SAVE THE DATE

TODAY: Congregational Meeting, during the 11am

worship hour for the purpose of electing church
officers for the class of 2019. fpco.org/leaders

TODAY: First Step, a 30-minute overview of life at First

Pres, for guests and visitors, after 11am worship. Join
us in the Legacy Room, between the Sanctuary and
Welcome Center.

September 22: 13th Annual Health & Fitness Fair.

12-2:00PM in the gym on 2nd floor of Clayton
Life Center. Learn from local health & wellness
professionals and get your flu shot.

September 30: Fall Serve Day Registration Opens

for the October 22 Serve Day. ourserveday.com

October 2: First Pres will launch our newest ministry

effort to equip you in one of the places you spend the
most time: your work. beyondthepaycheck.org

October 2: Faith Serves Forum: Madagascar, 12PM1:30PM, join us for lunch to hear from friends and
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

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

October 14: Young at Heart. Luncheon and fellowship

with guest speaker, 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. Details to come.

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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 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: Carl Townsend, Lauren Lawson,
Doug Peral, and Nancy McDonald.
Our sympathy to Linda Salzgeber on the death of her
husband, Tom Salzgeber, September 9.
Also, Jenny Bronson on the death of her mother, Crusselle
Woodward, September 9.
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.

RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN

8:15am & 9:45am worshipers can help the church be better
stewards of our resources and environment. If you do not
want to keep this extremely handy bulletin, just hand it to
one of our ushers as you leave. The bulletins are reused
for the 11:00am worship service, and recycled on Monday
morning.

GENEROSITY
Stewardship Report as of September 11, 2016.
Tithes & Offerings
Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
$109,850
$97,691
($12,159)

Fiscal YTD
$1,168,501
$1,210,449
$41,948

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at

fpco.org/give.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GENESIS
Welcome
Mercy Drive Launch

Ministry Focus

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)

S Charles (Charlie) Dominick Mixson,

born April 9, 2016, son of Amy and Patrick Mixson.
Congregational Meeting (11:00)
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Jeremiah 29:4-11

pew bible p. 557

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

We're Going to Be Here For Awhile

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and Wil Brown.

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NOTES

TRADITIONAL
When was the last time you learned a new hymn, both
text and tune? We are in the midst of a whole sermon
series on For the Life of the World. Our opening hymn,
which may be new to most of us, deals so beautifully
with the connection between worship and the world we
live in. The opening verse reminds us of the necessity
of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our worship as
we gather for worship. Gods grace is central in the
second verse. We are reminded of the symbols of our
faith: the open Scriptures, the crosses, the baptismal
font, the Alpha and Omega candles, the bread and
the wine, all point to Gods grace extended to us in
worship. Verse three reminds us of the entire body of
Christ, young and old. (Childrens presence in adult
worship is SO VERY crucial, as that is where they learn
to worship by seeing and participating in worship with
parents and other adults.) The final verse is a prayer
asking Gods help to live out our faith in the various
places in the world as we seek to build His kingdom.
Where you are these days is exactly where God has
placed you. Listen to the Holy Spirit this morning.
You have come into Gods presence. God Is Here.

- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
Air

gerre hancock

Welcome
Organ Meditation (8:15)

josiah armes

Fughetta

*Processional Hymn of Praise

God Is Here

no. 1
abbots leigh

*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise (8:15)
Pastoral Report
*Passing of the Peace
Ministry Focus

Mercy Drive Launch

no. 131

Call to Prayer (8:15)

Surely the Presence

Pastoral Prayer
Scripture (8:15)

Matthew 5:13-16

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)

S
Mila Pharr Brackett, born February 3, 2016,
daughter of Alexis and Carter Brackett.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment

no. 466

Take His Life and Let It Be

Hendon

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Glory Be to the Father
*Prayer of Commitment

no. 734

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Anthem of Joy
Praise the Lord! Sing Hallelujah

Congregational Meeting (11:00)

john leavitt
The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Jeremiah 29:4-11
pew bible p. 557

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.

We're Going to Be Here For Awhile

Message

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response

rathbun

All Who Love and Serve Your City

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
*Choral Response

daniel sharp

Omega Amen
healey willan
Fughetta on Let Us All With Gladsome Voice

Postlude

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles, Dr. Dan Sharp,

organist Josiah Armes.
Visual Arts: The flowers on the Communion table are given
to the glory of God in loving memory of Bob Hewitt, by his
wife, Caren, Bobby and Beth, Lisa and Scott, Thomas and
Endsley, and grandchildren.

2019
Class of Elders & Deacons
Wed like to introduce you to the nominees for the
2019 Class of Elders & Deacons slated to be voted
on during our Congregational Meeting TODAY
(during the 11am worship service). Get to know our
future church leaders at fpco.org/leaders.

Elders
Joe Amos

Billy Palmer

Tom Eastwood

Dyann Van Dam

Chris Morgan

Trey Vick

Deacons
Erin Baker

Kim Kemper

Greg Burden

Susie Kemper

Jessica Burden

Dianne Macintire

Shannon Compere

Julie Spencer

Nikki Ickes

Suzi Teel

Steve Judy

Richard van Gelder