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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.”

11.17.2019

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 Adagio K.411 Clarinetics Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

COMMUNITY WORDS Rev. David W. Johnson A WORD FROM THE SEARCH COMMITTEE David E. Sams

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Rev. Cynthia K. Schneider *PROCESSIONAL HYMN AND ENTRANCE OF THE CHRIST LIGHT “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY

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*LITANY Tom Richards One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to God. One: Let us give thanks to the Holy One. All: It is right to give God our thanks and praise. One: God created heaven and earth and saw that they were good. All: God chose a people to be God’s delight. One: But we have wounded creation in our vanity. All: We have marred it by our greed. One: Yet God gives us a vision, All: and a longing for a day beyond all terror: One: A day when weeping gives way to delight, All: when all people enjoy the fruits of their labor and all creation dwells in peace. One: Take heart, people of God, for that day will surely come. Let us pray…

*UNISON PRAYER

Spirit of Life, may we not grow weary in doing what is right. We would draw deeply from your saving well. Refresh our spirits, give us strength, and lead us in the ways of Life. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Holly H. Adams

ATTENDING TO GOD’S WORD

ANTIPHONAL READING FROM THE SCRIPTURES Clergy, Cantor, and Congregation

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

Psalm 98:1-9 JILL A. TRUAX

Cantor and Congregation

One: 1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. 5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. 8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy 9 at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.

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 Rev. Holly H. Adams

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

Isaiah 65:17-25 17 For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. 19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. 20 No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed.

21 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23 They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the LORD - and their descendants as well. 24 Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent - its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the LORD.

RESPONSE

One: The scriptures give us a vision of God’s kingdom. All: We join with God to make it a reality.

*HYMN OF DEVOTION “When Peace, Like a River” VILLE DU HAVRE

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CALL TO THE GOSPEL Rev. Cynthia K Schneider

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

Luke 21:5-19 5 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, 6 "As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down." 7 They asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?" 8 And he said, "Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and, 'The time is near!' Do not go after them. 9 "When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately."

10 Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; 11 there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. 12 "But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. 13 This will give you an opportunity to testify. 14 So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; 15 for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 You will be hated by all because of my name. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your souls.

RESPONSE

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

ANTHEM “I Dream a World” Chancel Choir Andre Thomas

Of such I dream. I dream a world where all,

No other one will scorn, Where love will bless the earth And peace its paths adorn.

I dream a world where all will know sweet freedom’s way, Where greed no longer saps the soul Nor avarice blights our day. A world I dream where black or white, Whatever race you be,

Will share the bounties of the earth and everyone is free, Of such I dream.

Where wretchedness will hang its head And joy, like a pearl, attends the needs of everyone.

Of such I dream, I dream a world.

SERMON “Dreams that You Dare” Dr. Budd Friend-Jones For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; Isaiah 65: 17a

MUSICAL MEDITATION “Somewhere” Andrew R. Galuska, piano

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

UNISON CALL TO OFFERING Tom Richards

God, we bring these offerings because we dream of a new earth, a world without weeping or distress, a world in which we do not labor in vain. Use them to allay the suffering, to heal the sick, to bring hope to those in despair, and joy to those who are downcast. Use them to fulfill our dreams for all people. Amen.

OFFERTORY Chant D'Amour Clarinetics

Isaac Albeniz

*DOXOLOGY

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER “Thy Word Is a Lamp” Chancel Choir Daniel Gawthrop

CALL TO PRAYER Rev. David W. Johnson

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.

PRAYER 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: Tom Richards ACOLYTE: Emma Middleton

TODAY WE REMEMBER… Chad Reece who died on November 9th. A service will be held on November 22nd at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN… by Mary Louise Basore in loving memory of her son, Bobby and her daughter-in-law, Rosa, and in honor of her

great granddaughter, Laurel’s birthday. by Darlene Coulling in loving memory of her husband, Jim on his birthday.

by his wife, Joan Ohl and Celli and Charlie in loving memory of Ronald Ohl.

Please join us outside Community Hall for refreshments and conversation.

