We are a

covenant
community,

making disciples
who

light the world.

September 6, 2015

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at
home: Delaney Burton.
Sympathy to Meri and Neal Pitts on the death of her sister,
Angel Dennison, August 25.
Phil Moffses on the death of his wife, Sandra Moffses,
August 30.
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 August 30, 2015.
Tithes & Offerings
Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
$78,935
$82,647

$3,712

Fiscal YTD
$820,786
$984,934
$164,149

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at

fpco.org/mobile.

On September 13, Dr. Swanson will kick off our Fall

Sermon Series Faith + Work: An Exploration on Vocation.
Together well examine the idea of work from a Biblical
perspective. Why does your work matter? How can our
work, no matter what it is, be a way to renew the culture
in which we live? Get ready to change how you see and
understand your work.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

WELCOME!
Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of
Orlando this morning! Were glad youre here. If youd
like to connect and learn more about this church, visit our
Legacy Room adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can visit
fpco.org/guest.

NEXT STEP
As we grow in our understanding of generosity, Dave
Ramseys Financial Peace University is a great way to
learn what God says about money. Through video teaching,
class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU
presents Biblical, practical steps to get rid of debt, manage
your money, spend and save wisely, and plan for the future.
Facilitated by Jim and Jill Adkinson and Steve Cahill, this
nine-week course will take place Sundays at 3pm. Learn
more at fpco.org/smart.

THIS WEEK
Dr. Dan Sharp is will holding open interviews to join the
Fall 2015 Chancel Choir. You do not have to be able to
read music (though it helps!) Use the voice God gave
you in the joy of worship. Contact Dan at x1274 or email
dsharp@fpco.org.

NEXT SUNDAY
Our School of Discipleship
kicks off next week with
an awesome lineup of
courses starting at 9:45am.
Were offering opportunities
to grow as a disciple, dig
deep into the Bible, and
experience a richer, more
disciplined prayer life.
Choose your next
adventure and learn more
about the class lineup at
fpco.org/smart.

Sunday, September 13 there

will be a Congregational
Meeting during the 11am
worship hour for the
purposes of voting on the
Elder & Deacon classes
of 2018. Get to know our
future church leaders at
fpco.org/leaders.

COMING SOON

:)

Stop by our Fitness@First Gym on Thursday, September

17 for our 12th Annual Health and Fitness Fair. Its open
house from 10am2pm for you to meet and learn from
health & wellness professionals around Central Florida.
These include heart health, family physicians, City of
Orlando Fire Department, and more. You can even sign up
for a free massage at the event.

GENESIS WORSHIP
Welcome Video
To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading

Pastor William Andrews

Leviticus 11:44-45

The Beginning Starts at the End

Communion
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration
Words of Institution
Serving of the Bread
Serving of the Cup
Assisting in Worship: Dr. David Swanson and Wil Brown.
(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

If you want to learn or listen to the music that well be doing

on Sunday mornings, BEFORE that Sunday, you can visit
fpco.org/music to subscribe to my weekly Genesis Music
Spotify playlist.
- Wil Brown

NOTES

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
We are admonished in the Scriptures to pray for one
another within the body of Christ. Including the Pastoral
Prayer as a part of the worship service each week gives
us that opportunity. A portion of that prayer includes
our confession of sin and it also contains a substantial
amount of intercessory prayer. In the prayer the focus
moves away from us to the broader needs and concerns
of the church, community, nation, and world. We are
reminded of the bigger picture and those with greater
needs and concerns than our own. We are reminded of
those things that are true about the sovereignty of God.
As the host pastor prays, God may use their words to
trigger thoughts or concerns you have for people you
know. Pray along silently. You can add your quiet Amens
to what is being prayed. There is a difference to simply
listening to someone talk to God and praying along
with them. Like all aspects of corporate worship, active,
conscious participation enables the Holy Spirit to be
at work. May the Spirit be at work in our midst this day!

- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

Grand Piece Symphonique (1st movement)

Cesar Franck

Welcome Video
Organ Meditation

Call to Worship

Trio
Josiah Armes

Now Thank We All Our God

arr. Dan Bird

*Processional Hymn of Praise

Praise the Lord! O Heavens Adore Him
Hymn No. 17

*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise
Pastoral Report
*Passing of the Peace
Call to Prayer

The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

Hymn No. 387

Pastoral Prayer and Lords Prayer

Scripture

Jeremiah 1:4-10; I Samuel 1:12-17

Confession

Heidelberg Catechism
Responsive Reading

*Hymn of Prayer

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

Hymn No. 589

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Hymn No. 34

*Prayer of Commitment
(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Anthem of Reflection

There is a River in Judea

John Leavitt
The Summer Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading

Pastor William Andrews

Leviticus 11:44-45
pew bible p. 78

The Beginning Starts at the End

Communion
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration
Words of Institution
Serving of the Bread
Serving of the Cup

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response
Invitation and Charge
*Benediction

Forth in Your Name

*Choral Response

Postlude

Alleluia Amen
eugene butler

Praeludium in F# minor
Dietrich Buxtehudet

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. David Swanson, Dr. Dan Sharp, and
organist Josiah Armes.
William Andrews is the pastor of Heart of Mercy Church of
the Nazarene, on Mercy Drive.

ABOUT COMMUNION
Today we celebrate the sacrament of Communion, also known
as the Lords supper, the story of which is found in Luke 22:719.
We believe in an open table. We invite every believer
who has publicly professed faith in Jesus to join us in this
celebration. We believe by the power of the Holy Spirit, that
the bread and the cup become for us the living presence of
the broken body and shed blood of Jesus. We do not believe
it becomes actual flesh and blood, but the spiritually living
presence of God through the Holy Spirit.
Presbyterian churches do not have altars like other
churches may. We have a table, symbolic of the Great Feast
of Thanksgiving we will one day enjoy with Jesus and the
heavenly host, as illustrated in Matthew 26:29 & Luke 22:1618.
We view the cross of Christ as the final and sufficient altar, on
which the ultimate sacrifice was made.
Suggestions for Celebrating Communion. Before serving the
bread and wine (non-alcoholic grape juice), the pastor will lead
the congregation in a time of prayer. During this time, confess
your sins to God; ways you have violated His commandments;
areas of your life where you are not living by faith; things you do
in an attempt to earn His favor.
While the bread is being served, meditate on what the death
of Jesus means for you; how the sins you confessed were laid
upon Him and paid for with His body. Rejoice that you do not
suffer Gods judgment because Christ suffered this judgment on
your behalf.
While the cup is being served, let it wash away your guilt, much
the way we are washed spiritually by the blood of the Lamb
(Jesus). One day, you will feast with God and all that your heart
desires will be fully satisfied. Take this time to confess specific
things that capture your heart more than God (approval of
others, success, your family, etc.). Rest in His presence.

THE MARRIAGE RETREAT

F I R S T

P R E S BY T E R I A N

C H U R C H

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BETH MOORE FALL BIBLE STUDY

Register now for the Women Engaged Fall Bible
Study, Children of the Day by Beth Moore,
begins the week of September 14. This study
focuses on Thessalonians, with group discussion
& video teaching. Three class times are offered
& childcare is available with a reservation.
MONDAY MORNING:
9:3011:30am (beginning September 14 and concluding
November 16)
MONDAY EVENING:
6:308:30pm (beginning September 14 and concluding
November 16)
THURSDAY MORNING:
9:3011:30am (beginning September 17 and concluding
November 19)
Free child care for infants through Pre-K is available for
the Monday mornings (9:3011:30am), Monday nights
(6:308:30pm) and Thursday mornings (9:3011:30am).
Cost is $30 and includes the study guide. Register
by Tuesday, September 8. Questions? Contact Lori
Needham at lneedham@fpco.org or x1463.

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