SAVE THE DATE

TODAY: Dominican Republic Mission Trip 2017.

Please visit our table under the Angel Wing (between
the Sanctuary and Allen Hall) for more information.

TODAY: Faith Serves Forum - Madagascar,

12PM-1:30PM, join us for lunch in King Parlor to hear
from ministry partners in Madagascar. fpco.org/events.

October 6: Faith Serves Mercy Drive Orientation

6PM-8PM. An introduction to First Pres' initiative in the
Mercy Drive Community. fpco.org/events.

October 13: Q Commons. 7PM-9PM, a live event with

fast-paced national and local talks on how to engage
our divided nation. $20 at qcommons.com/orlando.

October 14: Young at Heart. Luncheon and fellowship

with guest speaker, Dr. David Swanson. Lunch is $8.
RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159 by Friday,
October 7.

October 16: LifeFest Lite. 6PM-8:45PM, get a preview

of what our LifeFest Church Retreat is like, featuring
Nashville recording artist Allen Levi. fpco.org/lifefest

November 1: Kindergarten Chat. 9:00AM at The Christ

School. RSVP jfleming@thechristschool.org.

FAMILIES AT FIRST PRES

First 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 the
elevators.
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.

OCTOBER 2, 2016

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are
recuperating at home: Lauren Lawson and Bob Hines.
Our sympathy to Mike DAmelio and Teri Sanborn DAmelio
on the death of Mike's grandfather, Raymond Cardinale, June
13th and both of Teri's grandmothers, Phyllis Sanborn, July
22nd and Yvonne Klaskow, August 6th
Beth & Jamie Brown and Scott & Abby Fosgate on the death
of her father, Joe Fosgate on September 23.
Also, to the family and friends of Doyle Crose, who died
September 25.
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.

JUST IN CASE
For our 9:45 Genesis worshipers who are getting to know
the Sanctuary: the best way to reach restrooms during the
service is to go to the Narthex (entry doors for the Sanctuary on Church Street). There is one restroom available
in the Narthex, and more in Allen Hall, adjacent to our
Sanctuary; our ushers can direct you. We ask you enter and
exit through the back of the room to minimize distractions
in worship.
PARTICIPATION
IN GIVING

GENEROSITY

38.2%
AUGUST 2016

Stewardship Report as of September 25, 2016.

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
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GENESIS
Welcome
Ministry Launch

Dr. David Swanson

Prayer for Illumination

Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading

Luke 2:48-52; Mark 6:1-3

pew bible p. 725, 722

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

Making a Contribution

Mission Commissioning (11:00)

Alisa and Andrew Geers
Communion


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.

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NOTES

TRADITIONAL
What actually happens when we take communion?
In partaking of the elements we have an interaction
and uniting of two worlds, the seen, physical, and
the unseen, spiritual, world in Jesus Christ. As our
Westminster Confession says: The body and blood
of Christ are not then bodily or physically in, with,
or under the bread and wine; but they are actually
spiritually present to the faith of believers in the
administration of this sacrament, just as the bread and
wine are physically present. Ordinary bread and wine
are put to holy use. In the administration of the Lords
supper Jesus has directed His ministers to declare to
the congregation His words instituting this sacrament,
to pray, and to bless the bread and wine, which are
thus set apart from their ordinary use and put to holy
use. Our earthly Lords Supper is in anticipation of
the great wedding feast of the Lamb in heaven. As with
all worship on earth, we are participating in an actual
rehearsal for worship in heaven in the presence of our
great God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Dont let the
ordinariness of your surroundings let you miss the
eternal nature what is really happening. The Lord is
here.
- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
Adagio for Strings

samuel barber (tr. strickland)

Welcome
*Processional Hymn of Praise
God We Praise You

*Ascription of Praise
Pastoral Report

no. 3
rustington

*Passing of the Peace

Pastoral Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*We Give Thee But Thine Own
*Prayer of Commitment

no. 688

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Anthem of Communion
When I Survey

arr. gilbert martin

The Chancel Choir

Ministry Launch

Dr. David Swanson

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Luke 2:48-52; Mark 6:1-3
pew bible p. 725, 711

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

Making a Contribution

Mission Commissioning (11:00)

Alisa and Andrew Geers
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, O Lord, I Go

duke street

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
*Choral Response

arr. gilbert martin

Love So Amazing

Postlude

antonio de cabezon
Diferencias sobre La Gallarda Milanesa
* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp, Dr. Dan Sharp,

organist Josiah Armes.

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.