November 1, 2015

All Saints Sunday

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at
home: Delaney Burton.
Our sympathy to: Ann & Bob Hurbanis on the death of her
brother, Tommy Haynes, October 18.
Ken & Melissa Mauldin on the death of his father, Kenny
Mauldin, October 25. Mr Mauldin was the grandfather of
Dylan and Harper Grace Mauldin.
Kimberly Martin on the death of her father, Urban Bill
Martin, October 25.
Retha Underwood on the death of her husband, Bill
Underwood, October 27. Mr Underwood was the father
of Cynthia McCauley and grandfather of Jennifer & Kisa
McCauley.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office
at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at
fpco.org/prayerrequest.

GENEROSITY
Stewardship Report as of October 25, 2015

Tithes & Offerings

Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
$73,818
$125,334
$51,516

Fiscal YTD
$1,578,489
$1,793,681
$215,192

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

W E L C O M E
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
family, someone will be available at the front of the room
after worship, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.

NEXT STEP
Learn how to live your faith in your daily life: School of
Discipleship Session II begins with three new courses this
morning. Evangelism, led by Sam Sinns; Parenting, led by
Lisa Brockman, and Deeper Connections, designed for
First Connections grads and led by Rev. Jack Peebles, all
begin at 9:45am today. fpco.org/smart

THIS WEEK
Weekday Schools Fun Fair & Silent Auction is November
7. A day for families with young children, Fun Fair features
pony rides, bounce houses, games, face painting, and
lunch from Chick-fil-A! This action-packed day is designed
to raise funds for scholarships, school equipment and
curriculum. Tickets are $15. weekdayschoolorlando.org
Make your church home a welcoming place for
someone else! We are looking for friendly people to
serve on our parking team and as ushers and greeters
on Sunday morning. Training is provided and our
awesome team is ready to help you get started. Call Lori
Needham at 407.423.3441 x1463 or email lneedham@
fpco.org to learn more.

NEXT WEEK
Light the world by serving with IDignity on November
19. IDignity helps individuals obtain personal identification,
a major obstacle to self sufficiency and public services.
(Imagine trying to live your life without ID!) 100 volunteers
are needed in two shifts - 7am12pm, or 11am4pm. Sign up
at idignity.org/volunteer
Joy and freedom comes when we put the needs of others
in front of our own. If you know someone who loves to
bring Christs love to those who are hurting, they could be a
great Stephen Minister. We are accepting nominations for
the upcoming training class in January. Nominate yourself
or someone else for this unique ministry at fpco.org/
stephen, or call Tammas Smith at 407.423.3441 x1455.

W O R S H I P

Welcome
To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Colossians 3:23

The Future of Our Work

Communion
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration
Words of Institution
Serving of the Bread
Serving of the Cup
Assisting in Genesis: Rev. Becky Davis, Dr. Case
Thorp and Wil Brown.
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If you want to learn or listen to the music that well be

doing on Sunday mornings, BEFORE that Sunday, you
can visit fpco.org/music to subscribe to the weekly
Genesis Music Spotify playlist. fpco.org/music

NOTES

W O R S H I P

All of us remember the dates of the death of those

people we love and hold so dear. Those specific days
are a way of honoring them and the impact of their
lives on our life. They still influence who we are as
people. All Saints Day, which occurs on November 1st,
was first mentioned and celebrated in the 5th century
in Syria as a way of commemorating those who were
martyred for their Christian faith. The idea being that
those of us who are living would emulate the faith of
those who have gone before. The eleventh chapter
of Hebrews is a prime example of the Scriptures
reminding us of the power of the example of a life
lived in faithfulness to God in all circumstances. How
we live our life at home, at work, and in this world
influences those around us for good or ill. What will
people remember about you when you are gone? It
would have been last night, the eve of All Saints Day,
that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the door
of the Wittenberg Castle. Who would have thought a
piece of paper nailed to a wooden door would have
changed the course of Christianity? But then the
man who nailed the paper had been transformed by
another man, who was nailed to a wooden cross and
changed the course of human history. The gospel of
Jesus Christ is in the transforming business then and
now. That is why we are here in worship today.

- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

Adagio in A minor
J.S. Bach

Welcome
Organ Meditation (8:30)

Call to Worship

*Processional Hymn of Praise

*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise
Pastoral Report

Improvisation
Josiah Armes

Psalm 100
Daniel Sharp

A Mighty Fortress
Hymn No. 507

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer (8:30)

Be Still
Darrell Harris/Eric Wyse

Pastoral Prayer
The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)
S James Jimmy Tuan Tran Nguyen, adult.
S Alayna Sophia, born November 9, 2011, and
S Bradley James Nguyen, born July 8, 2013, children
of Ali and Jimmy Nguyen.

Charge to Congregation

Song of Commitment

Take Their Lives and Let Them Be

Hymn No. 466

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Commitment
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Anthem of Work

Aint Got Time to Die

Hall Johnson
arr. John Purifoy
The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Colossians 3:23
Pew Bible p. 834

The Future of Our Work

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

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response

For All the Saints

Hymn No. 529
v. 1, 3 & 6

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
Lantz Amen

*Choral Response

Postlude

Daniel Sharp

Toccata in C major
J.S. Bach
* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and organist Josiah

Armes. Brass Ensemble: John Hietala, Peter Steinhoff,
Dan Sharp, Franklin Jennings, and Brett Hollowell.
The anthem today was given in honor of Lucy Edgerton,
by Retha and Bill Underwood, in appreciation for her many
years of service in the Worship Arts Department and for her
ministry with the Chancel Choir.

ABOUT COMMUNION
Today we celebrate the sacrament of Communion, also known
as the Lords supper, the story of which is found in Luke 22:719.
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 22:1618.
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, 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.