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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.”

11.3.2019

CHAPEL SERVICE 8:30 A.M.

C2 SERVICE (COMMUNITY HALL) 10:00 A.M.

SANCTUARY SERVICE 10:00 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. Bold text indicates congregational participation.

Please refrain from applause during worship until invited.

Families are asked to check-in children Pre-K through 5th

grade in Commotion prior to the start of worship to participate

in Sunday school. Commotion will open 15 minutes prior to the start of worship. Children can be checked out in

Commotion after worship. Families are always welcome to worship together in the service.

Nursery care available during our C2 and Sanctuary worship services.

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

THE GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE

PRELUDE Allegro moderato from Quartet Op. 64, No.5 "The Lark" Staffa Quartet Franz Joseph Haydn

COMMUNITY WORDS Rev. David W. Johnson

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Elaine A. Matthes *PROCESSIONAL HYMN AND ENTRANCE OF THE CHRIST LIGHT “O Church of God, United” ELLACOMBE

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*LITANY Karl Dietrich One: We come to worship as unique and different people. All: We come from different backgrounds, different towns, with differing viewpoints. One: At worship we are gathered together as a family of faith. All: We believe that there is more that unites us than divides us in the worship of God. One: We worship as one people with one Lord. Let us pray…

*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Powerful, uniting God. You have called us to love, as you are Love. You have called us to truth, as you are Truth. You have called us to be one people, as you are One. Forgive us when we fall short of your desires for us. Help us make our decisions based on love, seeking your guidance through prayer. Give us courage to face the truth, examining our own hearts for any selfish motives. Give us grace to focus on the common good, and not be driven by our own selfish interests, that we may be one body. Amen.

*WORDS OF ASSURANCE Rev. David W. Johnson

*GLORIA PATRI

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Holly H. Adams

ATTENDING TO GOD’S WORD

ANTIPHONAL READING FROM THE SCRIPTURES Clergy, Cantor, and Congregation

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

Psalm 133 MICHEL GUIMONT

Cantor and Congregation

One: Ephesians 4:1b-4

…lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,

Cantor and Congregation

One: 1 Peter 3:8-9 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called - that you might inherit a blessing.

Cantor and Congregation

One: 1 Corinthians 1:10 10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

Cantor and Congregation

RESPONSE One: May God who commanded light to shine out of darkness enlighten our way today. All: Amen.

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READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES Rev. Holly H. Adams

One: God’s message finds utterance in our midst. All: We wait and listen for God’s word to us today.

Jeremiah 29:4-7

4 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. 7 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

RESPONSE One: God challenges us to practice righteousness. All: May our faithfulness be apparent in all we say and do.

*HYMN OF DEVOTION “In Christ There Is No East or West” MCKEE CALL TO THE GOSPEL Elaine A. Matthes

One: Silence in us, O God, any voice but your own. All: May your Word be proclaimed and received here today.

John 17:20-23

20 "I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

RESPONSE One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Thanks be to God!

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SERMON “Being Christian in an Election Season” Rev. Dr. Allen R. Hilton

“...so that they may be one, as we are one.” John 17:20b

ANTHEM “How Lovely Are the Messengers” Chancel Choir Felix Mendelssohn

How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel for peace, How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace, the gospel of peace,

the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace, To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, to all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words,

is gone forth the sound of their words, How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace,

They that preach us the gospel of peace! To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, All the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, All the nations is gone forth the sound of their words,

To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, Throughout all the lands their glad tidings.

How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace, How lovely they that preach us the gospel of peace,

They that preach us the gospel of peace.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

On Communion Sundays we invite you to put a small offering in the “Deacon’s Fund” envelope (found in the pew racks)

and place in the offering plate. The Deacon’s Fund serves our members who face emergency needs.

UNISON CALL TO OFFERING Karl Dietrich

God, in these offerings the talents and resources you have entrusted to us are gathered together and put to work for your kingdom. May they produce joy and peace and hope for this church and for the world. Amen.

OFFERTORY Sonata in C, KV 328 for 2 Violins, Organ, and Cello Staffa Quartet and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Andrew R. Galuska, organ

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SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

INVITATION TO THE TABLE Rev. David W. Johnson

CALL TO COMMUNION

One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to God. One: Let us thank God. All: It is good to give God thanks and praise. One: Dear and loving God, with grateful hearts we prepare to receive your bread and cup, your gifts to us,

taken in remembrance of Jesus Christ. Bind us together through this meal, as the Body of Christ. Graft us to the vine of new life, and teach us to live together and bear fruit. Let your Holy Spirit grace our table, so that we may know Christ fully in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup and be led safely into your presence, where we may know your peace. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Everyone is welcome to share in Holy Communion!

Our Communion wine is non-alcoholic.

Gluten free communion wafers are available on tables in the narthex for those requiring them.

SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP

DISTRIBUTION MUSIC Andante from Divertimento KV 136 Staffa Quartet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Andante from Divertimento KV 138 Franz Joseph Haydn

Andante Cantabile from Op. 3 Franz Joseph Haydn

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (SUNG) Rev. David W. Johnson

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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DEACON: Karl Dietrich ACOLYTE: Duke Thompson

TODAY WE REMEMBER… Jeffrey Kruger who died on October 28th.

THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVEN… by Gayle Bruce in loving memory of her parents, Margaret (Peggy) and Gaylord (Bud) Bruce

and grandparents, Agnes and William Cable. by Doris, Rick, and John Henley in loving memory of Warren “Bud” Henly.

Please join us outside Community Hall for refreshments and conversation.

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IN WORSHIP TODAY

THE SENDING FORTH

*RECESSIONAL HYMN “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” WESTMINSTER ABBEY

*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Allen R. Hilton

POSTLUDE Finale: Vivace ma non troppo from Quartet Op. 96 "American" Staffa Quartet

Antonin Dvorak

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH: The sermon, “Love Anyway” will be given by Rev. Cynthia (Cindy) K. Schneider at the 8:30 a.m. Chapel service and the 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary service and E-cast at the 10:00 a.m, C2 service in Community Hall. All are welcome.

TODAY: We welcome Rev. Dr. Allen R. Hilton to our 8:30 a.m. Chapel service and the 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary service and being E-cast at the 10:00 a.m, C2 service in Community Hall. He will also be at Tuesday Bible Studies on November 5th, as well as lead a special session of Community@Community on November 5th at 7:00 p.m.

WELCOME: We welcome the Staffa String Quartet to our services. Please thank Lisa Ferrigno, Scott Knopf, Lisa Suslowicz, and Maureen May for lending their beautiful music to our worship today.

THANK YOU TO OUR GREETERS: A Big Thank You to the DeSchouwer family, Gerry Duhaime, Glade Gracey, Marlene and Tom Schwieger, and Diana Walker for welcoming everyone on Sunday!

SURVIVING GRIEF: If you or someone you know have lost a loved one within the last year or so, we have a small community - within - Community to offer you as a refuge. We hope you’ll join our group on Wednesdays between 11:00 a.m. and noon to lighten the burden of your loss and to find comfort in a sharing community. Coffee, refreshments, conversation, and new companionships will be provided in the Library beginning this Wednesday. For more information, please contact Rev. Holly Adams at holly.adams@ccovb.org or 772-469-2348.

CARING AND SHARING: The Caring and Sharing group, meeting every Tuesday, has evolved into a lively discussion about the joys and challenges of aging. Refreshments begin at 10:30 a.m., and discussion at 11:00 a.m. in Room 113. Please consider joining us. Any questions, please contact Holly Adams at holly.adams@ccovb.org.

LIFELONG FITNESS CLASSES: Lifelong Fitness classes are held each Monday and Wednesday. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Led by Elaine Matthes, we work on balance, flexibility, strength training, and endurance. All are welcome.

