The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
August 2, 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 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 THE DAY: Almighty God, your Son, Jesus Christ, fed the hungry with the bread of his life and the Word of His Kingdom. Renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your true and living bread, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

BELL PEAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME
MISSION COMMISSIONING

PRELUDE “Canonbury” arr. Near

INTROIT (Borrowed Light) “Forever in the Heart There Springs” O Waly Waly
CHOIR: True Bread of Heaven, Life Divine, Eternal manna, Holy Sign,
our need of you incites our quest, your presence brings our search to rest:
*ALL: the hollow, hungry heart is filled and all its grasping motions stilled,
our quenchless thirst is satisfied, and every need and want supplied.

*OPENING SENTENCES
LEADER: We come together as one family in Christ,
gathered at God’s invitation to share in a love feast.
PEOPLE: We come hungry for the bread of heaven, for the spiritual food God sets before us through the Christ: the food of love and forgiveness, of compassion and healing, of guidance and strength.
LEADER: Come, let us worship the God of all provision.
ALL: Come, let us worship the God of the bread that endures.
*HYMN #507 “I Come with Joy” Dove of Peace

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LEADER: Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another.
PEOPLE: Therefore, let us confess our sins before God and one another.
LEADER: Eternal God, you desire truth in our very beings.
We treat others unjustly, but do not admit our sin against you.
PEOPLE: Put a new and right spirit within us.
LEADER: We are outraged when someone else is unjust,
but do not admit our own guilt.
PEOPLE: Put a new and right spirit within us.
LEADER: We demand punishment for others,
but do not admit our own fear of punishment.
PEOPLE: Put a new and right spirit within us.
LEADER: O God, teach us again that you desire honesty of heart.
ALL: Forgive us, put a new and right spirit within us,
and open our lips to declare your praise. Amen.

RESPONSE (Hymn #195) “Have Mercy on Us, Living Lord” Ptomey
CHOIR: Have mercy on us, living Lord, remember not our sin.
According to Your steadfast love come, cleanse us deep within.
ALL: Our sin and guilt are heavy, Lord, and evil in Your sight.
Against You only have we sinned; Your judgment, Lord, is right.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: All who come to Christ hungry for forgiveness will never be turned away.
PEOPLE: God has sent bread from heaven in the Son of Man, Jesus.
LEADER: In Him we may be assured that the work of salvation God has performed
is true and everlasting.
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 Ephesians 4:1-16

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

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GOSPEL READING John 6:24-35

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

SERMON “Making Sense of Things” Rev. Victoria ByRoade

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “O God Unseen” White
*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

RESPONSE (Hymn #521) “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” Finest Wheat
CHOIR: (REFRAIN) You satisfy the hungry heart with gifts of finest wheat;
Come give to us, O saving Lord, the bread of life to eat.
The mystery of Your presence Lord, No mortal tongue can tell.
Whom all the world cannot contain, Comes in our hearts to dwell.
ALL: (REFRAIN)

INVITATION TO THE TABLE
LEADER: Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God! Men and women will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the Kingdom of God. According to Luke, when our risen Lord was at table with his disciples, he took bread and blessed it and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him. This is our Lord’s table. Our Savior invites all who love him to share the feast which he has prepared.

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LEADER: The Lord be with you.
PEOPLE: And also with you.
LEADER: Lift up your hearts.
PEOPLE: We lift them to the Lord.

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LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
PEOPLE: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
LEADER: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O Lord our God, creator and ruler of the universe. In your wisdom you made all things and sustain them by your power. You formed us in your image, setting us in this world to love and serve you, and to live in peace with your whole creation. When we rebelled against you, refusing to trust and obey you, you did not reject us, but still claimed us as your own. You sent prophets to call us back to your way. Then in the fullness of time, out of your great love for the world, you sent your only Son to be one of us, to redeem us and heal our brokenness. Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs. And with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:

SANCTUS (Hymnal #581) Sanctuary Choir and Congregation
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
LEADER: You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Sent to be our Savior, He took our flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. His words are true. His touch brings healing. To all who follow Him, He gives abundant life. When evil sought to destroy Him, and He lay in the darkness of death, you raised Him from the grave. He is our risen Lord forever!

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION (Hymnal #582) Sanctuary Choir and Congregation
Dying, You destroyed our death; Rising You restored our life.
Lord, Jesus, come in glory!

