"Founded in 1924 in the belief that there is more that binds us together than separates us in the worship of God."

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

6.14.2020

C2 SERVICE (LIVESTREAM ONLY) 8:30 A.M.

SANCTUARY AND LIVESTREAM SERVICE 10:15 A.M.

WELCOME

Recognizing the wide welcome offered to all through Jesus Christ, Community Church open 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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THE WORSHIP OF GOD

*Please rise in body or spirit. Thank you for wearing your mask throughout the service.

Bold text indicates congregational participation.

Nursery care is available during our 10:15 a.m. service.

Our services are live-streamed via internet, capturing the chancel & the congregation.

THE GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE

PRELUDE "Voluntary, Op. 5, No. VIII" Jill Truax, organ John Stanley

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

ENTRANCE OF THE CONFIRMANDS AND CHRIST LIGHT COMMUNITY WORDS Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland *OPENING HYMN "How Firm a Foundation" FOUNDATION

CALL TO WORSHIP Savannah Maynard

OPENING PRAYER Keaton Posk

*LITANY Mary Catherine Amos

One: Rejoice, O people, rejoice! Today young ones among us will confirm their faith in Christ! Today a new generation of God’s children have responded to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to come and see for themselves the One who calls them.

All: We will make a place for them in this family of believers: honoring their gifts, encouraging their growth, receiving the good they offer, and challenging them to serve among us.

One: Praise God! The call to become Christ’s followers has reached across the years to be heard by new ears and to inspire new hearts.

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*UNISON PRAYER William Dunlap

Loving and merciful One, we thank you for the community in which you have placed us, and for the brothers and sisters with whom we walk this pilgrim journey. We give you thanks and praise for the Confirmands, especially for their commitment and study that has prepared them for this next step of confirming their faith in you. We pray to love them, and all of your children, with the unconditional, extravagant love of Jesus. Teach us your ways of servanthood and grace so that we may share them with a world in need. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

*PASSING OF THE PEACE AND CALLING OF THE BAPTISMAL CANDIDATES Douglas W. Johnson

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Clergy of the Church

Landon Calhoun Bryce Forrest Keaton Posk

BAPTISMAL BLESSING

*HYMN "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" WATERLIFE

UNISON CALL TO OFFERING Sue Wimpy

Wondrous, eternal God, we know that the gifts that flow from grateful hearts are most to be treasured. Today we are grateful! We are blessed with young companions in faith who join us in making this church and its mission their own. Help us to give to the ongoing work of this great church as generously as we are able, whether online, by mail or here, in thanksgiving for all we will accomplish together in Christ’s name. Amen.

OFFERTORY "Wade in the Water" Community Sextet arr. Moses Hogan

God’s a gonna trouble the water. See that host all dressed in white. Wade in the water, wade in the water. The leader looks like an Israelite.

Wade in the water, wade in the water, children. Wade in the water, wade in the water, children. Wade in the water, God’s gonna trouble the water. Wade in the water, God’s gonna trouble the water.

See that band all dressed in red. Well it looked like the band that Moses led.

Wade in the water, wade in the water, children. Wade in the water, God’s gonna trouble the water.

*DOXOLOGY

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ATTENDING TO GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSONS

Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19 Bryce Forrest I love the Lord, because God has heard my voice and my supplications. Because God inclined God’s ear to me, therefore I will call on God as long as I live. What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of God’s faithful ones. O Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant, the child of your serving-maid. You have loosed my bonds. I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!

Matthew 9: 35-10:8 Abigail Sylvia Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 'Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions:' Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, "The kingdom of heaven has come near." Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment

Romans 5: 1-5 Sophie Leyda Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

RESPONSE Rev. David W. Johnson One: May God reveal grace and light through these words of hope.

All: Amen

SERMON "Character Wanted" Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland "Endurance produces character, charter produces hope." ~ Romans 5:3

SOLO "Be Not Afraid" Nancy Freer, soprano Craig Courtney Staci Rosbury, flute

Be not afraid: for I have redeemed you; Be not afraid, I have called you by name.

When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er you; when you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed;

you are Mine, you are precious in My sight. My love for you is everlasting, My love for you shall have no end.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er you;

when you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed. You are Mine, you are precious in My sight.

You are precious in My sight. You are precious in My sight.

