The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin The Fifth Sunday in Lent Kirkin' o' the Tartans Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:30 a.m. Enter the church in silence. Through silence speak to God and let God speak to you. PREPARATION: The following are the scripture texts for this morning: Psalm 51:1-12 (Pew Bible page 452); Jeremiah 31:31-34 (page 642) God promises a new covenant with Israel that will be written upon the people's hearts. Hebrews 5:5-10 (page 973) Christ has been made our high priest. John 12:20-33 (page 875) While Jesus is speaking about his death, a voice from heaven is heard. PRAYER FOR THE DAY: Lord Jesus, during these days of Lent, we walk behind you - far behind you - as you walk toward the cross. Teach us the discipline, the faith, the commitment to walk faithfully down this narrow way. Help us to see our times of suffering and difficulty as opportunities for us to share in your redemptive suffering for the sake of our world. Give us not a way around the pain, but a way through it, for your sake and the sake of the gospel. Amen. THE GATHERING BELL PEAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME PRELUDE "Amazing Grace" Martin THE LENTEN CANDLE CEREMONY INTROIT (Hymn #85) "What Wondrous Love Is This" Wondrous Love CHOIR: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the heavy cross for my soul, for my soul, to bear the heavy cross for my soul! LITANY LEADER: It is time for our sins to be washed away PEOPLE: that we may be as clean as the fresh-driven snow. LEADER: May God make our hearts pure PEOPLE: and our spirits right with him. THE FIFTH LENTEN CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED LEADER: As we extinguish the fifth Lenten candle, we are reminded that Christ is the great high priest chosen by God. Through his suffering he learned to obey God and his eternal salvation is for us as well if we obey. (the candle is extinguished) LEADER: Let us pray. O God, help us to realize that the only true good we can do in this world is by obeying you. By being obedient to the perfect high priest, Jesus Christ, we know that you promise us eternal salvation. We give you praise. ALL: Amen. *RESPONSE (Hymn #85) "What Wondrous Love Is This" Wondrous Love ALL: To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing. to God and to the Lamb, I will sing! To God and to the Lamb, who is the great I Am, while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme, I will sing! *OPENING SENTENCES LEADER: I am doing a new thing, says our God. PEOPLE: We will answer God with new hearts. LEADER: Seek me, and desire truth and mercy, calls our God. PEOPLE: With our whole lives, we will hear God's voice. LEADER: If a grain of wheat dies, it grows into new life, promises Jesus. PEOPLE: We will seek to let go, and to grow deeper into faith. LEADER: If you wish to follow me, become servants, Jesus tells us. PEOPLE: We will live a life of service, following him. ALL: Let us worship God! *PROCESSION OF PIPES AND DRUMS AND FAMILY TARTANS Bagpipers "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" PRAYER OF CONFESSION LEADER: The proof of God's amazing love for us is this: while we were sinners, Christ died for us. PEOPLE: Because we have faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence. LEADER: Let us confess our sins against God and neighbor. ALL: The closer we draw to Jerusalem and to his final confrontation with earthly powers, the less we like what we see in Jesus, O God. He's saying dangerous things about death and life, and we certainly don't want to be around when the reckoning with the authorities comes - as it surely must, not only in Jesus' day, but also in our own. Forgive us, we pray, for our insistence upon following the rosy cross of our fantasies, rather than the executioner's cross of your Son. Help us to find new courage and strength, new life amid death, and to take up whatever our cross may be; under the mercy of him who died that we might live, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (-2-) RESPONSE (Hymnal #573) "Lord, Have Mercy" Kyrie CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. ALL: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. ASSURANCE OF PARDON LEADER: Although he was as we are, Jesus "learned obedience through what he suffered: and being made perfect he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him." PEOPLE: Today, as we come before God confessing our sins, Jesus the high priest is our source of forgiveness. LEADER: Let us trust in the word of Christ and be forgiven. CHILDREN'S SERMON Eric Houghton (The children are invited to leave for Sonshine Mountain.) THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 51:1-12 The Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! ANTHEM "Lenten Proclamation" Chepponis (Handbells: Jodi Cannon, Nanette Friend, Becky Houghton, Les Marsden) GOSPEL READING John 12:20-33 The Gospel of the Lord! Praise to You, O Christ! SERMON "When I Am Lifted Up" Rev. Martin Hager THE RESPONSE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Scot's Confession of 1560 We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must serve, whom only we must worship, and in whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible: one in substance and yet distinct in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. By whom we confess and believe