3400 North Atlantic Avenue Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Phone: 321-783-6085

riversidepres@cfl.rr.com www.riversidepres.org

Sunday School for All Ages at 10:15 AM

One Room School House (K-4th graders) Pfeiffer Room Can We Talk? (5th-8th graders) Fellowship Hall Stage

Kerygma Discovering the Bible—Galilee (Knox Hall) Thoughtful Christian—Fellowship Hall

Tuning into God’s Message - Knox Parlor THIS WEEK AT RIVERSIDE: Sun: 9:00 a.m. Worship with the Band - Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship with the Choir - Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. Worship Commission Meeting - Knox Tues: 1:00 p.m. Hannah Ruth Circle - Knox 7:00 p.m. Session - Knox Wed: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Prayer Circle - Knox Parlor 12:30 p.m. Stichin’ Sisters 7:00 p.m. Deborah Circle - Knox Thurs: 9:30 a.m. Rebekah Circle - Knox 7:00 p.m. Choir Fri: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study at the Brown’s

October 16, 2016

Welcome to Riverside! Generations of immigrants have come to this country seeking a better life. Some left everything behind in order to have a chance at a new and more promising future here. Grandparents and parents no matter where they are from have always desired a better life for their children. Every generation makes sacrifices for the next in the hope that those who come after them will benefit. Riverside Presbyterian was founded by spiritual immigrants: believers who trusted God’s promises and followed God’s call to plant a church in Cocoa Beach. We gather for worship today in a sanctuary built on the commitment and sacrifices of an earlier generation. Riverside is planning and preparing for 2017. But the hopes we have for the future and the decisions we make about how to get there will have a lasting impact. Last Sunday we kicked off Stewardship 2017 with a challenge to the congregation to make a commitment for an unknown future. That unknown future extends to the next generation. Counting it all joy, Pastor Melanie

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation is hosting a 4-part series of classes on Tuesdays, Oct 11-Nov. 1 at 9:30 am at Cocoa Beach Community Church, 126 S. Atlantic Ave. Call 321-783-3961 for information. Free.

FALL STUDIES BEGIN TODAY — SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR One Room School House (Pfeiffer Room) - Bible stories from Exodus Moses and the Hebrew people. Led by Vicki Geiler & Gail Marshall. Can We Talk? (Fellowship Hall Stage) Catechism and conversation for 5th-8th graders. Led by Pastor Melanie. Kerygma Discovering the Bible, A New Generation (Galilee Room in Knox Hall ) New Testament emphasis. Led by Penny Bernard. Thoughtful Christian (Fellowship Hall) Study/discussion of Belhar Confession. Led by George Spaeth. Tuning into God’s Message (Knox Parlor) Discerning God’s message through multiple scriptures. Led by Jak Burton.

Counting It All Joy… Coming Soon Wednesday Nights at Riverside Nov. 2, 9 and 16

6-6:30 pm — Free Family-Friendly Finger Food 6:30-7:30 Classes

Countdown to Christmas - Children learn to sing in a choir. Judy Bar-tine directs Wed night practices. Performance at Hanging of Greens. Taking an Account of Our Finances– Money management course to help families understand personal finances, set goals and develop financial discipline. Led by John Tumelson. Count Me In– Rebecca Burns leads a special 3-week Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study. Newcomers welcome. Counting our Blessings - Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Join Pastor Melanie for conversation & a challenge leading up to Thanksgiving.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stewardship 2017. Session is planning and preparing for 2017. Calling a new pastor and developing new ministries to lead the church into the future requires having financial support in place. Be a part of the future at Riverside. Fill out your pledge card and put in the offering plate any Sunday before Oct.30.

60 Blessings for 60 Years. As Riverside continues to celebrate 60 years of ministry, we are also reaching out to bless the community. Among the 60 suggestions for praying, serving and giving this week: Collection for 2 Cents Meal today. Pond maintenance Sat @ 9 along with Children’s Hunger 5k. Pray for youth. Donate a DVD for Family Promise or offer to provide transportation to someone who needs.

Join the Choir. Be part of our music program during the holidays. If you’ve ever sung in a choir, played an instrument or rung hand bells, you can add to the joy of our celebration. If someone near you in the pews has an enthusiastic voice, invite them to share their gift in praise! Singing in the choir is a great way for seasonal worshipers and newcomers to get to know others. Contact the church office or Cheryl Kaye at 989-657-3616. Cheryl joins us as Choir Director Nov. 1.

Seasonal worshipers. As our seasonal family of faith comes back it’s time to reconnect. Get a nametag to greet others by name. Find new people to sit with. Join a Bible study. Update your directory information. Sign up to receive weekly emails. Like us on Facebook!

Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series presents "Fall Classics" on Sun-day, Nov.6 at 3:30 PM. Richard Sabino & Beth Green will lead the Riverside Chamber Orchestra & Chorale. Bring your family, neigh-bors & friends for an afternoon of beautiful classical music. Free tick-et is required: available at Box Office, printed online from www.RiversidePres.org, or by calling our Ticket Line at 321-525-7825.

Newsletter. Articles for the November newsletter are due Tuesday. Email Heather at riversidepres@cfl.rr.org or call the office.

Peacemaking Offering collection on Oct. 2 was $819. Envelopes are still available for those who would like to contribute.

The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God by Jen and Joe Fanning in honor of Jen’s 70th birthday.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

9:00 a.m.

GATHERING “Amazing Grace” - Instrumental

WELCOME

PRAISE *Lifesong

*Jesus Messiah Above All (Confession)

Cry Out to Jesus (Offering)

ALL GOD’S CHILDREN

THE WORD Hebrews 11:13-16

“Seeking a Better Country”

RESPONDING TO THE WORD The Lord’s Prayer

TAKING OUR FAITH INTO THE WORLD This Train

*Please rise in body or in spirit

ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God leads us out of the wilderness. People: The grace of the Lord overflows. Leader: God promises us new life in Christ. People: With thanksgiving and praise let us worship the Lord. *HYMN “Come Christians, Join to Sing” No. 267 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Living God, we confess that we fail to put our trust in you. We calculate our gains and losses, hoarding the things that do not lead to abundant life. Forgive us. Help us to treasure only you, that we may follow you faithfully and discover the blessings only you can give. Amen. (Silent prayers of confession) *ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: In Jesus Christ you are forgiven. All: This is the good news. Amen! *PASSING THE PEACE *RESPONSE Gloria Patri OFFERING Offering Music Chancel Choir

*RESPONSE Doxology *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *Please rise in body or in spirit

*HYMN “There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy" No. 435 THE WORD FIRST READING Jer. 31:31-34 page 735 SECOND READING Hebrews 11:13-16 page 225 SERMON “Seeking a Better Country” Rev. Melanie Ruta PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and LORD’S PRAYER *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. (Apostles’ Creed) *HYMN “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 65 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE