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WELCOME TO FIRST PRES April 13, 2014

Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! So glad you’re 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 you’d 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.

• National Day of Prayer: May 1• Organ Concert: May 4 - 4pm

Pack up your youngest kiddos (nursery through pre-k) and a picnic lunch, and join our church family Easter egg hunt this Friday, April 18. Rain or shine, enjoy the morning with friends on our Great Lawn. Arrive by 10:45am for an 11:00am start. Questions? Call Stacey Kirk at x1480.

Take some time out this summer and serve someone else! Bring your family and join us on our Family Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. This year’s trip will be June 7-13, working alongside our partners with Mission Emanuel in the villages of Cielo and Nazaret. To learn more, visit fpco.org/trips.

Know someone who would be a great elder or deacon? We are now accepting recommendations for our next class of leadership at the church. Fill out a recommendation form in the lobby of the Edington Ministry Center this morning, or online at fpco.org/recommendations.

You’re invited to Market Place, a chance to shop with friends and check out treasures from local vendors. A portion of the proceeds benefit our Weekday School. Stop by this Wednesday, April 16 in the King Parlor at First Pres, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

The Women’s Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, April 16 in Room 340 of the Edington Ministry Center, from noon-1pm with a light lunch provided. If you are preparing for or currently undergoing treatment for cancer, we encourage you to join us in a comforting place to share and learn from women who have been through various types of cancer. For more information, contact Linda McCallister at x1159 or email lmccallister@fpco.org.

Palm Folding Instructions are available, if needed - please check the Edington Ministry Center Lobby for your copy.

HOLY WEEK NOON MEDITATIONS Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 12-12:30pm, Reformation ChapelDifferent ministers offer reflections each day on one of the key characters in the Passion story. PART IMAUNDY THURSDAYApril 17, 6:30pmSanctuary

This evening service focuses on the Lord’s Supper and the events leading to the disciples fleeing Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Communion is offered, and childcare is provided for children birth through kindergarten. We encourage children 1st grade and up to worship with their family.

PART IIGOOD FRIDAYApril 18, 6:30pmSanctuary

Continuing the story where we left off the previous night, and concluding in silence as Jesus is placed in Joseph’s tomb. The focus reminds us of Jesus’ great love for His people and the price He paid.

Childcare is provided for children birth through kindergarten. We encourage children 1st grade and up to worship with their family.

PART IIIEASTER SUNDAYApril 20 Traditional Worship8:15am, 9:45am & 11:15am Sanctuary

Genesis Worship9:45am & 11:15am Lee Fellowship Hall

Holy Week

The glorious and grand conclusion of this part of God’s plan for redemption forms the core of our morning worship, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This Sunday is one of the more unique services of the year. We begin in celebration, anticipating the arrival of Jesus as the coming King. The people waved palm branches, a symbol of victory and triumph, in anticipation of being freed from Roman rule. When Jesus did not lead the expected revolution, they turned on Him only days later. The fickleness of loyalty to Christ did not end with those early followers of Jesus. In them we are reminded of our own challenge to be faithful to the Lord when He does not do what we want or expect. We begin the worship today in triumph and joy and gradually move this week through the sobering realization of what Christ came to do. Join us on both Thursday and Friday evenings as we make the journey from the upper room with the disciples, through the Garden of Gethsemane, through the trial, the crucifixion and burial. The Passion of Christ is in three parts; Thursday, Friday, and Easter Sunday morning. It is important to grasp the entirety of God’s story. There is none like it! - Dr. Dan Sharp

Please silence all phones and electronic devices.

GATHERING

PRELUDE Three Chorale Preludes J.S. Bach ANNOUNCEMENTS

*MEDITATION Fughetta on “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Janet Linker

*CALL TO WORSHIP Hosanna! He Comes Bruce Stevenson

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE All Glory, Laud, and Honor Hymn No. 265

*ASCRIPTION OF PRAISE Psalm 24:7-10 Congregation

CHILDREN’S PRAISE Hail The King Who Comes A-Riding Rejoice! Children’s Choir; Stephanie Rivera

LENT 2014 WORSHIP

*PASSING OF THE PEACE St. Paul always greeted with the words, “The peace of God be with you.” This is an appropriate way to greet fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and so we say, “The peace of the Lord be with you” and respond, “And also with you.” We then pass this greeting of peace to one another. At the passing of the peace we should earnestly desire God’s peace upon each person we greet.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS (11:00)

CALL TO PRAYER Bless the Lord My Soul Taize

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM S Brian Adam Howell, Adult (8:30)

S Makena Kate Cornell, born November 6, 2013, daughter of Michelle and Roman Cornell. (11:00)

CHARGE TO CONGREGATION (11:00)

SONG OF COMMITMENT (11:00) Take Her Life and Let It Be Consecrated

Hymn No. 466

THANKSGIVING

THANKSGIVING THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY Hymn No. 34

*PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

ANTHEM Ride On King Jesus Arr. Robert DeCormier

The Chancel Choir; Mike Fitzgerald, Meredith Hollowell

TO HEAR GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dr. David Swanson *SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:28-34 Pew Bible p. 743

MESSAGE Donkeys, Rocks, Jawbones, & Rope

GENEROSITYStewardship Report as of April 6, 2014

Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal Year-to-Date Budgeted $123,500 $5,062,872 Received $157,124 $4,977,049 Surplus/(Deficit) $33,624 $(85,823)

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

RESPONSE

*HYMN Ride On, Ride On in Majesty Hymn No. 268

*INVITATION AND CHARGE

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

POSTLUDE Chorale Fantasy on “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” J.S. Bach

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp, Dr. Dan Sharp and Josiah Armes.

Visual Arts: The flowers on the communion table are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Charles P. Campbell, given by his wife, Mary.

CONGREGATIONAL CAREAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Arlene Satikas, Woody Blaker, and Karen Mills.

Our sympathy to: John McKnight on the death of his brother, David McKnight, March 26. Also, Linda and Cal Peck on the death of her mother, Marjorie Bell, April 1.

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

HOLY WEEK NOON MEDITATIONS Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 12-12:30pm, Reformation ChapelDifferent ministers offer reflections each day on one of the key characters in the Passion story. PART IMAUNDY THURSDAYApril 17, 6:30pmSanctuary

This evening service focuses on the Lord’s Supper and the events leading to the disciples fleeing Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Communion is offered, and childcare is provided for children birth through kindergarten. We encourage children 1st grade and up to worship with their family.

PART IIGOOD FRIDAYApril 18, 6:30pmSanctuary

Continuing the story where we left off the previous night, and concluding in silence as Jesus is placed in Joseph’s tomb. The focus reminds us of Jesus’ great love for His people and the price He paid.

Childcare is provided for children birth through kindergarten. We encourage children 1st grade and up to worship with their family.

PART IIIEASTER SUNDAYApril 20 Traditional Worship8:15am, 9:45am & 11:15am Sanctuary

Genesis Worship9:45am & 11:15am Lee Fellowship Hall

Holy Week

The glorious and grand conclusion of this part of God’s plan for redemption forms the core of our morning worship, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.