WELCOME!

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WELCOME!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

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

CONGREGATIONAL CAREAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Delaney Burton.

Sympathy to Meri and Neal Pitts on the death of her sister, Angel Dennison, August 25.

Phil Moffses on the death of his wife, Sandra Moffses, August 30.

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

September 6, 2015

GENEROSITYStewardship Report as of August 30, 2015.

Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal YTD Budgeted $78,935 $820,786 Received $82,647 $984,934 Surplus/(Deficit) $3,712 $164,149

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile.

On September 13, Dr. Swanson will kick off our Fall Sermon Series Faith + Work: An Exploration on Vocation. Together we’ll examine the idea of “work” from a Biblical perspective. Why does your work matter? How can our work, no matter what it is, be a way to renew the culture in which we live? Get ready to change how you see and understand your work.

WELCOME!

covenantcommunity,

We are a

makingdiscipleswholight the world.

Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! We’re glad you’re here. If you’d like to connect and learn more about this church, visit our Legacy Room adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.

NEXT STEPAs we grow in our understanding of generosity, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is a great way to learn what God says about money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents Biblical, practical steps to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and plan for the future. Facilitated by Jim and Jill Adkinson and Steve Cahill, this nine-week course will take place Sundays at 3pm. Learn more at fpco.org/smart.

Stop by our Fitness@First Gym on Thursday, September 17 for our 12th Annual Health and Fitness Fair. It’s open house from 10am–2pm for you to meet and learn from health & wellness professionals around Central Florida. These include heart health, family physicians, City of Orlando Fire Department, and more. You can even sign up for a free massage at the event.

COMING SOON

Dr. Dan Sharp is will holding open interviews to join the Fall 2015 Chancel Choir. You do not have to be able to read music (though it helps!) Use the voice God gave you in the joy of worship. Contact Dan at x1274 or email dsharp@fpco.org.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, September 13 there will be a Congregational Meeting during the 11am worship hour for the purposes of voting on the Elder & Deacon classes of 2018. Get to know our future church leaders at fpco.org/leaders.

NEXT SUNDAYOur School of Discipleship kicks off next week with an awesome lineup of courses starting at 9:45am. We’re offering opportunities to grow as a disciple, dig deep into the Bible, and experience a richer, more disciplined prayer life. Choose your next adventure and learn more about the class lineup at fpco.org/smart.

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G E N E S I S W O R S H I P T R A D I T I O N A L W O R S H I P

NOTES

If you want to learn or listen to the music that we’ll be doing on Sunday mornings, BEFORE that Sunday, you can visit fpco.org/music to subscribe to my weekly Genesis Music Spotify playlist. - Wil Brown

Welcome Video

To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Pastor William Andrews Scripture Reading Leviticus 11:44-45

The Beginning Starts at the End

Communion Invitation to the Table Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup

Assisting in Worship: Dr. David Swanson and Wil Brown.

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G E N E S I S W O R S H I P T R A D I T I O N A L W O R S H I P

We are admonished in the Scriptures to pray for one another within the body of Christ. Including the Pastoral Prayer as a part of the worship service each week gives us that opportunity. A portion of that prayer includes our confession of sin and it also contains a substantial amount of intercessory prayer. In the prayer the focus moves away from us to the broader needs and concerns of the church, community, nation, and world. We are reminded of the bigger picture and those with greater needs and concerns than our own. We are reminded of those things that are true about the sovereignty of God. As the host pastor prays, God may use their words to trigger thoughts or concerns you have for people you know. Pray along silently. You can add your quiet “Amens” to what is being prayed. There is a difference to simply listening to someone talk to God and praying along with them. Like all aspects of corporate worship, active, conscious participation enables the Holy Spirit to be at work. May the Spirit be at work in our midst this day! - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING

Prelude Grand Piece Symphonique (1st movement) Cesar Franck

Welcome Video

Organ Meditation Trio Josiah Armes

Call to Worship Now Thank We All Our God arr. Dan Bird

*Processional Hymn of Praise Praise the Lord! O Heavens Adore Him Hymn No. 17

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

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

G E N E S I S W O R S H I P T R A D I T I O N A L W O R S H I P

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Jeremiah 1:4-10; I Samuel 1:12-17

Confession Heidelberg Catechism Responsive Reading

*Hymn of Prayer O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee Hymn No. 589

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Hymn No. 34 *Prayer of Commitment

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Anthem of Reflection There is a River in Judea John Leavitt

The Summer Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

To Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Pastor William Andrews Scripture Reading Leviticus 11:44-45 pew bible p. 78

The Beginning Starts at the End

Communion Invitation to the Table Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup

RESPONSE

*Hymn of Response Forth in Your Name

Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

G E N E S I S W O R S H I P T R A D I T I O N A L W O R S H I P

*Choral Response Alleluia Amen eugene butler

Postlude Praeludium in F# minor Dietrich Buxtehudet

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. David Swanson, Dr. Dan Sharp, and organist Josiah Armes.

William Andrews is the pastor of Heart of Mercy Church of the Nazarene, on Mercy Drive.

ABOUT COMMUNIONToday we celebrate the sacrament of Communion, also known as the Lord’s supper, the story of which is found in Luke 22:7–19.

We believe in an “open table.” We invite every believer who has publicly professed faith in Jesus to join us in this celebration. We believe by the power of the Holy Spirit, that the bread and the cup become for us the living presence of the broken body and shed blood of Jesus. We do not believe it becomes actual flesh and blood, but the spiritually living presence of God through the Holy Spirit.

Presbyterian churches do not have altars like other churches may. We have a table, symbolic of the Great Feast of Thanksgiving we will one day enjoy with Jesus and the heavenly host, as illustrated in Matthew 26:29 & Luke 22:16–18. We view the cross of Christ as the final and sufficient altar, on which the ultimate sacrifice was made.

Suggestions for Celebrating Communion. Before serving the bread and wine (non-alcoholic grape juice), the pastor will lead the congregation in a time of prayer. During this time, confess your sins to God; ways you have violated His commandments; areas of your life where you are not living by faith; things you do in an attempt to earn His favor.

While the bread is being served, meditate on what the death of Jesus means for you; how the sins you confessed were laid upon Him and paid for with His body. Rejoice that you do not suffer God’s judgment because Christ suffered this judgment on your behalf.

While the cup is being served, let it wash away your guilt, much the way we are washed spiritually by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus). One day, you will feast with God and all that your heart desires will be fully satisfied. Take this time to confess specific things that capture your heart more than God (approval of others, success, your family, etc.). Rest in His presence.

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THE MARRIAGE RETREATF I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H O F O R L A N D O

BETH MOORE FALL BIBLE STUDY

Register now for the Women Engaged Fall Bible Study, Children of the Day by Beth Moore, begins the week of September 14. This study focuses on Thessalonians, with group discussion & video teaching. Three class times are offered & childcare is available with a reservation.

MONDAY MORNING: 9:30–11:30am (beginning September 14 and concluding November 16)

MONDAY EVENING:6:30–8:30pm (beginning September 14 and concluding November 16)

THURSDAY MORNING:9:30–11:30am (beginning September 17 and concluding November 19)

Free child care for infants through Pre-K is available for the Monday mornings (9:30–11:30am), Monday nights (6:30–8:30pm) and Thursday mornings (9:30–11:30am).

Cost is $30 and includes the study guide. Register by Tuesday, September 8. Questions? Contact Lori Needham at lneedham@fpco.org or x1463.