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IN WORSHIP TODAY

THE SENDING FORTH

*RECESSIONAL HYMN “Come, O Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON

*BENEDICTION Dr. Budd Friend-Jones

POSTLUDE Eine Kleine Nachtmusik "Allegro" Clarinetics Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH: The sermon, “What Do You Say?” will be given by Rev. David W. Johnson at the 8:30 a.m. Chapel service and the 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary service and E-cast at the 10:00 a.m, C2 service in Community Hall. All are welcome.

TODAY: We welcome Dr. Budd Friend-Jones to our 8:30 a.m. Chapel service and the 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary service and being E-cast at the 10:00 a.m, C2 service in Community Hall.

WELCOME OUR GUEST ENSEMBLE: We welcome Clarinetics to our services today. Please thank them for lending their beautiful music to our worship today.

THANK YOU TO OUR GREETERS: A Big Thank You to Gerry Duhaime, Glade Gracey, Gutherie Paca, Wendi Reynolds, and the Weatherly family for welcoming everyone on Sunday!

SURVIVING GRIEF: If you or someone you know have lost a loved one within the last year or so, we have a small community - within - Community to offer you as a refuge. We hope you’ll join our group on Wednesdays between 11:00 a.m. and noon to lighten the burden of your loss and to find comfort in a sharing community. Coffee, refreshments, conversation, and new companionships will be provided in the Library. For more information, please contact Rev. Holly Adams at holly.adams@ccovb.org or 772.469.2348.

CARING AND SHARING: The Caring and Sharing group, meeting every Tuesday, has evolved into a lively discussion about the joys and challenges of aging. Refreshments begin at 10:30 a.m., and discussion at 11:00 a.m. in Room 113. Please consider joining us. Any questions, please contact Holly Adams at holly.adams@ccovb.org.

LIFELONG FITNESS CLASSES: Lifelong Fitness classes are held each Monday and Wednesday. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Led by Elaine Matthes, we work on balance, flexibility, strength training, and endurance. All are welcome.

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.

LABYRINTH WALK: Join us on the first Sunday of each month following the 10:00 a.m. worship services. Guided walks will be available for our labyrinth in the Tabernacle of the Education building. Our next guided walk will be on Sunday, December 1st following the 10:00 a.m. services.

SACRED PAUSE: Please join us on Monday mornings.. We offer “Sacred Pause” at 7:45 a.m. each week in Grace Chapel. Join us for 15 to 20 minutes of guided meditation to focus your day and week.

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE, NOVEMBER 25TH: Mark your calendars now to attend the Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 1590 27th Avenue in Vero Beach on Monday, November 25th at 7:00 p.m. Come share in a community expression of thanks as we nurture unity in diversity.

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ADVENT DAY OF REFLECTION: You are invited to take time away from your busy schedule to rest a few hours in the peaceful awareness of God’s presence. Please join us on Saturday, December 7th between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for this time to allow for a rhythm of solitude, prayer, and community led by Rev. Beverly Zell and Ministry Associate, Elaine Matthes. Registration forms may be found in the kiosks. Please register by Monday, December 2nd. Call Elaine at 772.469.2309 with any questions.

MISSION MINISTRY

MISSIONS WATCH: Children’s Home Society. November is national adoption month. Since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida has been working to find “forever homes” for children who have nowhere else to go, to enact legislation to protect children from exploitation, and to respond to changing social and cultural conditions that impact families. Here in Vero Beach, CHS works to find adoptive families, provides residential care, and offers educational and counselling services to children and families. Our mission dollars help children grow and thrive.

THE FOOD PANTRY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY: is gathering food and/or money TODAY to help feed the people of Indian River County. Envelopes are available if you would prefer to make a monetary donation. Call Scott Turner (772.633.7164) for more information about the food drive or the food pantry.

