The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 26, 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 14 (Pew Bible page 430); 2 Samuel 11:1-15 (page 248) David hides his affair with Bathsheba by having Uriah killed in battle. Ephesians 3:14-21 (pages 950-951) The author prays for the strength and knowledge of the church in Ephesus. John 6:1-21 (page 867) Jesus feeds five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fishes.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY: Lord Jesus, we come to you this day, full of hunger for security, desire for love, and yet hope for the future. Teach us, in our hunger, to hunger for your presence among us. Feed us, call us, and save us, for you are our only hope in life and in death, and in life beyond death. Amen.

THE GATHERING

BELL PEAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME

PRELUDE “Meditation” Smith

INTROIT (Hymn #461) “God Is Here” Abbot’s Leigh
CHOIR: God is here! As we Your people meet to offer praise and prayer,
May we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of the Spirit into open minds and hearts.
*ALL: Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt
Keep us faithful to the gospel, help us work Your purpose out.
Here, in this day’s dedication, all we have to give, receive:
We, who cannot live without You, we adore You! We believe!

*OPENING SENTENCES
LEADER: We have come from north and south, east and west.
PEOPLE: We have come from different states, towns,
and from different backgrounds.
LEADER: Yet we gather together in this place as sisters and brothers in Christ. God invites us to find strength and unity in the common faith we all share. Jesus calls us, “come and see!” Explore who I am … be followers of The Way!
PEOPLE: Let us come to worship, with eyes and ears open, all our senses alert …
LEADER: We come with open hearts and minds, in great anticipation … ready to be surprised by the stirring of the Spirit among us!
ALL: Let us worship God!

*HYMN #462 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” Ratisbon

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LEADER: The proof of God’s amazing love 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: In faith and penitence,
let us confess our sin before God and one another.
ALL: Loving God, you call us to be obedient. We are reluctant and make excuses. You teach us to be truthful, but we lie when we think we won’t get caught. We act as if you are not there. Forgive us. You teach us to honor one another, but we talk about each other instead. We act as if you are not there. Forgive us. You teach us to share what we have been given, but we accumulate more and more. We act as if you are not there. Forgive us. God, teach us wisdom. Teach us to seek you. You are always there for us; you are our refuge. Help us to do good in your name. Amen.
RESPONSE (Hymn #392) “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord” Hall
CHOIR: Take Thou our minds, dear Lord, we humbly pray;
Give us the mind of Christ each passing day;
Teach us to know the truth that sets us free;
Grant us in all our thoughts to honor Thee.
ALL: Take Thou our hearts, O Christ, they are Thine own;
Come Thou within our souls and claim Thy throne;
Help us to shed abroad Thy deathless love;
Use us to make the earth like heaven above.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor power, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
PEOPLE: Therein lies our assurance of pardon.

*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.”

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CHILDREN’S SERMON Eric Houghton

(The children are invited to remain in the sanctuary.)

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
EPISTLE READING Ephesians 3:14-21

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Shepherd

GOSPEL READING John 6:1-21

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

SERMON “Radical Hospitality” Rev. Victoria ByRoade

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD

ORDINATION OF ROSALIE BERGMAN

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY “G Major” Hesse
*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 #172 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” Resignation

*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE (Hymn #398) “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Sweet, Sweet Spirit
ALL: There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
and I know they feel the presence of the Lord.

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Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove, stay right here with us,
Filling us with Your love; And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise.
Without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived
when we shall leave this place.

*CHARGE
*POSTLUDE “Postludium” Nordman

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

NEXT SUNDAY, August 2, 2009 will be the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 51:1-12 (Pew Bible page 452) The psalmist tells of how the Lord provided nourishment to the people in the wilderness. 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 (pages 248-249) Nathan confronts David regarding his adultery with Bathsheba. Ephesians 4:1-16 (page 951) In Christ, we are called to live in unity and spiritual maturity. John 6:24-35 (pages 867-868) Just as God gave manna in the wilderness, so too God gives us the bread of life, which is God’s Son.

PRAYER FOR PEACE – CHINA China’s far western province Xinjiang, rich in oil reserves, has for centuries been home to a Muslim majority who are the Uighurs. They are Turkic in their traditions and over the last 20 years or so they have become surrounded by ethnic Chinese who have moved into the area for jobs and trade opportunities. The Uighurs are “shunned” by the Chinese – ignored in hiring and trade transactions, ignored on the street, treated as invisible. Over time, many have come to demand a separatist (Uighur) government which the central government strongly opposes. Some Uighurs are more supportive of a Uighur Government than others, so there is unrest among the Uighurs who oppose the violence that has recently occurred; and those who are demanding an independent state. The national Chinese government is playing a strong hand with physical threats to anyone who opposes them. There has been fighting in the streets, and more then 100 people have been killed. Father in heaven, place your loving hands on the Uighurs of China and on the Chinese in their midst. Help them all see the qualities of life and love among their neighbors and find ways to communicate with and to honor each other. Let this be an opportunity to work together toward stronger future relationships that will protect the faiths and customs of all the people. 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, David Walthall, Mary Walthall
LITURGIST: Diana Carsey

SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY
Barbara Nourse and daughters Alison, K. T., and Victoria in loving memory of Chester L. Nourse

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 (27^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
Tuesday (28^th) 7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (29^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. Video Club
8:00 p.m. Worship Café Rehearsal

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE VIDEO CLUB will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29^th at Poblano’s Mexican Restaurant (2451 McMullen Booth Rd., corner of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rd) for dinner. We will return to the church at approximately 7:00 to watch the first half of “The Climb”. Meet at the church at 5:30 if you would like to carpool.

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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.)

• Dave D. following cancer surgery Friday, July 24, at Moffitt Cancer Center
  
• Mary B. G., sister-in-law of Rosalie B., gravely ill in Abilene, TX
  

• Kelly F., undergoing tests
  

• Walter B. at Emeritus on Patricia( formerly the Gardens)
  
• Eva M. at Manor Care Extensive Care on Tampa Road
  
• Marion G. recuperating at home
  
• Deborah W. recuperating at home
  
• 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., 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
  
• 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.