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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.”

1.27.2019

CHAPEL 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.

Teachers will lead children grades Pre-K through 5th

grade to Sunday school after the Passing of the Peace.

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 Introduction and Menuet from Suite Gothique Andrew R. Galuska, organ Leon Boellmann

COMMUNITY WORDS Rev. David W. Johnson

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Dr. Casey G. Baggott *PROCESSIONAL HYMN AND ENTRANCE OF THE CHRIST LIGHT “When Morning Gilds the Skies” LAUDES DOMINI

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*LITANY Karl Dietrich One: Let us gather to praise the One on whom God’s Spirit came to rest. All: We gather in the name of Jesus, God’s anointed one. One: Good news! The days of anticipation have passed and prophets’ visions are revealed. All: We celebrate the realization of ancient dreams. We rejoice that ancient hopes are

accomplished. One: We stand amazed that the scriptures’ words of promise are not empty, but have been fulfilled in our

hearing. Let us pray. *UNISON PRAYER

Eternal God, give us the perspective to live with faithfulness in our day. Let us neither dwell in the past nor in the future but in the present, where we may see your continuous gifts of grace. Keep us ever faithful to the teaching and the person of Jesus, the one you anointed to release, restore, proclaim, and free. Let us hear his words to us and respond today. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Dr. Casey G. Baggott

Sanctuary: Children grades Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School. Parents of visiting children are asked to escort their child to their classroom in order to fill out contact information.

Children may be picked up after worship in Commotion.

The baptismal family may come forward

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM OF JOHN CHRISTOPHER GHERE Clergy of the Church

BAPTISM BLESSING

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 138 GARY ALAN SMITH

Cantor and Congregation

One: 1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; 2 I bow down towards your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything. 3 On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth. 5 They shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD. 6 For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. 8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.

Cantor and Congregation

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RESPONSE

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

READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES 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.

Isaiah 61:1-4

1The spirit of the LORD God is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; 3 to provide for those who mourn in Zion—to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his glory. 4 They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

RESPONSE One: Hear the proclamation of good news! All: God’s message of sustaining hope is spoken to those in need.

*HYMN OF DEVOTION “Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” CANONBURY

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CALL TO THE GOSPEL LESSON Dr. Casey G. Baggott

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

Luke 4:14-21

14 Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15 He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ‘The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, 19 to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor.’ 20And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’

RESPONSE

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

ANTHEM “The Heavens are Telling” from The Creation Mary Murphy, soprano Franz Josef Haydn Kent Ahern, tenor

Josh Pinnock, bass and the Chancel Choir

The heavens are telling the glory of God, the wonder of his work displays the firmament.

To-day that is coming, speaks it the day, the night that is gone, to following night. The heavens are telling the glory of God,

the wonder of his work displays the firmament. In all the lands resounds the word,

never unperceived, ever understood. The heavens are telling the glory of God,

the wonder of his work displays the firmament.

SERMON “Cliff Notes” Dr. Robert T. Baggott

He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. Luke 4:15

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

UNISON CALL TO OFFERING Karl Dietrich

God, we have heard Jesus’ declaration of concern for those in need. Indeed, you anointed him to bring them your good news. Today may the gifts we offer be a declaration that we share with him in caring for others. Amen.

OFFERTORY Priere a Notre-Dame from Suite Gothique Andrew R. Galuska, organ

Leon Boellmann

*DOXOLOGY CALL TO PRAYER Dr. Casey G. 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 “Set Thy Love” Chancel Choir John Horman

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

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DEACON: Karl Dietrich ACOLYTE: Morgan DeSchouwer

TODAY WE REMEMBER… Wayne L. Palmer who died on January 2nd. A service will be held in the Sanctuary on February 1st at 4:00 p.m..

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN… by Janet Tily in loving memory of her husband, Stephen E. Tily, III.

