SUN DEC 11 – 6:00 PM – DONATIONS OF COOKIES are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off in the kitchen marked “Bethlehem Walk”. We take to the streets of beautiful Anna Maria to re-enact the mystery and joy of that Holy Night! The Bethlehem Walk is exciting for people of all ages—from the littlest of angels to the …
At Christmas, we celebrate miracles that changed the world. To many, these miracles remain hidden. For those who are willing to see them, however, God offers power, encouragement, hope and joy. After the challenging year that we have all experienced, let’s rediscover these miracles together. Note: The Christmas Cantata will take place on Sunday, Dec …
THUR NOV 24 – Gather friends and neighbors… let’s give thanks as a community! The Service at 11:00 AM in the Roser Chapel… As followers of Jesus, we of all people have reason to be thankful. We will celebrate with music and an ‘open mic’, as we encourage one another with what God is doing …
The Roser Women’s Guild is offering scholarships for the school year. Those students previously awarded scholarships must reapply each school year (no new essay or picture needed). The deadline is the 4th Friday in May. Scroll down to download an application form. Application forms are also available in the church office or by calling 941-778-0414. …
The Roser Church Food Pantry is Anna Maria’s only food pantry, serving island residents, workers, and students. The volunteer-run, donor-funded pantry has distributed thousands of bags of groceries since its inception, assisting over 500 individuals and families each year. It also provides monthly Publix gift cards to locals struggling to make ends meet. Each beneficiary has …
SUN NOV 20 – 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall Tidings of Comfort and Joy? When you’re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions, and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Your sadness can seem unbearable. You may wish you could skip these next two months and go straight to the routine …
Praise sometimes requires a journey. Life can go sideways, filling us with tears, fears, or anger, rather than joy. How can we see God through these clouds? The Psalms often take us on this journey, from lament to praise through prayer. Week 1: A God Who Listens, Psalm 4:1-8, November 6, 2022 The praise journey …
MON NOV 28 at 9:30AM – Migrant Sewing in the Fellowship HallAll are welcome to join us the 2nd and 4th Mondays, November through April, in the Fellowship Hall to sew and knot quilts. No experience necessary and a great way to meet others and help the migrant community! Donations of quilting cotton, fabric, quilts …
THU DEC 1 – The first Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM is Packing day for Roser volunteers. Everyone is invited to join us to help pack rice and beans at Beth-El Farmworkers Ministry. Contact Lynn Brennan (813-758-3234) for more details or car pool options. Closed-toed shoes and masks are required. Mark your …
SAT DEC 3 – 6:00 PM “The Crippled Lamb” and “Alabaster’s Song” Watch your kids’ eyes light up with joy! This heartwarming animated movie is based on Max Lucado’s story of Joshua, a little lame lamb who has a special chance to honor the Christ child one starry night in Bethlehem. FREE!! Movie, hot dogs, …
On Sunday, November 13 the blood drive resulted in a combined total of 14 units of blood. Remember, each donation can save up to three lives, so that means 42 patients could benefit from the lifesaving efforts of blood donors from Roser. SUN JAN 15 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM All donors will receive a …
WED JAN 11 through APR 5, 1:00 – 2:30 PM in Classroom D. It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. $25 for Workbook …
WED DEC 21 – 4:00 PM – A “Sounds of the Season” concert by extraordinary saxophonist and recording artist, Eirinn Abu. Free-will offering.Outdoors on the water behind the Sanctuary TUE JAN 31 – 5:00 to 6:15 PM – Cypress BrassDoors open at 4:15 PM. Ice-cream social to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Free-will offering. SUN …
By Pastor Dirk Rodgers What does God have to say when evil empires win and His people suffer? When an exiled servant is carried away into one of these evil empires, God does speak. He reveals powerful visions that entirely transform our view of His ways within a broken world. Come experience the power of His …
EVERY SUNDAY – 8:30 to 9:30 AM with COFFEE & CONVERSATION AT 8:15 in the Fellowship Hall. For our first study series we will be using the book “BE JOYFUL” by Warren Wiersbe. You’ll learn to recognize Joy-stealers; realize why you don’t need to worry; discover the secret to contentment; and more. Come join us in …
SUN NOV 13 – Individuals, families, or groups can choose a child (angel) off the tree, and then provide gifts from his or her wish list. When your shopping is completed, place the unwrapped gifts in the bag provided, attach the label identifying the child, and return the bag to the Narthex. Look for the …
