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SUNDAYS @ ROSERWORSHIP SERVICE8:30 AM & 10:00 AMChildren & Youth Church School and Nursery during the 10:00 AM ServiceAdult Class • 8:45 Book Study • 9:00

ASSISTANCE HEARING DEVICES are available from an usher. To activate the LOOP HEARING SYSTEM please turn your hearing aid to T-coil.

THE FAMILY WORSHIP VIEWING ROOM (off the Narthex) is available for nursing moms and those with special needs.

JOY (Just Older Youth) ...............2Neil’s Narrative ...........................2JAY Walkers & VBS ...................2Music Notes ............................3Pancake Breakfast ................3Missions ...................................4Golfing for God........................4The Roser Guild ........................5Scholarships ................................5Roser-Robics ..................................6April Birthdays ..................................6Stephen Ministers ..............................6Died to Life Everlasting ...................6April 2016 Calendar ...........................7Welcome New Roser Member ......8

April 2016

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In the fall of 1985, the 200 lifeguards who work for the city of New Orleans at the public pools gathered for a celebration. The summer

of 1985 was the first summer ever that no one had drowned in one of the city pools!

The celebratory party took place at the largest of the city’s pools.

Ironically, as the celebration was going on, 31 year-old Jerome Moody drowned in that very

pool. Moody was not a lifeguard, but was a guest of one. He was

fully dressed when his body was discovered in the pool. No one knows

how he got in the pool, but an autopsy later confirmed that he had, indeed, drowned.

We gather every Sunday to celebrate all that God is doing in our lives. We celebrate

salvation, eternal life, the wonder of grace, and the joy of Christ’s presence. But we

need to remember that each time we gather, there are people with

us who are hurting and crying out for help –

DROWNING!It doesn’t matter how

qualified a lifeguard is if he doesn’t see

the victim.

In His Grace,

Dr. Bob

When I was a young pastor, an older pastor, who was my mentor, told me that every person in Church is hurting in some way. I found it hard to believe. Certainly, somebody is completely happy! But, the longerI serve, the more I realize that my mentor was right. When we gather together for worship, we need to acknowledge our pain, and reach out to the one who is our true lifesaver, Jesus Christ. And we need to reach out to each other. It is when we share both our joys and concerns that we become true brothers and sisters in Christ. When we are true family, we lift each other up in the midst of the storms and the dark waters that threaten to drown us.

Please join me each Sunday in God’s true

lifesaving place.

N E I L’S Narrative

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JOY

(Just Older Youth)Roser Senior Fellowship group will continue to meet every Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please RSVP to church office or sign-up sheets in the Narthex. For more information, contact Sue Shinn or Cass Robertson.

APRIL 6 • 11:00 AM The program will be on Mosquitos - by Dr. Mark Latham of Manatee County Mosquito Control. He will discuss mosquito-borne illness, such as the new Zika virus and how to maintain your property to help control them better. Lunch will be catered by Vinnie’s Italian Kitchen. There is a $10 COST FOR LUNCH. If this a burden, please contact Cyndy (941-778-0414) in the church office or Cass Robertson as confidential assistance is available.

APRIL 13 • 11:00 AMJohn Chappie, Manatee County Commissioner will speak about current issues on the Island and surrounding area. Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch.

APRIL 20 • 11:00 AMField Trip to Desoto National Monument in Bradenton. ContactSue Shinn for more information.

APRIL 27 • 11:00 AMProgram to be determined. Brown bag Lunch

DEAD OR DORMANT?One of the things I have not been accustomed to since I moved to Florida is the lack of seasonal change throughout Anna Maria Island (although there are two seasons here; summer and President’s Day). In North Carolina, leaves stay off of the trees, mowing takes a back seat, and flowers remain virtually unplanted for six months. People who despise the winter weather in my home state long for a touch of green on the brown yards and the new buds on the leaves.

One of the reasons I believe people look forward to spring (besides the thawing out of cold bodies) is that the things that looked dead, are now coming back to LIFE. What is even more wonderful is that nothing was dead to begin with, but stayed in a state of DORMANCY for a while. If a living plant or animal is dead, it cannot be brought back. DORMANT objects however, wait for that certain time to spring (no pun intended) back to LIFE.

As spring begins, I pray we will be reminded that while some are dead in their trespasses spiritually, they are not deceased physically; hence it is not too late for us to share with others the message of the one who brings LIFE and LIFE ABUNDANTLY. May we all be prepared as spring approaches to share the new, abundant, and eternal LIFE that Jesus Christ brings.

