The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Choir Camp Presentation – “The Singing Bishop” by Hal Hopson
June 14, 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 20 (Pew Bible pages 433-434); 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 (pages 226-227) The Lord sends Samuel to anoint the boy David as king. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 (pages 939-940) Because Christ has died for us, we should respond by living for him. Mark 4:26-34 (pages 815-816) Jesus tells a parable about a harvest growing from scattered seeds.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY: Almighty God, you have called us to serve you, yet without your grace we are unable to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

THE GATHERING

*OPENING SENTENCES
LEADER: God sees with Holy eyes,
PEOPLE: not what the world sees, but what God sees.
LEADER: God sees with Holy eyes,
PEOPLE: little things becoming great things through faith.
LEADER: God sees with Holy eyes,
PEOPLE: and our lives become a test of faith, not knowing the end,
but trusting the journey.
LEADER: God sees with Holy eyes,
PEOPLE: and the love of Christ urges us forward, to live as God calls.
ALL: Let us worship God!

*HYMN #285 “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets” Austrian Hymn

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LEADER: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves
for all of us fall short of the glory of God.
PEOPLE: But if we confess our sins, God, who is gracious and just,
will forgive us our sins and cleanse us of all of them.
LEADER: Let us, then, in humility and faith,
confess our sins before God and one another.
ALL: God of Wisdom, we do not see as you see. We look at others and make judgments. We look on the outward appearance, but you look into the heart. Loving God, forgive our shallowness. Open our eyes to see as you see. Open our hearts to love as you love. Help us to see each one as heart of your heart. Amen.

RESPONSE (A Singing Faith) “Creator God, Creating Still” Rest
ALL: O God, you hear our every prayer, whate’er our land or tongue.
We join with others everywhere in praise of you, our gifts to share,
wherever songs are sung.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: Jesus endured the cross that we might be free from condemnation,
free to live a new life in obedience to God our Maker.
PEOPLE: God’s Spirit joins with our spirits to declare that we are God’s children and we will possess with Christ, the blessings of the Father, and the blessings of life in the 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.”

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

EPISTLE READING 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

GOSPEL READING Mark 4:26-34

The Gospel of the Lord!
Praise to You, O Christ!
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CHOIR CAMP PRESENTATION “The Singing Bishop” Hal Hopson

(see insert)

THE RESPONSE

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from A Singing Faith
Ours is a singing faith! Now hear the hymns we raise, resounding, strong, the years along, and echoing our praise. Ours is a singing faith! In confidence we sing: creation’s throne is God’s alone, so joyous voices ring. Ours is a singing faith! All thanks to God be sung by people here both far and near in every land and tongue. Ours is a singing faith! Let psalms and anthems rise from sun and moon and stars in tune till music fills the skies! (Words © 1981 Jane Parker Huber- used by permission)

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY “St. Theodulph” Goode


*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

*CHARGE
*POSTLUDE “Prelude and Fugue in B Flat” J. S. Bach

*The congregation stands. If standing is difficult for you, please feel free to remain seated.
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NEXT SUNDAY, June 21, 2009 will be the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 9:9-12 (Pew Bible page 428); 1 Samuel 17:(1, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49 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 PEACE – PAKISTAN The Taliban fooled the government of Pakistan by persuading the government that the lawless Swat Valley could be managed by the Taliban peacefully. The Taliban then began burning schools, beating girls, killing opponents of all kinds, so that the peoples are now thoroughly convinced that the Taliban mean them no good. This is a tragic development because the Pakistan government is stretched so thinly. As we learned from our visiting preacher Mrs. Veeda Javaid who spoke to us May 3^rd, more than 70 percent of Pakistani national revenue is used to pay national debts. The balance of governmental revenue pays for the national Army focused on India during all these years. There has been very little funding targeted to education or internal security, and this opened the way for madrasas led by uneducated people and left huge areas without security, inviting a strong fundamentalist force like the Taliban to take control. Now, with hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis fleeing the Valley, the government is facing a huge population of angry, distressed people who are seeking only safe shelter. Father in heaven, please protect the Pakistani Army as they fight to regain control of their northern province. Guide the political leaders in Pakistan, and strengthen the hand of the charitable organizations who can contribute aid. Help them all search for ways to heal and feed these displaced persons to bring them 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: Carolyn Willey
ACOLYTE: Jonathan G.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY
Cheryl Small in honor of the 6^th birthday of her grandson Jake Fine
Cheryl Small in honor of the 6^th birthday of her granddaughter Ariana Cimino
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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 (15^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
6:30 p.m. DBF Missions
Tuesday (16^th) 3:30 p.m. Preschool Meeting
7:00 p.m. Session
7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (17^th) 8:30 a.m. BOK Tower trip
10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. Video Club
Saturday (20^th) 11:00 p.m. Church Picnic – John Chestnut Park

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE VIDEO CLUB will meet on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Sam’s Seafood (900 Broadway, Dunedin) for dinner. We will return to church at approximately 7:00 to watch the conclusion of Bonneville.

CHURCH PICNIC! Saturday, June 20^th at 11:00 a.m. You are invited to join us at John Chestnut Park at Shelter Number 7 for an all church picnic. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Bring a dish and all your friends for this exciting event! This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to get to know us. We hope to see you there! For more information contact Luke Phillips at 727-288-7185.

VOICE DELIVERY CHANGE Due to new postal procedures for bulk mail, we are not able to mail the June/July VOICE. Copies of the VOICE are in Hager Hall. Please take one without concern for whose name is on the label. Also, please advise the office if your mailing address is incorrect. The post office will now charge the church for any returned mail. Thank you for your cooperation.

WE’RE GOING TO CHIP (Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project) this coming Friday, June 19. Can you prepare a cold dish for delivery to our homeless friends? Please sign up for meat, salad, fruit or cookies at the CHIP table in Hager Hall after the service. If we all do a little, we can make a lot of difference!

SESSION MEMBERS please remember to pick up the Session Docket in your mailbox. Session meets Tuesday, June 16.

FAITH IN ACTION OF UPPER PINELLAS is a non-denominational, non-profit organization designed to assist senior citizens (the frail elderly and older disabled persons) to remain independent at home – providing transportation, personal services, running errands, respite care for the care giver, light housekeeping and yard work, etc. If you have a free day or even a free hour, call Carmen at 738-4307.

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YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED The Senior Adult Ministry Team of the Presbytery of Tampa Bay has asked that our seniors complete a survey to help them better and us better provide for your spiritual and physical needs. There are copies of the survey at the welcome table. Please take one home and return it to us next week.



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 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., 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
  

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.