WE COLLECT FOOD EVERY WEEK!

CBCC helps support many food ministries in Cocoa Beach

and throughout the Space Coast.

We appreciate the food and other items brought in each Sun-

day and placed in our basket. Single serving items are used in

ready to eat lunch bags available at the THRIFT SHOP and at the

church office. Other foods items are given to local food pan-

tries. BASKET IS UP FRONT! THANK YOU!

CBCC OFFICE HOURS

Monday– Friday

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

P.O. Box 320009

Cocoa Beach, FL 32932

Tel: 321-783-3961

Fax: 321-783-0582

cbcc.info@cfl.rr.com

www.cbcc-ucc.org

Facebook.com/CBCC.UCC

JOIN US AFTER WORSHIP

GREETERS Linda and Nick Carpenter

USHERS

Eli Williams

Bill Douglas

AUDIO VISUAL

Ethan Thomas

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018

COCOA BEACH

COMMUNITY CHURCH United Church of Christ

126 South Atlantic Avenue

The Sunday Courier

Provided By

Babs Didden

In Honor of

Bill Didden

ALTAR FLOWERS

COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH

THRIFT SHOP

HOURS Monday & Thursday

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Serving the people of the Space Coast w/ outstanding quality merchandise

at a fraction of retail.

We also have a great selection of

Books, Tapes, CDs & DVDs

Don’t forget to donate your

unwanted items to the Thrift Shop!

JOIN OUR THRIFT SHOP TEAM!

Do you have 6 hours a month

to share your talents?

YOU can be a part

of this winning team!

CBCC WEEK AT A GLANCE

MONDAY AUGUST 20

Thrift Shop 9:30AM –3:00PM

TUESDAY AUGUST 21

Bible Study 2:00PM Adult Ed Rm.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 NO KNITTING CLASS On hiatus in August. We resume Wed. Sept 5

NO CHOIR PRACTICE Choir practice resumes next week!

THURSDAY AUGUST 23

Thrift Shop 9:30AM—3:00PM

Center for Spiritual Enrichment

Morning Module: 10:00AM –11:30AM

Amy Roller Library

FRIDAY AUGUST 24

Thrift Shop 10:00AM—1:00PM

SATURDAY AUGUST 25

Thrift Shop 10:00AM –1:00PM

Space Coast Symphony 7:00PM

CBCC Sanctuary

SUNDAY AUGUST 26

Adult Bible Discussions

9:00AM

Worship 10:00AM

Children and Youth 10:00AM

Fellowship 11:00AM

PLEASE CONTACT

Kathy Andersen-Smith

at (321) 868-1938

Enjoy the fellowship

of others

while doing great work!

AND . . . It is FUN

9:00 AM: ADULT BIBLE DISCUSSIONS

w/ LOREN BOWLING

A class is also offered

Tuesdays 2:00PM Adult Ed. Room

BE A GREETER OR AN USHER

Contact Cleo Hanson 321-784-1220

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WORSHIP AT 10:00 AM

All Ages Gather

REV. ED MIDDLETON

PEW BEARS

Stuffed Animals in Pews?

Give ONE to someone you may know who is in

need of comfort , or even keep it for yourself,

In memory of Phyllis Myers.

SING IN THE CHOIR! WEDNESDAYS @ 7:00PM

Sunday Mornings

9:30AM in

Sponsler Hall

Contact: Jan Johns Or David Wrable

NO CHOIR PRACTICE

TILL AUGUST 29

CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM A Weekly Program is offered for K-6th grade.

Grades 7th –12th remain in worship every week.

A Leadership Program is available for grades 7th-12th to help with the Sun-day Morning Program. Youth must Pre-Register to be a leader.

During our worship service, a slide will indicate that children and youth (leaders) may depart for morning program. After worship, parents can meet with their children in Sponsler Hall.

Parents with infants and small children:

Currently we are unable to offer childcare or educational classes for children

under the age of four years. We invite young families to remain in worship

and use our break room if needed, which is located near the front doors. You

are still able to see and hear the worship service!

There are baby changing tables in the bathroom in sanctuary near the entrance and in the education wing of Sponsler Hall.

Our Sanctuary Is a Safe Place

for All People to Worship

Regardless of Race, Creed, Gender,

Cultural Background or

Sexual Orientation

SUNDAY SHEPHERD SIGN-UP

WHAT IS A SUNDAY SHEPHERD?

