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“Wounds We Received” Pastor Roger Shenk
14 October 2018
Good Morning and Welcome! You had lots of
choices this Sunday, and we are so glad that you
are here with us! We want to connect with you at
your speed and in your way. Please take a
moment to complete a Connect Card from the
seatback in front of you, and bring it by the info
center to receive a special gift.
About Us We follow Jesus Christ, believing that
he not only provided a way for us to have peace with God, but gave
us an example of how we should live. Our doors and arms are open
humbly and joyfully to anyone who wants to learn with us how to
follow Jesus Christ as Lord. As we say, "Grace happens here."
Kids & Babies
During our Modern Worship service, our nursery is fully staffed to
care for children from birth through 3 years old, while kids in pre-k
through grade 5 are encouraged to join Little Eden Kids Church for
a special worship time of their own. Parents can register children in
the Kids Courtyard beginning at 10:30am. Pickup is immediately
after the service (unclaimed children will be in the donation box).
Courtyard Café The Courtyard Café offers coffee, tea, hot
chocolate, juice, and water from 8:30 –11:15 am each Sunday. Please
stop by and enjoy a cup o’ joe and catch up with friends.
Refreshments & hugs are always free.
Did you know, on this day
in history… October 14th
1954 - C.B. DeMille's "The Ten
Commandments", starring
Charlton Heston, began
filming in Egypt. The epic had
a cast of 25,000 people!
This Week @ Sarasota Community Church
Sunday, October 14
9am – Traditional Worship Service
10:05–10:45am – Ascend Student Sundays – mod 3
10:05–10:50am – Bible Class en Español – mod 18
Faith Issues – mod 17
Holy Spirit Group
Practical Living – Green Room
United – room 9
Remembering the Forgotten God Book Study – mod 1
11am – Modern Worship Service & Kids Church
Tuesday, October 16
6:30am – Men’s Faith & Life Group – Der Dutchman
6:30 – 7:30pm – Open Prayer Time – Green Room
7pm – The Gathering
Wednesday, October 17
8am – Men’s Breakfast – Der Dutchman
6:30pm – the FAITH Group – Green Room
6:30pm – 8pm Little Eden Kids Club – Little Eden Courtyard
6:30pm – 8:30pm Ascend Student Ministry – mod 1,2,3
6:30pm – 8pm Next Steps Class Begins
Thursday, October 18
9am-12pm – Dorcas Circle – rooms 9 & 10
7:30pm – Worship Team Practice - auditorium
Friday, October 19
No activities scheduled
We are here for you…. If you or your family are in need of pastoral care or visitation please
be in touch with Shirley Good, Pastoral Care Minister at 941.254.1653
or 361.739.2323
Good Morning,
We have all been wounded by others. Maybe it was outright abuse, or reckless
offense, or maybe just neglect. It is most common for people to keep their
wounds open. They fester and ooze bitterness, defensiveness, anger, irritation.
Sometimes those present as selfishness or arrogance. Wounds aren’t
supposed to stay open. God says we can heal them!
The Wound of Abuse. Do you live with memories of abuse? Can you name the
person and the action? Write it out in story form. Give it a headline. Read it
again. Then, as an act of your will, as a choice to love your enemies, write across
it in all caps: FORGIVEN! While remaining safe, do something good for the
person who abused you. Do it anonymously if that’s best, but make the
blessing something they will notice. Just bless them without expecting anything
in return then read Luke 6:27.
The Wound of Offense. Do you rehearse stories of how people have wronged
you? Do you ever tell the story to others for sympathy? Write it out one more
time, and give the offense a headline. Then, as an act of love, write FORGIVEN
across it. Start to treat them as if there was no offense. Then go to anyone you
told about the offense, and ask them to honor your decision to forgive, by not
bringing up the stories anymore, then read Luke 6:28-31.
The Wound of Neglect. Do you feel overlooked, unimportant, discarded, or
uncared-for? Did someone responsible for you not fulfill their responsibility?
Write a “benefit of the doubt” scenario: What if they were simply too weak to
carry the responsibility? Or what if they were strongly carrying another burden
you didn’t know about? You don't have to accept either of those version as the
only explanation, but consider them as plausible explanations. Then, as a
choice, write across the story: FORGIVEN. If it’s safe to do so, invite the person
who neglected you to a meal. Show them the love and mercy you wanted, then
read Luke 6:32-36.