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. Casey G. Baggott, Chapel Dr. Robert T. Baggott, Sanctuary

POSTLUDE Toccata from Suite Gothique Andrew R. Galuska, organ

Leon Boellmann

If you desire anointing and prayer for yourself or a loved one, please meet Ferguson Taylor, Called to Care Minister, at the chancel steps following the 10:00 a.m. service today.

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD: The sermon “Love, Love, Love” 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 Cetrulo family, Elaine McSweeney, and Joan Ohl and “Charlie” for welcoming everyone on Sunday!

GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED: SAVE THE DATE!! Our 11th Annual Community Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 30th at Sandridge Golf course. We need sponsors and golfers! If you would like more information about being a sponsor or registering for the tournament, please feel free to contact the church office at 772-469-2322. The proceeds from the tournament go to this summer’s Youth Mission trip.

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.

MAKE SOME NEW CONNECTIONS: Each Sunday for several weeks, there will be different “state” signs in the courtyard after church service. Get your coffee and cookies and gather around the state where you were born, or lived, or just passed through and loved it! Meet some new people with a new connection. Today the states will be Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

NEW MEMBER CLASS: If you are interested in learning more about our church and want to consider becoming a member, please join us TODAY at 11:15 a.m. in the Garden Room for conversation, coffee, and cookies. For more information you may call Elaine Matthes at 772-469-2309.

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.

COMMUNITY CHURCH’S “ANGELS’ ATTIC” RUMMAGE SALE: Spring is here. It's time for chores. We've cleaned out closets, cabinets, drawers. Now our treasures can all be yours! Our "Angels' Attic" (rummage sale) will be held March 7th, 8th, and 9th. Please mark your calendars and call to volunteer for all the fun and fashion! Contact Susan Kramer at 772-480-4567 for more information and to volunteer.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF VERO BEACH: Please join us this Wednesday, January 30th at 6:00 p.m. for the Annual Meeting of the Community Church of Vero Beach. The agenda will include the adoption of the Vision 2020 Strategic Plan as well as an update of the search process for a new Senior Minister. You are invited to join us for a chili dinner prior to the meeting which will be served at 5:00 p.m. The cost for dinner will be $10.00 per person and reservations are required by Monday, January 28th. Please call the church office at 772-562-3633 for dinner reservations.

LEADERSHIP DAY: The annual Leadership Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 2nd between 9:00 a.m. and noon in Community Hall. A presentation entitled “Embracing God’s Gift of Differences - But Now What Do We Do?” will be shared. All elected church leaders, please attend.

SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE: Our Senior Minister Search Committee needs your prayers, and also your opinions. A link to the online congregational survey was emailed last week to church members and active participants who have an email address on file in the church office. Your input is important, so please complete the survey as soon as possible and before Sunday, February 3rd. Paper copies of the survey are available in the church office, and Search Committee members will also have copies at a table in the courtyard today after the 10:00 a.m. service if you did not receive the email version. Thank you for your thoughts and opinions - they are very important in finding Community Church’s new Senior Minister.

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MISSION MINISTRY MISSION WATCH: GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER: This week we recognize the wonderful work being done by Gifford Youth Achievement Center. Their mission, with God’s guidance, is to offer quality programs for children of all ages that will develop self-esteem, teach character, and encourage each individual to reach his or her ultimate potential; and nurture partnerships with various community entities in Gifford and the surrounding municipalities of Indian River County. Community Church is one of those entities that has partnered with GYAC since its inception back in 1998. Your missions giving allows them to continue their mentoring programs, vocational job training, and general operations. We are proud to partner with Gifford Youth Achievement Center.

