The First Presbyterian Church

Delhi, New York

August 2, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Communion

This service will be recorded. All chat messages will be displayed in the recording. By staying in this meeting you consent to be

recorded.

Please take a moment to prepare your Communion elements.

If you plan to attend in person worship in the sanctuary, please bring your Communion elements with you.

You will want to gather/bring: Bread (or crackers, tortilla,

etc.) and grape juice. If you do not have grape juice, use your best judgment on a replacement (i.e. juice, water, wine).

“When Jesus went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion on them

and cured their sick.” Matthew 14:14

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude

Welcome and Church Life Notes

Introit

Call to Worship (from Isaiah 55)

One: Come to the water, all you who thirst; come drink deeply from the river of life.

All: Come to the water, all you who are weary; come rest in the quiet pools of God’s love.

One: Come be renewed in God’s ever-flowing stream.

All: For God is here among us, washing away the dust and grime of our lives, and pouring out the Spirit on all who thirst. Let’s worship God together.

Hymn “Come All You Weary”

Come, all you weary. Come, all you weary. Come, all you weary; lay your burden down.

Come, all you weary. Come, all you weary. Come to Christ; find rest for your souls.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

All: Lord God, you know our hungers and our thirsts. The distractions of the world leave us

empty; they do not satisfy. Neither can we find the places where we might drink of the living

water that will quench our thirst. We ask your forgiveness for seeking satisfaction for these

from the world and not from you. We need to feed upon your Word and be refreshed by

your holy Spirit. Guide us we pray. Amen.

(A moment for silent personal prayer of confession)

Assurance of Pardon One: When we call on God, God will hear us. Trust in the mercy and forgiveness offered to us through

the sacrifice of Jesus for our sake.

All: In Christ we are a new creation; the old life has passed and the new life is ours. Praise be to our God and Lord. Amen.

Choral Response “Gloria Patri” #581

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.

Sharing the Peace

One: The peace of Christ be with you.

All: And also with you.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Interlude Billy Meredith

Prayer for Illumination Lord, may your Word feed us; may your Spirit enlighten our spirits as we listen for your

voice speaking through the Scriptures this day. May we grow in our faith and in your service, for to that we are called by your Son, the living Word. Amen.

Matthew 14:13-21 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.’ Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.’ They replied, ‘We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Leader: The Gospel of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “You’re Not You…” Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Affirmation of Faith - Apostle’s Creed

One: Let us confess the faith of our Baptism.

All: 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 forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Eucharist

Presentation of Gifts & Offerings

Call to the Offering

Offerings may be made online at https://fpcdelhi.org/content/offering or by USPS mail service.

Offertory

Choral Response “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #606

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication All: Generous God, accept we pray, our gifts and love and thankfulness. May the

witness of your grace and mercy be shared with others as we worship you in Spirit and in truth.

Invitation to the Lord's Table

Responsive Communion Psalm (from Psalm 116)

One: I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.

All: Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I pray, save my life! Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. The Lord protects the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return, O my soul, to your rest, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

One: What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord.

All: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!

Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord’s Prayer … “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”

Words of Institution

Communion of the People Using the elements which you have prepared prior to the service, please follow as Pastor Lisa leads us in Communion.

Prayer after Communion God, we thank you for the meal that Christ shared with his disciples, and that we have shared in Jesus’ name. In this meal, remind us of the many ways you provide for us that which we deeply need. Let us not leave the Table without acknowledging your work in us through Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen.

Hymn “Feed Us, Lord” verse 1-3 #501

Feed us, Lord. Feed us, Lord. In the broken bread, be revealed again. Come and feed our hearts, O Lord.

Quench us, Lord. Quench us, Lord. On this thirsty ground, may your love flow down. Come and quench our hearts, O Lord.

Fill us, Lord. Fill us, Lord, with the bread and wine of the risen Christ. Come and fill our hearts, O Lord.

Benediction

Song on the Way “Feed Us, Lord” verse 4 #501

Lead us, Lord. Lead us, Lord, nourished here by Christ, given strength or life. Come and lead our hearts, O Lord.

Postlude CCLI License # 275648

Thought for the Day: “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” —Denise Levertov

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Leading us in worship this morning:

Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays, Pastor Billy Meredith, Music Director

Elder Susie Little, Liturgist

First Presbyterian Church

of Delhi, New York August 2, 2020

The Lord invites all people, “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters” (Isaiah 55:1, NRSV). So we gather virtually and here in this sanctuary to quench our spiritual thirst with the Living Water. Welcome.

