Christ Presbyterian Church

Worship Service

A Place for New Beginnings

July 21, 2024

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 Welcome to Sunday Worship Service
9th Sunday after Pentecost
July 21, 2024 10:00AM
* Please stand if you are able.

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
One: The Peace of Christ be with You.
All: And also with You.
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Call to Worship
One: Come, out of your busy lives to a quiet time and place
All: Our souls thirst for some peace and quiet.
One: Come, and rest in the Lord who will restore your souls.
All: Our lives need moments of rest.
One: Come and find the quiet center. Come, be at peace.
All: Praise God who offers to us a shelter and resting place. AMEN.
Prayer of Adoration
Christ our peace, you promise to make us one new humanity, reconciling
us to God and building us into a dwelling place for the Most High, firm atop
the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Like the prophets before us,
you have called us to be shepherds who both guide and comfort. Model for
us how to be good shepherds, not those who scatter the sheep with errant
advice and wayward words, but those who lead them beside still waters, in
right paths, for the sake of your Holy Name. Amen.

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*Hymn
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode,
the church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood.
I love thy church, O God. Her walls before thee stand,
dear as the apple of thine eye, and graven on thy hand.
For her my tears shall fall; for her my prayers ascend;
to her my cares and toils be given, till toils and cares shall end.
Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways:
her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise.
Sure as thy truth shall last, to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss of heaven.
Prayer of Confession
Patient God, we wait all year for the summer months when we can rest and
relax. Our schedules change from the demands of weekly living, to times
which are supposed to be devoted to leisure. But we have redefined leisure
to mean a flurry of activities. We need some time to rest, to sit quietly and
listen to the beautiful sounds of the world. Forgive us when we are
determined to crowd every moment of our lives with activity. Help us to
find a quiet center with you where we can just relax and not try to get
everything done as though life was some sort of a contest. Give us peace
for a little while. Refresh our souls so that we can truly serve you, not out
of exhaustion but out of enthusiasm. Be with us this day, for we ask these
things in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
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Special Music
If You Search with All Your Heart
Solo – Susan Taylor
PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Prayer of Illumination
Reading from the Old Testament
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green
pastures; he leads me beside still waters; 3 he restores my soul. He leads me in
right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. 5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my
head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life
long.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version (National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, 1989)

Reading from the New Testament

Ephesians 2:11–22
So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called “the
uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision” —a physical
circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were
at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and
strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the
world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought
near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both
groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility
between us. 15 He has abolished the law with its commandments and
ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two,
thus making peace, 16 and might reconcile both groups to God in one body
through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it. 17 So he came
and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were
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near; 18 for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the
saints and also members of the household of God, 20 built upon the foundation
of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. 21 In
him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the
Lord; 22 in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for
God.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version (National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, 1989)

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Family Choir
Jesus, Name Above All Names
Jesus, Name above all names,
beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us,
blessed Redeemer, living Word.
I AM, Light of the Gentiles,
Lord God Almighty, Prince of Peace.
El Shaddai; God is Sufficient,
Shepherd of Souls, King of kings.
Reading from the Gospel
Mark 6:30–34, 53–56
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and
taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves
and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure
even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by
themselves. 33 Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they
hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. 34 As he went
ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they
were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
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53 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored
the boat. 54 When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, 55
and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to
wherever they heard he was. 56 And wherever he went, into villages or cities or
farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might
touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version (National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, 1989)

One: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Rev Tony Winter
“Rest Is Mandatory, To Do Lists Never End”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in
Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead,
and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the
dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the
dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion
of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life
everlasting. Amen.
*Hymn
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
Savior, like a shepherd lead us;
much we need your tender care.
In your pleasant pastures feed us;
for our use your fold prepare.
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 Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
you have bought us: we are yours.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
you have bought us: we are yours.
We are yours: in love befriend us;
be the guardian of our way.
Keep your flock: from sin defend us;
seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
hear your children when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
hear your children when we pray.
You have promised to receive us,
poor and sinful though we be;
you have mercy to relieve us,
grace to cleanse, and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
early let us turn to you.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
early let us turn to you.
Early let us seek your favor;
early let us do your will.
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
with your love our spirits fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
you have loved us; love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
you have loved us; love us still.

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Invitation to Giving
Offertory
*Doxology
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
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily
bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not
into temptation but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the Kingdom, and the
power and the glory, forever. AMEN!
GOING OUT INTO THE WORLD

*Hymn
Called as Partners in Christ’s Service
Called as partners in Christ's service,
called to ministries of grace,
we respond with deep commitment
fresh new lines of faith to trace.
May we learn the art of sharing,
side by side and friend with friend,
equal partners in our caring
to fulfil God's chosen end.

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 Christ's example, Christ's inspiring,
Christ's clear call to work and worth,
let us follow, never faltering,
reconciling folk on earth.
Men and women, richer, poorer,
all God's people, young and old,
blending human skills together
gracious gifts from God unfold.
Thus new patterns for Christ's mission,
in a small or global sense,
help us bear each other's burdens,
breaking down each wall or fence.
Words of comfort, words of vision,
words of challenge, said with care,
bring new power and strength for action,
make us colleagues, free and fair.
So God grant us for tomorrow
ways to order human life
that surround each person's sorrow
with a calm that conquers strife.
Make us partners in our living,
our compassion to increase,
messengers of faith, thus giving
hope and confidence and peace.
Benediction
Postlude

**Please join us for coffee fellowship today in Parlor after worship.**

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Celebrations for July

Happy Birthday: Sally Orwig 7/8; Melinda Bryan 7/8;

Barbara Herbranson 7/9; Jane Kothenbeutel 7/12;
Ray Schmidt 7/30

Happy Anniversary: None

Session Meeting Today

The next session meeting will be held today at 12:15 PM in the choir room.
Church Office Hours
Church volunteers are available in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
from 9 AM to 11:30 AM.
Neighborhood Ministries
*To help support our food ministries you can make financial contribution
to the “Neighborhood Funds.”
The Neighborhood Food Program has stopped for the summer and will resume
in September.
Food items can continue to be dropped off on Sunday mornings and placed in
the wheeled grocery cart or at the church office.
Pak-a-Snack has stopped for the summer and will resume mid-September.

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Ways to support your church in tithes and offerings
1. Online at www.largocpc.org
2. Through Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement App on
Apple or Android devices
3. Mail a gift to the church or drop in office mail slot
4. Use the bill pay option through your bank
5. Scan the QR code to the right using your phone

Weekly Activities Calendar

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 Our Vision:
To know God and to make Him known.
Our Mission:
We are a community of people committed to serve Jesus Christ,
empowered by the Holy Spirit, in the love of God,
and called to make that love real.
Our Core Values:
Seeking to be like Christ
Bringing the Good News to our world
Worshiping the Living God
Teaching and learning God’s Word
Supporting and serving one another.

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Phone: 727-584-8695 • Fax: 727-585-1079 • 3115 Dryer Ave, Largo FL 33770
www.LargoCPC.org • email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com •
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM

Pastor email:
Secretary Sarah Reeves email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Director of Music Steven Radeck email: StevenRadeck@gmail.com
Custodian June Sanchez email: JuBug616@aol.com
All songs used by permission CCLI #863215 and streaming CPSL 139714, Expiration date 7/31/2024
FYI - Video and audio equipment are used for the livestreaming & recording of the worship service.

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