Welcome

We invite you to experience this "community of God's people, who follow Christ's way,

worship in Christ's name, welcome and love all, serve widely and joyfully, to transform our lives and world

by reflecting God's living spirit."

"The Blessed Trinity" by Lance McNeel-2009

Trinity Sunday May 30, 2021

Chapel Service (In-Person Only) 8:30 a.m.

Sanctuary and Live-Stream Service 10:15 a.m.

Continuing COVID Protocols 1. Thank you for wearing your mask as we continue to revise our protocols. 2. Please respect your neighbor's space when selecting your seat for worship.

772-562-3633 ● 1901 23rd St. Vero Beach, FL 32960 ● info@ccovb.org

The Worship of God *Please rise in body or spirit. Thank you for wearing your mask throughout the service. Bold text indicates congregational

participation. Our Sanctuary service is live-streamed via internet, capturing the chancel and congregation, and may appear on social media. During 10:15 a.m. worship, children are invited to join Lia Peters in the Narthex for Sunday School after Passing of the Peace.

Families are always welcome to worship together during service. Nursery Care is available for children under the age of four.

The Gathering of the People

Prelude "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele" (Adorn yourself, O dear soul)

BWV 654 Johann Sebastian Bach

Andrew R. Galuska, organ

Bringing in the Light Duke Thompson

Community Words Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

The Chiming of the Hour

Call to Worship and Opening Prayer Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom

*Processional Hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" Nicaea

*Litany Jane Clower

One: God's imagination runs wild throughout the earth All: in the blues of the sky and sea, the smell of summer rain, the taste of ripened fruit, and

the sound of thunder rumbling in the distance. One: God touched our flesh and blood world in Jesus our Christ All: who walked our earth and blessed it, saw our hunger and fed us, touched our wounds

and healed them, heard our cries and comforted us. One: The Spirit of God fills us like breath, All: inspiring the eloquence of the poet, the vision of the inventor, the tenacity of the

survivor, and the generosity of the giver. One: We are blessed by the many facets of God's presence. Let us pray...

*Unison Prayer of Invocation Jane Clower

Awesome God, with a word you bring worlds into being, astounding us with your power and overwhelming us with your glory. Living Christ, overcoming death you have given us new, abundant, meaningful life. Holy Spirit, you fill us with courage to act and patience to wait, with unbridled joy and restrained self-control. Awesome, living, holy, three-in-one God, we give you thanks and praise as we worship you today. Amen

*Gloria Patri

*Passing of the Peace Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom-8:30 Rev. David W. Johnson-10:15

Children grades K-5th may join Lia Peters in the Narthex for Sunday School. (10:15 a.m.)

Attending to God's Word

Chanting of the Psalter Community Quartet

Psalm 29:1-4, 9 Galuska/Truax

Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of God's name; worship the Lord in holy splendor.

The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare;

and in God's temple all say, "Glory!"

A Reading from Ephesians Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom-8:30 Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson-10:15

One: In the New Testament we hear of God’s immeasurable power at work in Christ Jesus. All: We listen to have the eyes of our hearts enlightened.

Ephesians 1:15-23 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Response

One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: God’s Word calls us to be people of hope.

Anthem "Trinity" Fred Gramann

Community Quartet Chancel Choir

Gloria tibi Trinitas aequalis una Deitas.

Lord, who hast formed me out of mud, And hast redeemed me through thy blood, And sanctified me to do good.

Purge all my sins done heretofore: For I confess my heavy score, And I will strive to sin no more.

Enrich my heart, mouth, hands in me, With faith, with hope, with charity; That I may run, rise, rest with thee.

Sermon "Visions" Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

"...so that, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you..." Ephesians 1:18b

Invitation to Prayer Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

Choral Call to Prayer "Hear my Prayer" Andrew R. Galuska

Chancel Choir

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord's Prayer Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

Our Father, who 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

The Great Thanksgiving

Invitation to Offering Jane Clower

The glory of God invites our worship. The love of God invites our gratitude. The invitation of God calls for our response. Offering our time, our skills and abilities, and our financial support allows our church to fulfill the hope of our calling. You can give joyfully to the work of Community church by using the Sanctuary offering boxes, Chapel baskets, online, or through the mail.