In His Marvelous Grace, Neil

JAYWalkersEVERY WED @ 6:30Pizza & Drinks

CLASSROOM DJunior & Senior High Youth

VBS JUNE13-17

9:00 to NOON For KIDS 4 Yrs-5th Grade

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Music Notes

We have some delightful special music programmed for April that you won’t want to miss!

SUNDAY, APRIL 3Mary Deur (flute) and her sister, Melody Rapier (harp), will perform as a duo for worship. Melody is a professional harpist with the West Virginia Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Erie Chamber Orchestra and Erie Opera Theatre.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10We will enjoy hearing Alicia Doudna, violinist, provide Prelude and Offertory music. She has performed and taught throughout the US and abroad. She holds a BM from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a MM from The New England Conservatory. Alicia is currently living and working in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she performs and teaches solo and chamber music.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17Roser Ringers will share an exciting arrangement of Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24Come hear our children’s choir, Joyful Noise, perform Yonder Come Day – a spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands.

Our 2016 CONCERT SERIES has wrapped up a very successful season! We had large and enthusiastic audiences for each concert, and we were very pleased with the variety of talent and musical styles that were showcased. Many thanks to those who attended the concerts, helped with ushering or promotion, or made donations to the Concert Series fund. If you have suggestions for performers for the 2017 season feel free to pass them along to Kristen, Director of Music Ministries. Kristen

Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.

(Ephesians 5:19)PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SATURDAYAPRIL 9

in the Fellowship Hall

8 to 11 AMProceeds will go toward repairs in the historic century-old Roser Chapel bell tower.

FOR $5.00 breakfasters can get pancakes, sausage, syrup and/or melted butter, apple sauce, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee or tea. There is no charge for children under the age of 5.

Breakfast is not the only bargain that day. Values await at the Roser Guild THRIFT SHOP across the street from10 am -1 pm.

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GOLFING FOR GOD

GOLF, BUFFET DINNER & BIBLE STUDYWEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 & 27

At Bradenton Country Club, 4646 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209 9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers - proper golf attire required

(golf shirt with collar, NO JEANS, please) REGISTER TODAY in the Narthex or online at

www.roserchurch.com/get-involved/Golfing-for-God. TIME: Golf 3:15 PM, Clinic 4:15 PM, Buffet/Bible Study 6:15 PM

COST: Golf & Buffet $40, Buffet & Bible Study only $25, Golf Clinic, Buffet & Bible Study $45

Bring a check payable to Bradenton Country Club. (Cost Includes coffee/tea, tax, gratuity and use of the room for Bible Study).QUESTIONS: Betsy - (941) 685-7921 or Mary - (941) 713-5555

For pairing purposes, please call Betsy or Mary, if late changes.

Golfing for God is studying Revelation! This wonderful and mysterious book proclaims God’s ultimate victory.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Sheriffs Youth RanchWayne Witczak, Director of Development for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, returns SUNDAY, APRIL 10 to give us an update on their mission, providing HELP and HOPE for children in need. With their closest ranch located in Bradenton, Wayne and the agency invite you to attend their

OPEN HOUSE • Saturday, April 16 • 11 AM to 1:30 PMPICNIC UNDER THE OAKSThe students will provide tours of the campus and all guests will be treated to a barbecue lunch served from 11:30 to 12:30. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a friend to introduce to this mission! Please RSVP to Pat at (941) 776-1777 or email [email protected] by April 8.The Youth Ranch is located 15miles east of Bradenton off State Highway 64.

HANDS ON MISSIONSLOVING HANDS

OPEN HOUSESaturday, April 2 • 11 AM - 5 PMFree food, live music, games and

facility tours and much more!9511 - 36th East, Palmetto

2016 “SAVE OUR SONS” GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, April 16 • 7:30 AM4 player scramble format

Tara Preserve Golf & Country ClubFor more information call

(941) 721-0280 or 747-5683

OUR DAILY BREADMonday, April 11

This is a community-driven orga-nization that provides free daily meals to all who are hungry. On the 2nd Monday of each month and every 5th Sunday, members and friends volunteer to serve a nutritious lunch. For more infor-

mation, or to volunteer, call Ann Jones at 941-779-0645.

