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.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 01/03/2021

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

SANCTUARY AND LIVESTREAM SERVICE 10:15 A.M.

1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 ● 772.562.3633 ● info@ccovb.org

COMING HOME FOR THE SEASON OR NEW TO THE CHURCH? WELCOME. Covid 19 Protocols Made Simple

1.Wear a mask: required while on the church campus. 2.Follow Floor Signs in the Sanctuary: One way in and one way out. Arrows mark your path. 3.Socially Distance: Please sit on opposite ends of each pew unless you live together. 4.Share Offering: In the wooden boxes at each entrance to the sanctuary, on-line or mail in by check. 5.Take Bulletin: Please re-cycle your bulletin at home. 6. Enjoy Hospitality: Cookies will be provided after worship for you to enjoy during your virtual coffee hour.

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 service is live-streamed via internet, capturing the chancel and congregation, and may appear on social media. Children are invited to join Lia Peters for Sunday School on the Lanai after Passing of the Peace for an outdoor lesson, art, and a fun

time to worship. Please wear a mask and maintain a loving distance when picking up your children after service. 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 "Ring Out, Wild Bells" Mike Carson

Jill Z. Truax, organ

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

COMMUNITY WORDS

THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER

*OPENING HYMN "Arise, Your Light is Come!" FESTAL SONG

*LITANY Sue Wimpy

One: At the dawn of creation, God said, "Let there be light!" All: And the glory of God shone throughout the universe. One: At Christmas, the Light of the World was born. All: And darkness no longer governed the world. One: At the end of days, when the sun and moon no longer shed their light, All: God's light will still shine brightly. One: Let us pray...

*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Sue Wimpy

Creator God, you have made us to be creatures of light rather than darkness, people of open rather than closed hearts, people of hope rather than despair. We confess that sometimes we choose darkness instead of light. Sometimes we close off our hearts and give in to despair. Forgive us, we pray, and turn us back to your light, that we might be people of joy. Amen

*WORDS OF ASSURANCE

*CHRISTMAS GLORIA Gloria, in excelsis deo, Gloria, in excelsis deo.

GLORIA

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom

ATTENDING TO GOD'S WORD

ANTIPHONAL READING FROM THE PSALTER

Psalm 30: 4-5, 11-12 JILL Z. TRUAX

Cantor

Sing praises to the Lord, O you God's faithful ones, And give thanks to God's holy name. For God's anger is but for a moment; God's favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning

Cantor

You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, So that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Cantor

READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

One: The Gospels tell the Good News of God's love for all creation. All: God's love shines into the shadows of our world.

John 1:1-5, 1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. God was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through God, and without God not one thing came into being. What has come into being in God was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it. God was in the world, and the world came into being through God; yet the world did not know God. God came to what was God's own, and God's own people did not accept God. But to all who received God, who believed in God's name, God gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen God's glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.

RESPONSE

One: In Jesus, we see the glory of God. All: In Jesus, we receive grace, truth, and light.

ANTHEM "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" Dolly Parton

Rachel E. Carter, soprano

It's been a long dark night, and I've been a-waitin' for the morning. It's been a long hard fight, but I see a brand new day a-dawning.

I've been looking for the sunshine, I ain't seen it in so long. And everything's gonna workout just fine,

and everything's gonna be alright, that's been all wrong.

(Refrain) 'Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning, I can see the light of a brand new day,

I can see the light of a clear blue morning. Oh, and everything's gonna be alright, it's gonna be okay.

It's been a long, long, time, since I've known the taste of freedom. Those clinging vines, that had me bound, well I don't need them,

Oh I've been like a captured eagle, you know, and eagle's born to fly. Now that I have won my freedom, like an eagle, I'm eager for the sky. (Refrain)

SERMON "A Light Shines in the Darkness" Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom

"Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning." Psalm 30: 15b

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

INVITATION TO OFFERING Sue Wimpy

OFFERTORY "The Lord is My Light" Frances Allitsen

Rachel E. Carter, soprano

The Lord is my light and my salvation, Whom, then, shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom then shall I be afraid?

Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid;

And tho' there rose up war against me, Yet will I put my trust in Him.

For, in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in His tabernacle, Yea, in the secret places of His dwelling shall He hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone.

