Chancel Choir. Meredith Hollowell, solo and Christina Sweeting, violin ... given to the glory of God in memory of Dr. Ja
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 8:30am 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, visit our Legacy Room adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.
APRIL 10, 2016
congregational care As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Zonia Horton and Bob Born. Our sympathy to Nancy and Michael Coffman on the death of her sister, Jeanne Burgess, March 25. Also, Clay and Katie Deatherage on the death of his father, Abner Deatherage, April 3. 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.
generosity Stewardship Report as of April 3, 2016. PARTICIPATION IN GIVING
48.4% MARCH 2016
Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile.
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
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TODAY, Second Sunday Social, after church. Enjoy free coffee and welcome new members.
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April 15, Pause Prayer, from 11am-1pm in the Chapel. Take some time to rest in God.
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April 18, Sign Up Starts for Vacation Bible School, Jonah! A Whale of a Tale July 11-15. 12pm at fpco.org/ vbs.
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April 28, FOUR12 Farm to Table event. Ticket deadline is April 15. myfour12.org
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May 1, Confirmation Sunday
parking at first pres Part of making our church a welcoming place for guests is to make our campus as accessible as possible. And 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.
genesis worship Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45) S Taylor Alexis Korty Receiving of New Members (11:00) Ministry Focus
Serve Day
Prayer for Illumination Dr. Case Thorp *Scripture Reading Acts 17:18-34 *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
Should Apple Have Cooperated with the FBI?
Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Wil Brown. (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)
NOTES
traditional worship As we mentioned last week, we continue to celebrate the risen Christ from now until Jesus’ ascension forty days following the resurrection. Have you ever thought of the significance of the framing of Jesus’ earthly public ministry? You’ll recall that at the outset of Jesus “going public,” He was led by the Holy Spirit to go into the desert for forty days where he was tempted by the devil. He did not succumb but continued on the course of his mission. John records Jesus’ first miracle was at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee. Prior to Jesus death and resurrection, Jesus ate His last meal with the disciples and referred to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb which is yet to come. Whereas the forty days of fasting and prayer led up to the temptation and the beginning of ministry on earth, these forty days were spent interacting with people on various occasions, often centering around a meal. While some like Thomas doubted at first, there can be no mistake we worship a living Lord. At the end of these forty days, Jesus ascended to heaven where He intercedes on our behalf even as you read this. We have come into His presence this morning that we might worship Him.
- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
GATHERING Prelude
Surely the Presence of the Lord lanny wolfe
In Christ Alone
keith getty/stuart townend
Welcome Organ Meditation Call to Worship
Give Me Jesus spiritual
Good Christians All, Rejoice!
*Processional Hymn of Praise The Day of Resurrection hymn no. 298 *Ascription of Praise Organ Praise Pastoral Report Receiving of New Members (11:00) *Passing of the Peace Ministry Focus Call to Prayer
Serve Day Lord We Lift Our Prayers sergei rachmaninoff
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn of Testimony Scripture
And Can It Be hymn no. 366
Isaiah 42:1-9
THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology with ‘alleluias’
Lasst uns erfreuen
*Prayer of Commitment (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)
Anthem of Devotion
O Lord, Most Holy
cesar franck Chancel Choir Meredith Hollowell, solo and Christina Sweeting, violin
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading
Dr. Case Thorp Acts 17:18-34 pew bible p. 785
*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 Should Apple Have Cooperated with the FBI?
RESPONSE *Hymn of Response
Crown Him with Many Crowns hymn no. 317
*Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response Postlude
Omega Amen daniel sharp
Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart arr. robert a. hobby
* All who are able are invited to stand. Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and guest organist Alan Trapp. Visual Arts: The flowers on the communion table are given to the glory of God in memory of Dr. James Holly, by his wife, Gloria Holly.