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION CONTINUES

LEADER: Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we take this bread and this wine from the gifts you have given us, and celebrate with joy the redemption won for us in Jesus Christ. Accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. By your

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Spirit unite us with the living Christ, and with all who are baptized in his name, that we may be one in ministry in every place. As this bread is Christ’s body for us, send us out to be the body of Christ in the world.

INSTITUTION AND FRACTURE

RESPONSE (Hymnal #597) Sanctuary Choir

Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless God’s holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all God’s benefits.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS (Please partake of the elements as you are served.)

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God!
PEOPLE: It is right to give our thanks and praise!

ALL: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE SENDING

*HYMN #144 “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!” Hyfrydol
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE (Hymn #508) “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” Kingdom
CHOIR: For the bread which You have broken, for the wine which You have poured,
for the words which You have spoken, now we give You thanks, O Lord.
ALL: In Your service, Lord, defend us; in our hearts keep watch and ward;
in the world to which You send us let Your kingdom come, O Lord.

*CHARGE
*POSTLUDE “Trumpet Tune in F” Sobaje

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

NEXT SUNDAY, August 9, 2009 will be the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 130 (Pew Bible page 500); 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 (pages 255-256) Absalom is killed in battle, and David mourns his death. Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (page 951) Instruction is given on how to live together as a love filled community. John 6:35, 41-51 (page 868) Jesus is the bread from heaven, and those who eat this bread will have life eternal.

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PRAYER FOR PEACE – NUCLEAR POWER August 6^th and August 9^th are anniversary dates of the two hydrogen bombs that we dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in 1946. Fire storms took over after the huge explosions, destroying everything for miles and miles. More than 100,000 people were killed, twice that number were injured. Our strategy was to find a way to force Japan to an unconditional surrender, that came on August 15^th, but it left many, many wounded, and ruined the atmosphere and ground for generations to come. Those were terrible times. They are what drives our diplomats to carry the firm touch of peace and NOT war. They wish to avoid the explosion of a single nuclear bomb blast, anywhere, since a one megaton bomb would destroy 105 square miles, leaving no escape for the inhabitants. Emissaries from all countries are trying to avoid the nuclear holocaust that would follow such an event. Some people curry short-term favors from rogue nations by selling nuclear technology and equipment which will bring long-term risk to their own nations. All of us should be keenly aware and sensitive to the terrors of nuclear war, and hold nuclear power in great respect. Father, please help our diplomats keep the flame of the past brightly in front of their eyes as they address the threats to world safety. Give them courage and help them find ways leading only to peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 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, Paul Burks, Manny Garcia, Laura Garcia
LITURGIST: Paul Stone
ELDERS SERVING COMMUNION: Eric Houghton, Rebecca Houghton, Dave Walthall,
Mary Walthall, Skippy Boynton, Peg Rowe, Margie Skinner, Jim Gibbs, Pat Duffy

SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY
Jennette Marsden in memory of her father John Marsden
Dave Rodman in memory of his parents Richard and Jean Rodman

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 (3^rd) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. DBF Missions
Tuesday (4^th) 6:30 p.m. Youth
7:00 p.m. Mission Outreach
7:30 p.m. Planning & Personnel
7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (5^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, August 5^th at Pickles Plus Too (Harborview Center) for dinner. We will return to the church at approximately 7:00 to watch the conclusion of “The Climb”.

SUPER SATURDAY August 7^th is the deadline to get a $15 discount in registration for the annual Super Saturday for Christian Education. The event will be held August 21-22 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Dunedin. The keynote speaker is Anne Wilson, a Christian Educator who frequently leads and teaches at presbyteries, national conferences and Montreat. This year’s theme is “Reaching Across Generations.” A number of new workshops have been added to the schedule, along with the always favorite basics. Brochures are available in the mail room and on the Presbytery web site at: w.

HOOTENANNY FOR THE HUNGRY at Village Presbyterian Church, 13115 South Village Drive, Tampa (a block west of Dale Mabry) on Saturday, August 8, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. This is a benefit concert by the Tims Memorial Folk Singers to support the VPC Community Food Pantry. Admission is free. If you would like to support the food pantry, a suggested donation of $10.00 per person and/or a donation of nonperishable food to the pantry is appreciated. For more information call 813-961-4115.

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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.)

• Our Mission Team leaving for Belize on Tuesday, August 4
  
• Family and friends of Tim C., son of Tom and Carolle C., who died July 25^th in Kentucky.
  
• Fran I., mother of Jeff Iosa, facing breast cancer surgery on Monday, August 3
  
• 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.