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Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! So glad youre here. We worship together as a church family at four times 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 youd like to connect and learn more about this church family, one of our hosts will be available at the front of the room after worship, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.

Jump in this summer and show your family what it means to follow Gods call to serve others on our Family Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. This years trip will be June 7-13, and ages 7 and older are welcome. Well work alongside our partners with Mission Emanuel in the villages of Cielo and Nazaret. To learn more, visit fpco.org/trips.

The next Young at Heart Luncheon will be Friday, April 4. Our guest speaker will be Tom Schneider, Director of Wycliffe Bible Translators. Join us for fellowship at 10:30am in Lee Fellowship Hall. The program starts at 11am and lunch is served at noon. Lunch is $8 and a reservation is required. RSVP Linda McCallister at 407.423.3441 x1159 or email lmccallister@fpco.org by Monday, March 31.

We print ower dedications each year in honor or in memory of loved ones as part of our Easter Sunday bulletin. Dedications are $10 and are due April 2. Submit yours online at fpco.org/owers or pick up a form in the Lobby of the Edington Ministry Center.

High school seniors, college and seminary students: Heart of the City Foundation Scholarship applications are due April 4. For your application visit orlandoheartofthecity.org/scholarships. Questions, email Natalie Hamer at nhamer@fpco.org or call 407.423.3441 x1484.

Friends and food lovers! Get ready for our annual Taste of Compassion, on Tuesday, April 8. Notable chefs and entertainers overtake this campus and present a tasting menu for a great cause. Beneting Central Care Mission and FPCOs Compassion Corner, who help the homeless community of our city. Tickets available at atasteofcompassion.org

Holy Week: Daily Noontime Meditations in the Chapel; Mandy Thursday, 6:30pm in the Sanctuary; Good Friday, 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

TO HEAR GODS WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dr. David Swanson *SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 24:1-14 MESSAGE Survival Guide

Assisting in Genesis: Scarlett Stewart (9:45), Kent Sterchi (11:00) and Wil Brown.

Genesis band: Annie Berlinsky (vocals), Luke Domeck (keys and vocals), Danny Strong (cajon), and Walker McKnight (cello).

As we begin the fourth week of Lent youll notice that the crown of thorns has been added to the cross, joining the nails, and the betrayal money bag of Judas. Each of these visual reminders speaks to us of the reality of the crucixion. While the earthly temple in Jerusalem was but a shadow of the heavenly temple, the shadow of earthly worship became reality bridging heaven and earth through the cross of Christ. Earthly history and heavenly eternity meet in worship. - Wil Brown

LENT 2014 WORSHIP

CONGREGATIONAL CAREAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Madge Vaughan, Pam Finne, Lauren Sheehan and baby Parker, Patricia Gray and baby Sawyer, Julia Robertson, and Arlene Satikas

Our sympathy to Bill and Michelle Fluke on the death of his mother, Connie Fluke, March 19. Mrs. Fluke was the grandmother of Matthew and Parker Fluke.

CONGREGATIONAL CAREAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recent-ly hospitalized or recuperating at home: Madge Vaughan, Pam Finne, Lauren Sheehan and baby Parker, Patricia Gray and baby Sawyer, Julia Robertson, and Arlene Satikas

Our sympathy to Bill and Michelle Fluke on the death of his mother, Connie Fluke, March 19. Mrs. Fluke was the grandmother of Matthew and Parker Fluke.

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

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Learn From an Expert Kindergarten Readiness Parent Education Program

Thursday, April 10 9:00 a.m. The Christ School Library and Media Center

NEW in 2014 - Transitional Kindergarten Program!

To RSVP or for more information on our programs, please contact Nicole at NMillard@thechristschool.org or 407-849-1665.

Kindergarten Chat

GENEROSITYStewardship Report as of March 23, 2014

Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal Year-to-Date Budgeted $93,801 $4,854,831 Received $79,726 $4,717,240 Surplus/(Deficit) ($14,075) ($137,592)

Give online from your smartphone: fpco.org/give.

PARTICIPATIONIN GIVING

41.6%FEBRUARY 2014