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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.

W E L C O M E

Take time to remember the scope and significance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and keep a vertical focus. Be with us for Holy Week as we honor God and reflect on the events leading up to Christ’s resurrection, during several special worship services: Weekday Noon Meditations in the Reformation Chapel, Maundy Thursday Communion & Worship in Lee Fellowship Hall on April 2 at 6:30pm, and Good Friday Worship in the Sanctuary on April 3 at 6:30pm. fpco.org/holy

The next Young at Heart Luncheon will be on Friday, April 10 with Dianna Morgan speaking on health care. Fellowship starts at 10:30am in Lee Fellowship Hall. The program starts at 11am in the sanctuary and lunch is served at noon. Lunch is $8 and a reservation is required. RSVP to Linda McCallister at 407.423.3441 x1159 or email lmccallister@fpco.org by Monday, April 6.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Women Engaged Prayer Retreat, Saturday, April 11, 9am-12pm in the Reformation Chapel. This year’s retreat offers much-needed time of solitude and relaxation. WE will join together in Reformation Chapel to worship, pray and seek the Lord through personal prayer exercises, designed to help us refocus on God. The retreat and childcare are free, but registration is required at fpco.org/we.

This summer we’re hosting one of our largest events in recent history, our denomination’s General Assembly! Hundreds of volunteers will be needed throughout the week of June 22-27 to create a warm welcome. Sign up soon to be ready for the spring trainings at fpco.org/GA.

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Next Steps

Save the DateApril 12: Registration Opens for VBS, July 20-24. May 7: FOUR12 Farm to Table Dinner

Palm Sunday March 29, 2015

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

Our sympathy to Joe and Eugenia Sefcik on the death of his brother, Munro Sefcik on March 12. Mr Sefcik was the uncle of Thomas, Sarah and Andrew Sefcik.

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 22, 2015

Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal YTD Budgeted $94,606 $4,960,097 Received $85,454 $4,526,210 Surplus/(Deficit) ($9,153) ($433,887)

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Excited to be with you on this Palm Sunday, Church! The last Sunday of the Lenten season before we enter into Holy Week. This morning we’re walking through some of the final events of Christ’s life, and reflecting on those events in prayer and song as we prepare to journey with Christ in His final week before the resurrection! Feel the freedom to sit and stand as you feel led today. Reminder–Next week we will be hosting Easter Worship at the amazing new Dr. Phillips Center for the Preforming Arts. Who are the “Maybe’s” you’re inviting? It’s going to be a glorious morning of worship and celebration! Can’t wait to be with you there! - Wil Brown

Welcome Video

Ministry Focus “Maybe” Video

To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson *Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

The Judge We Know

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Wil Brown.

G E N E S I S

Notes

Today begins the most significant week of events in human history. Today was the day of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem which stirred and inspired the crowds. Hopes ran high. Perhaps Jesus was finally going to assume His rightful position as the King of Israel and lead the overthrow of the Roman occupation. During the week jealousy and frustration turned to hatred, violence, and mob action. The worship service this morning begins with some of those high hopes and gradually shifts mood as we come to the conclusion of our time. The choir and children, and dancers enter in joyful procession the service concludes as the choir recesses during the last hymn as the Savior “rides in lowly pomp to die.” Please join us for every part of the events of this week as we walk with the Savior, reflecting anew on the depth of His love, commitment to His Father, willingness to suffer great pain on our behalf, and ultimately, to lay down His life to cover our sins. There is one large service this week. Part I is Maundy Thursday evening at 6:30pm, Part II is Good Friday at 6:30pm, and Part III is Easter morning at 9am and 11am at DPAC. In addition, there are half-hour noontime services each day of the week in the Reformation Chapel. Beginning this morning, plan to be a part of this most significant week. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

Gathering Prelude Prelude on Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams

Welcome Video

Organ Meditation Improvisation Josiah Armes

Call to Worship Matthew 21:1-3; 6-9

*Processional Hymn of Praise All Glory, Laud and Honor Hymn No. 265

T R A D I T I O N A L

*Ascription of Praise Psalm 24:7-10

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Hymn No. 387

Pastoral Prayer

Ministry Focus “Maybe” Video

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00) SThomas “Tommy” Christopher Roper, born March 25, 2014, son of Lydia & Christopher Roper.

Charge to Congregation

Song of Commitment Take His Life and Let It Be Hymn No. 466

Hymn of Joy (8:30) Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Hymn No. 267

Psalm 1 (8:30)

Confession of Faith (8:30) Westminster Confession: Justification

ThanksgivingThanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings * Doxology Old Hundreth * Prayer of Commitment

Anthem of Praise Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates William Mathias Chancel Choir (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Proclamation of God’s Word

To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson *Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Pew Bible p. 818-819

The Judge We Know

Response*Recessional Hymn of Response Ride On, Ride On in Majesty! Hymn No. 268

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

Postlude Fugue in A minor J.S. Bach

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles, Dr. Dan Sharp, organist Josiah Armes.

WHO WILL YOU INVITE?Invitation postcards and seed paper invitations are available this morning in the Lobby of the Edington Ministry Center and entrance to Lee Fellowship Hall.

easterinthecity.com

SERVE EASTER MORNINGHosting Easter worship for our community takes a lot of helping hands. Sign up to serve during one of the worship times on Easter morning! We’d love to have your smiling face on our team. There are multiple ways to serve, and everyone is needed. To serve, email Lori Needham at lneedham@fpco.org or call 407.423.3441 x1463.

Parking• Free general parking in our church garage (Orange County

Administration Garage).

• If you’re a senior, have a handicap placard or cannot physically walk to the Dr. Phillips Center, our church shuttle bus picks up outside the church garage and Clayton Life Center throughout the morning.

• In addition, valet parking is available exclusively for handicapped parking and those who need additional accessibility that morning. Caretakers permitted.

Childcare• Childcare is available for infants-kindergarten ONLY in the

Clayton Life Center. Children 1st grade and older worship with their parents at the Dr. Phillips Center.

• Parents are encouraged to drop their children off approximately 30 minutes before the service begins in order to give enough time for a smooth transition. Childcare opens at 8am for early arrivals.

• Every family must complete the release form (either in advance, or the morning of drop off) and receive information on what to do in case children have concerns. We encourage you to fill this out in advance for each child at easterinthecity.com.

At Dr. Phillips Center• Hearing impaired devices available at the Concierge desk in

the lobby of Dr. Phillips Center. Photo ID required.

• No backpacks, fanny packs or large bags permitted in the worship center. There is a bag check in the lobby for large bags.

• There is a cry room/nursing room for mothers on the 2nd floor.

• Stroller Parking available on the 1st floor of the Dr. Phillips Center lobby.

join usEaster morning!

9am & 11am at The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

• fpco.org/easter has all the details for First Pres members.

• This is a free event and you do not need a ticket. Parking and childcare are free.

• Doors open 30 minutes prior to worship (8:30am & 10:30am).

• Come with your party, You’ll be seated when your entire party arrives.