Sep 27, 2015 - in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11am, and Genesis worship in Lee. Fellowship Hall at 9:45am and 11am. If you
W E L C O M E Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! So glad you’re here. We worship together as a church family in four services on Sundays: Traditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11am, and Genesis worship in Lee Fellowship Hall at 9:45am and 11am. If you’d like to connect and learn more about this church family, someone will be available at the front of the room after worship, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.
NEXT STEP What is your next step as a part of this church family? Be part of our Hospitality Team, and make Sunday morning a great experience for guests. We are looking for friendly people to serve on our parking team and as ushers and greeters on Sunday morning. Training is provided and our awesome team can help you get started. Call Lori Needham at 407.423.3441 x1463 or email
[email protected].
THIS WEEK A new season of Young At Heart begins Friday, October 2, and we look forward to catching up with you! Fellowship begins at 10:30am, and lunch is served at noon. Lunch is $8 (reservation is required). Call Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159. Bus transportation is provided to Westminster Towers’ residents with pick up time at 10:15am.
COMING UP 24 host homes are needed October 11 & 12, as we welcome musicians and vocalists with Music Mission Kiev. Can you host two guests for two nights, including meals and transportation to and from First Pres for their concert? Contact Lisa Booth at 407.423.3441. Ladies, join us for our Women Engaged Brown Bag Series, Wednesday, October 7 as we talk about “The Best Lessons from Our Worst Mistakes.” Bring your lunch to room 330B in the Edington Ministry Center & join us for a great discussion on Wednesdays 12-1pm, through the month of October.
Be with us at 4pm on October 11 as the incredible performers from Music Mission Kiev present a concert in our Sanctuary. Presenting both sacred and folk music, this ministry offers unique support to widows and orphans in an entire community in the Ukraine. The concert is free, but a special offering will be collected.
SAVE THE DATE October 11: Second Sunday Social with Coffee
September 27, 2015
CONGREGATIONAL CARE As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Joyce Roby and Bill Underwood. Our sympathy to: Elvira Deak on the death of her sister, Ildiko Matchus, September 16. Susan Woodman on the death of her husband, Victor “Woody” Woodman, September 21. Mr Woodman was the father of Doug (Ann) Woodman and Melissa Woodman, and the grandfather of Joey and JB Woodman. And, Faye Commodario on the death of her father, Dan Denny, September 21. To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at fpco.org/prayerrequest. PARTICIPATION IN GIVING
GENEROSITY Stewardship Report as of September 20, 2015
Tithes & Offerings Budgeted Received Surplus/(Deficit)
This Week $88,263 $92,124 $3,861
41.6% AUGUST 2015
Fiscal YTD $1,120,363 $1,272,319 $151,956
Give online from your smartphone: fpco.org/give.
FAMILIES AT FIRST PRES First Pres has three rooms to help young families on Sunday mornings: one nursing room for mothers & infants, next to the Prayer Room, between the Sanctuary and Lee Fellowship Hall, and a second nursing room for mothers & infants, on the 1st floor of Clayton Life Center next to the elevators. In addition, we have a Family Room for infants, children and dads :-) , also on the first floor of Clayton Life Center. All three rooms have a live television feed from the worship services.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO address phone online
106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801 407.423.3441 fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando
W O R S H I P
Welcome Video Ministry Focus
20s Ministry
Introduction of New Members (11:00) To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Dr. David Swanson Genesis 1:26-27
Blowing Up the Hierarchy of Work Assisting in Genesis: Rev. Jack Peebles and Wil Brown. (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)
If you want to learn or listen to the music that we’ll be doing on Sunday mornings, BEFORE that Sunday, you can visit fpco.org/music to subscribe to the weekly Genesis Music Spotify playlist. fpco.org/music
NOTES
W O R S H I P
As you know, the worship services are planned with the content of the sermon in central focus, particularly as we move closer to the time of the sermon. After spending some time with the biblical passage and paragraph outline of the sermon from Dr. Swanson, we then begin looking for music that will contribute to the direction we are moving. The anthem this morning was newly published this year. In the words of the anthem composer, “Brock McCauley is a beautiful six-year-old boy. He is also a person who has Down syndrome, autism, a sensory processing disorder, and an immune deficiency. But more importantly, like each of us, he bears the image of God. The truth of Psalm 139 reminds us that we are all created in God’s image, uniquely gifted for His own plan and purpose.” Whoever we are, however we have been made, whatever kind of work we can and do, expresses the uniqueness of God’s image. We have the great joy of reflecting our Creator. The opening hymn reminds us of this great truth on an even greater scale and challenges us to keep growing. It’s a reason to sing and rejoice!
- Dr. Dan Sharp (Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
GATHERING Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in E major Camille Saint-Saens
Welcome Video Organ Meditation
Call to Worship
Verset Josiah Armes
Sing and Rejoice Will James
*Processional Hymn of Praise God, You Spin the Whirling Planets Hymn No. 24 *Ascription of Praise Organ Praise Pastoral Report
Introduction of New Members (11:00) *Passing of the Peace 20s Ministry
Ministry Focus
As the Deer
Call to Prayer
Martin Nystrom
Pastoral Prayer Lord’s Prayer (8:30) Psalm 139:1-9; 13-16; 23-24 (8:30) Hymn of Prayer (8:30)
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)
S Charlotte Anne Elder, born February 11, 2015,
daughter of Christy L. and Chris A. Elder.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment
Take Her Life and Let It Be Hymn No. 466
THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Hymn No. 34 *Prayer of Commitment (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)
Anthem of Proclamation
The Image of God Craig Courtney
The Chancel Choir John Hietala, flugelhorn
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Dr. David Swanson Genesis 1:26-27 Pew Bible p. 1
Blowing Up the Hierarchy of Work
RESPONSE *Hymn of Commitment Called as Partners in Christ’s Service Hymn No. 581 *Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response Postlude
Lantz Amen Daniel Sharp Fanfare on Kremser James Curnow
John Hietala, trumpet
* All who are able are invited to stand.
Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp, guest conductor Franklin Jennings and organist Josiah Armes.
MORE FOR 20s 20s Ministry First Tuesdays are a monthly, informal dinner gathering to build the 20s community at First Pres. The next First Tuesday is October 6, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 20s Ministry Fall Bible Studies begin Tuesday, October 13 at 7pm, and we have a spot for you. (If you’re in your 20s.) :) To participate email Scarlett Stewart at
[email protected].
RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN 8:30am & 9:45am worshipers can help the church be better stewards of our resources and environment by placing this worship bulletin in one of our recycling stations as you leave today. There are two right outside the Sanctuary: one in the Grand Hallway leading to the Edington Ministry Center, and one across from the entrance to the Prayer Room. If you’re in Lee Fellowship Hall, look for one to the right of the exit as you leave. The bulletins are reused for the 11:00am worship service, and recycled on Monday morning.
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Right in your own backyard there are thousands of homeless students whose families are struggling with basic needs, like shelter and food. Clothing is not a priority, but it is still important. Dress2Learn is working to clothe 5,300 homeless children in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. That’s why Heart of Florida United Way is partnering with First Presbyterian Church of Orlando to take action. $50 provides a homeless student in your school district with a brand new clothing package, as well as a renewed sense of hope to start the school year. Please indicate Dress2Learn in the memo line or envelope on your special gift. You may also give online at fpco.org/give with a one-time donation.
