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

6.28.2020

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

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

Bold text indicates congregational participation.

Nursery care and Sunday school are available during our 10:15 a.m. service.

Our service is live-streamed via internet, capturing the chancel & the congregation and may appear on social media.

THE GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE

PRELUDE Andante in F Andrew R. Galuska, organ

Louis Lefebure-Wely

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson

COMMUNITY WORDS Rev. David W. Johnson

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER

*OPENING HYMN "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" CORONATION

*LITANY Richard Gray

One: Happy are those who praise God.

All: Happy are those who walk in light.

One: For they know God's faithfulness to all generations.

All: And celebrate God's steadfast love.

One: For God makes a covenant with God's people, and holds each one of us in loving hands. Let us pray:

*UNISON PRAYER

Holy God, we come to you this morning, each one of us full of our experiences from the week that is past and we trust them to your care. Help us to ease one another's burdens, pray for one another's concerns, and share one another's happiness. Help us feel your Spirit in worship today and carry it with us throughout the week. Give us faith in your compassion, hope in your future, and love for all your children. Amen

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*GLORIA PATRI

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

ATTENDING TO GOD’S WORD

ANTIPHONAL READING FROM THE PSALTER Clergy, Cantor, and Congregation

Antiphon: Congregation may join the cantor in singing the antiphon.

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-16 JILL A. TRUAX

Cantor and Congregation

One, Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland: I will sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, for ever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established for ever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

Cantor and Congregation

One, Rev. David W. Johnson: You said, 'I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David: "I will establish your descendants for ever, and build your throne for all generations." ' Selah

Cantor and Congregation

One, Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson: Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance; they exult in your name all day long, and extol your righteousness.

Cantor and Congregation

RESPONSE

One, Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland: May God who brings life out of death and hope from despair, give us life today.

All: Amen

READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson

One: Let us open our hearts to the word of God.

All: Teach us, guide us, lead us, mold us.

Leviticus 19: 1-2, 9-14

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien: I am the LORD your God.

You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another. And you shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the LORD. You shall not defraud your neighbor; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a laborer until morning. You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling-block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.

RESPONSE

One: May these holy words guide and direct us.

All: For God is the Lord of our life.

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*HYMN OF DEVOTION "As a Fire is Meant for Burning" BEACH SPRING

READING FROM THE GOSPEL Rev. David W. Johnson

One: The scripture is an open door, welcome.

All: We hear God's invitation and come in.

Matthew 5:38-48

"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you."

Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for God makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax-collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

RESPONSE

One: May these scriptures inspire us to respond,

All: To the fierce mercy and boundless love of God.

SERMON "Beyond Sweet Revenge" Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

"The other cheek...The extra mile...Love your enemies."

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ANTHEM "If Ye Love Me" The Community Quartet

Thomas Tallis

If ye love me, keep my commandments,

and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another comforter,

that he may 'bide with you forever, e'en the spirit of truth.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

INVITATION TO OFFERING Richard Gray

God calls us to be a welcoming church and we live out that welcome in so many ways. One of them is the offering that sustains ongoing programs and meets the urgent needs of our community. Our cups are full with living water, and God calls us to give a cup of cold water to every child of God.

UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER

Gracious God, we thank you for blessing these Sunday morning gifts as you have blessed us for ministry in this place and for mission among all your children. We celebrate our place in the generations of generosity through Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen

OFFERTORY "Love" The Community Quartet

Gerald Near

Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, taught by thee, we covet most,

of thy gifts at this our time, holy, heavenly love.

Love is kind, and suffers long, love is meek and thinks no wrong,

love than death itself more strong; therefore, give us love, holy, heav'nly love.

Prophecy will fade away, melting in the light of day;

love will ever with us stay; therefore, give us love.

Faith and hope and love we see, joining hand in hand agree,

but the greatest of the three, and the best, is love.

CALL TO PRAYER Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

One: God be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

One: Be open to God, and God will hear your prayer.

All: We open to God, and God changes our lives.

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER "O Lord, My Lord" The Community Quartet

John Carter

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

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

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THE SENDING FORTH

*CLOSING HYMN "For the Healing of the Nations" WESTMINSTER ABBEY

*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

POSTLUDE "Abdelazer Suite: Rondeau" Jill A. Truax, Organ

Henry Purcell

arr. Aubrey Tucker

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

with you as you exit the church.

Thank you for worshipping with us today.

THE COMMUNITY QUARTET

Rachel Carter, soprano, JoAnn Palmer, alto, Kent Ahern, tenor, Joshua Pinnock, bass

DEACON: Richard Gray ACOLYTE: Duke Thompson

TODAY WE REMEMBER...

Elizabeth (Liz) Cross, who died June 14th. Service plans are in progress. Margaret (Peggy) Perkins, who died June 21st. Service plans are in progress.

Mary Lyon, who died June 23rd. Service plans are in progress. Edwin Labuz, who died June 23rd. Service plans are in progress.

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

by Marilyn Palmer, her children and grandchildren in loving memory of Wayne Palmer's birthday. by April Hargett, Reid Chamberlain, and Jeff Chamberlain, and their families in loving memory of Ruth and Jack

Chamberlain on their anniversary.

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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 search box key 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.

NEW SERVICE TIMES BEGINNING JULY 5TH: Beginning next Sunday we will continue to stream C2 service at 8:30 a.m. and have one in-person service at 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The sermon "Crossing Over Into Freedom Land" will be given by Rev. David W. Johnson and livestreamed during both services. Please join us for our services.

STAYING CONNECTED CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED JULY 3RD: The Church Office will be closed for Independence Day Friday, July 3rd

and reopen Monday, July 6th. Office 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 is posted each Wednesday afternoon and 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 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.

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: COLD BREWED will resume after Labor Day following a summer sabbatical. Stay tuned for fall conversations to be announced.

SACRED PAUSE: Join us Monday mornings at 8:30 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.

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1901 23RD STREET, VERO BEACH, FL 32960 772.562.3633 www.ccovb.org

LIFELONG FITNESS: Due to rising concerns over COVID-19, Lifelong Fitness is postponed until further notice. Please contact elaine.matthes@ccovb.org for more information.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: We are offering Summer Sunday School under the Lanai as a trial. For the next two weeks, children Pre K-5th Grade will be invited to leave the Sanctuary during the passing of the peace for a Sunday School lesson outside. Families are asked to sit in the designated Family Area of the Sanctuary, which will allow for the easy return of your children during the closing hymn. If all goes well, we hope to continue to offer this class to our young ones. Stay tuned! For more information, please contact elizabeth.johnson@ccovb.org.

THANK YOU FROM THE MUSIC STAFF: Summertime is here! We extend our thanks for your support of our Music and Fine Arts programming. Thank you for tuning in to Wednesdays @ 1:00 p.m. and our Musical Moments on Thursdays. We are going to take a short hiatus for the month of July. The new season of Music and Fine Arts programming returns the first week of August. On August 6th, soprano Rachel Carter will begin our new season with an exciting program of opera arias. Stay well, stay healthy, and thank you once again for all of your support!

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.