The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12, 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 24 (Pew Bible page 436); 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19 (pages 244-245) David dances with joy at the return of the Ark of the Covenant. Ephesians 1:3-14 (page 949) In Christ we have been blessed with the gifts of adoption, redemption, and wisdom. Mark 6:14-21 (pages 817-818) Herod has John the Baptist beheaded in an act of oppression.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY: Everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being: You have made us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Give us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, no weakness keep up from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

THE GATHERING

BELL PEAL

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME

PRELUDE “A Joyous Acclamation” Lani Smith

INTROIT (Sing the Faith #2236) “Gather Us In” Gather Us In
CHOIR: Here in this place new light is streaming,
now is the darkness vanished away,
see in this space our fears and our dreamings,
brought here to you in the light of this day.
Gather us in – the lost and forsaken, gather us in – the blind and the lame;
call to us now, and we shall awaken, we shall arise at the sound of our name.
*ALL: We are the young – our lives are a myst’ry,
we are the old – who yearn for your face,
we have been sung through out all of hist’ry,
called to be light to the whole human race.
Gather us in – the rich and the haughty, gather us in – the proud and the strong;
give us a heart so meek and so lowly, give us the courage to enter the song.

*OPENING SENTENCES
LEADER: Who is invited to worship God?
EAST SIDE: All who seek the blessings of the spirit.
WEST SIDE: All who have gifts to offer for God’s service.
EAST SIDE: All who are thankful for our redemption.
WEST SIDE: All who live in hope of God’s reign on earth.
LEADER: Who is invited to worship God?
ALL: Children of God, let us worship!

*HYMN #220 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” Old Hundredth

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord our God, you are the King of glory! Should we not throw open the doors and welcome you? Yet we stand in this holy place with unclean hands and impure hearts. We have lifted up our souls to the false idols of our culture: to greed and power, to fame and wealth. We have been deceitful in our words and deeds. Yet, with all the world, we are yours. Forgive us, O God. Fling open the doors of our hearts and come in! You are the King of Glory, and we will sing your praises! Amen.

RESPONSE (Hymn #298) “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” In Babilone
ALL: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, like the wideness of the sea;
There’s a kindness in God’s justice, which is more than liberty.
There is no place where earth’s sorrows are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth’s failings have such kindly judgment given.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: Through Jesus’ teaching and cross
we learn the costly reality of God’s forgiveness.
PEOPLE: For in spite of the worst humanity could do,
we are not separated but rather reconciled to God through Christ.
LEADER: This is a teaching and a truth to be received and lived,
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
ALL: Thanks be to God!

*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 children are invited to remain for worship)


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THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT READING 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” arr. Kirby

EPISTLE READING Ephesians 1:3-14

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Power of Love” Rev. Victoria G. ByRoade

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD

RECEPTION ON NEW MEMBERS

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY “Arioso” Noel Rawsthorne
*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 #464 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Hymn to Joy
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE (Sing the Faith #2236) “Gather Us In” Gather Us In
CHOIR: Here we will take the wine and the water,
here we will take the bread of new birth,
here you shall call your sons and your daughters,
call us anew to be salt for the earth.
Give us to drink the wind of compassion, give us to eat the bread that is you;
nourish us well, and teach us to fashion lives that are holy and hearts that are true.

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ALL: Not in the dark of buildings confining,
not in some heaven, light years away,
but here in this place the new light is shining,
now is the Kingdom, now is the day.
Gather us in and hold us forever, gather us in and make us your own;
gather us in – all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone.

*CHARGE
*POSTLUDE “Festal Piece” George F. Handel

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

NEXT SUNDAY, July 19, 2009 will be the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 89:20-37 (Pew Bible pages 475-476); 2 Samuel 7:1-14 (page 245) The Lord makes a covenant with David that his offspring will rule Israel. Ephesians 2:11-22 (page 950) Christ has brought unity and reconciliation between Jews and Gentiles. Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 (page 818) Jesus has compassion for those who follow him, and he heals the sick.
PRAYER FOR PEACE – HONDURAS In an effort to hold a referendum to modify his country’s constitution so that he could stay in office another term, President Manuel Zelaya was forcibly removed from his home at the end of June; and the military has placed another man in his chair. Many other countries have condemned the coup, withdrawing diplomats and freezing financial assets in an attempt to show support for constitutional governance. The Honduras military may think they are the protectors of the constitution, but running the president out of town in the middle of the night gives nobody comfort. The people and the Honduras military are facing each other with daily increased tension, and the situation is deteriorating. Father in Heaven, please help the people of Honduras to rule themselves in peace. Please bring calm and reason to the minds of both the military and civilian leaders, and guide their hands away from force and conflict while they sort through the options for re-establishing their democracy. 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.



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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
USHERS: Doug Davis, Ginger Watson, Mary Walthall, David Walthall
LITURGIST: Ron Barnette

SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY
Cheryl Small in honor of her grandson Sebastian Cimino’s fourth birthday

TODAY’S OPPORTUNITIES
8:45 a.m. – Worship Café
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School/Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship
7:00 p.m. – First Summer Books

OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK

Monday (13^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:30 p.m. Sarah Circle
Tuesday (14^th) 3:30 p.m. Preschool Meeting
7:00 p.m. Property
7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (15^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. Video Club
8:00 p.m. Worship Café Rehearsal

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME TODAY’S GUEST ORGANIST Robert Perkins. Stephen Allen is away on Continuing Education leave accompanying the children’s choir at Lutheridge (a Lutheran Music Conference near Asheville, NC).

FIRST SUMMER BOOKS tonight at 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.)

THE VIDEO CLUB will meet on July 15^th at 6:00 p.m. at The Galley (1600 Virginia St., Dunedin) for dinner. We will return to the church at approximately 7:00 to watch the conclusion of “Wall-E”.

BELIZE MISSION TRIP - We solicited and have received the following list of requests from Belize for the church and preschool. If you would like to donate one or more of these items, we request that you also include the receipt, as we must declare the value and pay taxes upon entry to the country.
Bibles; Number books, Alphabet & number puzzles, coloring books, story books for ages 3-5 (Spanish and English), washable glue, glitter, play dough, jumbo crayons, masking & duct tape, fabric paint, CD player/ tape recorder, Kindergarten music instruments and toys such as fire engines, trucks, police cars, hammers, saws, etc.
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A box will be placed in Hager Hall to collect the donations through August 2^nd. If you have any questions, please see either Jeff Iosa or Greg Long. We thank you for your support and ask that you continue to pray for us as we prepare for our trip.

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 Jackie K., mother of Tina Marie F., who died July 2
  

• Don L. H., brother of Donna D., following hip replacement surgery
  
• Marion G. recuperating at home
  
• Dave D. awaiting treatment for cancer
  
• Eva M. at Manor Care Extensive Care on Tampa Road
  
• Deborah W. recuperating at home
  
• Walter B. at Manor Care
  
• John K., father of Tina Marie F., facing health issues
  
• 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., Su R., Charlie R., Millie R., Martha B., Betsy P., Bill V., 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
  
• The Rev. Dr. Archibald Woodruff and Linnis Cook, retired after 22 years in Brazil, the Woodruffs plan to join us for Mission Sunday, Oct. 4.
  
• 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 2010 Jim Gibbs Marion Guthrie Rebekah Quizhpe Roberto Sanchez Jim Szatkowski Mary Walthall	Class of 2011 Welch Agnew Bob Blocher John Brockman Marge Brown Greg Long Clare McGrane	Class of 2011 Rosalie Bergman Tami Ehmig David Eichenberger Beverly Fisher Peggy George Ann Sabo

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.