The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 21, 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: The scripture readings will be: Psalm 9:9-12 (Pew Bible page 428); 1 Samuel 17:(1, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49 (pages 227-228) David defeats Goliath, the champion of the Philistines. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (page 940) Paul recounts many calamities that he has suffered for the gospel. Mark 4:35-41 (page 816) Jesus rebukes the wind, the waves, and the disciples.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY: O God, you do not see as we see. You do not look upon us as we look upon others. Our eyes are seduced by outward appearance, but yours cut straight to the heart. Search us, O God. Lay bare our ardent longing for you, and grant our heart’s desire. Amen.

BELL PEAL

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME

PRELUDE “Mediation” Wagner

*INTROIT (Hymn #404) “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Precious Lord
ALL: Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, help me stand;
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light;
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

*OPENING SENTENCES
LEADER: Today is the day of salvation!
PEOPLE: God gives abundantly to the needy and the poor.
LEADER: Today is the day of salvation!
PEOPLE: God gives shelter to the weary, and peace to the frightened.
LEADER: Today is the day of salvation!
PEOPLE: God gives forgiveness to all who need the blessing of grace.
LEADER: Today is the day of salvation!
PEOPLE: God gives strength to all who serve and serenity to all who seek it.
ALL: Let us worship God!


*HYMN (Borrowed Light) “The Sails Were Spilling Wind” Darwell’s 148^th
The sails were spilling wind, the boat was taking waves.
The mast began to bend then called the Lord who saves:
“Be still, be still, and rage no more! Let peace descend on sea and shore.”

The sea became as glass, reflecting heaven’s light.
The storm completely passed when Jesus said that night:
“Be still, be still, and rage no more! Let peace descend on sea and shore.”

Then heading toward the land, they marveled on the way
that Jesus could command and make the sea obey:
“Be still, be still, and rage no more! Let peace descend on sea and shore.”

The storm returns again. In every heart it raves
until we hear again the Lord who told the waves:
“Be still, be still, and rage no more! Let peace descend on sea and shore.”

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LEADER: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens,
Jesus, the Son of God,
PEOPLE: let us with confidence draw near the throne of grace,
that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.
LEADER: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
ALL: God of David, we hear booming voices deriding our faith. We want to be brave for you, but we are not. We want to trust in the gifts you have given us, but we do not. We back away, mumbling excuses. Have mercy on us, O God. Give us courage to step forward as your people, trusting in your power, working through us, and strengthen our voices to proclaim your praise. Amen.

RESPONSE (Hymn #389) “O Jesus, I Have Promised” Nyland
ALL: O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
be Thou forever near me, my Master and my friend;
I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my guide.
O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul.

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: Do not lose heart! God is merciful and just and forgives us our sins.
PEOPLE: The good news of the gospel is this
LEADER: in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God!
LEADER: Let us stand and praise God for such a gift!

*GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal #579) “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.”

CHILDREN’S SERMON Eric Houghton

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
EPISTLE READING 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

GOSPEL READING Mark 4:35-41

The Gospel of the Lord!
Praise to You, O Christ!

SERMON “Peace! Be Still!” Rev. Douglas H. McMahon

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Iona Community Worship Book
We believe in God whose love is the source of all life and the desire of our lives,
whose love was given a human face in Jesus of Nazareth,
whose love was crucified by the evil that waits to enslave us all,
and whose love, defeating even death, is our glorious promise of freedom.
Therefore, though we are sometimes fearful and full of doubt, in God we trust.
And, in the name of Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves,
in the service of others, to seek justice and to live in peace,
to care for the earth and share the commonwealth of God’s goodness,
to live in the freedom of forgiveness, so to be the church,
for the glory of God. Amen.

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OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY “Variations on AZMON” Clark

*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

*HYMN #386 “O for a World” Azmon

*BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE (Hymn #422) “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” Beach Spring
ALL: God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store,
nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom, costly cross, grave’s shattered door:
gifted by You, we turn to You, offering up ourselves in praise;
thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days.
Treasure too You have entrusted, gain through powers Your grace conferred;
ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the gospel Word.
Open wide our hands, in sharing, as we heed Christ’s ageless call,
healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving You by loving all.


*CHARGE

*POSTLUDE “Psalm XIX” Marcello

*The congregation stands. If standing is difficult for you, please feel free to remain seated.

NEXT SUNDAY, June 28, 2009 will be the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 130 (Pew Bible page 500); 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 (pages 240-241) David sings a song of lament over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 (page 941) Paul encourages the Corinthians to act with generosity toward others; Mark 5:21-43 (pages 816-817) Jesus stops on the way to Jairus’s house to heal a hemorrhaging woman, then raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead.