The Lord is my light and my salvation, Whom, then, shall I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom then shall I be afraid?

UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER

We thank you God for filling our world with more than enough for everyone. Through Christmas, you gifted us with Christ who declared all your people worthy of life and love. Guide us in this season of Christmas and Epiphany to shine your light brightly with whatever resources you have entrusted to our care. Amen

MUSICAL CALL TO COMMUNION LET US BREAK BREAD

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

INVITATION TO THE TABLE Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom

CALL TO COMMUNION

One: In Christ, God comes as the light of the world. God's grace, mercy and peace be with you. All: And also with you. One: We praise God for welcoming us into this place. May God welcome us fully and wondrously. All: And may the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing. One: That we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. All: Thanks be to God.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Everyone is welcome to share in Holy Communion.

Our communion wine is non-alcoholic. Gluten-free wafers will be on each tray. Please hold bread and cup until all are served.

Please gather bread and cup in your home, as we bless, share, and eat together.

SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP

DISTRIBUTION MUSIC "Piano Medley" arr. Jill Z. Truax

Jill Z. Truax, piano

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland

One: Infinite, intimate God, in this Communion we have celebrated your presence with us. May we grow in the divine life of Christ, who humbly shares our human life. Fill us with joy and send us out to share this good news with others. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Emmanuel as we share the prayer Jesus taught us to pray...

THE LORD'S PRAYER (SUNG)

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

MUSIC Rachel E. Carter, soprano; Jill Z. Truax, Associate Director of Music

DEACON: Sue Wimpy

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN... by Pamela B. Stuart in loving memory of J. Raymond (Ray) Stuart and Marion Stuart.

THE SENDING FORTH

*CLOSING HYMN "As With Gladness Those of Old" DIX

BENEDICTION Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom

POSTLUDE "Go, Tell it On the Mountain" arr. Glenda Austin

Jill Z. Truax, piano

WORSHIP

NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 10TH: The sermon titled, "Bathed" will be given by Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland by live-stream in C2 at 8:30 a.m. and both in-person and live-streamed at 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Please join us for worship. All are welcome.

LIVE-STREAM VIEWING: To watch our services on live-stream, please do one of the following: Visit our web page at ccovb.org. Scroll down to the box titled 'Livestream Our Service Here' and

click on live-stream in the image; or go to the top right and click on the small camera icon. Go to our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/CCOVB.org). Scroll until you see the

live-stream. Go to https://livestream.com/watch. Type "The Community Church of Vero Beach." in the search

box. Click on the drop down box for The Community Church of Vero Beach, and the live-stream page will come up.

https://www.facebook.com/CCOVB.orghttps://livestream.com/watch

STAYING CONNECTED 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 Wednesday Minister's Blog: 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: facebook.com/CCOVBDepartmentOfMusic

DIAL-A-SERMON: We have a dedicated phone line for people to call and hear the sermon from Sunday. The sermon will be updated by Thursday each week. We hope this will be a meaningful way to stay connected. Those interested in hearing the sermon may call 772.410.5833. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: The Church Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our office staff is practicing social distancing, so please help us by observing the posted guidance. SACRED PAUSE: Mondays at 8:30 a.m. on Zoom. MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH ADVENTURE CLUB: Will Resume Wednesday, January 6th at 5:30 p.m.. For more information about where to meet, email Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom at joshua.longbottom@ccovb.org. FAMILY PLATTER PAINTING WITH GLENDA TAYLOR: Next Sunday, January 10th. Reserve your spot today to paint with Glenda Taylor after worship at 12:00 p.m. next week. Registration is $25.00. To register and for more information, email elizabeth.johnson@ccovb.org MEN'S BIBLE STUDY: WILL RESUME TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 8:00 a.m. on Zoom with Rev. David W. Johnson WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: WILL RESUME WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom with Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson.

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MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

THE VINER SERIES FOR THE VISUAL ARTS: Works by our new artist, painter Marylou Mullan, will be installed on January 8th! Her work will be displayed from January 10th until April. In 2020 the Community Church of Vero Beach established the Viner Series for the Visual Arts to showcase the work of area artists. The series is named for Teryl Townsend Viner, who served Community Church as a Deacon and as a member of its Board of Music and Fine Arts. A gifted painter, Teryl is listed in "Who's Who of American Art". In 2012 she was commissioned to create a painting for the church's newly renovated Chapel. You can view her work, "Reflection", in the Chapel Narthex.

