acclaimed compositions at this sacred time of the Christian calendar.

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT: We welcome the works of René Guerin arriving in our gallery for Easter Sunday, April 21st. René Guerin is an oil painter and sculptor from Vero Beach. Her paintings are Florida landscapes and seascapes, still lifes and lively figurative compositions. Her work combines direct observation with imagination and humor. Over forty years of painting experience have given her a unique and easily recognized style. The rich brushwork and palette along with the dynamic, sometimes surprising, compositions make her work distinctive Her work was purchased by several museums, including the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and is in many corporate and private collections in the United States and Europe. She is represented by several galleries, including M. Maison and Eclectus in Vero Beach.

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

1901 23RD STREET, VERO BEACH, FL 32960 (772) 562 - 3633 www.ccovb.org

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Please join us for the following activities...

LENTEN ORGAN & POETRY SERIES

Thursday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. In preparation for the Easter Season, join Andrew Galuska and poets to hear

the spoken word in poetry and organ repertoire.

PALM SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday, April 14th

The sermon, entitled “Hour of Power” will be given by Dr. Robert T. Baggott. 8:30 a.m. in Grace Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary, a traditional celebration

10:00 a.m. Community Hall, C2 Service with Praise Band (Child care will be available during our 10:00 a.m. worship services.)

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. ~ Rev. David W. Johnson preaching

A service of Communion and Tenebrae

GOOD FRIDAY STABAT MATER AND REQUIEM Friday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m.

Francis Poulenc’s Stabat Mater was written in response to the death of his dear friend, painter Christian Jacques Bérard. Fauré’s Requiem is one of the most regularly performed works of the French repertoire.

Gabriel Fauré composed the piece with a focus on peace, eternal rest, and consolation. The performance will be feature soprano, Rachel Carter, choir, and orchestra, and

will be conducted by Andrew Galuska.

EASTER FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 20th at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Fun for the family ~ Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, face-painting, balloon twisters, and much more

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES April 21st

The sermon, entitled “Rummaging the World for Stones that Roll” will be given by Dr. Robert T. Baggott.

8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary, and 10:00 a.m. in C2 in Community Hall Come celebrate a glorious Easter morning with the

Chancel Choir and Tapestry Brass. (Child care will be available during our 10:00 a.m. worship services.)

Lent & Holy Week