FINDING A PLACE FOR EVERYONE: Do you have room at your Thanksgiving table for one or two more? Would you be willing to host someone who would be alone at Thanksgiving? Help the Fellowship Board place singles and couples who are alone on Thanksgiving Day. Contact Elaine Matthes (elaine.matthes@ccovb.org or 772.469.2309), staff liaison for the Fellowship Board, and let her know how many seats you have available for guests this Thanksgiving. Thank you!

WOMEN OF COMMUNITY CHURCH: You may now register after worship services in the courtyard for our upcoming retreat: “What’s Love Got to do With It?” ($40 includes all materials and food.) Come join us for faith, fun, and fellowship as we grow together in ways to live more like Christ in all our relationships. Friday evening, November 15th we will watch the movie, “Driving Miss Daisy” in Community Hall. Saturday, November 16th we will continue to gather and expand what we learn from the movie to our own lives. Our registration deadline is Sunday, November 10th. If you have any unanswered questions, please call Elaine Matthes at 772.469.2309 or write: elaine.matthes@ccovb.org.

PERSONAL COUNSELING: Individual or couples counseling for personal anxiety, depression, or relationships, etc. is available at NO cost from Dr. Donald White on Wednesdays. We are fortunate to have this highly qualified professional who is willing to offer his expertise and guidance. Call Suzanne Rice to schedule an appointment at 772.469.2303.

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LABYRINTH WALK: Join us TODAY following the 10:00 a.m. worship services. Guided walks will be available for our labyrinth in the Tabernacle of the Education building.

SACRED PAUSE: Please join us on Monday mornings.. We offer “Sacred Pause” at 7:45 a.m. each week in Grace Chapel. Join us for 15 to 20 minutes of guided meditation to focus your day and week.

MISSION MINISTRY

MISSIONS WATCH - DASIE BRIDGEWATER HOPE CENTER: The Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center in Wabasso empowers the students it serves to be self-confident, responsible, and well-rounded individuals in a safe and nurturing environment. They work to remove barriers so children can concentrate on learning and achieving their full potential through programming that includes the arts, a bake center and café, mentoring, and tutoring that reinforces classroom curriculum and encourages creative and critical thinking. Your Community Church mission dollars and volunteers help Dasie Hope bring dreams to reality.

SAMARITAN CENTER SOUP BOWL: There are two ways for you to enjoy a bowl of soup and support the Samaritan Center in Vero Beach - first, you can buy soup after worship today in the courtyard AND second, you can come by Community Church (or any one of 30 locations around town) on Thursday, November 7th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 pm. to enjoy a soup lunch and purchase a hand-made pottery bowl.

ADULT EDUCATION

BIBLE STUDY: Come to learn about sacred texts of our faith, and to let them speak to us in ways that challenge, affirm, comfort, and support us. Participants enjoy learning with and from one another as they gather to discuss this week’s lectionary scripture. All are welcome.

Women’s Bible Study - Tuesday classes are from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday’s class will be led by Dr. Hilton this week. The 11:00 a.m. group is held on Wednesdays. Both classes meet in Community Hall East.

Men’s Bible Study - Classes will be held at 7:00 a.m. (donuts and coffee provided) in Community Hall East and will be led by Dr. Hilton this week.

Monday evening Bible Study: Men and women are welcome to join Rev. David W. Johnson at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Room for an in-depth study of the text used in worship on the previous Sunday.

COMMUNITY@COMMUNITY: We meet this week on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in Community Hall with Dr. Allen Hilton, author of “A House United: How the Church can Save the World.” Dr. Hilton will help us navigate the difficult conversations caused by polarization in our world, in our church, and in our families.