Musical Offering "Hymn to the Trinity" Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Community Quartet

Blessed angel spirits offer praise undying, Ever crying Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth.

Saints and Martyrs praise Thy Name, Trinity life-giving, Earth borne sorrow leaving before Thy throne,

Ever crying Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth.

Father omnipotent, mighty in glory, Christ, Thy Son, our Saviour who died that we might live,

Holy Spirit, mystic dove, dwelling with us evermore, We praise Thee, we praise Thee, Blessed Trinity. Amen

With the Angels sacred hymn, All thy might proclaiming, With the mystic cherubim in songs of praise we join,

Holy, Holy, Join we all in songs of praise, in songs of praise forever; Hallelujah, Lord God of Sabaoth.

Jane Clower Unison Prayer of Dedication

Holy and powerful God, you overwhelm us with your glory and majesty, you give us wisdom through your Word, and call us to be people of hope. Receive our offerings today and use them to carry your message to the farthest shore and to our closest neighbor. Amen

The Sending Forth

*Closing Hymn "Come Now, Almighty God" Italian Hymn

*Benediction Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

Postlude Improvisation on "Nicaea" Andrew R. Galuska, organ

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.

The invitation to join our congregation in worship and in membership is always open, as we allow our lives to be shaped by the loving outreach of Christ.

Deacon: Jane Clower Acolyte: Duke Thompson

Today We Remember...

Frederick (Fred) Saunders, who passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. A service was held on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Frank M. Mina, who passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

The Flowers Today are Dedicated to the Glory of God and Given...

by Sarah Sinclair and children in loving memory of husband, father, and grandfather Tom Sinclair. by Joan Ohl in loving memory of Rev. Dr. Ronald Ohl on the anniversary of his 85th birthday.

On this Trinity Sunday, we wish you a peaceful and blessed Memorial Day.

This weekend we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13

Next Sunday, June 6: The sermon titled, "The Lord God Planted a Garden" based on Genesis 1:20-31 will be given by Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom in both worship services.

Ways to Join Us: Chapel Worship: 8:30 a.m. In-person in Grace Chapel.

We are not able to observe social distancing due to limited space in Grace Chapel. As of today, May 30, masks are now optional in Grace Chapel. We encourage all to be fully-vaccinated to attend.

Sanctuary Worship: 10:15 a.m. In-person and Live-streamed at ccovb.org or Facebook. Masks remain a cordial requirement for Sanctuary worship. Thank you for showing love for your neighbor by worshipping at a respectful distance. Next Sunday June 6, we will return to our communion practice of passing plates in the pews.

"Elements of Faith" Summer Preaching Series: It is easy to see the wonder of God's creation all around us and during the summer months we hope to deepen our appreciation of the incredible design, organization, and the creativeness of God. By delving into the elements that make up our world, we offer an opportunity to celebrate the power, wisdom, order, and ingenuity of our Creator. Join us this summer as we cultivate our understanding of the earth, fire, water, wind, light, and stars.

Jazz Vespers: A Contemporary Riff on an Ancient Prayer Service. Jazz Vespers began in New York City in the 1960s as a concept worship service and outreach ministry It was designed as a service of prayer and jazz for folks who couldn't make it to Sunday morning services after playing late night gigs on Saturday night.

In this tradition, our jazz vespers service is an eclectic mix of prayer, spoken verse, ambient art, and live jazz. Through these elements, we walk through an ancient service of prayer (vespers) in a creative, informal, and multisensory way. Please join us this summer for worship on select Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church courtyard.

C2 Worship: Join us for a sneak-peek service on Sunday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Community Hall. C2 will return to Sunday worship beginning September 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Ministry Team Update

Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom will be away for the summer as he and his wife Christina welcome their new baby Lucy, who is expected on June 24. He will return to ministry here at Community Church on August 15.

Please pray for the ministry team and one another as we take time for vacations and Sabbath rest in the summer months, as we also pray for each of you.

Staying Connected

Live-Stream Viewing: Visit our web page at www.ccovb.org or visit our main Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ccovb.org

Ministry Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/AnnaVCopelandBlog

www.facebook.com/C2Worship www.facebook.com/CommotionYouth

www.facebook.com/CCOVBDepartmentOfMusic

Church Office Hours: The Church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. Regular Church Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our office continues to practice social distancing. Please help us by observing the posted guidance.

Summer Office Hours: Beginning June 4 the Church Office will close at 12:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Congregational Care

Personal Counseling: Individual or couples counseling for personal anxiety, depression, or relationship issues etc. is available at NO cost from Rev. Dr. Donald R. 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.

Pastoral Visitation: If you or a family member is in the hospital, our ministers will be happy to visit. Current hospital policy states that you must request a visit to allow a ministerial visit in the hospital. After requesting a visit, please notify the ministry staff by emailing Suzanne Rice at suzanne.rice@ccovb.org or calling the Church Office at 772-562-3633.

Contact A Minister: During this time we want to stay connected to you. Each week there will be a minister on call whom you may contact by email for conversation, pastoral care, or prayer. Our minister on call is Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson. You may contact her at elizabeth.johnson@ccovb.org.

Prayer: If you or a loved one is in need of prayer, there are numerous ways to submit a request. Fill out a prayer card during Sunday worship and drop it in an offering box in the Narthex. Email Suzanne Rice at suzanne.rice@ccovb.org or submit through our church website, www.ccovb.org. Call the Church Office at

772-562-3633.

Giving

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.

Text to Give: Text a dollar amount to 772-222-3393. After you set up an account, you will be able to text a designated amount any time you’d like, just by sending the dollar amount to the number.

On-line 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.

In-house Giving: Please place your offer ing in the wooden Offering Boxes by the doors in the Narthex as you leave worship today.

Give By Mail: You may also mail a check to the Church Office.

Community Life

Mission-Community Care

How We Can Help: The Deacons Fund offers support to members of The Community Church. Please contact Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland at annavcopeland@ccovb.org for more information.

How You Can Help:

Share prayers online at www.ccovb.org and pray for others. Contribute through donations to the CCOVB general fund, the Deacons Fund, or the Minister's Discretionary Fund to support the work and outreach of Community Church. Serve the community through mission initiatives. Contact Rev. David W. Johnson for more information.

Music and Fine Arts

Wednesdays @ 1:00 p.m. Facebook Live: On Wednesday, June 2 Andrew Galuska will take a studio tour at Stouthouse with Quinten Walter, artistic director. You may view this broadcast at www.facebook.com/ccovb.org.

C3 Fine Arts Camp: Spaces are filling up fast! There is still time to register your campers ages 5-10. Camp dates are July 26 to July 30. Visit www.ccovb.org/c3 for more information and to register online. Registration packets are also available in the Church Office. You may also call Rachel Carter at 772-469-2320.

Cover Art Concept: Words from the Artist: "...The idea behind the painting is to present the concept of the Blessed Trinity, graphically using the metaphor of the primary colors and primary shapes to represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

God the Father is yellow, the warmest and brightest of the primary colors. The triangle symbolizes perfection, thought, and creative power.

Jesus, God the Son, is red to symbolize his martyrdom. Red is the color of love, courage and human passion. It symbolizes the humanity of Jesus through the blood that ran through his mortal body. Likewise the square is the symbol for the earth, the domain of humanity.

The Holy Spirit is symbolized by the cool fluidity of blue. The circle symbolizes relaxation and smooth motion. It represents the guidance, inspiration and grace that we receive from the Holy Spirit.

I have also worked with the composition to give it a feel of depth with the blue circle moving closer to the viewer and the yellow triangle moving to the background. "

More artwork and commentary may be found at Lance McNeel's website, www.mcneelart.blogspot.com

Community Life