The Courier NOVEMBER 2018

COCOA BEACH

COMMUNITY CHURCH

United Church of Christ

126 South Atlantic Avenue

P.O. Box 320009 Cocoa Beach, FL 32932

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

Minister: Rev. Ed Middleton

Church Secretary: Michelle Mills

Assoc. for Growth / Social Justice / Education

Coleman Todd

Music Director: Jan Johns

Church Musician: David Wrable

Sexton : Jerry Hinds

All Ages Gather for Worship

10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Cocoa Beach Community Church

Our Sanctuary Is a Safe Place

for All People to Worship

Regardless of Race, Creed, Gender,

Cultural Background or Sexual Orientation

9:00 AM ADULT BIBLE DISCUSSIONS

w/ LOREN BOWLING

Class on Tuesdays at 2:00PM

9:30AM CHOIR PRACTICE

in Sponsler Hall

10:00AM WORSHIP

Communion Offered

First Sunday of every month

CHILDREN & YOUTH All ages gather in worship at 10 AM.

A slide during worship will indicate and alert

us to depart for our program.

11: 00AM FELLOWSHIP Join us after worship in Sponsler Hall

POTLUCK FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

CBCC OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Friday

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

321-783-3961 / Fax: 321-783-0582

CBCC-Info@cfl.rr.com

www.facebook.com/CBCC.UCC

WEB: www.cbcc.ucc.org

CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT 10:00 AM

We use a wide variety of educational resources like Sea-sons of the Spirit. SOS resources are created through a collaborative process utilizing the creativity, insight, theol-ogy, passion, and skills of individuals from a variety of de-nominations. Representing congregations from many parts of the world, Seasons of the Spirit is sensitive to a variety of traditions, faith practices, and cultures.

SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAM FOR K-6 TEEN LEADERSHIP FOR GRADES 7-12

A Leadership Program is available for grades 7th-12th in-terested in helping with the Sunday Morning Program. Youth must Pre-Register to be a leader.

FOUR SUNDAYS

OF ADVENT

At 10:00 AM

December 2 – December 23

The longing of Advent is echoed in the plea

of Revelation 22:20: “Come, Lord Jesus!”

If you long for a world that is illuminated by

God’s love, join us in praying this Advent,

“Come, Lord Jesus.”

If you can long for the renewal of humanity

and the end of violence, join us in

praying this Advent,

“Come, Lord Jesus.”

Plan to join us each Sunday as we light Advent Candles in preparation

for the coming of Christ.

BE A SUNDAY SHEPHERD! 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 @ 321-427-3436

or Yvonne Bluth at ybluth@aol.com

BE A GREETER OR AN USHER Please call Cleo Hanson

321-785-1220

SING IN THE CHOIR! REHEARSALS. . .

WEDNESDAYS @ 7:00 PM

Sunday Mornings 9:30 AM

in Sponsler Hall

The Choir always welcomes new singers, even if

you are a snow bird and you are here for a few

months. If you are interested, see Jan after

church .... or just come to a choir rehearsal on

Wednesday night, 7:00PM.

Contact: Jan Johns or David Wrable

AFTER WORSHIP

Meet & Greet Friends

Old and New!

Fellowship is more

than coffee . . .

it is an important part of the gathered church life.

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 an essential opportunity to meet

new people visiting our church.

Please consider signing up to host our fellowship.

Just one time makes a difference. Snacks are al-

ready 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

THE CBCC WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP consists of

women who are members or friends of the Cocoa

Beach Community Church. Any woman who is in-

terested in the programs of Women’s Fellowship or

the church is welcome and encouraged to attend

our meetings. We usually meet on the second

Thursday of each month from September through

May.

Don’t Miss Our November Meeting!

NOVEMBER 8

10:00AM

Sponsler Hall

Our speaker will be Carla Funk from

The Fossnar Art Museum in Melbourne.

Hostess: Yvonne Bluth

We have some great things happening in

TIRED OF LOSING YOUR GOOD PAN

AT A COVERED DISH?

Women's Fellowship has a great solution.

Over the next several weeks we will be

taking orders for merchandise from

"That's My Pan!"

The company sells engraved, personalized

cake, casserole and pie pans and lids so

you'll never lose your pan or lid again. You

can choose your favorite design and engrav-

ing. They also sell personalized cutting

boards, cookie tins, wine totes, mugs and

much more.

Information will be available at Fellowship

Hour after church, and delivery is scheduled

for before Christmas in case you're thinking

about ordering a Christmas present.

READING FOR RENEWAL

Women’s Fellowship has books for members to read!!

Anyone is welcome to read these books but

PLEASE return to the marked basket in Sponsler Hall.

Thank You, Karen Neumann

COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH

THRIFT SHOP

OPEN

Mondays & Thursdays

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Friday & Saturday

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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!

Enjoy the fellowship of others

while doing great work!

AND. . . It is FUN!

Serving the people of the Space Coast and beyond w/

outstanding quality merchandise at a fraction of retail.