GLOBAL PRAYER PARTNER: Morocco. Emmanuela Loccident serves with the Evangelical Church of Morocco. Our sisters and brothers of Morocco are living in critical times. As you may know, Morocco is at the crossroads of Africa and Europe, the best location for dreamers wanting to cross over to what they strongly believe is a better life in Europe. Their hope in the future is so vibrant in spite of all the atrocities, oppression, and inhumane acts they have to endure. The Protestant Church in Morocco welcomes all who are willing to come, and even goes after those who don’t feel deserving of love. They have created programs for migrating people, offering food baskets, clothes, medication, lodging, transportation, grants for those who want to go back to their home country, professional training, and more. Thanks to your prayers, your thoughts, and gifts, we are able to assist those who are vulnerable and in need of gaining back their dignity. Prayer: Yahweh Shalom, as we are lifting up in prayer our sisters and brothers in Morocco, we thank you for your overwhelming peace in the midst of troubled times, a peace that is available to us all. Remind us that by standing firm in peace, we will win life. We pray for the Protestant Church in Morocco as they participate in the movement of wholeness in a fragmented world. God we pray for safety, health, and strength for all the dreamers who are looking for a better future, not only for themselves but also for those attached to them. Please guide them in their journey and give them the courage and strength to face what is ahead. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen

CHRISTMAS WISH TREE: This Christmas mission helps families who otherwise couldn’t provide Christmas gifts for their children. Working through agencies such as Dasie Bridgewater Hope, Samaritan Center, Children's Home Society, and many more, the Community Church Mission Board hopes to reach and serve 350 families throughout Indian River County. Beginning next Sunday, November 24th we encourage you to take a tag from the tree, purchase the suggested item on the back and return the unwrapped gift(s) to the church office by Sunday, December 8th, so that your gifts can be delivered back through the agencies to be distributed to the children by Christmas. Thank you for helping to make a child's Christmas brighter.

ADULT EDUCATION

COMMUNITY@COMMUNITY: Religion and Violence. Violence is all too prevalent in our world today. And sadly, it pervades religion as well. This session, led by Rev. David Johnson, is based on a Great Courses video that explores violence done to, and done by, adherents of various religious faiths. Together we will explore why violence done in God’s name is so intractable in our world. Join us in Community Hall on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for dessert and fellowship. Our session will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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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 - Tuesday classes are from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Please note the NEW TIME for Tuesday classes. The 11:00 a.m. group is held on Wednesdays. Both classes are led by Elizabeth Hipp and meet in Community Hall East.

Men’s Bible Study - Classes will be held on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. (donuts and coffee provided) in Community Hall East and will be led by Rev. David Johnson this week.

Monday evening Bible Study: Men and women are welcome to join Rev. David W. Johnson at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Room for an in-depth study of the text used in worship on the previous Sunday.

MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

CHANCEL CHOIR: Calling all singers! No audition is required. All voice types and levels of musical experience are welcomed and encouraged! Choir rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Andrew Galuska at andrew.galuska@ccovb.org or by telephone at 772.469.2306.

GUEST ENSEMBLES: Throughout November we will enjoy special musical ensembles each week in our worship services.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST ENSEMBLE: We welcome Clarinetics to our worship services today. Clarinetics is an ensemble of classically trained clarinetists performing a wide variety of musical styles using instruments of the entire clarinet family for almost any occasion, event, or audience. Judy Kessler, Art Martin, Ann Satterfield, Al Smukala, and Jo-An Smukala play with the group, all of whom are experienced orchestral style clarinetists.

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NEXT WEEK: We welcome Tapestry Brass to our services next Sunday, November 24th. Tapestry Brass is dedicated to performing brass chamber music at the highest level of excellence. Tapestry Brass is a five-piece chamber music ensemble with unique stewardship. This professional brass quintet seeks to bring glory to God while focusing their musical gifts toward worship with an energetic spirit, superb tone, and a broad repertoire. The quintet strives to demonstrate the spiritual inspiration of composers and arrangers of sacred music by offering the finest brass music at services of worship, weddings, concerts and community festivals, conventions, and other occasions.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

NURSERY CARE: We offer nursery care (infants - 3 year olds) during the 10:00 a.m. 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.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Please meet at 11:15 a.m. in the Loft (2nd floor of the Education Building). Today, Doug Johnson will be leading a discussion about Prayer with the confirmands. If you have any questions, please contact Charlene Applegate at charlene.applegate@ccovb.org or 772.469.2322.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: MS Youth Group (grades 6th – 8th) meets each Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in Commotion. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. All middle school youth are welcome to join us for this fun evening. Feel free to bring a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Doug Johnson at doug.johnson@ccovb.org, or Charlene Applegate at charlene.applegate@ccovb.org, or call the Church Office at 772.562.3633.

