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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 sign in this morning to learn
more, visit fpco.org/guest.

Next Steps
One of the ways we show Gods love for the city of
Orlando is on ServeDay, happening March 14. Pick
your project online at ourserveday.com, and bring your
friends and family along. Enjoy a free lunch from Four
Rivers and a free (beautifully designed) t-shirt. If youve
already signed up, you can pick your t-shirt up this
morning in the Grand Hall, adjacent to the Sanctuary and
outside Lee Fellowship Hall. Sign up by March 10!

This Week
Heart of the City Foundation
is now accepting applications
for scholarships from
graduating seniors, college
students and seminary
students. Applications and
all supporting documents
are due by April 1, 2015.
To see the Scholarship
Opportunities available and
the criteria for application, or
to fill out an application visit
orlandoheartofthecity.org.

Dont forget to
submit your Easter
Dedications at
fpco.org/dedications
or by picking up a
form in the lobby of
the Edington Ministry
Center. Dedications in
honor or in memory of a
loved one are printed in
the Easter bulletin, and
today is the deadline to
have yours included.

Coming Soon
Crown Ministry founder Howard Dayton will be at First
Pres on March 22 to give an overview of the upcoming
Compass Class: Navigating Your Finances Gods Way.
Howard Dayton has helped thousands of people
discover financial freedom through Crown Ministries
and Compass, and were excited to learn from him as
we kickoff this 7-week course at 9:45am on Sunday
mornings. fpco.org/compass

Third Sunday in Lent

March 8, 2015

Congregational Care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at
home: Ann Bray and Jane Marr.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office
at 407.423.3441 x1455, or fpco.org/prayerrequest.

Generosity
Stewardship Report as of March 1, 2015

Tithes & Offerings

Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
Fiscal YTD
$164,512 $4,544,342
$127,022
$4,246,030
($37,490)
($298,312)

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone

at fpco.org/mobile.

Save the Date

March 29: Palm Sunday
March 30: Noon Meditations Begin, Chapel
April 2: Maundy Thursday, Lee Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm
April 3: Good Friday, Sanctuary, 6:30pm
April 3: SHINE Egg Hunt, Great Lawn, 10:45am
April 5: Easter Sunday, 9 & 11am, Dr. Phillips Center
April 11: Women Engaged Prayer Retreat

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

G E N E S I S

Welcome Video
Heritage Sunday
Introduction of New Members (11:00)
Ministry Focus

Maybe Video

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination
Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading
Matthew 3:13-17


Theres Something In The Water
Assisting in Worship: the lovely Scarlett Stewart and Wil
Brown.

As you enter Lee Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings,

youll notice the wooden cross in the Georgian
Room will have a new element added each Sunday;
one that helps tell the story of Jesus final days
before the resurrection. (See Dans note at right.)
As we do every year, youll also notice that the band
will decrease in size by one member each week, and
the vivid colors that we use in Genesis will slowly fade
to black and white during Lent. We do this symbolically,
to visually reiterate the simplicity of this season. Lent
is about reflection, removing unnecessary distractions,
and strengthening our relationship with Jesus.

- Wil Brown

Notes

T R A D I T I O N A L

Each week during this season of Lent, youll notice that

there is a different item hung on the cross. There is
the money bag reminding us of the hideous betrayal
of One who had washed Judas feet only minutes
before. Last week we added the huge nails that were
driven in Jesus hands and feet, transfixing Him to the
cross. Today the crown of thorns further underscores
the mockery and pain Christ bore on our behalf.
Sometimes we may be tempted to think were simply
reading about an historical event that happened a
long time ago, failing to realize the reality of Christs
sacrifice and present day ramifications of that act.
The crucifixion happened to a human being who also
happened to be Gods own Son. Think about it. The
King of kings was crucified by His own subjects. The
opening hymn is sung by subjects who have been
redeemed by the One their sins sent to the cross. As
those very people, let us sing our worship!

- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

Gathering
Prelude

Cantilena
Joseph Rheinberger

Welcome Video
Organ Meditation

*Call to Worship

Sarabande
Gordon Young

Psalm 100

*Processional Hymn of Praise

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Hymn No. 82
*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise
Pastoral Report
Heritage Sunday
Introduction of New Members (11:00)
*Passing of the Peace
Ministry Focus

Maybe Video

Call to Prayer

I Love the Lord

Traditional

Pastoral Prayer and Lords Prayer

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30)
S Sarah Layton Bartels, born October 6, 2014,
daughter Tip and Eric Bartels.

Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment Take Her Life and Let It Be
Hymn No. 466

*Confession of Faith (11:00)

Colossians 1:15-20

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Hymn No. 34

*Prayer of Commitment
Anthem of Proclamation

Blessed Is the Lord

Dan Forrest

The Chancel Choir


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

Proclamation of Gods Word

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Matthew 3:13-17
Pew Bible p. 682

Theres Something In The Water

Response
*Hymn of Response

Baptized in Water
Hymn No. 679

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
*Choral Response

Postlude

Lantz Amen
Daniel Sharp

Trompette Jubilante
Craig Penfield

* All who are able are invited to stand.

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

and organist Josiah Armes.