Chick-fil-A, 700 S. Orlando Ave., 32789. ⢠February 21: Women's Cancer Support meets, 12pm-. 1pm with a light lunch pr
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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.
SAVE THE DATE • Sundays in February: Help Compassion Corner support the homeless this month. Bring socks and coffee next Sunday! For more items to bring, visit fpco.org/drive. • TODAY: Second Sunday. Take a few minutes to make new friends after worship. Join us under the Angel Wing (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall). • February 14: Sign up to receive daily Lent devotions in your email. fpco.org/lent • February 15: Join The Collaborative for 6 Questions with Craig Ustler and Thad Seymour, as they discuss the Creative Village. collaborativeorlando.com/events • February 17: FOUR12 Car Wash. Come help our kids earn money to attend KAA Summer Camp. 10am-2pm Chick-fil-A, 700 S. Orlando Ave., 32789. • February 21: Women's Cancer Support meets, 12pm1pm with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159. • February 25: Heart of the City Foundation's lecture Series 2018 welcomes Dr. John Lennox, world-renowned speaker & intellectual defender of Christianity. Complimentary ticket at fpco.org/lecture.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE As we begin the Lenten season, please join us for this special night of worship with the imposition of ashes Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30pm, in the Sanctuary.
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those who have recently been hospitalized, are recuperating at home, or have lost a loved one. Our sympathy to the family and friends of Judy Callahan who died February 6. 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.
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.
PARTICIPATION IN GIVING
GENEROSITY
38.3% JANUARY 2018
Stewardship Report as of February 4, 2018. Thank you for your faithful generosity. 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.
Genesis Worship (Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
WELCOME Bible Project Video Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Exodus-Part 1 Dr. Case Thorp Exodus 19:20-25, 20:1, 18 pew bible p. 54
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 Original Tablet
Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis and Wil Brown. * All who are able are invited to stand. 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.
The Ten Commandments I You shall have no other gods before me. II You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything. III
You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.
IV Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. V Honor your father and your mother. VI You shall not murder. VII You shall not commit adultery. VIII You shall not steal. IX You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. X You shall not covet.
Traditional Worship Our closing hymn today echoes the theme of the morning. The opening stanza hints at Jacob’s encounter at Bethel, the place where he wrestled with God. It was a place of reverence and awe, a holy place. “The Lord was in this place and I was not aware of it.” Such was Moses’ experience on the mountain. The second verse picks up the worship of heaven where the angelic host sing “Holy, holy, holy” as saints and angels voices blend. In the latter part of the verse the Church on earth (we) join in with the heavenly hosts in praising God. This last sentence is not simply a statement, it is actual as we sing the concluding hymn. We on earth are joining voices in heaven as together we worship our great God. Earthly time and heavenly timelessness are combined in our song. The final strophe suggests an incarnational aspect of worship whereby the worshiper is filled with the Holy Spirit in like manner to those heavenly beings who ceaselessly adore the Father. The first two phrases of the tune are exactly alike. The final phrase also repeats itself. It is a hymn stressing reverence and awe in worshiping our holy God. While this hymn may be unfamiliar to some, it is a beautiful expression of a heart in awe-filled worship. -Dr. Dan Sharp (Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
GATHERING Prelude All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
arr. gaines/smith John Heitala, trumpet
Welcome Call to Worship Sanctus
*Processional Hymn of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy
*Ascription of Praise Organ Praise (8:15) Pastoral Report
lindsay norden no. 2 Nicaea
*Passing of the Peace Pastoral Prayer
THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology *Prayer of Commitment
Duke Street
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Anthem of Wonder Thou Art Holy
craig courtney Chancel Choir
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD Bible Project Video Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Exodus-Part 1 Dr. Case Thorp Exodus 19:20-25, 20:1, 18 pew bible p. 54
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.”
The Original Tablet
Message
RESPONSE no. 709
*Hymn of Response God Himself Is with Us
Arnsberg
*Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response Omega Amen
daniel sharp
Postlude Hornpipe
g.f. handel * All who are able are invited to stand.
Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and organist Steve Strite. The flowers on the communion table are given to the glory of God, in loving memory of Janet Griffin by Mark and Diana Griffin.
YEAR OF THE BOOK! THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1.
What were some of the "laws" or rules you had in your households as you were growing up? Why do you think your parents/grandparents had the rules in place?
2. God is precise and clear in His giving of the Ten Commandments. The first four of the ten are focused on keeping the relationship with God intact. As you think about these four (no worship of other gods, no idolatry, no abuse of God's holy name, and abuse of God's holy Sabbath), which one is heeded more than the others? Which one is neglected? Why do you think this is? 3. The first commandment forbids the worshiping of other gods, while the second forbids the worshiping of idols. What might that "worship" look like in this day and age? Why do you think this is important to God? 4. The fifth through tenth commandments are focused on keeping our relationships with others intact. As you think about these six (honoring parents, honoring marriage, honoring the lives of others, honoring the possessions of others, honoring the truth, and honoring what God gives others and us to live with), which one is heeded more than the others? Which one is neglected? Why do you think that is? 5. The fifth and seventh commandments focus specifically on the family unit (honoring parents and marriage). Do you think this is significant? Why is it important to keep our familial relationships intact? 6. In Matthew 22:36-40, scholars suggest that Jesus reveals the heart of the Ten Commandments - to love God and love neighbors. These two commandments are intimately connected to one another. Why can't you separate the commands to love God and love your neighbors? 7. What are ways you can be more loving toward your neighbors?
Sunday, February 25 6:30pm Are God and Faith Anti-Science & Anti-Reason? with Dr. John Lennox
John Lennox is a world-renowned speaker and intellectual defender of Christianity. As Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) at the University of Oxford for 20 years, he is one of the world’s leading thinkers on the interface of science, philosophy and religion.
Complimentary tickets available at fpco.org/lecture
