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welcome Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! We worship together as a church family in four services on Sundays: Traditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:15am and 11am, and Genesis worship in the Sanctuary at 9:45am and in Lee Fellowship Hall at 11:00am. Check in and let us know you’re here: visit our Legacy Room for a cup of coffee and say hello, or text “FPCO” to the number 313131.

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October 1: World Communion Sunday.

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October 1: ARISE AND BUILD - Church Plant Luncheon. Learn about what God is doing through our church plants in Scotland and West Palm Beach. fpco.org/calendar

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October 6: Young at Heart Luncheon resumes. Hooray! RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159, no later than the Friday prior.

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October 15: Faithserves Forum. Learn how the Biblical Entrepreneurship courses have transformed our Malagasy friends into entrepreneurs that are doing God’s work. Register at fpco.org/businesses.

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October 19: 6 Questions Lunch Series with Justice Alan Lawson of the Supreme Court of Florida. collaborativeorlando.com/events

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October 26: Join us from 7pm-9pm, as we gather to learn and consider how to advance good in Orlando. Register at qcommons.com/orlando.

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May 2018: Scotland Trip. Attend one of two information sessions for this exciting trip. Information will be shared at the ARISE AND BUILD Luncheon on October 1. The second session is October 4 at 5:30pm, in the Legacy Room.

parking at first pres Part of making our church a welcoming place for guests is to make our campus as accessible as possible. The good news is, the church shares ownership in a parking garage across the street, and helps to maintain it so you can easily find free parking every Sunday and during the week. We leave street and on-campus parking for visitors, seniors and those who need extra accessibility to the buildings. If you are a church member and would like to purchase a parking card for the church garage for $10, please stop by the lobby desk at Edington Ministry Center during the week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

congregational care As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are recuperating at home: Woody Blaker and Bill Hetzer. Our sympathy to the friends and family of Barbara Neveu who died September 10. Linda Elerick and Bob Miller on the death of her father, Alan Harris, September 13. Mr. Harris was the grandfather of Chris and Sarah Elerick. Joy and Bob Bullock and Sam and Pat Walkup on the death of their mother, Joyce Roby, September 16. 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.

PARTICIPATION IN GIVING

generosity Stewardship Report as of September 17, 2017. Thank you for your faithful generosity. Tithes & Offerings Budgeted Received Surplus/(Deficit)

39.6% AUGUST 2017

This/Last Week Fiscal YTD $101,614 $1,372,037 $118,559 $1,257,506 $16,945 ($114,531)

ARISE AND BUILD Capital Campaign Update Funds Given $5.6 Million Remaining to Give $2.1 Million Tithed to Mission $560,000 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 worship Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45) S Maverick James Villegas Hancock, born Sept. 24, 2016, son of Mae Rosanne Villegas and Joshua James Hancock. Charge to Congregation no. 568 Hendon

Song of Commitment Take His Life and Let It Be

Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading

Rev. Jack Peebles Ephesians 2:1-10 pew bible p. 827

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

Alive to God's Desire

* All who are able are invited to stand. Assisting in Worship: Rev. Brad Staton, Wil Brown, and guest artist Nigel Anderson. (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Our Genesis services utilize an environmental lighting effect called haze, a theatrical humidifier to thicken the air to enhance lighting. Both Lee Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary hazers are water-based and safe.

traditional worship History is a powerful teacher. Have you noticed how often the Lord says in the Scriptures to remember? Why, because it is important to know what has happened. There is a part of our culture that would seek to alter the past to make it more “relevant” to today’s language sensitivities, or simply to remove an unpleasant part of history. The same sort of editorializing can happen with hymns by changing the wording to make the texts more “relevant.” All too often when this occurs, the meaning, theology, or poetic artistry is lost. You may have noticed that we have new hymnals in the pews today. In the past we have regularly left off the hymn numbers in the bulletin because we have opted for the original text rather than the updated text in our former hymnals. Our new hymnal, The Worshiping Church, has frequently chosen to remain with the original wording. In addition, there are many more useful hymns and worship resources throughout this hymnal, for example: (#201), it includes all the verses of a hymn (#560), Corporate prayers (#546), Responsive Psalms (#76), and a host of other worship aides. In this hymnal, we have a rich resource of not only many more useful hymns, but a wealth of historical worship material. Take some time to thumb through it. In regards to our previous hymnal, with the disasters of Irma and Harvey and their impact on churches, we will have an opportunity to pass our previous hymnals along where they can continue to be used. A word of thanks to the committee for their help and input in making this selection. -Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING Prelude Repose

keith kolander John Hietala, trumpet

Welcome Organ Meditation On Eagle's Wings

sue wallace-head John Hietala, trumpet

Call to Worship When Morning Gilds the Skies

arr. dan bIrd

*Processional Hymn of Praise Crown Him with Many Crowns

no. 92 v. 1, 2, 3 & interlude 4

Congregation

*Ascription of Praise Organ Praise Pastoral Report *Passing of the Peace Psalm 116:1-5 Call to Prayer

richard smallwood

I Love the Lord

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Confession of Faith

Heidelberg Catechism

THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology with ‘alleluias’ *Prayer of Commitment

Lasst uns erfreun

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

Anthem of Hope Goin’ Home anton dvorak The Chancel Choir, Melissa Minyard, Meredith Hollowell & Steve Sweet

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

Rev. Jack Peebles Ephesians 2:1-10 pew bible p. 827

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

Alive to God's Desire

RESPONSE no. 492 Hyfrydol

*Hymn of Commitment I WIll Sing of My Redeemer

*Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response Lantz Amen

daniel sharp

Postlude marc-antoine charpentier John Hietala, trumpet

Te Deum

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and guest organist Kai Bailey.

NOTES

HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF For many of us, it's been a long couple of weeks. We're grateful for the prayers and the way we've seen our church family and community come together before and after Hurricane Irma. Here are three ways to get started: GIVE FINANCIALLY We're collecting donations to meet needs directly in the community for those affected by Hurricane Irma. To contribute, put IRMA in the memo line of your check, or give online this morning on our mobile-friendly giving portal at fpco.org/give. Choose "One time gift" or "Quick Give" and then "Irma Relief" in the drop down menu next to the amount.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORS We've been so encouraged by the stories of the First Pres family giving, cleaning, welcoming, helping and feeding people this week. Keep it up! Be Jesus Christ on your street. Look for seniors or neighbors with special needs who need yard cleanup or repairs. Don't wait to be asked.

PRAY FOR FLORIDA We grieve for the loss of life from this storm. Pray for people who are facing the future without someone they love. •

Pray for those who are facing financial hardship because of this storm, and for God's provision.

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Pray for those who have lost their homes or businesses, or who are coming home to flooded houses and ruined belongings.

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Pray for anyone who has to utter the word "Insurance claim."

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Praise Jesus for first responders, utility workers (bless!), government officials who haven't slept, and anyone with a chainsaw.

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