GLOBAL PRAYER PARTNER: GERMANY. Rosalind Gnatt serves with the Evangelical Church of Hesse-Nassau, Germany. The State of Hessen is among the most prosperous in Germany. Yet, just a 7-minute walk from the center of Wiesbaden, the state capital, brings one to the Bergkirche quarter, where some 40% of the children live below the poverty line. Over the last decade, Germany’s quality of life has gone from number 4 to number 14 in the world, and the people of Bergkirche feel it. The Bergkirche daycare/kindergarten (KITA) serves 120+ children from 19 nations. Every Monday morning, a number of children arrive hungry, sometimes without shoes, or with shoes too small and worn out to do anything but hurt their young feet. Our little congregation has agreed to use our worship collection to help the KITA supply shoes and other necessities for these children. Prayer: Lord, Seventy-four years ago, you called Germany, decimated by the moral atrocity of the Holocaust, back into life. Clear-headed leaders came together to create a democracy with a socially just mandate. Help us to be sisters and brothers together in the work of creating a just world for all; help us to be servants in building up the kingdom of heaven on earth. Amen.

“LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR” MISSION FAIR: The Fair will be held on Saturday, February 9th at Community Church of Vero Beach from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Mark your calendar to come volunteer to make no-sew fleece blankets for The Source, hygiene kits for the homeless, and meal kits for the Food Pantry of Indian River. Our brothers and sisters from Temple Beth Shalom and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are joining us in these efforts. We hope to see you there!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Join us on Saturady, February 2nd for the build at 2065 Waterside Way SW in Vero

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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 will be led by Rev. David W. Johnson this weekn.

Monday evening Bible Study: for men and women. This study meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room with Rev. David Johnson. Join us this week as we hustle our way through the book of Acts, from Pentecost to the formation of the early church to Paul’s imprisonment in Rome.

THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN LIVING: Join us Monday, January 28th for the last class in this series. Rev. Holly Adams will lead us in looking at the tenth commandment and the two commandments given to us from Jesus. The February series, “Living a Contemplative Life” will meet for four weeks beginning on February 4th. Discussion will be led by Rev. Beverly Zell, Dr. Casey G. Baggott, Glenda Taylor and Elaine Matthes. Registration is required. Contact Elaine Matthes for more information and to register at elaine.matthes@ccovb.org or 772-469-2309.

MEN’S RETREAT: The annual Men’s retreat will be January 31st through February 1st. The title of the retreat is “Male in a Whale: Jonah’s Story and What it Means for Men Today.” This retreat is designed to help men reflect on their lives, connect with what matters most to them, and discover God’s call for daily life. The retreat will once again be led by Douglas Wysockey-Johnson of Richmond, VT who is the Executive Director, Lumunos Inc.

COMMUNITY@COMMUNITY. Will not meet this week so everyone may attend the Annual Meeting. Join us on February 6th when Bob Inhoff and Don Stoner lead us in a look at the historical and continuing lessons of the paradoxical nature of religious liberty, in which we can only have religious liberty for ourselves when we embrace religious liberty for others, whose beliefs may be far different from our own.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY@COMMUNITY:

February 6th The Paradox of Religious Liberty Bob Inhoff and Don Stoner lead us in a look at the historical and continuing lessons of the paradoxical nature of religious liberty: “I can only have religious liberty for myself when I embrace religious liberty for others, whose beliefs may be far different from my own.” Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., with our evening program following at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required by Monday, February 4th at 5:00 p.m. and should be made by calling the church office at 772-562-3633.

February 13 Embracing and Sustaining Community - The yin and yang of community and diversity. How the focus on individualism has presented a challenge to achieving and belonging in communities that consist of diverse cultures and beliefs. Don Stoner and Bob Inhoff help us find approaches to overcoming these challenges to more fully embrace our founding vision?

February 20 The Apostle Paul In preparation for our time with Dominic Crossan, we will view and discuss his introduction to recent scholarship into the person and ministry of Paul.

February 27 Dominic Crossan: Paul’s message to the Nation Noted author and pastor, John Dominic Crossan, will speak at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (with light box suppers available for dinner at

5:00 p.m. Advance reservations must be made for the light box supper and received no later than Monday, February 25th) about the Apostle Paul, and what he might have to say to us today.