For the month of November our Missions Committee is working to support Bring on the Ministry to collect small gifts for local nursing home elderly residents. Please help us support this Mission by providing items such as: Please bring your donations to the basket in the Narthex. Thank you for your help in supporting those …
THU DEC 8 – 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall – A covered dish Christmas luncheon with singing and lots of JOYous fun. Everyone is invited whether you have ever attended before or not. Just bring a covered dish to share and come celebrate the JOYous season with us. JOY (Just Older Youth) meets the …
PLEASE NOTE: The Thrift Shop is closed 11/10 due to Tropical Storm Nicole and 11/11 due to Pine Ave being closed for Veteran’s Day parade. The Thrift Shop is usually open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Shoppers will find a variety of gently used clothing for …
WED DEC 7 – Please register by completing the form below. Golfing begins at 2:45 PM. If the golf pro is available, an optional clinic is available if three or more people preregister by the Sunday prior to the event. Dinner & Bible Study begin at 5:45 PM. Pastor Dirk & Brian Kramper are leading …
SUN NOV 13 Shoebox Dedication. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is a Samaritan’s Purse project that collects and delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 150 countries and territories. Empty shoeboxes are filled with a “wow” item and other fun toys, etc. Everyone is invited to participate in making sure children in need around the globe experience the Good News and …
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We have all heard the advice, and we smile, because we know that life is not that simple. In His Sermon on the Mount, however, Jesus takes this message to another level. He provides concrete reasons to believe that blessing comes even when we face hard times. Join …
MON NOV 14 – 2nd Monday every month from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Six or seven volunteers are needed Please contact Lynn Brennan (813-758-3234) or email LBrennan47@gmail.com to sign up. Closed toed shoes and masks are required. OUR DAILY BREAD of Bradenton was established in 1984 in response to the community’s need to feed the hungry regardless …
TUE DEC 6 at 12:30 PM – At JoAnn’s home. TUE NOV 22 at 2:00 PM – All ladies are invited to join us for prayer, study, inspiration, confidential discussion and fellowship. We are studying the book, Be Mature – Growing Up in Christ, by Warren Wiersbe. It is a study of the book of …
WEDNESDAYS Youth Rehearsals & THURSDAYS Cantata Choir Rehearsals You are invited to be a part of this exciting production! We are extending an open invitation to singers in the congregation and community to join us. Cantata Choir Rehearsals are Thursdays from 6:45 – 8:00 PM in the Roser Sanctuary. Each singer will be given a musical score and recording …
EVERY TUE & THU at 9:30 AM – Click HERE to see all the recorded videos so you can work out with Ann when you are unable to attend! FAITH, FITNESS, FUN! 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 …
Roser will host a Trunk or Treat event in the Fellowship hall parking lot on Monday October 31st from 4:30 -6:30 PM. Bring your kids, grandkids and/or neighborhood kids and enjoy the fun! If you would like to sign up to help at this event email nikkiah@roserchurch.com or call the office at 941-778-0414. Roser Church is located …
SAT NOV 5 – 9:00 to 3:00 in the Roser Church Fellowship Hall VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… Volunteers are needed to help at the bake sale/craft table or in the kitchen–2 people at the bake sale table and another 2 in the kitchen during each time slot: 8:00 -10:30, 10:30-12:30 or 12:30-3:00 or anytime you can help! Please …
Wednesday Oct. 5th, Roser volunteers will travel roundtrip to Englewood, FL to assist residents effected by Hurricane Ian. We will work as part of Samaritan’s Purse’s disaster relief operations. This organization is well-practiced in training, equipping, and leading volunteers in relief efforts, as well as identifying urgent and workable needs.Our work may consist of mudouts, …
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Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE (Video posted after the sermon is completed.) Note: Pastor Dirk’s Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker, or Amazon Music When tragedy strikes, a young woman looks for a reason to hope, and she finds it in …
For Samaritan’s Purse disaster-relief volunteers who previously served, the call to action comes by email… Each year, SP organizes dozens of months-long disaster recovery efforts, in addition to years-long rebuilds at select disaster sites. I don’t always get the itch to respond, but this time (August 2022) there was a pull and no good reason …