Creator of all that is good, open our ears and heart to your gospel of love and justice today. Amen.

A special welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us this morning. We hope that your virtual worship experience will be meaningful and enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church or becoming a member of this congregation, please speak with Pastor Lisa Ruth, the Church Office or any Elder.

Your tithes and offerings may be made online via PayPal, click the donate button at https://fpcdelhi.org/content/offering , or by regular USPS mail service (4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753).

If you are joining us in the Sanctuary this morning, we thank you for following all protocols for this event. We continue to offer virtual worship for those wishing to worship from home, phone or camp.

The last Sunday of each month is a BOUNTIFUL GIVING SUNDAY. Only cash donations can be accepted from donors at any site providing emergency food pantries in Delaware County. We ask that you please hold your food solid donations until the restrictions are lifted. The food already at the closed church will be forwarded at that time. We recommend online https://fpcdelhi.org/content/offering and cash donations, designated for food bank, in the meantime. Please make checks out to First Presbyterian Church. Checks may be mailed via regular mail to the church at 4 Clinton Street, Delhi NY 13753.

Stay connected with God!

Check out Pastor Lisa’s Ministry Moments by clicking on the “Ministry Moment” graphic.

Several new moments each week!

Devotional booklets (Upper Room and Daily Bread) are available on the table of the gazebo in a box. Please take one for your daily devotions touching only those you intend to take with you. Please respect all social distancing rules during pick up.

If you do not have access to internet or cell phone or computer and would like to have a hymnal and bulletin delivered to you, please contact Pastor Lisa or the church office and we will arrange to have a hymnal left at your door.

Monday evening Spiritual Fitness continues their study on the book of Ephesians. The group meets at 5:00 pm on Monday evenings. All are welcome to join in the new study! Please contact Pastor Lisa to receive online meeting information.

Summer Mission Emphasis – Local School Supply Collection

The First Presbyterian Church of Delhi is heading the School Supply project for the Delhi

Community. There will be a basket outside the First Presbyterian Church Office for school supply

donations when the building reopens. Thank you for your help with this important local mission! If you

have any questions, please call the First Presbyterian church office at 607-746-2155. A list of items

needed may be found in the Summer Courier, on the church website or obtained by contacting the church

office. Cash donations may be made online https://fpcdelhi.org/content/offering via the link on the

church website (be sure to note “school supplies” in the notes. Checks should be made payable to “First

Presbyterian Church” with ‘school supplies’ on the memo line and may be placed in the offering when we

return to worship or mailed to First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753. Please submit

all donations by Monday, August 24 so they can be sorted and distributed. Cash donations will be used

to purchase needed items.

THOUGHTS ON GIVING: “Jesus said to them, ‘There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves’.” (Matthew 14:16) This is what Jesus said right before he fed the five thousand. How often do we really place our trust in Jesus when the situation looks grim? With Jesus, no gift is too small or insignificant when offered with love. But, we have to do our part. We should trust that Jesus will provide all that we need. We need to believe that Jesus has a better plan in store for us.

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER: That Jesus is our first option and not our last resort when faced with difficult circumstances.

The Per Capita amount for 2020 has been set at $40.55 per member.

Virtual Attendance Sunday 7-26-20 Approximately 61

The amount needed each week The amount given week of 7-26-20

$2,245.00* $1,838.00

The amount needed year-to-date The amount given YTD as of 7-26-20 Fuel Fund given YTD as of 7-26-20

Kirk Receipts week of 7-19 to 7-25 Mission giving week of 7-26-20 Mission giving YTD as of 7-26-20

$67,350.00 $60,970.28 $3,691.00

$0 (shop closed) $5.00

$2,028.00

Apportionment Needed 2020 Apportionment received YTD as of 7-26-20

$7,380.10 $1,991.20

**The amount needed each week is total expenses minus budgeted savings transfers.

Volunteers are desperately needed for receiving and pricing and/or working in the store when it is open. Other needs are taking surplus to the dump or a donation receiving location once a week. We continue to need handle bags of all sizes as well.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we discover new ways to be the church. We are called by God to serve in creative ways during these ever-changing times!