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Welcome

Next StepSOne of the ways we observe the holy season of Advent, preparing for thebirth of Jesus, is through daily prayer. Te 2014 Advent Devotion book,written by Dr. Dan Sharp, is designed to help you ocus on what matterseach day, with special prayers and activities. Printed copies are availableor $5 this morning in the Grand Hallway adjacent to the Sanctuary, orthe ebook is available online atfpco.org/advent. You can download to yourtablet, smartphone or desktop and observe Advent each day o the season.

Registration opens 12/12 at 12pm for Te Marriage Dinner, coming up

on January 10. Couples can enjoy a delicious dinner with hosts David andLeigh Swanson, hear practical tips on how to be encouraged in marriage,and a chance to learn more about upcoming marriage-ocused small

groups. $40 per couple, with ree childcare. Seats will go ast -fpco.org/marriage.

Light the world with us onChristmas Eve! Celebrate the birtho the King o KingsWednesday,December 24 at one o five services:

Family Worship led by our childrenin the Sanctuary at 3pm & 4:30pm,Genesis Worship in Lee FellowshipHall at 7:30pm, and raditionalWorship in the Sanctuary at 8pm &10pm. Come and adore Him withcandle lighting, carols and beautiulworship.

This week

Tis is the last Sunday to pick up an ornament tag from one of the

Giving rees, in the Lobby o the Edington Ministry Center or theentrance to Genesis in Lee Fellowship Hall. Choose a gif or someone inour community and bring it back next Sunday to bless our neighbors orChristmas!

Tank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this

morning! So glad youre here. We worship together as a church amily inour services on Sundays: raditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and11am, and Genesis worship in Lee Fellowship Hall at 9:45am and 11am.I youd like to connect and learn more about this church, visit our LegacyRoom adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can visitfpco.org/guest.

Join us for a fun First Pres holidaytradition, the Jingle Jam in Jeans,hosted by Freddie Langston at6pm on December 23. Last year

we shared a meal, sang carolsand celebrated with over 450o our riends in the homelesscommunity, and you and youramily can join in and share the

joy! Tere will be special musicalguests, hot chocolate, cider and lotso Christmas spirit.

coming soon


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DECEMBER 7, 2014

F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address 106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

phone 407.423.3441

online fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

Congregational Care

As a caring body o believers, please remember in your prayers thoserecently hospitalized or recuperating at home: Una Redwine.

Our sympathy to Anne Banta on the death o her brother, Douglas Greer,November 19.

Our sympathy to Sarah & David Holbrook on the death o her ather,Dr. William Daoe, November 21, 2014. Dr. Daoe was the grandather o

Katie (Ben) Carterand great-grandather o Braeden, Helena and LoganCarter.

Our sympathy to Augustine Edouon the death o her sister, GenevieveEdou, November 24.

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

Generosity

Stewardship Report as o November 30, 2014

ithes & Offerings Tis Week Fiscal YD

Budgeted $72,991 $2,157,618Received $80,747 $2,162,941Surplus/(Deficit) $7,756 $5,323

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


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enesis WorshipGWelcome Video

Lighting of the Advent Candle - Te Bethlehem Candle

(9:45) Brice Durkin(11:00) Sid & Michelle Cash, with children

Caroline, Gaines, Laura Leigh, & Claire

FAMILYOn this Sunday we light the second Advent candle reminding us

that Jesus is the true and only Light of the World. As in days of oldwe wait for the coming King.

CONGREGAION

In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight inthe desert a highway for our God.

FAMILYLet us prepare to welcome Gods dramatic work in our midst, in

our hearts, in our city, and in all of creation.

CONGREGAIONJesus is the Light of the World. In him is no darkness at all.

Te Sacrament of Baptism

S Ferris Alexander Ragan, born April 30, 2014son o Paige and Brandon Ragan.(9:45)

o Hear Gods Word

Prayer or Illumination Dr. David Swanson*Scripture Reading John 1:14, Mark 6:14-29

Who Will Be Our King? RUH

Ministry Focus Rev. Becky Davis on Divorce Care

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart (9:45), Dr. Case Torp (11:00),and Wil Brown.