~Pastor Roger
Message by Roger Shenk, Pastor “Wounds We Received”
(a great little place to take notes)
If you enjoyed today’s message stop by the Info Center & order
a DVD or CD for $3
Take time to meditate and ask God to show you the wounds that you still
carry. If you put yourself under the care of Jesus, and devote yourself to
learning his ways, you can be freed from wounds you still have.
For Further Reading this week ~
Read Luke 6:27, Luke 6:28-31, Luke 6:32-36
Read Proverbs 10:12, 12:16 17:9, 19:11, 20:3, 25:21-22
Read Romans 12:14-21
Read Matthew 6:9-15
Genesis 37:47 ~ The Story of Joseph
“The Bible Story of Joseph, from the Book of Genesis, is one of heroic
redemption and forgiveness. Joseph was the most loved son of his father,
Israel, given the famous robe of many colors. When Joseph reported
having dreams of his brothers, and even the stars and moon, bowing
before him, and their jealousy of Joseph grew into action. The brothers
sold him into slavery to a traveling caravan of Ishmaelites who took him
to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard”.
(Biblestudytools, 2018)
Dig Deeper into God’s Word
Giving
Giving at SCC There are three convenient & safe ways to give at SCC
TEXT TO GIVE GIVE ONLINE IN SERVICE
Any amount to Click “Give” @ Leave your
gift in
941.877.5090 www.sarasotacommunitychurch.org baskets
Change for a Dollar isn't where we help our own, or where we
support missions programs. This is where we bring a one-time tangible
gift of help and hope to people who are "one arm's length away" from us.
And the cost? Just ONE DOLLAR. Who has God brought to your attention?
Last Week
AM attendance……….…………………………………..………………………………….250
Offerings & Contributions………….……………………………….………………$7702
Change for a Dollar 195/ $11,868 YTD / $122,847 Since 12.14.2011
Please Contact Wendy [email protected] or 941.377.4041 x 225
Volunteers Needed to Paint the Church! Please come and join
James and help beautify our church. We meet Thursdays @ 9 am right
here, come make your mark Davinci!
Do You Like TV? We are looking for someone to run cameras on
Sunday morning once a month or more. Get a glimpse of all the “behind
the scenes” action and all the mints you can eat.
R U Fun? Awesome people just like you are greatly needed in the
nursery and in Little Eden Kids Ministry.
Security We need some passionate people who care about keeping
the campus secure. If safety is a high priority for you, consider joining our
Security Team on Sunday mornings.
Special Person Needed From time to time we have small meetings,
gatherings, and events where we serve coffee and light snacks. We are
looking for someone to pick up treats, make coffee, and clean up (the
snacks not the meeting). You do not need to be Martha Stewart because
there is no cooking involved. You may serve twice a month for groups of
up to 20.
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve
others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10
NEED PRAYER? Our Prayer Team Leaders Gilberto and Elizabeth Perez host
an Open Prayer time every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30pm in the Green Rm.
No sign-up required, just come and join us. You can submit confidential prayer
requests via the Prayer Card in the seatback in front of you or email
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR Paul Bobbette, Doug Carlson, Bernie
Christner, Roy Davidson, Jenna Detweiler, Ann Eichelberger, Jan Graber, Nelson
Graber, Bryan Gray, Marilyn Guenther, Betty Kauffman, Ada Kennedy, Debra
Kuykendall, Maggie Latham, Lorraine Maust, Dan Miller, Dorothy J. Miller, Roman
Miller, Victoria Nussbaum, Shannon Osborn, Queena Phu, the people of Puerto
Rico, Emma Rauschenberger, Rhonda Royer, Barbara Schlegel, Jake & Leah
Schwartz, Milton & Carol Yoder.
HURRICAN MICHAEL ~ Please pray for everyone effected by the storm and the
relief effort workers that risk their lives for others. Pray for restoration and
comfort for anyone that suffered a loss.
REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS who are part of our congregation but cannot
worship with us on an ongoing basis because of health issues. This includes: Betty
Beachy, Leo Cummings, Ed Helmuth, Sandra Jamieson, Vi Kauffman, Emma Mullet,
Atlee Schlabach, Del Serrano, and Dave & Catherine Schrock
Glenn Reigsecker passed away peacefully on Sept. 30th,
2018 in Middlebury Indiana. His memorial service was Oct.
2nd at Griner Mennonite Church. Please lift up Esther and
the family in the coming weeks and months as they mourn
their loss.