On Sunday, July 17 Pastor Dirk began a new Sermon Series: TRUE LOVE: FACT & FICTION. On week 3, “A New Model”, Jesus provides a new standard of love that measures all other attempts at love. We observed that our love grows as we obey the commands of Christ. Download a summary list: The Commands …
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE Few ideas captivate us like love. We want to feel it. We are elated by it, but we are also severely wounded by it. Too often, the lines between true love and false love confuse and mislead us. Jesus …
Thanks to The Anna Maria Islander for helping us spread the word! On Sunday, July 17 you are invited to join us at Roser Church to witness a CHILD BAPTISM during the 10:00 AM service and hear an update from AGAPE FLIGHTS during both services. SPECIAL MUSIC includes a vocal solo by Maggie Carter at 8:30 AM singing Great Is Thy Faithfulness and at 10:00 …
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 AM in the Chapel or 10:00 AM. READ MORE Roser is excited to welcome guest speaker, Justin Halas to the pulpit on Sunday, July 3 and10. Both services will also be streamed on the Roser YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/RoserChurch). Justin Halas, once a 15 year drug addict, is now an inspirational speaker, husband, …
Roser Church is discontinuing seed packing through the summer. We will resume in the fall and would like to thank all the Roser volunteers for their time, efforts, love and fellowship! Hope Seeds is a Christian charitable organization that provides seeds and agricultural support to missionaries and mission teams around the World. This mission empowers the …
On Sunday, June 5 Pastor Dirk began a new Sermon Series: RADICAL: Four Visions that Change Everything. In the third sermon from Ezekiel 37:1-10, A Vision of Hope, when it looks as if God’s plans were dead and His people seemed lost and defeated, God raises them from the dead and breathes His Spirit into …
Happy Father’s Day! Please join us at 8:30 AM in the Chapel or 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. If you are someone’s son… in other words, all guys in attendance will receive a gift. All visitors in attendance will receive a Fig Newton along with the explanation! Scroll down to see photos from VBS 2022. Our thanks to The Anna …
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE Vision tells us where we are going and why we are doing what we are doing. In the chaos of life, vision helps us to focus, as we overcome distractions, obstacles and objections that might otherwise derail us. By …
On Sunday, June 5 Pastor Dirk began a new Sermon Series: RADICAL: Four Visions that Change Everything. In the first sermon from Ezekiel 1:1-9, A Vision of God, we followed a vision of our awesome God revealed to Ezekiel. MONDAY: To continue this reflection, we look at a vision revealed to Moses through a burning …
A MOMUMENTAL THANK YOU to everyone that worked so hard to make VBS MONUMENTAL in 2022! Thanks to BREd (the Board of Religious Education) the Roser Staff, everyone that volunteered to lead, teach, cook, donate food items, bring children and to all the kids that attended! Sunday, June 12Kids sing in Church service at 10 …
Our thanks to The Anna Maria Islander for helping us spread the word! Roser Church is located near the Anna Maria City Pier at 512 Pine Avenue. To receive updates click HERE to sign up for our E-Newsletter. If you have questions please call the church office at 941-778-0414, email info@roserchurch.com, go to roserchurch.com or find us on Facebook @roserchurch.
To make our Concert Series Concerts more accessible to all, would you please complete this brief questionnaire for the Music Committee members? Would you be interested in attending a concert on another day other than Sunday for at least one of the concerts? i.e. the January concert during football playoffs. Check all the boxes that …
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE Faith can be private, just between me and God. True faith, however, does not stop there. It changes us so that we can help to change the world. Throughout His ministry, Jesus inspired us to have faith that makes …
Proud Migrant Education Coordinator for Manatee School District, Mario K. Mendoza, picked up the 50 school bags of supplies that Roser Guild ladies provided, May 18th, 2022. Roser Church and Guild members are glad to have been and are supporting the migrant community in a number of ways, like packing beans and rice, sewing quilts, etc. …
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members— called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. Stephen Ministers are trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. Typically a …
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE True victories — victories that change things and move the pile — are never without cost. The road to victory winds through stormy environments, dangerous terrain, and brutal opposition. This is the road that Jesus traveled on His way …
Our thanks to Kristin Swain and the Anna Maria Island Sun for covering this event! For more information, please see our Roser Women’s Guild web page.