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

NURSERY CARE: We offer nursery care (infants - 3 year olds) during the 10:00 a.m. worship services. Parents are asked to please bring their children to the 2nd floor of our Education Building prior to service. Infants - 23 months meet in Rm. 221, and toddlers (2-3 year olds) meet in Rm. 222.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Please meet at 11:15 a.m. in the Loft (2nd floor of the Education Building). Today, Doug Johnson will be leading a discussion about the Prophets with the confirmands. If you have any questions, please contact Charlene Applegate at charlene.applegate@ccovb.org or 772.469.2322.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: MS Youth Group (grades 6th – 8th) meets each Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in Commotion. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. All middle school youth are welcome to join us for this fun evening. Feel free to bring a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Doug Johnson at doug.johnson@ccovb.org or Charlene Applegate at charlene.applegate@ccovb.org or call the Church Office at 772.562.3633.

HS GIRLS: The High School Girls Small Group will meet in the Loft on Thursday evening, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. to paint platters and enjoy time together. Contact Elizabeth at 336.314.2555 for more information.

HS YOUTH: The High School Youth will be having a pool and hot dog party on Sunday, November 10th from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Turner’s home. Please bring your favorite hot dog topping! Contact Elizabeth at 336.314.2555 for additional information.

PANDEMONIUM – LASER TAG: Bring a friend and join in the fun with food, music, and laser tag! Pandemonium kicks off the year on November 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost for the evening is $10 per person and includes dinner. Sign-up by November 14th. See the picture announcement for how to sign-up. If you have an questions contact Doug Johnson at doug.johnson@ccovb.org or 772.469.2323.

MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

CHANCEL CHOIR: Calling all singers! No audition is required. All voice types and levels of musical experience are welcomed and encouraged! Choir rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Andrew Galuska at andrew.galuska@ccovb.org or by telephone at 772.469.2306.

GUEST ENSEMBLES: Throughout November we will enjoy special musical ensembles each week in our worship services. TODAY we welcome the Staffa String Quartet from Orlando.

Led by violinist Lisa Ferrigno, the members of the Staffa Quartet have been a part of the classical music community in Central Florida for over 25 years. They currently serve as principal leaders and members of the Brevard Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, Bach Festival, and Disney World orchestras. Dedicated educators, the Staffa musicians have served as teachers and music directors at public and private schools, universities, colleges, and youth orchestras. They are united in Staffa by their friendship and love of chamber music.

Lisa is Concertmaster of the Brevard Symphony and Walt Disney World Orchestras. She received her early musical

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training at the New England Conservatory and holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Florida State University. As a chamber musician and recitalist, Ms. Ferrigno has performed throughout the United States and in Peru, Czech Republic, England, Switzerland, and Germany. She has been a soloist with the Brevard Symphony, Florida Symphony and Orlando Philharmonic orchestras and in Peru with Orquesta Sinfónica de Trujillo and Orquesta Camara del Festival Internacional Bach. Ms. Ferrigno served as Concertmaster of the Orlando Philharmonic for ten years and was a member of the Florida Symphony and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestras. She grew up in New England and has performed there with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Handel Society of Dartmouth, and New Hampshire’s Opera North. This summer she returned to perform chamber music recitals in Boston and New Hampshire. Lisa lives in Winter Park with five Dachshunds and a cat. She loves teaching violin and viola, kayaking, and playing trivia.

Scott Knopf earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard and a Master of Music in String Performance from Boston University. He studied viola with Rafael Hillyer and violin with Yuri Mazurkevich, Peter McHugh, and Sally Thomas. His viola playing has been recorded for the soundtracks of several PBS documentaries including “Eleanor Roosevelt” and “The Fiske Jubilee Singers”. He has performed in orchestras throughout New England, where he grew up, and performs locally for the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the Walt Disney World Candlelight Orchestra.

Maureen May is a cellist, conductor and educator in the Central Florida region. She is an active chamber and orchestral musician who performs regularly with the Orlando Philharmonic, Bach Festival Orchestra, and Disney. Ms. May is the founder and Artistic Director of the Metropolitan Area Youth Symphony and is the orchestra director at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. She has performed with touring artists including Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant. Mrs. May recently had the honor of being the prep conductor for film composer, John Williams, while he was in Orlando. May resides in Winter Park with her cat, Gibson.

