The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 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 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.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY: Communicating God, as you have spoken through the prophets, so you speak today your words of truth and life through the living Christ. Help us be attentive and receptive worshipers that we may receive afresh your word of hope, Equip is with courage to speak the prophetic word of Jesus in our time, regardless of resistance and rejection. Amen

BELL PEAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME

PRELUDE “Adagio on ST. ANNE” Manz

*INTROIT (Hymn #479) “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven” Lauda Anima
ALL: Praise, my soul, the God of heaven, glad of heart your carols raise;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who, like me, should sing God’s praise?
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Maker all your days!
Angels, teach us adoration, you behold God face to face;
Sun and moon and all creation, dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace!

*OPENING SENTENCES (based on Lamentations 3:22-24)
LEADER: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
PEOPLE: God’s mercies never come to an end.
LEADER: The mercies of God are new every morning.
PEOPLE: Great is your faithfulness, O Lord!
LEADER: And grateful are your people.
ALL: Let us worship God!

*HYMN #210 “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” St. Anne

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LEADER: Our God is a God of justice, waiting to be gracious to you,
yearning to have pity on you.
PEOPLE: Blessed are all who wait for the Lord.
LEADER: In penitence and faith, let us confess our sins to almighty God.
ALL: O God, hear our voices as we cry to you. Listen to our prayers! O Lord, if you keep score of all our failings, who could stand? If you mark down our sins against you and each other, Lord, who could stand? In the dark night we wait for your forgiveness. We hope for the morning of your mercy. With you, O God, there is steadfast love. With you there is great power of forgiveness. Our hope is in you. Amen.

RESPONSE (Sing the Faith #2032) “My Life Is in You, Lord” My Life
ALL: My life is in you, Lord; my strength is in you, Lord;
my hope is in you, Lord, in you, it’s in you.
My life is in you, Lord; my strength is in you, Lord;
my hope is in you, Lord, in you, it’s in you, in you.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: Just as Paul bore on his body the marks of Jesus,
so also may we glory in the cross of Christ Jesus.
PEOPLE: By it the world has been crucified to us and we to the world.
LEADER: So walk by this rule and dwell in God’s mercy,
PEOPLE: for through the grace of our Savior we are forgiven.

*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

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT READING 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

GOSPEL READING Mark 5:21-43

The Word of the Lord!
Praise to You, O Christ!
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SERMON “Ministry of Interruption” Rev. Victoria ByRoade

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Iona Community of Faith
We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of the one God, Maker and Sustainer of earth, sea and sky. Born of Mary’s womb, faithful to the God of Abraham and Sarah, Jesus healed the sick, served the poor, and proclaimed heaven on earth. Condemned by the religious, crucified by the state, he died but transformed even death and rose to life everlasting. He blessed the disciples with his Holy Spirit and sent them forth, east and west, north and south. We commit ourselves to Jesus, to one another as brothers and sisters and to his mission in the world in the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY “Improvisation on GERMANY” Allen
*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 #408 “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” Germany

*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE (Hymn #369) “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” I’m Gonna Live
ALL: I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
*CHARGE
*POSTLUDE “Lauda Anima” Goss

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

NEXT SUNDAY, July 5, 2009 will be the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 48 (Pew Bible pages 450-451); 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 (pages 243-244) The elders of the people ask David to rule over all of Israel. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 (pages 943-944) Paul speaks to the Corinthians about forgiveness. Mark 6:1-13 (page 817) Jesus is rejected in Nazareth and then sends his disciples out two by two.

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PRAYER FOR PEACE- CHURCH WORKERS Throughout the world, churches are struggling to maintain their pastors, administrators, choir and youth directors, and mission staff along with all the ongoing costs of maintaining their facilities and paying their bills. The Presbyterian Church is among those who are struggling. Staff of our local Tampa Bay Presbytery are being released, and service activities of the Presbytery are being reduced to half-time. All over the country, employees of faith-based organizations are facing similar reductions. Their situation is different from employees of commerce and industry in that, as employees of churches, our ministers and other employees do not qualify for unemployment compensation; so there is no “grace period” for them as they leave one position and seek new positions at other churches elsewhere. For pastors, this is particularly arduous since God’s Call to a pastor may not coincide with the financial reality we are in. A new posting might require relocation and dislocation of loved ones as well as great financial hardship to the family, but, worse, it may not meet the pastor’s interpretation of God’s Call! This is a terrible dilemma for our faith-based employees. Father in Heaven, please be with the families of pastors and staff of our Presbytery and all our churches. Help staff who have been released find ways of service that feed their souls and sources of income to provide for themselves and their loved ones. 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: Lainie Quattrocki



TODAY’S OPPORTUNITIES

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

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OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK

Monday (29^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
Tuesday (30^th) 7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (1^st) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. Video Club
8:00 p.m. Worship Café Rehearsal
Friday (3^rd) CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED for JULY 4^th HOLIDAY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Friday, July 3^rd in observance of the July 4^th holiday

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.)

SEND A CHILD TO CAMP THIS SUMMER The Mission Outreach Committee would like to open up a scholarship fund for Cedarkirk; opportunities for First Church to send a child to camp. While support for Cedarkirk is on the rise, there are still many children who cannot afford to attend their wonderful programs this summer. If you have any questions, contact any member of the Mission Outreach Committee or email MissionOutreachFPC@tampabay.rr.com.

GIFT CARDS NEEDED FOR PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN GATHERING Carolle Carlton and Lynn Steuernagle will attend this conference in Louisville, KY July 11 – 15. Two years ago Linda Frazer took a suitcase full of shoes for children to the gathering. The project this year is to bring $20.00 gift cards from national retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc. These gift cards will be donated to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Bellewood Presbyterian Home for Children. If you are able to donate a gift card (before July 7), please bring it to the church office. Thank you for your support in this mission.

First Church Year-to-Date Revenue and Expenditures
Including Preschool
June 24, 2009
Income Year-to-Date				$305,450
Expenses Year-to-Date			$323,941
Balance (Overage) Year-to-Date			($18,491)
The 2009 Budget is $712,362.  It includes an anticipated deficit of (56,812).

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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.)

• Deborah W. following surgery at Morton Plant
  
• 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., Alice M., 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
  
• 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.