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."

"Chasing the Wind" canvas by J.A. Art in 2021

Sunday, August 15, 2021

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

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

Due to increased cases of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, we encourage all to wear a mask and keep safe distance while on our church campus regardless of vaccination status.

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

The Worship of God *Please rise in body or spirit. 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 meet 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. Prelude Sonata in G minor- Largo & Allegro con Spirito

Henry Eccles Adriana Stenvik, cello

Jill A. Truax, piano

Bringing in the Light Duke Thompson Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. David W. Johnson *Processional Hymn "Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer"

CWM RHONDDA

*Litany Kendall Wyckoff

One: From philosopher to the common person, we all seek the key to life. All: What makes a life good? What is life's purpose? One: Some spend their life seeking pleasure, giving themselves to every desire or inclination. All: Pleasure is fleeting, like chasing after the wind. One: Some seek to acquire riches, with all the security and power that comes with them. All: Wealth is temporary, and chasing after the wind. One: Some spend their energy trying to achieve great things and make a name for themselves. All: Accomplishments will soon be forgotten, like chasing after the wind. One: What is left then, but to revere God, and respect on another? Please pray with me...

Kendall Wyckoff *Unison Prayer of Invocation Creator God, thank you for giving us life, with all of its joy and sorrow, success and failure, pain and pleasure. We pray for grateful hearts to appreciate the whole range of human experience. Thank you for giving us freedom to choose how we will use our lives. We pray for wisdom to embrace what is lasting and best, along with courage to stand for what is right and good. We pray for your Spirit to be with us at worship today, with open hearts and minds to listen for your guidance, and inspiration to put it into practice all week long. Amen

*Gloria Patri

*Passing of the Peace Rev. David W. Johnson

At this time, children grades k-5 are invited to meet in the Narthex for Sunday School. (10:15)

Attending to God's Word

Antiphonal Reading of the Psalter Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson

Psalm 111 Jill A. Truax

Cantor and Congregation

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is God's work, and God's righteousness endures forever. God has gained renown by God's wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful. God provides food for those who fear God; God is ever mindful of God's covenant.

Cantor and Congregation

God has shown God's people the power of God's works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of the Lord's hands are faithful and just; all God's precepts are trustworthy. They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. God sent redemption to God's people; God has commanded God's covenant forever. Holy and awesome is the Lord's name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. God's praise endures forever.

Cantor and Congregation

A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures Rev. David W. Johnson

One: The scriptures lead us in the way of life. All: We open our hearts to listen to God's Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I said to myself, "Come now, I will make a test of pleasure; enjoy yourself." But again, this also was vanity. I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?" I searched with my mind how to cheer my body with wine—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on folly, until I might see what was good for mortals to do under heaven during the few days of their life. I made great works; I built houses and planted vineyards for myself; I made myself gardens and parks, and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees. I bought male and female slaves, and had slaves who were born in my house; I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, more than any who had been before me in Jerusalem. I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and of the provinces; I got singers, both men and women, and delights of the flesh, and many concubines.

So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me. Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them; I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had spent in doing it, and again, all was vanity and a chasing after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun.

Response

One: The voice of wisdom reminds us to seek after that which is solid and lasting. All: We seek to follow in the way of wisdom.

Anthem "Abide With Me" Angelo M. Read

Rachel E. Carter, soprano Adriana Stenvik, cello

Jill A. Truax, piano

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless, O abide with me. O abide with me; abide with me.

Swift to its close. ebbs out life's little day;

Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see;

O Thou, who changest not, abide with me; O abide with me; Abide with me.

Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes;

shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;

In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me; O abide with me; abide with me.

Sermon "What's in Your Wallet?" Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson "...all was vanity and a chasing after the wind..." Ecclesiastes 2:11b

Call to Prayer Sonata in G minor -Adagio Henry Eccles

Adriana Stenvik, cello Jill A. Truax, piano

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord's Prayer Rev. David W. Johnson

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 Kendall Wyckoff

Musical Offering "Laudate Dominum" from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Rachel E. Carter, soprano

Praise the Lord all nations, praise Him all ye people For his merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endureth forever.

Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

As it was in the beginning, Now and always, and for all ages.

Unison Prayer of Dedication Kendall Wyckoff

Generous God, you have given us a ministry to carry out and the means to make it happen. We offer these offerings as a way of providing food to the hungry, shelter for those without homes, and welcome to all who need to know your immeasurable love. Use them, we pray, in service of your eternal kingdom. Amen

The Sending Forth

Community Words Rev. David W. Johnson

*Closing Hymn "Be Now My Vision" Slane

In Worship Today

Deacon: Kendell Wyckoff Acolyte: Duke Thompson

Guest Musician: Adriana Stenvik, cello

Today We Remember...

