The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 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 111 (Pew Bible page 490); 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 (pages 265-267) Solomon succeeds his father David as king and rules Israel with wisdom. Ephesians 5:15-20 (page 952) Live your lives in ways that show thanksgiving to God. John 6:51-58 (page 868) The flesh and blood of Christ is the food that brings life eternal.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY: Jesus, just when we think we know you, you surprise us and shock us. You reveal something of yourself and your way to us so that we are confused. Our ways are not your ways. Give us courage to walk with you, even in those times when we do not know where you are leading. Help us to take you in all your mystery, in all your wonder, rather than as we would have you to be. Amen.

BELL PEAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME

PRELUDE “Variations on AUSTRIA” arr. Powell

*INTROIT (Hymn # 145) “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” Marion
ALL: Rejoice, ye pure in heart! Rejoice, give thanks and sing!
Your festal banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice, give thanks and sing!

*OPENING SENTENCES
LEADER: The Spirit of God invites us to worship.
PEOPLE: In God’s Spirit, we rejoice and give thanks.
LEADER: The glory of God calls us to praise.
PEOPLE: In God’s glory, we meet the mysteries of the Holy.
LEADER: The wisdom of God summons us to live with thanksgiving and truth.
PEOPLE: In God’s wisdom, we find grace for living our lives.
LEADER: The love of God invites us to service.
PEOPLE: In God’s love, we are filled with strength and peace.
LEADER: The peace of God calls us into abundant life.
ALL: Let us turn our hearts and minds to worship,
and to living always as God’s beloved ones. 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 and the truth is not in us.
PEOPLE: But, if we confess our sins, God will forgive us
and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
LEADER: Trusting in that promise, let us confess our sins before God and one another.
ALL: (SUNG to the tune MORECAMBE)
Lord, we who live as foolish and unwise
Come now before you; prayers for grace we bring.
Forgive our thoughtless words and hurtful lies.
Teach us your will and give us songs to sing.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
LEADER: Know that God hears our prayer and will have mercy on all who humbly repent of their sin. Did not God send Christ our Savior to cleanse us of unrighteousness?
PEOPLE: Does not Christ intercede on behalf of those who confess?
LEADER: Let us lay aside our burdens, and take courage from the Gospel.
God forgives us through Christ.
ALL: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. 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 Rev. Victoria ByRoade

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” arr. Turner

EPISTLE READING Philippians 2:3-11

This, too, is the Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Humility” Rev. Martin Hager

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THE RESPONSE

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from Jesus Christ, The Life of the World:
A Worship Book for the Sixth Assembly of the World Council of Churches)

We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY “Austria” arr. Powell

*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 (Sing the Faith #2246) “Word of God in Human Language” Beecher

*BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE (Hymn #538) “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing” Sicilian Mariners
ALL: Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; fill our hearts with joy and peace.
Let us each, Thy love possessing, triumph in redeeming grace.
O refresh us, O refresh us, traveling through this wilderness.
*CHARGE
*POSTLUDE “Austria” arr. Powell

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

NEXT SUNDAY, August 23, 2009 will be the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. The scripture readings will be: Psalm 84 (Pew Bible pages 472-473); 1 Kings 8(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 (pages 271-273) The Ark of the Covenant is brought into temple. Ephesians 6:10-20 (page 952) Strength can be found in the armor of God and in prayer. John 6:56-69 (page 868) Jesus teaches that life eternal is a gift given by the Spirit.

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PRAYER FOR PEACE – NIGERIA There are more than 145 million people in Nigeria, with 70% living in poverty. Half of the population is Muslim, half is Christian. The president is Muslim. Nigeria is the fifth largest supplier of petroleum to the United States. Income from sales of petroleum provide 83% of the government’s revenue. It’s clear that none of the revenue is going to the people in the form of jobs or social services. The people are angry. They are hungry and desperate, and elements of the government continue on the path of establishing a very conservative fundamentalist version of Muslim law, Sharia Law, in the states. In these states, there is opposition to Western style education, and teachers are being killed. In recent demonstrations and raids, government officers have killed more than 400 people. People are angry and frightened and the government has become their enemy. Dear God, please help the buyers of petroleum to establish shared benefits from the profits for their people; help the government of Nigeria find ways to educate and feed their people from these profits. Keep the people alert to the terror so that lives lost are reduced, and encourage humility on the part of the officers of the national police force and the government. Help them all find peace so that future lives will not be wasted in this conflict. 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: Diana Carsey


SANCTUARY FLOWERS THIS WEEK ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY
Kathy Esposito in memory of her parents Henry and Bernice Kersten
The Harrison Family in honor of the Dauble Family

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 (17^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
Tuesday (18^th) 7:00 p.m. Session
7:30 p.m. Transit (Young Adult Group)
Wednesday (19^th) 10:00 a.m. Strong for Life
7:00 p.m. Video Club
8:00 p.m. Worship Café Rehearsal

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SESSION MEMBERS please remember to pick up the Session Docket in your mailbox. Session meets Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.

SUPER SATURDAY “Super Saturday for Discipleship” is the new name and focus of the former “Super Saturday for Christian Education.” The new title reflects broader coverage and offerings of the event, which is for anyone wanting to “grow” in their faith or help others do so. The event will be August 21-22 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Dunedin. New workshop topics include: A variety of ways to grow your church no matter what its size; What’s happening with young adults and how to get them back into the church; Beginning a men’s group; Multiple intelligences for multiple generations and Using beads to tell the gospel story. Brochures are available in the mail room and on the Presbytery web site at: w.

RCS FOOD BANK NEEDS FOOD Remember to bring to Church your gift of food for hungry families.  The RCS Food Bank will accept checks as well as food.  Financial gifts are used to purchase food in bulk from grocery store warehouses, so please consider giving a check to First Church and write RCS on the memo line.  If you are bringing food, the priorities are pasta, peanut butter, and canned tomatoes. 

MISSION FAIR COMING Our 2009 Mission Fair is Sunday, October 4^th.  We have 16 missions who will be exhibiting with us from 8:00 to 12:00 that day when we celebrate World Peace Sunday.  We will have Gift Cards available if you wish to contribute time or money in lieu of traditional Christmas or birthday gifts.  Plan to spend a little extra time at Church that day to walk through the exhibit and get to know something about at least one new mission.

THE VIDEO CLUB will meet Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Mic’s Restaurant (Patricia Avenue next to Beall’s Outlet) for dinner. We will return to the church at approximately 7:00 to view the conclusion of Mama Mia!

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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.)

• Family and friends of Winifred H., sister of Nancy J., who died August 9
  
• Paul K. diagnosed with colon cancer
  
• Elizabeth R. facing knee surgery on Monday
  
• Dave D. recuperating at home
  
• Fran I., mother of Jeff I, following breast cancer surgery
  
• Mary B. G., sister-in-law of Rosalie B., gravely ill in Abilene, TX
  
• Eva M. at Manor Extensive Care on Tampa Road
  
• 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: Walter B., Marion G., 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.