TURNING POINTS Ministry

Roser Church has made a donation to Turning Points, a program that assists the homeless. The donation consisted of 174 pairs of socks, 81 boxer briefs and $88 in cash. This generous donation was the largest they have ever received from a church. Many thanks to all who contributed. Gretchen Dorr

Pam Alvord

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The Guild hosted a Luncheon and Fashion Show on March 8, 2016.Ginger Huhn was in charge of arrangements. Priscilla Seewald lined up the models. Jill Morris played the harp and Phyllis O’Keef played the piano. Laura Ward planned the menu featuring a light chicken salad with green grapes, mandarin oranges and sliced almonds on lettuce with a mini-caprese bite appetizer. Attendees enjoyed four kinds of tea sandwiches (cucumber, egg salad, thin sliced ham & goat cheese/pecan). Dessert was Hawaiian Dream Cake. The models were Marilyn Pomeroy, Curt Huhn, Mary Seine, Sue Sendelbach, Melissa Merkle, Sandy Albano, Mike Pescitelli, Ester Manker, Jan Jenkinsen, Jim Morche, Diane Gladsden, Peggy Cummings, Kathryn Sandberg and Cheryl Daniels.

THE ROSER GUILDEveryone is welcome!

GUILDPICNICS

Tuesday APRIL 5at Noon

The three Roser Women’s Guild Circles will hold a combined picnic

on the Roser Church grounds. Attendees should bring a dish to share, a folding chair and a place

setting, including a plate, cup, eating utensils and napkin.

Tuesday APRIL 12at Noon

The entire Women’s Guild will hold an indoor picnic in Fellowship Hall

at Noon. Attendees need only bring a dish to share.

GUILD BOARD MEETINGThursday, April 28 • 9:30 AM

In the Library

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will meet FRIDAY, APRIL 1 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church,

525 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue East, in Bradenton. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the worship service at 10:00. Please call Peggy Nash,

778-6483, if you would like to go. All are most welcome.

The Roser women who led in the service at Roser church in February.

CWU State President with the local past president, now treasurer, Sandra Holley

GUILD SCHOLARSHIPSThe Roser Women’s Guild is offering scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications are available in the church office or by calling Ann Jones at 779-0654. Applications are due by May 7th. Those students awarded 2015-2016 scholarships must reapply for the 2016-2017 school year.

Ann Jones,Scholarship Chair

To see lots more photos go to www.facebook.com/roserchurch

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APR LBirthdays

If your birthday is not listed or needs to be corrected, please

call or email the office!

ROSER-ROBICS Get Fit While You SitDo you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Let’s glorify God, have fun, and move to the music through a variety of aerobic exercises designed to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance…all in the seated position! This chair-based exercise class is appropriate for older adults and those looking to lessen the impact on their joints. All ages and skill levels are welcomed, as variations will be shown. Standing exercises may also be incorporated to improve balance and flexibility. Invite a friend and get fit for God!

11:00 AM THURSDAYS In the Fellowship Hall

What to Bring: 2 SOUP CANS OF EQUAL SIZE AND WEIGHT**Soup cans are used as weights and equipment for class activities. We ask that members donate their cans to the Food Pantry at the end of each class.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Merkle, Co-founder of Boomers N Motion Health Coaching, developed a passion for fitness and nutrition when she was a young girl living in Akron, Ohio. Since that time, her passion has continued to grow stronger each day. Melissa became certified as an AFAA

Group Exercise Instructor while attending Kent State University in 2002, and she later earned her Personal Trainer and Health Coach certifications through ACE. She has completed graduate coursework in Nutrition and Dietetics and has accumulated a vast array of experience in the fitness industry over the past 15 years. Melissa would love the opportunity to help you reach your health and wellness goals. For more information, visit boomersNmotion.com

QUESTIONS? Call Melissa Merkle at 330-990-0990 or send an email to [email protected]

STEPHEN MINISTERS They want to be of service. They train for over 50 hours in basic counseling and ministry as well as ac-tively participate in their own Christian growth and effective sharing with others. They know how to lis-ten, provide perspective, maintain total confidence and privacy, and walk with you through turbulent times. Please call the Church office at 941-778-0414 or JoAnne Moyer at 215-908-0407 if you or someone you know would like to have a Stephen Minister or train to become a Stephen Minister.

GINNY MEYLAN, long time Roser member, died to Life Everlasting in March, no date available.