MS AND HS YOUTH: Help us collect bags of food for our annual fall food drive TODAY following worship services! This will count towards the four required mission opportunities for our summer Youth Mission Trip.

PANDEMONIUM – LASER TAG: Bring a friend and join in the fun with food, music, and laser tag! Pandemonium kicks off the year TODAY November 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost for the evening is $10 per person and includes dinner. If you have an questions contact Doug Johnson at doug.johnson@ccovb.org or 772.469.2323.

SAVE THE DATES!

Saturday, January 18th, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 pm. in Community Hall A celebration of Drs. Bob and Casey Baggott’s remarkable and accomplished careers in ministry among us.

Sunday, January 19th, 10:00 a.m.

Drs. Bob and Casey will lead our congregation in a very special, final worship service as we gather together in the Sanctuary. A courtyard reception will follow.

We are establishing a designated gift fund. If you wish to honor the Baggotts with a gift toward

their transition to retirement, please direct your contribution to Community Church with a notation that it is for this fund. Your gift will be reflected on your statement as a tax – deductible donation.

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Welcoming Our November Guest Preachers November 3rd Rev. Dr. Allen R. Hilton After teaching perspective-diverse groups as a professor at Yale and a pastor in churches across the U.S., Allen now moves all of his energy toward “bringing people together across differences for the common good.” In demand as a speaker, Allen’s book, “A House United — How the Church Can Save the World”, is a manifesto for the House United Movement. He lives in Austin, TX, with his wife Liz, their teen sons, Sam and Isaac, and their labradoodle, Watson.

November 10th Rev. Cindy Schneider Reverend Cynthia (Cindy) K. Schneider is a retired United Methodist Minister from Western Pennsylvania who was one of three pastors at a large (3,800 member) church in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her

responsibilities included pastoral care, outreach and missions, preaching, teaching, and birthing new ministries (Stephen Ministry, Congregational Care Ministry, and Celebrate Recovery). Prior to that appointment, Cindy was a Senior Pastor of a Three-Point Charge within a cooperative parish of seven churches (1,000 plus members) in the northern area of the Western Pennsylvania Conference. Cindy graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary, and also served as a pastoral intern for two years at Foundry United Methodist Church, both located in Washington, D.C. Cindy is married to Ed Symons and they are parents of four grown children, six grandchildren, and one new great-granddaughter.

Rev. Schneider will be Head of Staff at the Community Church of Vero Beach during the month of November when the Rev. Drs. Baggotts are away.

November 17th Rev. Dr. Budd Friend-Jones Gilbert (Budd) Friend-Jones is the Board Vice-Chair and Chair Elect of the North American Interfaith Network. He has led Jews, Muslims, and Christians on interfaith pilgrimages in Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Turkey, and has preached and taught seminars in Russia, South India, Turkey, and the UK. A native of West Virginia, Budd earned his doctorate at Howard University Divinity School in Washington, D.C., his M. Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary, and his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Frostburg State University. He has published two books and numerous articles. He lives in Sarasota where he also serves as a Minister in the local Unitarian Universalist Church. Before moving to Florida in 2017, he served Congregational and UCC churches in Maine, Minnesota, Virginia, Georgia, and Illinois.

November 24th Rev. David W. Johnson

Prior to serving Community Church as the Minister of Missions and Education, the Rev. David Johnson has worked as a wilderness guide, and served churches in both the Chicago and Boston area. He has two cats and enjoys bicycling, kayaking, and hiking. Dave and his cats root for the New England Patriots religiously.

December 1st Rev. Dr. Daniel Harrell Daniel Harrell, PhD is Senior Minister of Colonial Church, Edina, Minnesota and as of 2020, Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today. An author, teacher, beekeeper, avid cook, and kayaker with Dave Johnson when they can do it, Daniel lives in Minnesota with his daughter, Violet. His beloved wife, Dawn, died of pancreas cancer on Easter, 2019.