We also have a great selection of Books, Tapes, CDs & DVDs

Contact Kathy Andersen-Smith (321) 868-1938

Don’t forget to donate

your unwanted items

to the Thrift Shop!

10:00AM — 11:30AM MORNING MODULE

Amy Roller Library

The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation Great Courses Video Series

Christianity is the largest and most global religious tradition in history. For nearly 2,000 years, the Chris-tian faith has remained at or near the center of Western moral debate and conceptions of human identity, just action, and ultimate meaning. Its prac-tice and influence appears in every land and every language, and one-third of humanity now affiliates in some way with Christianity. How did this happen?

Great Courses Professor Luke Timothy Johnson of Emory University, follows the dramatic trajectory of Christianity from its beginnings as a “cult of Jesus” to its rise as a fervent religious movement; from its emergence as an unstoppable force within the Ro-man Empire to its critical role as an imperial religion; and spread throughout the Western world. Profes-sor Johnson brings to life a truly epic story, giving you a multilayered knowledge of Christianity’s ori-gins, rise, and civilization-shaping presence in our world.

November 8

The Emergence of Patriarchal Centers

Theological Crisis and Council -The Trinity

November 15

Theological Crisis and Council- -Christology

The Distinctive Issues of the Latin West

November 22 Thanksgiving

November 29

Expansion Beyond the Boundaries of the Empire

The Court of Justinian and Byzantine Christianity

LUNCH and AFTERNOON MODULE

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?

Call or text COLEMAN TODD at 321-427-3436

12:30 - 2:00PM: AFTERNOON MODULE

The Celtic World Great Courses Video Series

Facilitated by Cindy Johnson and Coleman Todd

When you hear the word “Celtic,” which images come to mind? These days it could easily be Braveheart, kilts, leprechauns, and St. Patrick’s Day. However, since the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. European history and culture have been profoundly affected by the Celts, from the myth of King Arthur to the very map of the United Kingdom, where the English confronted the peoples of the “Celtic Fringe.” With a wealth of his-torical expertise, Professor Jennifer Paxton, Director of the University Honors Program and Clinical Assis-tant Professor of History at The Catholic University of America, engaging and often humorous delivery blends perfectly with the facts about the Celts to uncover surprising historical revelations.

November 8:

Celtic and Insular Art

Medieval Irish Literature

November 15:

Celtic Women, Families and Social Structure

The Irish Sea World: Celts and Vikings

November 29

English Invasions of Wales and Ireland

Scotland From Macbeth to Braveheart

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CENTER FOR

SPIRITUAL

ENRICHMENT

UCC Disaster Ministries Update : Hurricane Michael

"UCC Disaster Ministries continues to monitor the situation currently unfolding with Michael in communica-

tions with FEMA, National VOAD partners, UCC Conferences and Conference Disaster Coordinators. The

widespread impact from Florence, Mangkhut and now Michael has prompted UCC Disaster Ministries to es-

tablish a 2018 Hurricane Relief response that will allow us to expand our current capacities and respond

through our established networks and partners in the threatened regions, states and territories.

We’ve already shipped over $1.9 million in supplies for relief efforts. Help us continue to provide relief sup-

plies and make sure that some of our most vulnerable neighbors – including refugee and immigrant com-

munities – can rebuild. UCC Disaster Ministries is encouraging continued prayer for all the families, individu-

als, first responders and emergency management staff in the region.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? If you would like to contribute you can check our Facebook page for links under the most recent KYP post.

Go online at National UCC website at ucc.org, or paste this link into your browser: http://www.ucc.org/

hurricanes_2018_ucc_response

You can also write a check to Cocoa Beach Community Church and identify as Hurricane Michael Disaster

Relief

WANT A MORE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE?

If someone would like to lead a group effort to prepare Church World Service kits please let Coleman know.

These items do need to be shipped outside the state to Arkansas or Maryland. No local CWS drop-off is avail-

able.

The Florida Conference does not have the means to deliver kits to the Panhandle. Other organizations are

equipped to do that. Kits are stored at CWS warehouses ready to be moved to affected regions as needed.

CWS Response: Florence . . . We have responded to several requests for supplies in the wake of the storm.

So far, more than 7,200 CWS Hygiene Kits, Emergency Cleanup Buckets, School Kits and Blankets have been

mobilized for the response. We will continue to process requests as they come in.

CWS Response: Michael . . . Although it is still early in the response, our team is already mobilizing our relief

effort. We are letting our partners and other responding agencies know what supplies we have available, and

we are identifying staging areas where we can preposition supplies near the path of the storm so that we can

provide them quickly when requested.

CWS Kits are small packages of supplies assembled by volunteers

and shipped to families and communities in need around the world –

BUILDING INFORMATION In recent days earth was excavated on the south side of the church for the base of the columbarium. Rebar

work was laid out week before last, and on Wednesday the cement was poured for the project. The unit has

been in port on the west coast while the base was being prepared. It has now been okayed for transporta-

tion, and will arrive within the coming weeks.

The contract has been signed with the same construction company that was involved in the church sanctu-

ary renovation several years ago. Ed talked with the chief engineer and construction supervisor this past

week, and plans are underway to do the repairs the first two weeks of December. They will work around our

schedule, and Sunday worship services will not be impacted.

