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Thank you for coming to First PresbyterianChurch of Orlando this morning! We worshiptogether as a church family in four services

on Sundays: Traditional worship in theSanctuary at 8:30am and 11am, and

Genesis worship in Lee Fellowship Hallat 9:45am and 11am. If you’d like tolearn more about this church, visitour Legacy Room adjacent to theSanctuary, or visit fpco.org/guest.

welcome

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PARTICIPATIONIN GIVING

42.0%APRIL 2016

save the date• Registration is now open for Upward Basketball &

Cheerleading Camps. July 11-15, 1pm-4pm. 5yrs-6thGrade. fpco.org/upward

• June 6, Women’s Summer Bible Study, Armor of God begins. Register now at fpco.org/we.

• June 5, Summer Choir is open! Sing with us. Joinus 6:30-7:45pm on Thursday for rehearsal and then7:45am on Sunday mornings.

• June 5, Psalms sermon series begins. Explore God’shymn book with us during this 13-week series.

• June 15, Gotham applications due. Details atfpco.org/gotham2016 .

• June 19, School of Discipleship Class, 9:45am in room320A&B of the Edington Ministry Center.

• June 26, Farewell Open House for Sarah Savage.Lobby of the Clayton Life Center, throughout themorning.

• Vacation Bible School, register now at fpco.org/vbs .Don’t miss out on J onah! A Whale of a Tale, July 11-15.$45 per child.

• July 10, Worship Time & Venue Changes. 8:15Traditional & 9:45 Genesis in the Sanctuary. Details atfpco.org .

generosityStewardship Report as of May 15, 2016.Thank you for your faithful generosity.

Because we believe participation (and not a dollar amount)

is key in our giving, we are now reporting our church’sgiving participation percentage weekly. ö

Our nancial numbers will appear on a monthly basis forcontinued transparency in budgeting.

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MAY 29, 2016

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

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

Today is a joyous occasion as we celebrate thecommissioning of 9 caring members of ourcongregation who have heard the call of the Lordand left their nets to follow him. This rite ofcommissioning culminates a period of extensivetraining and preparation for caring ministry throughthe Stephen Series, a special ministry of care andconcern for others. Our Stephen Ministers havestudied and practiced skills in such areas as processingfeelings, crisis intervention, asserting oneself withgentleness and rmness, and numerous other topics.After the commissioning, these Stephen Ministerswill be assigned to minister in our congregation andcommunity, working with people who are experiencingsuch life crises as hospitalization, retirement, nancial

setback, the loss of a loved one, or any of a number ofother di culties people face in daily living.

They stand poised, ready to begin this caring ministryin our midst. As we commission them and send themforth to minister, let us thank God for the love andgenerosity that inspired their response to God’s call,

and let us pray for the success of this caring ministrythat they bring to our community.

The Stephen Ministers commissioned today are:

Michelle MerrittJune Knight

David Packwood

Jan PackwoodPat Stainbrook

Kent Sterchi

Austin DavisPam Finne

Ben Kennerly

We also celebrate Kelly Ballard & Syd Brown as they havenished the 50 hours of Stephen Ministry Leadership Trainingand join the team of leaders.

“‘Come follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make youshers of men.’ At once they left their nets andfollowed him.” Matthew 4:19-20

STEPHEN MINISTRY

COMMISSIONING

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WELCOME

Prayer for Illumination Rev. Becky Davis

*Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:15-22

At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader willsay, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation is invit-ed to respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Message Getting to Know You

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Wil Brown.

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genesis worship

congregational careAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your

prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating athome: Mable Rose and Rick Webber.

Our sympathy to Jeanne and Rick Richbourg on the deathof her father, Wilbert “Ace” Varley, May 23.

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care officeat 407.423.3441 x1455, or submit an online prayer requestat fpco.org/prayerrequest.

NOTES

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On this Memorial Day weekend our worship includesthe well-known hymn, Eternal Father, Strong to Save.

You’ll note we have not included the hymn numberin the bulletin for a reason. We have chosen to usethe most familiar text setting of this hymn. Thereare no less than fourteen di erent versions as well

as additional verses written by various authors! Ourhymnal does not use the most widely used setting.The hymn was originally written in 1869 for a studentwho was about to embark on a trip across the Atlanticto America. In fact, many hymns for sailors and thosewho traveled the ocean were written during the lasthalf of the 19th century as ocean travel was the wayto travel the world. John Dykes, the man who wrotethe tune, named it Melita after the name of the islandupon which Paul was ship-wrecked in Acts 27, a ratherominous tune name! The version we have chosen isthe one from A Missionary Service Book of 1937 andis perhaps the most familiar. It is closely paired withPsalm 121. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERINGPrelude Cortege et Litanie

Welcome

*Call to Worship I Sing the Mighty Power of God.

*Processional Hymn of PraiseI Sing the Almighty Power of God . 31

traditional worship

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*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Psalm 116:1-6

Call to PrayerI Love the Lord

Hymn of Prayer

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Psalm 121 Congregation

THANKSGIVINGThanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings*Doxology . 34

Old 100th *Prayer of Commitment

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Anthem of The Spirit Come Thou Fount

Chancel Choir

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PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

Prayer for Illumination Rev. Becky Davis *Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:15-22

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*At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader willsay, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation isinvited to respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Message Getting to Know You

Commissioning of Stephen Ministers

RESPONSE*Hymn of ResponseBe Thou My Vision . 502

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral ResponseGod Be With You . 716, . 1

Postlude Paean

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, andorganist Josiah Armes.

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