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Thank 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 sign in this morning to learn more, visit fpco.org/guest.

This Week

W E L C O M E

Many of us are busy, and struggle to find consistent time with God. Because we understand that, the church works hard to provide space, time and leadership in prayer. Be with us for Evening Prayer, Wednesday, March 18 at 6pm in Lee Fellowship Hall and set aside this hour for guided prayer and rest in God’s presence.

There will be a Congregational Meeting during the 11am Traditional Worship hour on March 22, to vote on the Congregational Nominating Committee and to Ordain and Install Quino Martinez to the 2017 Class of Elders.

Crown Ministry founder Howard Dayton will be at First Pres on March 22 to give an overview of the upcoming Compass Class: Navigating Your Finances God’s Way. Howard Dayton has helped thousands of people discover financial freedom through Crown Ministries and Compass, and we’re excited to learn from him as we kickoff this 7-week course at 9:45am on Sunday mornings. fpco.org/compass

The Women’s Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, March 18 in Room 340 of the Edington Ministry Center, from Noon-1pm. A light lunch is provided. If you are preparing for or currently undergoing treatment, or are a cancer survivor, we encourage you to join us. For more information, please contact Linda McCallister at x1159 or email lmccallister@fpco.org.

Heart of the City Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships from graduating seniors, college students and seminary students. Applications and all supporting documents are due by April 1, 2015. To see the Scholarship Opportunities available and the criteria for application, or to fill out an application visit orlandoheartofthecity.org.

Coming Soon

Next Steps

Save the DateApril 11: Women Engaged Prayer Retreat

Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015

Congregational CareAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Chris Couch.

Our sympathy to Bernette Rogers on the death of her husband, Dr. Rutherford “Rudy” Rogers, February 17.

Helen and Bob Cairns on the death of her mother, Mary Liz Walkup, March 2.

Su Graham on the death of her brother, Greg Wurster, March 9.

Bill Kennedy on the death of his wife, Agnes Kennedy, March 10. Mrs. Kennedy was the mother of Ann (Doug) Woodman and the grandmother of Joey and JB Woodman.

Paul and Virgina Scheck on the death of his brother, Steve Scheck, March 10. Mr. Scheck was the uncle of Rebecca, Peter and Joseph Scheck.

Sonia Cates on the death of her husband, Harold Cates, March 9.

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at 407.423.3441 x1455, or fpco.org/prayerrequest.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address 106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801 phone 407.423.3441 online fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GenerosityStewardship Report as of March 8, 2015

Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal YTD Budgeted $173,069 $4,717,411 Received $95,733 $4,341,763 Surplus/(Deficit) ($77,336 ) ($375,648 )

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Welcome Video

To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Rev. Jack Peebles *Scripture Reading Matthew 4:1-11

Identity Crisis

Ministry Focus Deacon Appreciation

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and Wil Brown.

As you enter Lee Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings, you’ll notice the wooden cross in the Georgian Room will have a new element added each Sunday; one that helps tell the story of Jesus’ final days before the resurrection. (See Dan’s note at right.) As we do every year, you’ll also notice that the band will decrease in size by one member each week, and the vivid colors that we use in Genesis will slowly fade to black and white during Lent. We do this symbolically, to visually reiterate the simplicity of this season. Lent is about reflection, removing unnecessary distractions, and strengthening our relationship with Jesus. - Wil Brown

G E N E S I S

Notes

On this fourth Sunday in Lent we notice the crown of thorns being added to the cross. It is a further reminder of the reality of Christ’s suffering in our place. The thorns are a stark and painful reminder of the reality of our own sin. What we deem inconsequential, caused the death of our Savior. We have taken a couple penitential psalms and combined them with the prayer song, Gbemi Yesu (Lift me Jesus), as we enter an extended time of confessional prayer in worship this morning. This season of confession and repentance draws us to think on Christ’s great love for His children as reflected in today’s anthem, What Wondrous Love Is This? We see also the depth of the Savior’s commitment as He defeated the devil when tempted. Jesus would not be pushed off course of His mission to redeem the entire created order. We also are lead in the early part of worship by our children’s choir. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

Gathering Prelude Tiento in A minor/ Tiento in D minor F. Correa de Araujo/ J. Cabanilles

Welcome Video

Organ Meditation Prelude in D minor J.S. Bach

*Call to Worship Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart arr. Dan Bird

*Processional Hymn of Praise Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

*Ascription of Praise Praise the Lord’s Mighty Name in Song For These Blessings Thomas Ravenscroft/ Natalie Sleeth Rejoice Children’s Choir

T R A D I T I O N A L

Pastoral Report

Ministry Focus Deacon Appreciation

*Passing of the Peace

Psalms of Confession

Psalm 31:1-5 & Psalm 32:1-5 Gbemi Yesu Yoruban Prayer Song Beh-mee Yeh-soo/Lift me Jesus

Pastoral Prayer

Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism

Hymn of Prayer I Need Thee Every Hour Hymn No. 476 Verses 1 & 2

ThanksgivingThanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Glory Be to the Father Hymn No. 733 *Prayer of Commitment

Anthem Wondrous Love arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw The Chancel Choir (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Proclamation of God’s Word

To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Rev. Jack Peebles *Scripture Reading Matthew 4:1-11 Pew Bible p. 682

Identity Crisis

Response*Hymn of Response A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Hymn No. 507

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response Shalom, Shalom, Shalom Daniel Sharp

Postlude Prelude and Fugue in E minor - Cathedral J.S. Bach

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart, Dr. Dan Sharp, organist Josiah Armes, Stephanie Rivera, Katie Grace Miller & Brooke Yates (Children’s Choir).

Dr. Swanson is away this week on personal vacation. He will return to the pulpit next Sunday, March 22.