Bids have been received for repairs on the rooves of our other buildings. This process has been slow due to

negotiations with the insurance company. We hope to have a report to you soon on the complete costs of

repairs.

BUDGET INFORMATION FOR THE PRESENT FISCAL YEAR

The board will receive the monthly financial statement for October at its next meeting. The

budget numbers through September could have been better, but were well within a reasona-

ble range. We were about $11,000 under our budget needs coming out of summer. We hope

that this number will diminish as we catch up with our offerings this fall.

STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION You received a pledge card some weeks ago with a letter from our Finance

Chair, Rob Monks. These past weeks we have heard members share in worship

about the importance of the church to them and the need to support it.

Sunday, November 11th is our designated Stewardship Sunday.

We hope that you have been giving some thought and prayer to what your

commitment will be this year.

CBCC is a community representing a diverse number of religious traditions. Some of us have been nurtured in

the Roman Catholic tradition, some the evangelical tradition, and some even have mainline church roots.

Perhaps a few of you have no religious tradition and find our process strange indeed.

Here are a couple of things that might be helpful. The Bible teaches us that God is a generous giver, and we

give back to God a portion of those gifts. Our gifts support the internal ministry of the church, our pastor and

staff, worship and programs that bring vitality to the life of the community. They also are important to so

many people beyond our walls, people who are broken, impoverished, oppressed, and who need to know

that they are of value and worth to God.

The board recommends a budget at the annual meeting to support our ministries. We are blessed because of

the generosity of the Women’s Fellowship via The CBCC Thrift Store, fortunate to own land that generates

revenue from parking superbly managed by Rich Meyers, and the rest is up to us.

The board can’t recommend a proposed budget with any accuracy unless it knows what the intent of our

members is. Your pledge gives them guidance. We hope that you will choose to pledge this year, or if you

usually pledge to increase that pledge. The pledge card isn’t a bank note; rather it is simply a promise that

you will do your best to support the church at a certain level. You and your gifts are greatly appreciated. We

hope and trust that you will be as faithful as you have been in the past.

One thing more, we will gladly work with you should you desire to use electronic giving. Please note this on

your pledge card and someone will contact you to expedite the process.

Stewardship is about making choices, as individuals and

in community. It is more than giving money to the

church. Stewardship is about being faithful disciples, car-

ing for and managing all that God has given us.

Stewardship is the grateful response to God’s grace and

goodness. It requires a consideration of how our choices

affect us and others, of how we can be good caretakers of

the created world, and of how we can best serve God as

disciples of Christ.

IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A PLEDGE CARD

THERE ARE EXTRAS ON THE TABLE IN NARTHEX.

RIDES TO CHURCH

Some church members and friends need rides to church on

Sundays, or to meetings and activities our church offers

during the week.

If you need a ride or want to provide a ride please contact Michelle in the church office.

ANNIVERSARIES

November 26

Rob & Karen Monks

19 yrs.1999

November 29

Bill & Babs Didden

10 yrs. 2008

GOLDEN PLUS ANNIVERSARIES

November 15

William C. & Irene Swanson

71 yrs. 1947

BIRTHDAYS

3 Glee Moore

11 Gene McCormick

16 Mary Staff

Kathy Andersen-Smith

17 Bill Ross

21 Gordon Huff

Aimee Calvetto

VISITATION . . . SPREADING LOVE AND CARE

Caring members of our Church regularly visit members and friends in their homes, in hospitals, or in nursing

homes. Birthday and Anniversary cards, Get-Well Wishes, and Miss-You cards are sent regularly from our

church office and from caring members in our congregation. Those who receive it appreciate this personal

contact provided by members of our church.

WE WANT TO KNOW

Do you know someone in need? Do you need a Birthday or Anniversary added to The Courier or card list?

Was one missed? Please call the church office and let us know.

Being in contact with one another is essential to ministry. We know that phone numbers change. If you

think we may not have your most current number or you have a new cell phone number please contact

Michelle in the office so she can update our records! If you are aware of anyone ill or in the hospital, please

make a note of it and give it to the Pastor or place it in the offering plate. THANK YOU!

POTLUCK LUNCH!

THE FIRST SUNDAY

OF EACH MONTH

Next Potluck is

November 4

COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS

Doloris and Loren Bowling have been

sharing communion with members in

assisted living, rehab or homebound.

If you or a family member would like

Doloris and Loren to share communion

with you please call them at

321-783-0085 or the church office.

BIRTHDAYS

23 Dr. Bobbie McKay

Nick Carpenter

Richard Calvetto

John Hyde

26 Coleman Todd

28 JC Evans

30 Todd Thomas

We are inspired by and privi-leged 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 Joe Godleski; Photographs by Steve Sponsler

COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH

United Church of Christ

126 South Atlantic Ave.

Cocoa Beach; FL 32932

321 783 3961

CBCC-Info@cfl.rr.com

THE COURIER

NOVEMBER 2018

COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

- 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