Christ Presbyterian Church

Worship Service

June 13, 2021

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 Welcome to Sunday Worship Service
June 13, 2021 10:00AM
Welcome and Announcements
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
One: Welcome to worship today!
All: Thank you. We are glad to be here!
One: Welcome the Spirit of God and those who have gathered to
worship this day.
All: We rejoice as the Spirit of the Lord is present with us.
One: This is the day the Lord has made
All: We will rejoice and be glad. AMEN.
Hymn
God Is So Good
God is so good; God is so good;
God is so good; God’s so good to me.
God cares for me; God cares for me;
God cares for me; God’s so good to me.
God loves me so; God loves me so;
God loves me so; God’s so good to me.
God is so good; God is so good;
God is so good; God’s so good to me.
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Prayer of Confession
Patient Lord, you know how we are. We let the frustrations and
worries of our lives overcome us. Our hearts seem to buckle under
the weight of anger and confusion. And we turn away from you, sure
that you can do nothing to alleviate our strife. How foolish we are!
How faithless we are! Please forgive us. Help us to learn that you are
actively involved in our lives, not as a “puppet master” but as a
creative co-worker, seeking healing and hope not only for each of us,
but for the whole world. Make us into disciples of peace and
compassion; for we ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
Silent Confession
Assurance Pardon
One: Do not be fearful. God is our source of strength and our shield.
God pours God’s love upon you, within you and through you to
others. Receive and share God’s unconditional forgiveness with
others.
All: AMEN.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Reading from the Psalms
Psalm 3
O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2
many are saying to me, “There is no help for you in God.” Selah

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3 But you, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one
who lifts up my head. 4 I cry aloud to the Lord, and he answers
me from his holy hill. Selah
5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me. 6 I
am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set
themselves against me all around. 7 Rise up, O Lord! Deliver me,
O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break
the teeth of the wicked. 8 Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may
your blessing be on your people! Selah
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Psalm 3). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Special Music
As The Deer
Solo – Carl Sarine

Reading from the Gospel

Luke 12:1-12
Meanwhile, when the crowd gathered by the thousands, so that they
trampled on one another, he began to speak first to his disciples, “Beware
of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is, their hypocrisy. 2 Nothing is covered
up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become
known. 3 Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the
light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed
from the housetops. 4 “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the
body, and after that can do nothing more. 5 But I will warn you whom to
fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I
tell you, fear him! 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one
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of them is forgotten in God’s sight. 7 But even the hairs of your head are all
counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. 8
“And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of
Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God; 9 but whoever denies
me before others will be denied before the angels of God. 10 And everyone
who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever
blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. 11 When they bring
you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry
about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say; 12 for the
Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what you ought to say.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Luke 12:1-12). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Rev. John Scott

“Our Shield and Protection”

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.

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Invitation to Giving
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
GOING OUT INTO THE WORLD

Special Music Rogers & Hammerstein

You’ll Never Walk Alone

Solo – Susan Taylor

Benediction
Postlude

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Beginning May 30, 2021, we will no longer require reservations
• Social distancing will remain in effect
• Seating will no longer be assigned
• Face coverings will be optional for those who are fully vaccinated
• If not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to get vaccinated and to wear a face covering
while indoors in a group setting like worship
• We will continue to provide virtual worship connections
From Your Pastor
If you recently received an email a from Rev. John A. Scott, Jr @
churchpastor810@gmail.com, stating “Do you have a moment I have a request I need you
to handle discreetly. I am currently busy in a prayer session, no calls so just reply my
email.” This is a fraudulent phishing email; Please Do Not Respond to it!
All emails and correspondence from Pastor John will always come following email:
Pastor.largocpc@gmail.com.

The Pastor and staff of Christ Presbyterian Church, Largo will never email or text
you asking for money, gift cards or any financial help in an emergency. Such
"urgent" requests are scams and should be deleted. The only appeals the church
makes are for the regular offerings of the church, given through our regular
donation methods.

Church Office Hours

Office volunteers are available to assist you in the office Monday through Thursday 9 AM–
11:30 AM or by appointment. Face coverings and social distancing are required for in-
person assistance.
Summer with the Psalms
Starting on June 6th, Pastor John will be preaching a summer
series on the book Psalms. If you miss a series, log into Facebook
and you can access the posted recorded church service.

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Blessings Box
Did you know that one in five Floridians are presently food insecure? In the Tampa Bay
area, food insecurity has doubled since the pandemic began. The demand on our
outdoor food pantry confirms this need. Please help us keep the pantry full as our
community continues to struggle with hunger. Presently we have a great need for 6 or
8 packs of individual boxes of apple, grape, or mixed fruit juices and Progresso
soup with meat or chicken. Please avoid glass containers. Food items can be dropped
off on Sunday mornings prior to service and placed in the wheeled grocery cart, at the
church office any morning, Monday through Thursday, or Tuesday between 4 PM and 6
PM. Thank you for your continued support as we bring hope to our neighborhood.
CPC Neighborhood Meals
We continue to provide weekly bagged meals on Tuesdays at 5 PM
in front of the church. We assemble them at 4 PM in Don Airey Hall
following COVID-19 precautions. You can make a difference by sending
in a donation to “Neighborhood Meals” to help us continue this vital
ministry. The approximate cost of this ministry is $140 per week for these
meals. We are presently falling short of our expenses and need your
support to keep sharing these meals. If you would like to sponsor meals
for a week in memory or honor of someone, let us know and we will post
your dedication it in our announcements and online.
Ways to support your church in tithes and offerings from home
1. Online at www.largocpc.org
2. Through GIVEplus App on Apple or Android devices
3. Mail a gift directly to the church or drop in office mail slot
4. Use the bill pay option through your bank

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 through Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM or by appointment.
Face covering and social distancing is required for in-person assistance.

Pastor & Teaching Elder Rev. John A. Scott, Jr. email: Pastor.largocpc@gmail.com
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 7/31/2021
The use of video and audio recording equipment is in use during worship.
By participating in this service, you consent to being recorded for this purpose.
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