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CONGREGATIONAL CAREAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Delaney Burton.
Our sympathy to: Ann & Bob Hurbanis on the death of her brother, Tommy Haynes, October 18.
Ken & Melissa Mauldin on the death of his father, Kenny Mauldin, October 25. Mr Mauldin was the grandfather of Dylan and Harper Grace Mauldin.
Kimberly Martin on the death of her father, Urban “Bill” Martin, October 25.
Retha Underwood on the death of her husband, Bill Underwood, October 27. Mr Underwood was the father of Cynthia McCauley and grandfather of Jennifer & Kisa McCauley.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at fpco.org/prayerrequest.
GENEROSITYStewardship Report as of October 25, 2015
Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal YTD Budgeted $73,818 $1,578,489 Received $125,334 $1,793,681 Surplus/(Deficit) $51,516 $215,192
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO
address 106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801 phone 407.423.3441 online fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando
November 1, 2015 All Saints Sunday
W E L C O M EThank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! So glad you’re here. We worship together as a church family in four services on Sundays: Traditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30 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 family, someone will be available at the front of the room after worship, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.
NEXT STEP
NEXT WEEK
Learn how to live your faith in your daily life: School of Discipleship Session II begins with three new courses this morning. Evangelism, led by Sam Sinns; Parenting, led by Lisa Brockman, and Deeper Connections, designed for First Connections grads and led by Rev. Jack Peebles, all begin at 9:45am today. fpco.org/smart
Light the world by serving with IDignity on November 19. IDignity helps individuals obtain personal identification, a major obstacle to self sufficiency and public services. (Imagine trying to live your life without ID!) 100 volunteers are needed in two shifts - 7am–12pm, or 11am–4pm. Sign up at idignity.org/volunteer
Joy and freedom comes when we put the needs of others in front of our own. If you know someone who loves to bring Christ’s love to those who are hurting, they could be a great Stephen Minister. We are accepting nominations for the upcoming training class in January. Nominate yourself or someone else for this unique ministry at fpco.org/stephen, or call Tammas Smith at 407.423.3441 x1455.
THIS WEEK
Make your church home a welcoming place for someone else! We are looking for friendly people to serve on our parking team and as ushers and greeters on Sunday morning. Training is provided and our awesome team is ready to help you get started. Call Lori Needham at 407.423.3441 x1463 or email lneedham@fpco.org to learn more.
Weekday School’s Fun Fair & Silent Auction is November 7. A day for families with young children, Fun Fair features pony rides, bounce houses, games, face painting, and lunch from Chick-fil-A! This action-packed day is designed to raise funds for scholarships, school equipment and curriculum. Tickets are $15. weekdayschoolorlando.org
W O R S H I P
Welcome
To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson *Scripture Reading Colossians 3:23
The Future of Our Work
Communion Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup
Assisting in Genesis: Rev. Becky Davis, Dr. Case Thorp and Wil Brown.
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If you want to learn or listen to the music that we’ll be doing on Sunday mornings, BEFORE that Sunday, you can visit fpco.org/music to subscribe to the weekly Genesis Music Spotify playlist. fpco.org/music
NOTES
W O R S H I P
All of us remember the dates of the death of those people we love and hold so dear. Those specific days are a way of honoring them and the impact of their lives on our life. They still influence who we are as people. All Saints Day, which occurs on November 1st, was first mentioned and celebrated in the 5th century in Syria as a way of commemorating those who were martyred for their Christian faith. The idea being that those of us who are living would emulate the faith of those who have gone before. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is a prime example of the Scriptures reminding us of the power of the example of a life lived in faithfulness to God in all circumstances. How we live our life at home, at work, and in this world influences those around us for good or ill. What will people remember about you when you are gone? It would have been last night, the eve of All Saints Day, that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle. Who would have thought a piece of paper nailed to a wooden door would have changed the course of Christianity? But then the man who nailed the paper had been transformed by another man, who was nailed to a wooden cross and changed the course of human history. The gospel of Jesus Christ is in the transforming business then and now. That is why we are here in worship today.
- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
GATHERING
Prelude Adagio in A minor J.S. Bach
Welcome
Organ Meditation (8:30) Improvisation Josiah Armes
Call to Worship Psalm 100 Daniel Sharp
*Processional Hymn of Praise A Mighty Fortress Hymn No. 507
*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise
Pastoral Report
*Passing of the Peace
Call to Prayer (8:30) Be Still Darrell Harris/Eric Wyse
Pastoral Prayer
The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)
S James “Jimmy” Tuan Tran Nguyen, adult. S Alayna Sophia, born November 9, 2011, and S Bradley James Nguyen, born July 8, 2013, children
of Ali and Jimmy Nguyen.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment Take Their Lives and Let Them Be Hymn No. 466
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Old Hundredth *Prayer of Commitment
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Anthem of Work Ain’t Got Time to Die Hall Johnson arr. John Purifoy The Chancel Choir
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson *Scripture Reading Colossians 3:23 Pew Bible p. 834
The Future of Our Work
Communion Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup
RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response For All the Saints Hymn No. 529 v. 1, 3 & 6
*Invitation and Charge
*Benediction
*Choral Response Lantz Amen Daniel Sharp
Postlude Toccata in C major J.S. Bach
* All who are able are invited to stand.
Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and organist Josiah Armes. Brass Ensemble: John Hietala, Peter Steinhoff, Dan Sharp, Franklin Jennings, and Brett Hollowell.
The anthem today was given in honor of Lucy Edgerton, by Retha and Bill Underwood, in appreciation for her many years of service in the Worship Arts Department and for her ministry with the Chancel Choir.
ABOUT COMMUNIONToday we celebrate the sacrament of Communion, also known as the Lord’s supper, the story of which is found in Luke 22:7–19.
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 22:16–18. 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 God’s 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.