Our Sunday Shepherd is a “one-time” helper who sits in on our class and can help where needed but they are not required to lead the class.

Contact Coleman Todd after worship or

at cntodd60@ gmail.com / 321-427-3436

Or email Yvonne Bluth at ybluth@aol.com

10:00AM — 11:30AM MORNING MODULE Amy Roller Library

The Power of Myth JOSEPH CAMPBELL WITH BILL MOYERS

MODULE 4 – SACRIFICE AND BLISS

Facilitated by Bob Watkins and Robin Parsons

Just before his death, Joseph Campbell a professor at Sarah Lawrence for 38 years and a lifelong student of religions and myths across the world – completed film-ing the monumental PBS series The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers. In this 8-module program based upon the video series, we will journey with Bill Moyers as he learns about the common myths, ceremonies and ritu-als that Campbell discovered in his journeys around the world.

In this fourth module we will discuss

the following questions:

What is a sacred place? How do we find one?

Chief Seattle of the Suquamish Tribe tried appease-ment to protect his people and land from encroach-ment. You may remember the letter to the US Con-gress that was attributed to him. This letter pleaded for Congress to respect the Native American way of life and the sanctity of their land. Why might Native Americans have been so connected to their land?

What is the impact of an environment on a society’s perceptions, relationships and mythology?

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT SUMMER – FALL 2018 EDUCATION SESSIONS 16 Weeks! Beginning Thursday August 2—November 15

First 8 weeks from August 2 – September 20: Morning Module Only

When cultures changed from hunting to cultivating plants, how did their understanding and mythology of death and resurrection change as well?

What truly drives some individuals to sacrifice their own lives to save the lives of others?

In Sinclair Lewis’ Babbit, a satirical novel about the pressures of social conformity, the main character late in his life exclaims “I’ve never done a thing I wanted to do in my whole life!” How can we en-sure that we don’t ever say this ourselves?

Join us this August 23rd from 10:00-11:30 as we begin the third leg of our journey into understanding myths and their powers upon religions, individuals and socie-ties.

MYTH Frederick Buechner

THE RAW MATERIAL OF A MYTH, like the raw material of a dream, may be something that actually happened once. But myths, like dreams, do not tell us much about that kind of actuality. The creation of Adam and Eve, the Tower of Babel, Oedipus—they do not tell us primarily about events. They tell us about ourselves.

In popular usage, a myth has come to mean a story that is not true. Historically speaking, that may well be so. Humanly speaking, a myth is a story that is always true.

Originally published in “Wishful Thinking” and later in “Beyond Words”.

NO LUNCH OR AFTERNOON SESSION UNTIL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

12:00 NOON: Lunch $4.00 Lunch served each week in Sponsler Hall.

SOUP CHALLENGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE SOUP (OR LUNCH) FOR ONE OF OUR THURSDAY PROGRAMS?

CONTACT COLEMAN TODD 321-427-3436

12:30 - 2:00PM: Sacred Sources - Art, Architecture, Literature and Music

w/ Cindy Johnson and Coleman Todd

KNITTING CLASS

Attention Knitters (or want to be) knitters,

We are taking a break from our knitting

class during the month of August.

Classes will begin again in September.

Think about starting a new hobby

that is relaxing and meditative.

Join us for these FREE classes

Beginning September 5th

10 to 12 in the morning.

Beginners Welcome!

COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN

Bob Watkins has informed us that

there is an opportunity for our

church to obtain a garden plot in

the new Cocoa Beach Community

Garden at the Ramp Rd. Park. The

4X8 raised bed plot will be free of charge to us and the

fruits (or vegetables) of our labor would be used to pro-

vide homegrown goods to a food bank (The Central Bre-

vard Sharing Center takes fresh produce donations) or

some such idea as that. This is a call to those who feel

compelled to participate in an urban gardening ministry

journey and see what grows.