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DEACON OF THE MONTH • SUSAN CHESHIREMISSION OF THE MONTH • SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH (Page 4)APRIL 2016

SUNDAY

COMMUNION• Flute & Harp8:30 WORSHIP8:45 Adult Class (LG)9:00 Book Study (LB)10:00 WORSHIP

& Church School5:15 Disciple (FH)

Mission Minute• Violinist8:30 WORSHIP8:45 Adult Class (LG)9:00 Book Study (LB)10:00 WORSHIP


FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY

• Roser Ringers8:30 WORSHIP8:45 Adult Class (LG)9:00 Book Study (LB)10:00 WORSHIP


• Joyful Noise 8:30 WORSHIP8:45 Adult Class (LG)9:00 Book Study (LB)10:00 WORSHIP


MONDAY

12:00 Bridge (FH)6:30 BREd (CD)7:30 AA (FH)

Alanon (LB)

Our Daily Bread (see page 4)

9:30 Migrant Sewing* (FH)

12:00 Bridge (FH)1:00 Music

Committee7:30 AA (FH)

Alanon (LB)

9:30 StewFin (LG)

12:00 Bridge (FH)1:00 Stephen

Ministry (LG)7:30 AA (FH)

Alanon (LB)

9:30 Migrant Sewing* (FH)

12:45 Bridge (FH)6:30 Deacon

Board (Narthex)7:30 AA (FH)

Alanon (LB)

TUESDAY

9:00 Volunteer Workday

9:30-2:00 Thrift Shop Open

11:00 Staff (LB) 12:00 GUILD

OUTSIDE PICNIC*



11:00 Staff (LB) 12:00 GUILD

INSIDE PICNIC (FH)*

1:00 Trustees (CD)4:00 Missions (CD)

9:00 Volunteer

Workday9:30 Executive

Committee (LB)9:30-2:00 Thrift

Shop Open2:00 Women’s

Book Study WAR ROOM

11:00 Staff (LB)



11:00 Staff (LB)

THURSDAY


10:30 AA (CD)11:00 Roser-

Robics (FH)5:30 Handbells 7:00 Choir7:30 AA (FH)

Alanon (LB)


10:30 AA (CD)11:00 Roser-


Alanon (LB)


10:30 AA (CD)11:00 Roser-


Alanon (LB)


9:30 Guild Board (LB)

10:30 AA (CD)11:00 Roser-


Alanon (LB)

SATURDAY


11:00-5:00 (pg 4) Loving Hands

8:00 - 11:00 PANCAKE BREAKFAST


7:30 LOVING HANDS GOLF (see page 4)


11:00 - 1:30 OPEN HOUSE AT SHERIFFS

YOUTH RANCH (see page 4)



FRIDAY


9:30 Church Women United





WEDNESDAY

9:00-11:00 Thrift Shop Donations

11:00 JOY Senior Fellowship (FH)

(see page 2)3:15 Joyful Noise6:30 JAY Walkers



(see page 2)2:30 AID3:15 Joyful Noise3:30 Golfing for

God (page 4)6:30 JAY Walkers



(see page 2)12:00 AMI

Garden Club3:15 Joyful Noise6:30 JAY Walkers7:00 Church

Council (FH)



(see page 2)3:15 Joyful Noise3:30 Golfing for

God (page 4)6:30 JAY Walkers

ROOM KEYCB - Classroom BCD - Classroom DCM - Colman BuildingFH - Fellowship HallLB - LibraryLG - Lounge

The Chapel is open during office hours and Sunday mornings for prayer and meditation.

• See page 3 for details of SUNDAY WORSHIP SPECIAL MUSIC*See page 4 for details of GUILD MEETINGS and CIRCLES

Rev. Dr. Robert O’Keef • PastorNeil Crowell • Associate PastorKristen Stanton • Director of Music MinistriesCharles Wade • Facilities Administrator Matt Meehan • Financial AdministratorCyndy Custis • Church SecretaryBev Hunsberger • Media Facilitator

THE CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES and Annual Report are available in the eBulletin or the Narthex.

THE MESSENGER DEADLINEis the 15th of each month.Please send your submissions to [email protected]

THE BULLETIN DEADLINE is every Monday at Noon. Please send your submissions to [email protected]

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www.roserchurch.com • [email protected]/roserchurch • 941-778-0414

512 Pine Ave • PO Box 247Anna Maria FL 34216

COMMUNITY CHURCH

HERE WE GROW AGAIN!

Please welcome our newest member to the Roser family,received on March 20, 2016!

PEGGY ANTHONY317-209-4843

205A 77th StreetHolmes Beach, FL 34217

P.O. BoxAnna Maria, FL 34216

Easter Sunday March 27, 2016

1,010 people! WOW.Great music and message! Listen: www.roserchurch.com See more photos on Facebook:

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