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

POST SCHOLARSHIP: Each year, the John J. and Robert D. Post Scholarship Fund awards members of Community Church's youth program who excel in scholastic achievement as well as Christian and community leadership. Throughout the years, several dozen CCoVB alumni have had the opportunity to receive recognition for their hard work with financial assistance towards their college education. Any high school senior who is interested in applying is encouraged to contact Elizabeth Hipp at 336-314-2555 or Charlene Applegate at 772-469-2322 to obtain a copy of the scholarship application. You can also download the application from our website at www.ccovb.org. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 1st. Interviews will take place on Sunday, April 14th. Church attendance is required for recipients on Sunday, May 5th to accept the award.

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.

PRAY GROUND: Every Communion Sunday, children and youth will participate in worship with their families in place of going to Sunday School. Children Pre K – grade 5 are invited to join in the Pray Ground during the 10:00 a.m. services. Children will be welcomed into each service’s Pray Ground space during the service and then return to their families prior to communion so families can take the sacrament together. The next Pray Ground is February 3rd. Nursery care will still be available.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH: There will be no youth group on Wednesday, January 30th. Instead, youth and their families are invited to attend the Annual Meeting. See the announcement on page 8 for more details.

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT, “TALKING WITH GOD”: All 6-8 grade youth and their friends are invited to come to our Middle School Retreat, February 22nd-24th at the Florida Christian Retreat Center in Merritt Island, FL. Our theme for the weekend is “Talking with God.” We will be having fun while learning about prayer. Cost is $150 per youth. Deadline to sign-up is January 31st. For more information contact Doug Johnson at 772-469-2323 or doug.johnson@ccovb.org, or Charlene Applegate at charlene.applegate@ccovb.org or 772-469-2322.

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EVENT: The High School Youth will be going to The Ice Factory to play Broom Hockey TODAY after the parent meeting. Meet at the church at 12:00 noon. The price is $20.00 per person. Bring $$ for lunch. Please call the church office at 772-469-2322 or email charlene.applegate@ccovb.org by Wednesday, January 23rd to reserve your spot.

GODLY PLAY MINI TRAINING: Want to join the dedicated group of Sunday School Teachers and spend time with some amazing children? Come and join in our Godly Play Mini Training on February 10th and March 24th after the 10:00 a.m. services in Room 206. You will get to learn the very basics of Godly Play and how we do Sunday School here at Community Church. All are welcome to attend.

PARENTS AND HS YOUTH: We will be meeting on TODAY at 11:15 a.m. in Community Hall. Come learn about our 2019 summer trips!

Montreat Youth Conference June 1st-8th, $400. If an adult would like to sponsor a child, please call Charlene in the church office at 772-469-2322.

Mission Trip to Puerto Rico June 16th-22nd, $400-$700 (cost depends on participation in fundraising events) If an adult would like to sponsor a child, please call Charlene in the church office at 772– 469-2322.

Susie Burns from the Montreat Conference Center will present information about the Montreat Youth Conference and answer any questions. We will enjoy the mountains of NC as we gather with 1,000 HS youth from around the country. This conference is open to rising 9th graders - graduating seniors. Spaces are limited, so please reserve your spot for these trips with a $100 non-refundable deposit!

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY: Community Church Youth have participated in this national campaign against hunger for 20 years. Souper Bowl of Caring was born from a single prayer: “LORD, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat.” Next Sunday after our worship services, our youth will have their soup pots ready to collect for this worthy cause. All of the monies collected will go to support hunger relief in our local community.

MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

ST. OLAF CHOIR: Please join us for the next event in our Community Concert series to enjoy the St. Olaf Choir. One of the premier a cappella choirs in the United States, with 75 mixed voices, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and has remained at the forefront of choral artistry for over a centruy. Ticket costs are $35.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and may be purchased at www.stolaf.edu/tickets on the St. Olaf website.