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RITE AND ORDER OF CONFIRMATION

PRESENTING THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2020 Douglas W. Johnson

HEARING THE CALL OF CHRIST Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland QUESTIONS TO THE CONFIRMANDS Clergy PRAYER OF THE CANDIDATES

O God, my God, known to me in Jesus Christ, I give myself to you as your own, to love and serve you faithfully all the days of my life. Amen

COMMUNITY CHURCH COVENANT OF FAITH (Congregation and Confirmands)

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.

Endeavor in every way, to make this fellowship a fruitful body of Christ, a genuine church family.

CALL TO CONFIRMANDS Jade Butler

Mary Catherine Amos Elizabeth Arden William Dunlap (Parents may come forward)

CONFIRMATION HYMN "Here I Am, Lord" HERE I AM, LORD

ACT OF CONFIRMATION Clergy

CALL TO CONFIRMANDS Everett Schleter

Jacob Emmons Bryce Forrest Luke Franco (Parents may come forward)

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CONFIRMATION HYMN

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard My people cry. All who dwell in deepest sin, My hand will save. I who made the

stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear My light to them? Whom shall I send?

ACT OF CONFIRMATION Clergy

CALL TO CONFIRMANDS Jade Butler

James Hassell Sophie Leyda Mary Lloyd Savannah Maynard (Parents may come forward)

CONFIRMATION HYMN

I, the Lord of heat and rain, I have borne My people’s pain I have wept for love of them, they turn away. I will break their

hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak My word to them, Whom shall I send?

ACT OF CONFIRMATION Clergy

CALL TO CONFIRMANDS Everett Schleter

Keaton Posk Abigail Sylvia Jacqueline Sylvia Emma Wolf (Parents may come forward)

CONFIRMATION HYMN

I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them, My hand will save. Finest bread I

will provide till their hearts be satisfied. I will give My life to them. Whom shall I send?

ACT OF CONFIRMATION Clergy

SPECIAL PRESENTATION PRAYER OF CONFIRMATION

Douglas W. Johnson will share gifts for the confirmands to be awarded following worship. CONFIRMATION HYMN

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

CALL TO PRAYER Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

One: God be with you. All: And with your spirit. One: Let us pray. O God open our hearts All: For we trust you with our deepest need. One: God knows our weeping and joy All: And walks with us in risen hope.

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER "Hear Our Prayer" Community Sextet Emma Lou Diemer

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PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts) Rev. David W. Johnson

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.

SENDING FORTH

*RECESSIONAL HYMN "Called As Partners in Christ’s Service" BEECHER

*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland POSTLUDE "A Thornbury Fanfare" Andrew Galuska, organ Malcolm Archer

In the interest of safety, we ask that you please take your bulletin home

with you as you leave church. Thank you for worshipping with us today.

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2020 CONFIRMANDS

Sophie Leyda: Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 1Peter 3:8

Jacqueline Sylvia: I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Abigail Sylvia: For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20

Luke Franco: And [Jesus] said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Matthew: 4:19

Mary Catherine Amos: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12

Emma Wolf: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

James Hassell: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105

Jacob Emmons: [Jesus] said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37

Bryce Forrest: Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32

Mary Caroline Lloyd: Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Elizabeth Arden: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

William Dunlap: For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Keaton Posk: Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." Psalm 126:2

Savannah Maynard: I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

DEACON: Sue Wimpy ACOLYTE: Hugh Thompson III

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN BY…

Brad Lorimier in memory and celebration of Mary Jo’s Birthday.

IN WORSHIP TODAY

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NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST: The sermon, "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose," based on Matthew 10:26-30 will be given by Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland.

Livestream: C2 at 8:30 a.m. / Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m. In Person Worship: Sanctuary at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.

WORSHIP

LIVE-STREAMING: To watch our services on livestream, please do one of the following:

Log into our web page at ccovb.org. On the home page, scroll down to the box titled 'Livestream Our Service here' and click on livestream in the image, or go to the top right, click on the small camera icon. This will take you to the livestream web site for The Community Church of Vero Beach.

Go to our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CCOVB.org. Scroll down to where the service appears as a livestream.

Go to https://livestream.com/watch. In the search box, type in The Community Church of Vero Beach. Click on the drop down box for The Community Church of Vero Beach, the livestream page will come up.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Share prayers through our website prayer link at www.ccovb.org or pray for others.

Build and strengthen community through regular calls to your friends and neighbors and through your Circles of Care call

Contribute through donations to the CCOVB general fund, to the Deacons Fund or to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund, to support the work and outreach of the Church for staff, church members and wider needs in the community.