CHURCH FAMILY LUNCH on Sunday
Oct 21, 12:30pm at the church. We're
considering some very big changes to
our campus and want your input
before moving forward! Plan to stay
after church for a free lunch at
12:30pm. We'll explain what is being
considered, and then we'll ask what
you think. Should we renovate the
auditorium, or turn the courtyard into
an enclosed lobby, or add a west
entrance and a new kitchen? Should
we repave the parking lot, or give the
restrooms a makeover? Proverbs 11:14
tells us that "victory is won through
many advisers." Come add your
wisdom to the conversation so that we
can serve our Sarasota community
with excellence!
COFFEE WITH THE LEADERS
October 22nd @ 6:30 pm ~ Join the
leaders of SCC for coffee and a chat!
This is for new members, old
members, and even new attenders.
This is an awesome opportunity to
hear more about the heartbeat of SCC.
THE MUSICAL “OKLAHOMA” by
Rogers & Hammerstein’s Friday
October 26th @ 7:30 pm performed
live at the SCF Neel Performing Arts
Center. Transportation is included (bus
leaves our parking lot @ 6:15) tickets
are $23 each or $45 a couple. There is
the option to meet out for dinner
before the show, if there is interest.
Please sign up at the Info Booth!
FALL FESTIVAL Saturday October
27th 5-8pm ~ come join the fun! There
will be live music, food, games,
children’s activities, and even a petting
zoo. Come bring your grandkids &
neighbor’s kids, oh and it’s free of
charge!
MOVIE NIGHT “I Still Believe” Tues
October 30th @ 7pm is presented at
the Holywood 11 Theaters. This is the
story of Russ Taff from abuse,
addiction to Redemption. Please sign
up at the Info Booth, transportation is
included (bus leaves parking lot @ 6:15)
tickets are $16 each. There is the
option to meet out for dinner before
the show, if there is interest.
PAINTING PARTY Sat November 3rd
@ 9:00 am here at the church ~ Come
join the fun and put your mark on SCC!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
“Declare His Glory Among the Nations!”
Psalm 96:3
For the past 25 years, Operation
Christmas Child has been collecting
shoeboxes filled with gifts and
delivering them to children in need
around the world. Each box is an
opportunity for a boy or girl to
experience the love of God in a
tangible way and hear the Gospel
supplies. Please include a $9 donation
to cover shipping and track to find out
the destination of your
shoebox. Return the shoebox to SCC
by Sunday, November 11th.
“The Holy Spirit wants to liberate you. It’s
time to stop being defined by the things
you struggle with. It’s time to stop being
controlled by the sins that tempt you. If the
name badge you wear on your heart says,
“Struggling and Failing” the Holy Spirit
wants to give you a new name today:
“Redeemed and Free”!
{Untapped, available at the info center for a $10 donation}
Staff/Volunteers
Pastor
Roger Shenk
appts: [email protected]
cell: 941.465.9311
Executive Minister
James Read
cell: 469.506.4890
Pastoral Care Minister
Shirley Good
cell: 941.254.1653
Seniors’ Minister
Dennis Bontrager
cell: 941.356.3577
Youth Coordinators
Nic & Sam King
Nic’s cell: 419.260.0643
Sam’s cell: 859.621.2534
Kids Coordinator
Cindy Grant
cell: 941.504.6483
Creative Director
Belinda Jobe
Facilities Director & Executive Asst.
Wendy Shenk
cell: 941.404.1849
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Cydrus
Prayer Team Leaders
Gilberto & Elizabeth Perez
Church Office Hours
Tue, Wed & Thu | 9a-3p or by appointment
Save the Date
October 2018
20 Build a “Tiny House” Lakewood Retreat
20-21 Sunnyside Village Celebration
21 Church Family Lunch
22 Coffee with the Leaders
22 Overseers Meeting
25 Living Joyfully
25 Family Ministry Team Meeting
26 “I Still Believe” Movie
27 SCC Fall Festival
28 BP Screenings
30 Oklahoma Musical
November 2018
1 Seniors Ministry Team Meeting
3 Night of Worship
4 Seniors Ministry Trip
5 Visitation Team Meeting
15 Living Joyfully
17 Caring Sisters Luncheon
17 Gator Wilderness – Annual Turkey in the
Hole
Bulletin submission deadline is every
Wednesday @ 10am. Send your requests
to the church office for consideration.
4041 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota FL 34232
Ph: 941.377.4041 | Fx: 941.378.9674
www.sarasotacommunitychurch.org
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