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raditional WorshipTAdvent comes rom the Latin word adventus, meaning arrival orcoming, as in the advent o royalty, or the coming o a new era. Adventis thereore a season o anticipation, not only or the birth o Jesus,but or His return at the end o time. Te color o Advent is purple ora deep blue and is a sign o repentance or the worshiper and also areminder o the kingly royalty o Jesus Christ. You see, there are reallythree advents or the believer; Jesus coming at His nativity, His coming

into the hearts o those who put their trust in Him, and His final comingwhen He comes to judge the world and restore His whole created order.

- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING

Prelude Te Christmas Pipes of County ClareHARVEY B. GAUL

Welcome Video

Organ Meditation Lo, How A Rose Eer BloomingJOHANNES BRAHMS

*Call to Worship On Jordans BanksPUER NOBIS

*Processional Hymn of Praise Come, Tou Long-expected JesusHYMN NO. 153

*Ascription of Praise Luke 1:46-55

Organ Praise

Lighting of the Advent Candle - Te Bethlehem Candle(8:30) Walt & Mary Sunderlin

(11:00) Frank & Loretta Gorman

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FAMILYOn this Sunday we light the second Advent candle reminding us

that Jesus is the true and only Light of the World. As in days of old we

wait for the coming King.

CONGREGAIONIn the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the

desert a highway for our God.

FAMILY

Let us prepare to welcome Gods dramatic work in our midst, inour hearts, in our city, and in all of creation.

CONGREGAIONJesus is the Light of the World. In him is no darkness at all.

Chorus O Come, Let Us Adore HimHYMN NO. 114

Pastoral Report

Ministry Focus Rev. Becky Davis on Divorce Care

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer Come Now, O Prince of PeaceKOREAN PRAYER SONG

Geonyong Lee

Pastoral Prayer

Te Sacrament of BaptismS Victoria Rose Semidei, born December 15, 2013,

daughter o Kathleen and Roberto Semidei. (8:30)S James Simpson Van Pelt, born June 6, 2014,

son o Lauren and James Van Pelt, III. (11:00)

Charge to Congregation

Song of Commitment ake Teir Life and Let It Be

HYMN NO. 466


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THANKSGIVING

Tanksgiving Trough ithes and Offerings

*Doxology*Prayer o Commitment

Anthem of Faith Mary, Did You Know?MARK LOWRY AND BUDDY GREEN

Te Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GOD'S WORD

o Hear Gods Word

Prayer or Illumination Dr. David Swanson*Scripture Reading John 1:14, Mark 6:14-29

PEW BIBLE P. 750,711Who Will Be Our King? RUH

RESPONSE

*Carol of Affirmation Lo, How a Rose Eer BloomingHYMN NO. 190

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response Joy to the WorldDANIEL SHARP

Postlude Fantasy Adeste Fideles and Good King WenceslasROLAND DIGGLE

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and organistJosiah Armes.

Visual Arts: Te flowers on the communion table are given to theglory o God, in loving memory o George Sorn and in celebration otheir 60th wedding anniversary, on November 12th, by his wie Joyce.


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Be with us and celebrate the holiday season with

an original Christmas musical production, The Missing

Gift. Involving a full stage set with actors, choir, andorchestra, this years Christmas production follows the

story of a widower who comes to live with his son and

family. An unusual occurrence takes him to the doorway

of heaven, where he is joined by several other interesting

characters who are also waiting for their meeting with

God.Invite your friends for this special eveningcelebrating the spirit of Christmas!

Adults, $10; Seniors, $8; Kids 12 & under, $6

Tickets are not general admission - the earlier you buy your

tickets, the better your seating selection!

A portion of each ticket sold contributes to the ARISE AND BUILD campaign. Show is 90

minutes running time; suitable for children 8 and older. Tickets are also available on Sunday

mornings, and throughout the week at the church.

a Christmas Production

Tickets at fpco.org/themissinggift

December 14th, 4pm & 7pm

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