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PRAYER FOR PEACE – IRAN The Iranian people have re-elected their president Mr. Ahmadinejad, and there is much distress in the land. The challenger, Mr. Moussavi, believes that he won and he wants all the other countries in the world to hold back their acknowledgement of the victory claimed by Mr. Ahmadinejad. He has appealed to the Supreme Ruling Cleric in Iran to annul the election. An investigation has been promised, but the people are not satisfied. This is a terrible situation. Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and a civil war in Iran would be tragic. There is much anger in the streets and people are violently demonstrating against their “stolen” election. We need to pray for the people of Iran to rise above the fear and find a way to have future elections that they can trust. Dear Father in heaven, please place your peace-loving arms around the people of Iran. Help them deal with their current leaders fairly and to resolve their disputes without more bloodshed. Bless the great nation of Iran and give their people a chance at 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.

WE WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP HERE TODAY – Coloring pages for children to use during the worship hour are available from the ushers. 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: Don Shaffer, Jim Gibbs, Jamie Poppler, Iris Poppler
LITURGIST: Garry Justice

SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY
Laurie and Richard Closson in memory of their mothers Ann E. Hall and Marion B. Closson

TODAY’S OPPORTUNITIES
8:45 a.m. – Worship Café
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School/Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship

OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK

Monday (22^nd) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
Tuesday (23^rd) 7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (24^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. Video Club

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GUEST PREACHER We are blessed to have the Rev. Doug McMahon as our preacher today. Rev. McMahon is a minister member of the Presbytery of Tampa Bay who has served congregations for twenty-two years. Doug is now serving as the founding pastor of Transfiguration Faith Community in St. Petersburg.
3 CENTS A MEAL will be collected today. Thank you for sharing your abundance with others as Jesus has challenged all of us to do. If each member at FPC gave 3 cents a meal for one year, their individual contribution would be $32.85 – what a positive impact that would be for helping others! Make this part of your overall mission support.

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SUMMER “PICK-UP” CHOIR RESUMES IN JULY! Anyone interesting in singing in the choir at the 10:30 a.m. worship service is invited to come to the Choir Room at 10:00 a.m. to learn the anthem and responses. The music will be simple and can be easily learned. Come and join your voice with others to sing praise to the Lord.
FIRST SUMMER BOOKS Sunday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. in the church library. Hearts on Fire: Praying with Jesuits edited by Michael Hartner. Discussion leader: Rev. Marty Hager. Copies of the book are available in the church library. Sign out a copy and prepare yourself for an extraordinary conversation about prayer and faith. (Your “voice” is welcome, even if you don’t read the book.)

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.)

• Friends and family of Fred R. who died June 12 in Ann Arbor, MI
  
• Deborah W. facing surgery on June 23
  
• Kristin J. recuperating at home
  
• Walter B. at Manor Care
  
• John and Jackie K., parents of Tina Marie F., facing health issues
  
• Marion G. at home
  
• Sandi G., family friend of Dave and Bobbie E., diagnosed with incurable cancer
  
• Edna-Ann Z. of Virginia, cousin of Frances D., diagnosed with lung cancer
  
• Ann C. under Hospice care
  
• For improved health: Jim B., Dorothy C., Alice M., Su R., Charlie R., Millie R., Martha B., Les M., Betsy P., Bill V., Leona B., Sharyn R., Lois K., Dotsie D., Peg H., Betsy K., Dee F.
  
• All our members who reside in skilled nursing homes
  
• The Transfiguration Faith Community of St. Petersburg, a new church development in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay
  
• Luke Phillips, our contemporary worship leader, as he begins the process toward ordination
  
• Bill Hemme on his bicycle trip from San Francisco, CA to St. Augustine, FL
  
• Our Missionaries, Rev. Dr. Archibald Woodruff and Linnis Cook, as they begin their retirement
  
• First Presbyterian Church in our desire to be responsible stewards of our talents and finances
  

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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/ORGANIST Stephen L. Allen
YOUNG LIFE CHURCH PARTNER Jeff Iosa
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER/MINISTRY INTERN
Luke Phillips
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Donna Dayock
ASSISTANT TO ADMINISTRATOR Stephen L. Allen
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 Carole Anne Agnew Dusty ByRoade Diana Carsey Chris Ehmig Peg Rowe Cheryl Small	Class of 2010 Jim Gibbs Marion Guthrie Rebekah Quizhpe Roberto Sanchez Jim Szatkowski Mary Walthall	Class of 2011 Bob Blocher John Brockman Marge Brown Greg Long Clare McGrane

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.