Violist Lisa Suslowicz is the principal violist of the Sarasota Opera. Previously based in Boston, Lisa was a highly sought-after performer and a teacher of remarkable range and versatility. She performed regularly with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and was principal violist with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic. Lisa was on faculty at the New England Conservatory. She has participated in the Stony Brook Music Festival, LA Philharmonic Institute, Sarasota Music Festival, Bach Aria Festival, Juilliard String Quartet Seminar, and Grand Canyon Chamber Music Festival. With the Boston Symphony, she toured three continents, appeared in all the great concert halls of Europe, Japan, China, and the US. Notable conductors that Lisa has worked with include Andris Nelsons, Bernard Haitink, Seiji Ozawa, and John Williams. Recently, Lisa returned to her roots to live, perform, and teach in Central Florida.

GUEST MUSICIAN: We welcome Deborah Wendt, harpist to our services next Sunday, November 10th. Please join us as she lends her gift of music to our worship.

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Welcoming Our November Guest Preachers November 3rd Rev. Dr. Allen R. Hilton After teaching perspective-diverse groups as a professor at Yale and a pastor in churches across the U.S., Allen now moves all of his energy toward “bringing people together across differences for the common good.” In demand as a speaker, Allen’s book, “A House United — How the Church Can Save the World”, is a manifesto for the House United Movement. He lives in Austin, TX, with his wife Liz, their teen sons, Sam and Isaac, and their labradoodle, Watson. He will lead Tuesday Bible Studies THIS WEEK, November 5th, as well as lead a special session of Community@Community THIS WEEK, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.

November 10th Rev. Cindy Schneider Reverend Cynthia (Cindy) K. Schneider is a retired United Methodist Minister from Western Pennsylvania who

was one of three pastors at a large (3,800 member) church in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her responsibilities included pastoral care, outreach and missions, preaching, teaching, and birthing new ministries (Stephen Ministry, Congregational Care Ministry, and Celebrate Recovery). Prior to that appointment, Cindy was a Senior Pastor of a Three-Point Charge within a cooperative parish of seven churches (1,000 plus members) in the northern area of the Western Pennsylvania Conference. Cindy graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary, and also served as a pastoral intern for two years at Foundry United Methodist Church, both located in Washington, D.C. Cindy is married to Ed Symons and they are

parents of four grown children, six grandchildren, and one new great-granddaughter. (Rev. Schneider will be Head of Staff at the Community Church of Vero Beach during the month of November when the Rev. Drs. Baggotts are away.)

November 17th Rev. Dr. Budd Friend-Jones Gilbert (Budd) Friend-Jones is the Board Vice-Chair and Chair Elect of the North American Interfaith Network. He has led Jews, Muslims, and Christians on interfaith pilgrimages in Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Turkey, and has preached and taught seminars in Russia, South India, Turkey, and the UK. A native of West Virginia, Budd earned his doctorate at Howard University Divinity School in Washington, D.C., his M. Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary, and his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Frostburg State University. He has published two books and numerous articles. He lives in Sarasota where he also serves as a Minister in the local Unitarian Universalist Church. Before moving to Florida in 2017, he served Congregational and UCC churches in Maine, Minnesota, Virginia, Georgia, and Illinois.

November 24th Rev. David W. Johnson

Prior to serving Community Church as the Minister of Missions and Education, the Rev. David Johnson has worked as a wilderness guide, and served churches in both the Chicago and Boston area. He has two cats and enjoys bicycling, kayaking, and hiking. Dave and his cats root for the New England Patriots religiously.

December 1st Rev. Dr. Daniel Harrell Daniel Harrell, PhD is Senior Minister of Colonial Church, Edina, Minnesota and as of 2020, Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today. An author, teacher, beekeeper, avid cook, and kayaker with Dave when they can do it, Daniel lives in Minnesota with his daughter, Violet. His beloved wife, Dawn, died of pancreas cancer on Easter, 2019.