WEDNESDAYS @ 1:00 P.M. FACEBOOK LIVE: WILL RESUME JANUARY 13TH with artist Leslie Stokes at the Center for Spiritual Care. Join Andrew Galuska for this live-stream presentation. You may view this program at facebook.com/ccovb.org.

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. 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.

In-house Giving: Please place your offering 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. Thank you for your generosity.

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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 when we are sheltering in place, 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. Dr. Anna V. Copeland. You may reach her at annavcopeland@ccovb.org. PRAYER: If you or a loved one is in need of prayer, there are numerous ways to submit a request. You may: In-Person: Fill out a prayer card during Sunday worship and drop it in an offering box in the

Narthex. Online: Email Suzanne Rice at suzanne.rice@ccovb.org; submit through our church website,

www.ccovb.org. Call the Church Office at 772.562.3633.

MISSION: SERVING THE COMMUNITY

MISSIONS WATCH—CAMP HAVEN: As an Indian River County transitional home, Camp Haven provides supportive living opportunities and education to adults committed to rising out of homelessness. They seek to transform the lives of homeless men by providing a safe environment that will help them break free from destitution and despair. With an emphasis on accountability, residents are mentally and physically trained to find jobs and re-enter society, becoming contributing members of the community. Community Church mission dollars help homeless men transition into a new life. HOW WE CAN HELP: If you are facing health issues, have been furloughed, or lost your job and are in need of support for food, housing, or medical assistance, Community Church has support for those within our church family. Please contact Rev. David W. Johnson at david.johnson@ccovb.org or Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland at annavcopeland@ccovb.org. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Share prayers online at www.ccovb.org or pray for others. Build and strengthen community through calls to your friends and neighbors, and continue with

your Circle of Care calls. Contribute through donations to the CCOVB general fund, the Deacons Fund, or 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 mission initiatives. Contact Rev. David W. Johnson for more information. Send letters of encouragement to members and friends of the Church to connect with and support

one another. 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.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland Interim Senior Minister annavcopeland@ccovb.org

Rev. David W. Johnson Minister of Mission and Education david.johnson@ccovb.org

Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson Minister for Family and Community Life elizabeth.johnson@ccovb.org

Rev. Joshua J. Longbottom Minister of Youth and Emerging Worship joshua.longbottom@ccovb.org

PROGRAM STAFF

Charlene Applegate Executive Assistant for Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland Admin. Asst. for Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

charlene.applegate@ccovb.org

Shawna Carawan Director of Development and Connections shawna.carawan@ccovb.org

Rachel E. Carter Admin. Coordinator for Music and Worship rachel.carter@ccovb.org

Ron Cook Facilities ron.cook@ccovb.org

Nick DeRosa Director of Technical Arts nick.derosa@ccovb.org

Andrew R. Galuska Director of Music and Fine Arts andrew.galuska@ccovb.org

Rick Heller Facilities Manager rick.heller@ccovb.org

Dan Lamson Social Media Coordinator/Website Administrator dan.lamson@ccovb.org

David Mundy Worship Leader-C2 Worship david.mundy@ccovb.org

Lia Peters Sunday School Director lia.peters@ccovb.org

Susan Rachor Accounts Payable susan.rachor@ccovb.org

Suzanne Rice Admin Asst. for Pastoral Care and Mission suzanne.rice@ccovb.org

Kathryn Self Facilities/Kitchen kathryn.self@ccovb.org

Tom Snellgrove Music Director-C2 Worship tom.snellgrove@ccovb.org

Stephanie Squires Director of Community Preschool stephanie.squires@ccovb.org

Carolyn Steere Accounting Supervisor/ Wedding Coordinator carolyn.steere@ccovb.org

Stephanie Toomey Business Administrator stephanie.toomey@ccovb.org

Jill A. Truax Associate Director of Music jill.truax@ccovb.org

CHURCH OFFICE INFORMATION 1901 23RD STREET, VERO BEACH, FL 32960

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Church Office Phone 772-562-3633

Pastoral Care (After Hours) 772-617-4324

Fax: 772-562-9425

Email: info@ccovb.org

Website: www.ccovb.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ccovb.org