welcome

Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian

Church of Orlando this morning! We worship
together as a church family in four services
on Sundays: Traditional worship in the
Sanctuary at 8:15am and 11am, and Genesis
worship in the Sanctuary at 9:45am and
in Lee Fellowship Hall at 11:00am. Check
in and let us know youre here: visit
our Legacy Room for a cup of coffee
and say hello, or text FPCO to the
number 313131.
save the date
TODAY: Today we celebrate the sacrament of
Communion, also known as the Lords supper, the story
of which is found in Luke 22:7-19.
August 9: Women Engaged presents Summer Nights
& Sundaes. Join us for guest speakers, devotions, and
sundaes! fpco.org/sundaes
August 11: Mercy Drive Volunteer Orientation, 9-11am.
Questions? Contact Gayle Bosscher at ext. 1163 or
gbosscher@fpco.org. Register now at fpco.org/register.
August 13: Second Sunday, when we take a few
minutes to make new friends after worship. Join us
under the Angel Wing (between the Sanctuary and
Allen Hall).
August 13: Summer Choir for both traditional services.
No audition required, open to all. There will be a
rehearsal on Thursday, August 10, from 6:30-7:15pm.
August 14: Reformed Theological Seminary Summer
Lecture Series with Dr. Wesley Hill, 7:008:30pm in
Reformation Chapel. fpco.org/lectureseries
August 23: Women's Fall Bible Study begins. This ten-
week study of the book of Genesis, by Nancy Guthrie,
begins August 23 & August 24. Details at fpco.org/we.
August 24: Moms in Prayer information session. Join
us from 9:15-9:45am or 7:00-7:30pm, Clayton Life
Center, room 324. Details at fpco.org/moms.
September 3: Labor Day Weekend. Worship with us at
Genesis 9:45am and Traditional 11am only.
September 4: Church offices closed.

abortion recovery group

Our Abortion Recovery group seeks to encourage those
affected by abortion related issues by offering confidential
support, hope, love and forgiveness. For information, email
abortionrecovery@fpco.org.
 AUGUST 6, 2017

congregational care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized, are
recuperating at home or who have recently lost a loved
one.
Our sympathy to Mary Damon and the entire Clayton family
on the death of Malcolm Clayton, July 27.
Also, Jim and Tami Kaiser on the death of his brother,
John Kaiser, July 28. Mr. Kaiser was the uncle of Jen Kaiser.
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.

PARTICIPATION
generosity
IN GIVING

Stewardship Report as of July 30, 2017.

37.3%
JULY 2017
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 churchs
giving participation percentage weekly.
Our financial numbers will appear on a monthly basis for
continued transparency in budgeting.
Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at
fpco.org/mobile.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

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

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 9:6
pew bible p. 1

At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader will

say, This is the word of the Lord. The congregation is
invited to respond, Thanks be to God.

Message A Matter of Life and Death, part 1

* All who are able are invited to stand.

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

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

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles and Wil Brown.

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

Our Genesis services utilize an environmental lighting effect

called haze, a theatrical humidifier to thicken the air to enhance
lighting. Both Lee Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary hazers are
water-based and safe.

NOTES
traditional worship
As we read Scripture, you have undoubtedly noticed
how often exact numbers are often given for various
events (it rained forty days and nights in the Flood),
or lists (there were fourteen generations in all from
Abraham to David), or peoples (the twelve tribes
of Israel). The numbers often carry meaning. The
number seven was particularly significant. (The
seven days of creation.) But seven also is significant
throughout the book of Revelation. You will notice that
the Ascription of Praise today is from this book and
refers to seven words of worship directed to the Lamb
of God; power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory,
and praise. Seven was considered the perfect number
for any number of reasons. In our worship this
morning we join with the heavenly hosts in offering
words of adoration. Never forget, what we are involved
in during worship is much more than simply what we
see or hear. We are joined by the heavenly hosts in
offering glory to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
Still, My Soul, Be Still

Welcome

Organ Meditation
Breathe on Me, Breath of God robert jackson

Call to Worship from Psalm 84

Congregational Response

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 22

Let All Things Now Living ash grove

*Ascription of Praise Revelation 5 & 6

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer no. 131
Surely the Presence

Pastoral Prayer and Lords Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology no. 34
*Prayer of Commitment

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Musical Offering
Creator God carole halmekangas
Meredith and Brett Hollowell, soloists

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 9:6
pew bible p. 1

At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader will say,

This is the word of the Lord. The congregation is invited to
respond, Thanks be to God.

Message A Matter of Life and Death, part 1

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

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

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response no. 580
We Are Called to Be Gods People austrian hymn

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
Postlude
Pomposo a louis scarmolin

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Daniel Sharp, Rev. Becky Davis,

and guest organist Alan Trapp. Hymn leader, Meredith
Hollowell.

ABOUT COMMUNION
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.

We are now pleased to offer a gluten free communion option. If

you would like to receive a gluten free sacrament this morning,
there will be an Elder in the Narthex (lobby of the Sanctuary) to
administer it for you.
School Supplies
for Mercy Drive
August 6, 13, 20, 27

Throughout August, we are collecting school

supplies in support of our ministries on Mercy Drive.

Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Paper towels
Facial tissues
Glue sticks
Individual Elmers glue
Childrens scissors
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Sandwich size Ziploc bags
Boxes of crayons (24 count)

Look for collection bins in the Edington Ministry

Center lobby and under the Angel Wing (between
Allen Hall & the Sanctuary)

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