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WELCOME!

NEXT STEPS

Discipleship is the process of becoming more like Jesus.The School of Discipleshipis one of the ways weve

created to help you learn howto become more like Jesus,

and our Fall semester begins next week. Learn (and

actually remember) the whole Biblical story with Dr. Case

Thorp in Casket Empty, find out more about this covenant

community in First Connections, and discover how Faith

& Science work together. Weve even got an 11am study

of Romans for our 9:45am worshipers to dig into. Sign up

today at fpco.org/school.

SAVE THE DATE

Our Good Samaritan Fundis supported through

contributions from our

members on Communion

Sundays, given to help

individuals and families

in serious financial need.

We understand how hardit can be to ask for help,

and keep a high standard

of confidentiality. If you

or others you know are

struggling financially, please

contact Linda McCallister at

x1159 for assistance.

THIS WEEK

Looking for a communitywhere you can grow and

connect with others? Our

Chancel Choir is a great

place to make friends and

find your voice. Dr. Dan

Sharp is now holding open

interviews for the 2014-15Choir in all sections. As part

of the choir, youll have the

chance to sing in upcoming

concerts and receive free

childcare during every

rehearsal. For details, call

Dan at 407.423.3441 x1274

or email [email protected].

Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of

Orlando this morning! So glad youre 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 youd like to connect and learn more about this church,visit our Legacy Room adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can

visit fpco.org/guest.

October 4: ARISE & BUILD Kickoff Celebration

Next week is Missionary Sunday, when many of our

mission partners will be gathered outside Clayton Life

Center to meet you and share more about their ministry.Well also have a special scavenger hunt for kids to Solve

the Mission Mystery before or after church. Make sure to

stop by!

NEXT WEEK


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September 7, 2014

GENEROSITY

Due to the holiday printing schedule, our generosity reportis unavailable. Itll be back next week, we promise.

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at

fpco.org/mobile.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address 106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801phone 407.423.3441

online fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

As a caring body of believers, please remember in your

prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at

home: Woody Blaker.

Our sympathy to Bob & Cheryl Macleishon the death

of his father, Robert Macleish, Sr., August 23, 2014. Mr.

Macleish was the grandfather of Frank & Lucy Macleish.

The family & friends of Katherine Mitchemwho died

August 27, 2014.

Karen and Tom Millson the death of her uncle, Jimmy

Stockard, August 27, 2014.

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care officeat 407.423.3441 x1455, or submit an online prayer request

at fpco.org/prayerrequest.

FAMILIES AT FIRST PRESFirst Pres has three rooms to help young families on

Sunday mornings: one nursing room for mothers & infants,

next to the Prayer Room, between the Sanctuary and Lee

Fellowship Hall, and a second nursing room for mothers &

infants, on the 1st floor of Clayton Life Center next to theelevators.

In addition, we have a Family Room for infants, children and

dads :-) , also on the first floor of Clayton Life Center.

All three rooms have a live television feed from the worship

services.


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G E N E S I S W O R S H I P

Nothing in my hand I bring

Simply to the cross I cling

Naked come to Thee for dress

Helpless look to Thee for grace

Foul I to the fountain flyWash me Savior or I die - Rock of Ages

Written by: Augustus MontagueMusic by: Thomas Hastings

Tune: Toplady

Welcome Video

Ministry Focus School of Discipleship

To Hear Gods WordPrayer for Illumination Rev. Becky Davis

*Scripture Reading Isaiah 30:15-18

The Ultimate Gift

Communion

Invitation to the TablePrayer of Consecration

Word of Institution

Serving of the Bread

Serving of the Cup

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and Wil Brown.

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

The opening hymn was written by a Presbyterian pastor,

Henry van Dyke in 1907 during a time of questioning,

questioning the relationship between faith and science.

The hymn has some very powerful phrases that are helpful

to us this morning. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,

drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness,

fill us with the light of day. These words express great

trust in Gods power to lift heavy hearts and put things into

proper perspective. The text is a joyful prayer of hope and

confidence. In van Dykes own words, ...it is a hymn that

may be sung together by people who know the thought

of the age, and are not afraid that any truth of science willdestroy religion, or any revolution on earth overthrow the

kingdom of heaven. Therefore, this is a hymn of trust and joy

and hope. As you know, the tune is from Beethovens 9th

Symphony. You may want to listen to the 4th movement of

that symphony this afternoon on YouTube! The overarching

theme is that of joy. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING

Prelude Priere and Chorale

J J

Welcome Video

Organ Meditation ImprovisationJ A

*Call to Worship Dr. Case Thorp

*Processional Hymn of Praise

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeH N. 87

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

Ministry Focus School of Discipleship


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*Passing of the PeaceSt. 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 peacewe should earnestly desire Gods peace upon each person we

greet.

Pastoral Prayer

Offering

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology H N. 34

*Prayer of Commitment

(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Offertory Trio onJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeJ J

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination Rev. Becky Davis

*Scripture Reading Isaiah 30:15-18

P B . 504The Ultimate Gift

RESPONSE

*Hymn of Response Be Still, My Soul

Invitation and Charge

Communion

Invitation to the Table

Prayer of Consecration

Word of InstitutionServing of the Bread

Serving of the Cup


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*Benediction

Postlude Festival ToccataP F

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp and organist Josiah

Armes.

(The Chancel Choir is away on retreat this weekend preparing

for Fall and the Christmas season and will return next Sunday.)

ABOUT COMMUNIONToday we celebrate the sacrament of Communion, also known

as the Lords 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 Gods judgment because Christ suffered this judgment on

your behalf.

While the cup is being served, let it wash away your guilt, muchthe 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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