As our life together moves forward — facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, finding purpose — we may need some encouragement, assurance that our efforts will not be in vain. How can we know that our journey will end in victory? In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul writes words of encouragement from behind prison …
The 2022 Crop Hunger Walk will be held at 2:00 PM on February 27 at Palmetto First United Methodist. Please join us in fun and fellowship to help our sisters and brothers in need both here in Manatee County and around the world. 25% of your donation goes to our Daily Bread and Turning Points …
What inspires our best human achievements? Many have seen potential where others see only obstacles. If we are looking for this sort of inspiration, God remains ready to breath it. In this series we see His work powerfully revealed in the life of Daniel. Even while enemies and obstacles engulfed him, God gives this young …
Interested in the new Little Library located adjacent to the Chapel? Sherry, Dianne and Doug (Roser Librarians) are looking for good condition, appropriate adult and children’s books for the Little Library. Feel free to leave donations in the plastic box just inside the Roser Library, off of the Fellowship Hall. Monetary gifts are also welcome; …
Christmas means many things to many people. We watch the same movies, hear the same music, prepare the same meals. Sometimes our memories of the season bring joy, other times they bring sadness. Whatever our experiences, let’s take time this year to rediscover why Christmas truly matters for all of us, every day of every …
HANDBELL CLASSES Are you interested in learning to play handbells? Join the BEGINNER’S HANDBELL CLASS Thursdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary (Date to be determined). Technique and music reading will be presented in these classes. If there are enough people interested, a second handbell choir and/or a handchime choir will be a regular musical offering …
The Roser Church Food Pantry, supported by All Island Denominations, is Anna Maria’s only food pantry, serving island residents, workers, and students. The volunteer-run pantry has distributed thousands of bags of groceries since its inception, assisting hundreds of individuals and families each year. The pantry is almost exclusively donor-funded. Its newest program provides monthly Publix …
As this challenging year heads toward a close, we reflect on what God has in store for us in the coming years. What should our Next Steps look like as we engage with our community in God’s mission. To inform those steps, we reflect on an historic turning point among God’s people, the dedication of …
We are better together. Many organizations must discover this truth for themselves, and, as a church, we have the same challenge. We may try to follow Jesus alone, but we will accomplish more when we join others in His work. As a family of Jesus-followers, we are called to make a difference in this world. …
As students return to school, we are immediately immersed in the culture of learning. Children do homework, teachers prepare lessons, and parents attend a whole new slate of events. As God’s children, we are also called to school, to learn what it means to live within His family. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google …
When we love others, we are quick to share good news with them. As Jesus-followers, we are experiencing the best news ever spoken, that God has entered the world to restore it. If we believe this news, and we care about those around us, we must learn to share our experience with others. Sermons also …
“Wealth” is both a promising and a dangerous word. Our culture often links wealth to safety, security and pleasure. However, wealth also holds hidden dangers that can destroy our families and our souls. The scriptures offer timeless wisdom on wealth, how to possess it without being possessed by it. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple …
Does prayer make a difference? Is God even listening? Are we doing this right? Do I have enough faith? God gives us this powerful gift of prayer, but do we know what we have? Do we know how to use it? Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: The Role of …
For thousands of years, God reveals Himself in the stories of scripture. As we immerse ourselves in these stories, His Holy Spirit encourages and strengths us. Let’s discover how to maximize the benefits waiting for us in powerful pages of the Bible. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: Trees in …
The Story of Abraham anticipates the story of Jesus, revealing a consistent biblical message about who we are and what our purpose is. These sermons were delivered during the spring of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: Discovering Our …
By reflecting on a few key passages in scripture, we learn that the Bible is God’s Story with the Power to Shape Our Story. These sermons were delivered during the spring of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: God’s …
Thanks so much for helping us decorate the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday! The 2022 Lilies are placed: IN MEMORY OF…Peg & Frank Lambert by Glenda Beck*Ethel & George Beck by Glenda Beck*Helen Wisniewski by Sharon & Kris Wisniewski*Carol Marion by Sharon & Kris Wisniewski*Our parents and brothers by Kathie & Larry RiederOur parents Tom & …
By reflecting on the opening three chapters in Romans, we discover that the Cross is God’s Solution to the Human Problem of Sin. These sermons were delivered during the spring of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: The Human …
By reflecting on the opening three chapters in John, we discover that Jesus is God and Man, Lord and Savior. These sermons were delivered during the winter of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: Jesus Is God and Man …
By reflecting on the Psalms, we discover that God is beyond us, God is with us, and God is Trinity. These sermons were delivered during the winter of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: God is Beyond Us (Psalm …
Pastor Dirk presented the following three sermons at Roser Church, during the Advent season, 2020. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Week 1: Hope for a Young Mother (Luke 1:26-38) While a young woman in Nazareth prepares for her wedding, she receives a stunning message. She would soon be the mother …
Pastor Dirk presented the following three sermons on the Gospel of Mark to begin his ministry at Roser Church. Week 1: A New Beginning (Mark 1:1-8) When everything seems dark, God sends Good News about a Savior who can deliver us from this darkness. Scripture: Mark 1:1-8. Sermon Notes & Discussion Guide Week 2: A …