For more information: Bob Watkins (321-431-1301)

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN COCOA BEACH:

THE CBCC THRIFT SHOP We often forget how much our Thrift Shop does for the community. Here is a reminder of how much good is generated and how many people benefit from our little shop. Each year dozens of pairs of eyeglasses are contributed to the Lions Club. Used cellular phones have been donated to the Veterans Memorial Center for their Phone cards for Troops Project. Uniforms are donated to both Girls and Boy Scouts. Bedding, linens, and animal related items are saved and do-nated to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department for use with their Paws and Stripes Program. Each year when needed we are able to help out the cold weather ministry with donations of warm coats. Many items are given to those experiencing homelessness and those in our community who needed specific items. Formal dresses were donated to Devereux for their annual prom. Children’s clothing was donated to children in need at Roosevelt Elementary school and the Abused Women’s Center Shelter. Costumes and clothing that may be used as costumes were donated to Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach. Am Vets pick up all those clothing items that we are unable to sell at the shop.

Besides all these donations thousands of dollars are donated each year to vital local charities such as: Brevard Sharing Center, Cross-winds Youth Program, Salvation Army Abused Women Shelter, Aging Matters, Seafarers Ministry, and the Brevard Rescue Mission for Women and Children.

We are grateful for all the volunteers who give their time each week to the Thrift Shop. You are making a big difference here at CBCC and in the lives of so many others in our community. THANKS!

SPACE COAST SYMPHONY SATURDAY AUGUST 25

7:00PM—9:00PM

Ravel & Beethoven FREE CONCERT. NO TICKET REQUIRED.

Joni Roos, violin Jim Leda, violin

Michael de Jesus, viola Daniel Cortes, viola

Paul Fleury, cello KaCee Sorden, french horn

Amanda Moskowitz, french horn

Join musicians from your Space Coast Sym-phony Orchestra as they present a FREE concert featuring three stunning chamber works of Cambini, Ravel, and Beethoven.

Beethoven's Sextet in E-flat Major, Op.81b is a passionate piece for two virtuoso horns and string quartet. This rousing chamber concerto is full of rousing hunting calls and fanfares.

Maurice Ravel’s incredible String Quartet in F Major seems all the more impressive when one considers that Ravel was only twenty-seven when he wrote it. The pro-gram is rounded out by Giuseppe Cambini's String Quintet No. 1.

The UCC is a welcoming, justice-minded

Christian community. At a time when religion is

too often portrayed as narrow-minded and exclusive,

many are raising their VOICES for an alternate vision:

Here God is all-loving and inclusive

HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT CBCC

Do you live in a condo? Quite possibly you have a

place in your lobby or community center that pro-

vides space to leave brochures.

CBCC has a great postcard that can be used for in-

formational display. If you would like to take a hand-

ful to display or to give to friends please ask Linda

Griffin or Coleman Todd.

CHURCH SURVEY We are thankful for all those who have picked up a sur-vey and taken the time to respond to the questions. We have received nearly 50 completed surveys so far. Sur-veys have been available in the narthex or during the week copies have been in the church office. The survey was also emailed to the congregation and mailed out to snowbirds. Copies are still available! Return to church office or in the box marked “survey” in Sponsler Hall, or scan and email to: cbcc.info@cfl.rr.com, or return by mail to: 126 S. Atlantic Ave. Cocoa Beach Florida, 32931.

Cocoa Beach Community Church

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM OPEN AND AFFIRMING COMMITTEE

TONIGHT. . . we will be holding our last educational seminar in our Open and Affirming Process. There will be a light meal at 6, and the discussion and sharing begins at 6:30; The topic for the evening? “And Now…the Rest of the Story.” The primary focus of the evening will be two stories, Cindy Johnson’s and Bruce Douglas’ Their stories will help us understand the “Why” of a church being ONA as well as the “Who”. We will wrap up the evening discussing the “What.” What does it mean to be Open and Affirming. We hope that you will join us on the next Sunday even-ing to learn more about this issue.

We have been in dialog in educational seminars since May concerning whether our church should officially become a UCC “Open and Affirming” church. That dialog will continue with small group discussions in September and Octo-ber, eventually leading to a vote of the congregation if our board decides that is appropriate based on feedback from our members in those seminars and discussions. Our congregation’s ONA Project Team believes that it would be helpful for you to have a better idea of what ONA is.

We offer the explanation below based on material from the United Church of Christ’s Open and Affirming Coalition:

Open and Affirming (ONA) is a movement of more than 1,500 churches and other ministries in the United Church of Christ that welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) members. More than 350,000 members of the UCC belong to ONA churches.

