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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO 1 06 E AST CH URC H STREET, ORLAN DO, FL 32 8 01 407.423.3441 | FPC O.ORG | EST. 1 8 7 6
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
CONGREGATIONAL CARE As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: John Vaughan and Joe Jezequel. Our sympathy to Bambi and Mike Alley on the death of her mother, Rosa “Pam” Keene, February 7. TJ and Erin Eberhardt on the death of his mother, Rose Eberhardt, February 12. Mrs. Eberhardt was the grandmother of Reagan Olivia Eberhardt To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at fpco.org/prayerrequest.
GENEROSITY Stewardship Report as of February 14, 2016. Tithes & Offerings Budgeted Received Surplus/(Deficit)
This Week $127,098 $90,443 ($36,655)
Fiscal YTD $4,012,710 $4,471,943 $459,233
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PARKING AT FIRST PRES Part of making our church a welcoming place for guests is to make our campus as accessible as possible. Take advantage of our parking garage across the street. The church shares ownership in this garage and helps to maintain it so our members can easily find free parking every Sunday and during the week. Street and on-campus parking is 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 to complete the application.
welcome Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! We’re so glad you’re here. If you would like to learn more about this church family, one of our members will be at the front of the room at the conclusion of worship to answer your questions. Or, check in at fpco.org/guest.
COMING UP TODAY, First Step, a 30-minute overview of life at First Pres, for guests and visitors, after 11am worship. TODAY, The King’s Choraliers men’s choir will sing in the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services and perform a mini-concert at 10:45 in the Sanctuary. THIS WEEK, Divorce Care Groups have begun, but you can still join in. Call Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441, x1159. February 28, Debt Payoff After Party, we’ll be celebrating during the worship services. Plus, cake! March 1, LifeFest 2016 Sign-up opens at noon. This year’s church family retreat will be April 22-24. Bret Allen at
[email protected] or 407.423.3441 x1183. fpco.org/lifefest March 4, Young at Heart luncheon and fellowship. Lunch is $8. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159. March 13, Serve Day signup opens, for April 9. We’ll partner with the City of Orlando for the District 5 Community Serve Day and Picnic. ourserveday.com March 18, Pause Prayer, from 11am–1pm in the Chapel. Take some time to rest in God. March 21, Holy Week begins, believe it or not, with daily lunchtime meditations. 12:15pm-12:45pm in the Chapel. March 24, Maundy Thursday, a service of communion, following Jesus’ last hours. 7pm in the Sanctuary. March 27, EASTER Sunday, hosted at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. 9am & 11am. Details coming soon at easterinthecity.com.
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W O R S H I P
Welcome Ministry Focus
Marriage Testimony Ryan and Theresa Eber
The Sacrament of Baptism S Delaney Grace Wiborg, born October 10, 2015, daughter of Callie and Chris Wiborg. To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Dr. David Swanson Mark 9:2-4; 7-8; 21-29
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 Rising
Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Wil Brown. (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)
NOTES
traditional W O R S H I P
Crucifixion was designed to be one of the most excruciating, degrading, and lengthy deaths imaginable. It was most likely invented by the Assyrians five to six hundred years before Christ. Death would occur any time between six hours and four days. The purpose was to humiliate and intimidate any who would oppose the ruling power which is why they were always very public. In this mode of bringing death, Jesus absorbed the depth of physical pain, of alienation from His Father, the horror of evil, and death itself willingly when He could have called myriads of angels at any moment to rescue Him from this black hole of evil, but He didn’t. The nails hanging from the cross on the chancel silently speak again of the depth of Christ’s love for each of us who have gathered for worship. Take these early moments of preparation to again thank Jesus for His incalculable sacrifice in atoning for your sin. - Dr. Dan Sharp (Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
GATHERING Prelude (8:30) O Sacred Head Now Wounded My Jesus, I Love Thee
arr. alec wyton (11:00) Choral Selections
The King’s Choraliers
Welcome *Call to Worship
O For a Thousand Tongues arr. john nelson The King’s Choraliers
*Processional Hymn of Praise Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
*Ascription of Praise Organ Praise
hymn no.56
Pastoral Report *Passing of the Peace Ministry Focus
Marriage Testimony (8:30) Paul and Stacy Dalton
(11:00) Thomas and Endsley Hewitt
Extinguishing the Second Lenten Candle
Responsive Reading with Congregation
(8:30) Erik, Brittany, Addison, and Olivia Lindquist
(11:00) Brad, Katherine, Campbell and Mackenzie Johnson
Call to Prayer
Holy, Holy, Holy franz schubert
Pastoral Prayer The Sacrament of Baptism S Palmer Michael Lindblad, born August 8, 2015, son of Erin and Lars Lindblad. (8:30) S Ann Rebecca Leavy, born May 22, 2015, daughter of Ginny and Chris Leavy. (11:00) Charge to Congregation Song of Commitment Take Their Lives and Let Them Be
Hymn No. 466
THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology duke street *Prayer of Commitment (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)
Anthem of Trust
How Firm a Foundation dan forrest The King’s Choraliers
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Dr. David Swanson Mark 9:2-4; 7-8; 21-29
pew bible p. 714-715 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 Rising
RESPONSE *Hymn of Encouragement
I Need Thee Every Hour hymn no. 476
*Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response
Benediction ron rogers
Postlude Introduction and Fugue on a Theme by Handel alexandre guilmant * All who are able are invited to stand. Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, organist Josiah Armes, and guest choir The King’s Choraliers, with director Ron Rogers, and accompanist Chuck Brower.