Carolyn Steere, whose daughter Arianna passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

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

in memory of Arianna Steere.

We extend 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.

*Benediction Rev. Elizabeth B. Johnson

Postlude Sonata in G minor-Vivace Henry Eccles

Adriana Stenvik, cello Jill A. Truax, piano

Service Times

Chapel Worship at 8:30 a.m. In-Person only

Sanctuary Worship at 10:15 a.m. In-Person and Live-streamed

Jazz Vespers August 22 at 7:00 p.m. In-Person in the Courtyard

Rain Location - Community Hall

C2 Worship at 10:30 a.m. Returns Sunday, September 12 in Community Hall

Summer Office Hours

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

Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Staying Connected

Church Office 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Phone 772-562-3633

Pastoral Care (after hours) 772-617-4324

Please leave a call back number if you leave a voicemail.

Fax 772-562-9425

Email info@ccovb.org

Live-Stream Viewing www.ccovb.org.

www.facebook.com/ccovb.org

Ministry Facebook Pages www.facebook.com/AnnaVCopelandBlog

www.facebook.com/C2Worship

www.facebook.com/CommotionYouth

www.facebook.com/CCOVBDepartmentOfMusic

Welcome to Worship

Community Life

Call for Sunday Ushers: If you are interested in becoming a Sunday morning usher, please contact Matt Cleary by calling 267-978-1614 or email him at gawkc@yahoo.com. Call for Greeters: If you are interested in welcoming visitors, members, and regular attenders with a smile on Sunday mornings, look no further! Contact Sue Schrager by calling 772-538-9457 or email her at suzdesignsvb@aol.com.

Family Ministry

Sunday School Workshop: Please join Lia Peters for our workshop on Saturday, August 28 at 9:30 a.m.

featuring "Godly Play" and "Spirit and Truth" curriculum for new teachers! Join our Sunday School team.

Contact Charlene Applegate for more information.

Daily Bread Meal Prep Class: Chef Matthew Gulyas returns to guide us through this installment of our

meal prep course on Sunday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m. This session's menu includes Beef and Broccoli Teriyaki,

Sesame Honey Chicken Lettuce Cups, Cilantro Lime Chicken, and Loaded Potato Soup. There is still room,

but space is limited! Registration is $25. Contact charlene.applegate@ccovb.org to RSVP.

Music and Fine Arts

Chancel Choir: Our choral activities will resume on Wednesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. in a limited capacity. There is no audition to sing in choir! If you are interested in joining our fall choir and need more information, please contact Rachel Carter by calling 772-469-2320 or email her at rachel.carter@ccovb.org.

Community Ringers: Our handbell ensemble will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and ring. No experience necessary! All musical abilities welcome. If you are interested, please contact Rachel Carter by calling 772-469-2320 or email her at rachel.carter@ccovb.org. Lessons are available!

Wednesdays @ 1:00 p.m.: Our Facebook Live series resumes on Wednesday, August 18 with Florida Highwaymen Landscape Artist Ray McLendon. Ray is the owner of the Florida Highwaymen Gallery, started in 2015 as a second-generation highway painter after his father, Roy McLendon. He is passionate about art and helping others. Ray has donated paintings to the community for fundraisers and charity events. Join our host Andrew Galuska for this program by visiting

www.facebook.com/ccovb.org.

September Save the Dates:

Bluegrass Sunday September 5 One Service at 10:15 a.m.

"Kick-off Sunday" September 12 Chapel Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Sanctuary Worship at 10:15 a.m. C2 Worship at 10:30 a.m. in Community Hall

Community Life

Mission-Community Care

Counseling: Rev. Dr. Donald R. White will be away until August 25. Call Suzanne Rice at 772-469-2303 for a Wednesday appointment. How We Can Help: The Deacons Fund offers support to members of The Community Church. If you are in need, please contact Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland at annavcopeland@ccovb.org. How You Can Help: Stay in contact 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 through mission initiatives. Contact Rev. David W. Johnson for more information at david.johnson@ccovb.org. "Angel's Attic" Rummage Sale: Please save the date for our fabulous sale scheduled for November 11-13. The luncheon and fashion show will be on Thursday, November 11. If you have jewelry to donate, you may drop it off at the Church Office anytime. Details for donations and volunteering will be announced closer to the event. For information, please call Susan Kramer at (772) 480-4567.