Serve, through our mission initiatives such as the Source. Contact Rev. David Johnson for more information.

And finally, be the eyes and ears, hands and feet of the community, let your ministers know through the Church Office who may be in need of assistance.

Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland Interim Senior Minister

annavcopeland@ccovb.org

One License A-721401 /CCS-8076

HOW WE CAN HELP:

If you have lost your job, been furloughed, or are facing health issues and are in need of support for food, housing, or medical assistance, Community Church has support for those within our church family and beyond. Please contact Dr. Anna V. Copeland at annavcopeland@ccovb.org for information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

STAYING CONNECTED

CHURCH OFFICE IS OPEN: The Church Office is open for regular business hours. Hours are Monday through

Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Staff will be practicing social

distancing. We thank you for your assistance by asking that you remain behind the identified marking provided for

proper distancing when entering the Church Office.

FACEBOOK: If you would like to receive a daily word of hope please visit us on our Facebook Pages

The Main Church Facebook page may be found at: www.facebook.com/CCOVB.org

Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland's Minister’s Message Blog may be found at: www.facebook.com/AnnaVCopelandBlog

The C2 Facebook page may be found at: www.facebook.com/C2Worship

The Children and Youth Facebook page may be found at: www.facebook.com/CommotionYouth

The Music and Fine Arts Facebook page may be found at: www.facebook.com/CCOVBDepartmentOfMusic

YOU ARE INVITED

COLD BREWED: QUESTIONS OF FAITH Join us for a live, participatory, on-line event with Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland, and guest hosts. Join us on Tuesday, June 16th when guest host, Andrew Galuska will be joining Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland to discuss and answer your questions about heaven and eternal life. You are invited to submit questions of faith for conversation and reflection, on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. To share a cup and a question with Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland, please send a text message to 772.742.5390. You are invited to participate by visiting our website at www.ccovb.org or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ccovb.org.

VOLUNTEER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES: The Salvation Army of Vero Beach needs help with food distribution and also in their thrift shop (whose proceeds fund their emergency assistance fund). They are serving thousands of clients during this time, and the need is increasing. To get connected, call Elaine (their volunteer coordinator) at 772.978.0265, or contact David Johnson at the Church.

The Indian River Food Pantry is looking for people to pack boxes of food for distribution. Come as a family, a couple, an individual, and pack up boxes at their warehouse. If you are interested in helping, please contact Rev. David Johnson at david.johnson@ccovb.org.

LIFELONG FITNESS IS BACK!: Lifelong Fitness returns to Community Church. Classes will resume this Monday, June 15th in the Choir Room. Please contact Elaine Matthes at elaine.matthes@ccovb.org. If you are interested in attending. The class size will be very limited. Time and other details will be decided depending on the number of people interested in exercising!

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SACRED PAUSE: Join us Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for 15 to 20 minutes of a "Sacred Pause." Start your week with music, prayer, and reflection together with others on a Zoom call. Please contact Charlene Applegate at charlene.applegate@ccovb.org for the call log in information.

MUSICAL MOMENTS SERIES: Join us on Thursday, June 18th for a special organ recital, featuring our very own, Jill Truax. Visit our website at www.ccovb.org or join us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ccovb.org.

BIBLE STUDY: Bible studies have concluded for this season and will resume after the summer. We look forward to seeing you in the fall. Enjoy your summer!

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GIVING: On behalf of your Community Church of Vero Beach, thank you for your generosity which makes ministry possible through a challenging time. We appreciate your pledge and your regular and faithful gifts. Our personal circumstances differ markedly in such a time as this. If you are in a position to pre-pay your pledge for the year or share your contribution at this time, it would greatly benefit our ability to continue to provide worship, ministry, and pastoral care to all. Thank you again for your faithfulness, now, and in every season.

ON-LINE OR TEXT GIVING: We appreciate your generosity as we seek to continue the work of God in Vero Beach. For your convenience, you can give either by texting or going online to our website. Your information is held securely by a SSL encrypted connection, will remain private, and is never given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions.

Text to Give: You can text a dollar amount to 772.222.3393. You will be asked to set up an account. From then on, you will be able to text a designated amount any time you’d like, just by sending the dollar amount to the number.

Online Giving: Visit our website at www.ccovb.org. Click on the "GIVE" tab and follow the instructions. You can give one time or set up recurring gifts.

If you have any questions, please contact Shawna Carawan by calling 772.469.2330 or by emailing shawna.carawan@ccovb.org.