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Sep 25, 2016 - For our 9:45 Genesis worshipers who are getting to know the Sanctuary: the best way to ... when you go to
SAVE THE DATE •

TODAY: Dominican Republic Mission Trip 2017. Please visit our table under the Angel Wing (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall) for more information.



September: We continue the Journey of Discipleship. Take the assessment at fpco.org/journey.



September 30: Fall Serve Day Registration Opens for the October 22 Serve Day. ourserveday.com



October 2: First Pres will launch our newest ministry effort to equip you in one of the places you spend the most time: your work. beyondthepaycheck.org



October 2: Faith Serves Forum: Madagascar, 12PM-1:30PM, join us for lunch to hear from friends and ministry partners in Madagascar. fpco.org/events



October 6: Faith Serves Mercy Drive Orientation 6PM-8PM. An introduction to First Pres' initiative in the Mercy Drive Community. fpco.org/events



October 13: Q Commons. 7PM-9PM, a live event where attendees hear fast-paced national and local talks on how to thoughtfully engage our divided nation. $20 at qcommons.com/orlando.



October 14: Young at Heart. Luncheon and fellowship with guest speaker, David Swanson. Lunch is $8. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159 by Friday, October 7.



October 16: LifeFest Lite. 6PM-8:45PM, get a preview of what our LifeFest Church Retreat is like, featuring Nashville recording artist Alan Levi. fpco.org/lifefest

JUST IN CASE For our 9:45 Genesis worshipers who are getting to know the Sanctuary: the best way to reach restrooms during the service is to go to the Narthex (entry doors for the Sanctuary on Church Street). There is one restroom available in the Narthex, and more in Allen Hall, adjacent to our Sanctuary; our ushers can direct you. We ask you enter and exit through the back of the room to minimize distractions in worship.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

CONGREGATIONAL CARE As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are recuperating at home: Lauren Lawson, Bob Hines, Austin Jones, and Lynne McKnight. To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at 407.423.3441 x1455, or submit an online prayer request at fpco.org/prayerrequest.

RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN 8:15am & 9:45am worshipers can help the church be better stewards of our resources and environment. If you do not want to keep this extremely handy bulletin, just hand it to one of our ushers as you leave. The bulletins are reused for the 11:00am worship service, and recycled on Monday morning.

GENEROSITY Stewardship Report as of September 18, 2016. Thank you for your faithful generosity.

PARTICIPATION IN GIVING

38.2% AUGUST 2016

Because we believe participation (and not a dollar amount) is key in our giving, we are now reporting our church’s giving participation percentage weekly. ö Our financial numbers will appear on a monthly basis for continued transparency in budgeting. Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO address phone online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801 407.423.3441 fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GENESIS Welcome Choir Testimony

Ministry Focus

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45) S Charlotte Rose Houck and Harper Violet Houck, born March 23, 2016, daughters of Claire and Ryan Houck. Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading

Dr. Case Thorp Matthew 1:18-25

pew bible p. 681 At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader will say, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation is invited to respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Message

The First and Foundational Yes

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Luke Domeck. (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

NOTES

TRADITIONAL On many of the Sundays you’ll note early on in the worship service there is what we’ve simply called the Organ Meditation. What is the point or purpose for including such in the service? Is there something the worshipers are to do during that time? King Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, writes “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools... Do not be quick with your mouth...God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.” We live in a world of words and talk with very little verbal silence. It’s hard to listen for God’s voice when we are talking either out loud or in our minds. During these moments of the Organ Meditation, listen for the still, small voice of God. Clear your heart and mind to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. You may pray “Create in me a clean heart O God and renew a right spirit within me.” Or you may simply be quiet and listen for God’s voice. Above all, it is a moment to consciously become aware that you are in the presence of God. He is in our midst and we are spiritually, mentally, and physically present looking forward to our worship of this matchless Lord and Savior. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING randall thompson Chorale Prelude on Jesus, My Sure Defense

Prelude

Welcome Organ Meditation

randall thompson

Canon

Call to Worship

daniel sharp

The Lord Is Here!

*Processional Hymn of Praise God Is Here!

no. 1 abbot’s leigh

Psalm 68

*Ascription of Praise Organ Praise Pastoral Report *Passing of the Peace

darrell harris & eric wyse

Call to Prayer Be Still

Pastoral Prayer Choir Testimony

Ministry Focus Westminster Confession

Fellowship



THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *We Give Thee But Thine Own *Prayer of Commitment

no. 688

(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

k. lee scott The Chancel Choir

Anthem Servants of Peace



PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading

Dr. Case Thorp Matthew 1:18-25 pew bible p. 681

At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader will say, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation is invited to respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Message

The First and Foundational Yes

RESPONSE no. 603 st. peter

*Hymn of Response In Christ There Is No East or West

*Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response

daniel sharp

Chancel Amen haydn/biggs

Postlude 3 Pieces for Clock Organ

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Dan Sharp, organist Josiah Armes. Visual Arts: The flowers on the Communion table are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Victor “Woody” Woodman, by his wife, Susan, and family. Dr. Swanson is away this week preaching at First Presbyterian Church in Dalton, GA. He will return to the pulpit next Sunday.

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