After a time of study, dialogue, and prayer, churches adopt an Open and Affirming “covenant” committing their

members to welcome LGBT seekers, support their relationships, and advocate for their basic rights. All sacra-

ments and rites of an ONA congregation are available to LGBT people, including baptism, confirmation, commun-

ion, and marriage. ONA churches take seriously the Bible’s admonition to “accept one another, just as Christ has

accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Romans 15:7 NIV)

Where the Church of Jesus Christ welcomes and accepts everyone as they are.

Where your mind is nourished as much as your soul.

Where Jesus the healer meets Jesus the revolutionary.

Where together we grow a just and peaceful world.

from UCC God is Still Speaking Website

VISITATION Every month CBCC visits members and friends in their

homes, in hospitals, or in nursing homes. Birthday cards,

Get-Well Wishes, and Miss-You cards are sent regularly.

Those who receive it appreciate this personal contact

provided by members of our church.

The gift of giving and sharing is deeply rewarding.

Do you know someone in need?

Need a birthday added? Was one missed?

Please Call the church office.

PRAYER CHAIN

If you or a loved one is in need of Care or Prayer,

the Telephone Prayer Chain is here for you. CALL TODAY!

Alma Stephenson at 321-799-1930

We are inspired by

and privileged to have artists from

our Congregation share their artwork

in Sponsler Hall

Please consider having some of

your work displayed!

ARTS COMMISSION Contact:

Steve Sponsler

Paintings currently on display

in Sponsler Hall

By Kathy Andersen-Smith

And by Joe Godleski

Photographs by Steve Sponsler

COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS

Doloris and Loren Bowling and others

have been sharing communion with

members in assisted living, rehab or

homebound.

If you or a family member would like someone from

CBCC to share communion with you please call

Doloris and Loren at 321-783-0085 or call the

church office.

GIFTS OF FLOWERS

When providing Altar Flowers on Sundays, please consider letting someone take them to a shut-in or to the hospital for a patient who may appreciate cheering up.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Meeting and greeting friends and visitors after worship is a

great part of our Sunday morning experience here at CBCC.

Every week it is our pleasure to wander over to Sponsler Hall,

grab a cup of coffee and a snack, and chat for a while before

heading off for our week. This time also provides us an oppor-

tunity to meet new people visiting our church.

Sign up to host our fellowship! Just one time makes a

difference. Although you are welcome to bring something

special, snacks are already there. Set-up and clean-up is

the main task.

This is a great ministry

for couples or two friends

who love to entertain.

SIGN-UP SHEET

IN SPONSLER HALL

BIRTHDAYS

2 Andy Torres

Jessica Dietrich

4 Pam Clobes

5 Sandra Kuns

7 Dr. Bill Tyson

8 Carl Witlicki

10 Nancy Todd

12 Linda Carpenter

14 Carol Shubert

15 Gil Jeschke

16 Jenise Grames

19 Jerry Hinds

20 Kaden Torres

20 Georgie Ulrich

21 Bill Didden

23 Jeffrey Rutishauser

24 Grace Kogler

26 Ana Middleton

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES

August 2

Loren & Dolores Bowling

56 yrs. 1962

August 18

Marilane & Rev. Larry Becker

56 yrs. 1962

August 21

Diane and Herb Hobgood

53 yrs. 1965

August 24 Rev. Clarice & Tom Mitchell

50 yrs. 1968

August 29 Leonard & Shirley Sponsler

64 yrs. 1954

ANNIVERSARIES

August 1

Doug & Dawn Targgart

40 yrs. 1978

August 30

Andy & Angela Torres

20 yrs 1998

Still Listening: A Digital Devotional If you enjoy reading the Daily Devotional, you won’t

want to miss an episode of

"Still Listening: A Digital Devotional,"

the new podcast from the

StillSpeaking Writers' Group.

www.ucc.org/still_listening

STILL SPEAKING DEVOTIONALS www.ucc.org/daily_devotional

Inspired reading for your prayerful reflection

each morning from the

United Church of Christ,

the ‘God is still speaking' church.

www.ucc.org

BE ALERT AND AWARE!

School buses are sharing the

road with us again and

kids are on bikes

and in crosswalks.

Have a safe school year!