all things in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided by his inscrutable providence for such end as his eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice have appointed, and to the manifestation of his own glory. Amen. (-3-) OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS OFFERTORY "Amazing Grace" Bagpipers *DOXOLOGY (Hymnal #591) "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen." *PRAYER OF DEDICATION BRINGING FORTH OF THE TARTANS BLESSING OF THE TARTANS and CLANS OF THE KIRK THE SENDING *HYMN #371 "Lift High the Cross" Crucifer *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE (Hymn #101) "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" Hamburg ALL: When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. *CHARGE *POSTLUDE "Scotland the Brave" Bagpipers *The congregation stands. If standing is difficult for you, please feel free to remain seated. NEXT SUNDAY, April 5, 2009, will be Passion/Palm Sunday and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 31:9-16 (Pew Bible pages 439-440); Isaiah 50:4-9 (page 594) Because of the Lord's help, the Suffering Servant is not put to shame by adversaries. Mark 14:1-15:47 (pages 826-829) Jesus prepares for his death with his disciples. He is crucified and buried. PRAYER FOR PEACE IN SUDAN The International Criminal Court has named the President of Sudan a criminal, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. He has demanded that all charity functions in the Sudan be ceased by the end of March. Three doctors of Medecins sans Frontieres have even been kidnapped. People who were desperate in the face of a vicious President and a violent army are even more desperate. The United Nations is insufficiently armed to control the destruction of villages and to protect the people of the Sudan. Dear Father in Heaven, please help the people of the Sudan rid themselves of the tyrant who controls and destroys their lives. Protect the aid workers. Give strength and directions to neighboring African states to lend a serious helping hand to all these displaced people. And, O God, grant all these people peace. Amen. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME and are interested in joining First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin, please indicate your desire to Pastor ByRoade so we can arrange a gathering of our Session. -4- WE WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP HERE TODAY - Coloring pages for children to use during the worship hour are available from the ushers. Before "THE WORD", girls and boys PK4 through 5th grade are invited to attend Sunday school on "Sonshine Mountain". Our nursery, for infants through age 3, is in the Christian Education Building, downstairs in Room 103. Large print bulletins and large print hymnals are available from the ushers. Hearing devices are also available. Please ask for one at the Sound booth. PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP USHERS: Doug Davis, Richard Simon, Jim Szatkowski, Barb Szatkowski LITURGIST: Rebekah Quizhpe SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY Kathy Esposito in memory of the birthday of her mother Bernice Kersten TODAY'S OPPORTUNITIES 8:45 a.m. - Worship Cafˇ 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Fellowship 10:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship 6:00 p.m. - Straw Hat Review OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK Monday (30th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life Tuesday (31st) 10:00 a.m. For Your Good Health 7:30 p.m. Transit - Young Adult Group Wednesday (1st) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life 5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner 7:00 p.m. Bible Study - Doyle 7:00 p.m. High School Youth 7:00 p.m. Video Club 8:00 p.m. Contemporary Music Practice 8:00 p.m. Handbells Thursday (2nd) 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (Rehearsal with orchestra) Friday (3rd) 11:30 a.m. First Friday Conversations ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNER - this week is pot-luck. Bring a huge dish with lots of food to share! -5- STRAW HAT REVIEW - the all church talent show, tonight, March 29th at 6 p.m. - a giant all-you-can-eat Ice Cream Sundae Party in Hager Hall. Manny Garcia, Master of Ceremonies. Come join us for an ice cream feast and an awe inspiring line-up of talent. No reservation necessary! USHER TRAINING CLASS - Wednesday, April 8 - 7:00 p.m. - Anyone interested in being an usher for the traditional worship service is invited to a brief "training" by Rev. ByRoade on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Come learn the subtle nuances of this important service and add YOUR name to our list of those willing to serve in this capacity. FIRST SUNDAY BOOKS - April 5th - 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. in the church library. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffery Zazlow. What matters most? What do you want as your legacy? Carnegie Mellon computer science professor Randy Pausch was asked to give a "last lecture" after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His book focuses on life, laughter and helping other people achieve their dreams, while seizing every moment of life. Discussion leaders: Debbie Blocher & Marge Brown. Come join the conversation! This book is available at the First Church library, the Pinellas library system and at booksellers. Bring a friend- newcomers always welcome! RELAY FOR LIFE Friday, April 24th at Dunedin Stadium. This is a great way to support a worthwhile event while getting to know some of your fellow church members. There will be an information table in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, April 5th before and after the traditional service. This will be a great opportunity to turn in your bottles of dimes, sign up to join our team, purchase a chance to win a lovely colored pencil drawing by Dunedin artist and church member Nancy Christy and purchase a luminary in honor or memory of a loved one who has fought this disease called cancer. If you would like more information, contact Linda Frazer at 791-0912. -6- PRAYER REQUESTS the names of people who have requested prayer are listed in italics the first week of their request and any time there are changes in their condition or place of recuperation. A complete listing of the people for whom we need to lift our prayers will also be provided for you in each edition of THE VOICE. (Please call the church office if you have a prayer concern.) ? Walter B. at Morton Plant ? Su R., daughter of Elizabeth R., recovering from breast cancer surgery in TN ? Charlie R. who fell and broke his pelvis in WV ? Marge B. S. following surgery Dorothy C. recovering from a broken hip at Manor Care on Tampa Road Edna-Ann Z. of Virginia, cousin of Frances D., diagnosed with lung cancer Ann C. and Charles (Chuck) M. under Hospice care For improved health: Martha B., Les M., Betsy P., Bill V., Leona B., Lee S., Warren M., Sharyn R., Lois K., Dotsie D., Peg H., Betsy K., Tom F., Dee F., Lonnie A. All of our members who reside in skilled nursing homes First Presbyterian Church in our desire to be responsible stewards of our talents and finances Our Missionaries, Rev. Dr. Archibald Woodruff and Linnis Cook, Pastors Jimmi and wife Sandra-Lee Jones at the Lords Bank Community Church, Lords Bank Village, Belize, in Central America PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL Be a part of the Palm Sunday processional in worship! Next Sunday, April 5, gather in Hager Hall at 10:20 a.m. to get your palms to wave as you enter to begin worship on this special Sunday as we begin Holy Week and it's special services. Palms will be available at both doors to the sanctuary for those who do not wish to process April 5 - PALM SUNDAY - 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper April 9 - MAUNDY THURSDAY - 7:30 p.m. Service of Darkness April 10 - GOOD FRIDAY - 7:00 p.m. "The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross" by Thˇodore Dubois Sanctuary Choir with orchestra and soloists Mary Anne Boone - Soprano Kevin Gilley - Tenor John Brockman - Baritone We Welcome You If after Kirk ye bide a wee, There's some would like to speak to ye, If after Kirk ye rise and flee We' all seem cauld and still to ye. The one that's in the seat with ye Is stranger here than ye, maybe. All here have got their fears and cares, Add ye your soul unto our prayers, Be ye our angel unawares. Scottish Blessing Participants in Today's Kirkin' O' the Tartans Acolyte Jonathan Gibbs American Flag Bearer Leia Wojciechowski Beadle Cameron Ehmig Cross Bearer Brice Ehmig Clan Bearer Pride of Scotland Karol Wojciechowski Stewart Ron Barnette Scot Nancy Allen Wallace Candy Barnette Fraser Alan Frazer McLeod Rhona Wojciechowski We welcome and thank those who have made today's worship service so special. We especially thank the members of St. Andrews Pipes and Drums of Tampa Bay, Michael LoBue, Pipe Major and Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church for the loan of the banners. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DUNEDIN 455 SCOTLAND STREET DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698 TELEPHONE: 727-733-2318 WEB SITE: fpcdunedin.org EMAIL: officeadminfpc@tampabay.rr.com MINISTERS All the Members PASTOR/HEAD OF STAFF The Rev. Victoria M. Gardner ByRoade PARISH ASSOCIATE The Rev. Willard N. Doyle PASTOR EMERITUS The Rev. W. Martin Hager DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Stephen L. Allen CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER/MINISTRY INTERN Luke Phillips YOUNG LIFE CHURCH PARTNER Jeff Iosa CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Donna Dayock FINANCIAL SECRETARY Betsi Knapp CUSTODIAN David Rodman PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Cori LoCicero THE SESSION OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DUNEDIN MODERATOR: Rev. Victoria ByRoade CLERK OF SESSION: John Brockman Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Carole Anne Agnew Jim Gibbs . Bob Blocher Dusty ByRoade Marion Guthrie John Brockman Diana Carsey Rebekah Quizhpe Marge Brown Chris Ehmig Roberto Sanchez Greg Long Peg Rowe Jim Szatkowski Clare McGrane Cheryl Small Mary Walthall The Mission of the First Presbyterian Church is to Invite, Share, Celebrate, and Send the Christian faith by word and deed to the community and world. Historic First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin Historic First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin, Florida "Continuing God's Work Since 1871" 455 Scotland Street - Dunedin, Florida 34698 Victoria ByRoade - Pastor Telephone: 727-733-2318 www.fpcdunedin.org email: officeadminfpc@tampabay.rr.com