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

NOW: Sign up for our Lent devotions to be sent
directly to your inbox each day. fpco.org/lent
NOW: Easter Dedications. Dedications are due by
March 28. Submit yours online at fpco.org/dedications
or pick up a form in the Edington Ministry Center lobby.
TODAY: 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).
March 15: Womens Cancer Support meets, 12pm-1pm
with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at
407.423.3441 x1159.
March 19: 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.
March 26: Congregational Meeting, during the 11am
worship hour, to elect the Congregational Nominating
Committee, the Associate Pastor for Mission
Nominating Committee, an elder filling an unexpired
term, and to approve changes to the pastoral terms of
call.
April 12: Tournament for the Tots, Dubsdread Golf
Course, benefiting Magnolia Preschool. Email Pam
Finne at pfinne@fpco.org.
April 27: Farm to Table Dinner at the Orlando Country
Club. Proceeds benefit Four12 and the Mercy Drive
Partnership. fpco.org/myfour12
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congregational care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are
recuperating at home: Sandra Byars Hall.
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.

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.

PARTICIPATION
generosity IN GIVING

Stewardship Report as of March 5, 2017.

41.3%
FEBRUARY 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
Welcome
Lenten Candle Extinguished

Ministry Focus Deacons

Welcome New Members (11:00)

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)

S Charley Jane Clements, born November 10, 2016,
daughter of Chelsey and Travis Clements.

Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment no. 466
Take Her Life and Let It Be Hendon

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Mark 13:5-11, 32-36
pew bible p. 719
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 Tuesday: Thoughts on The End

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis (9:45), Dr. Case

Thorp (11:00), and Wil Brown.

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notes
On this second Sunday in Lent, another candle is
extinguished as, gradually and symbolically, the light dims
with each passing week as we the approach the death
of the Savior. We have hung the robe on the cross today.
After beating Christ, the soldiers put a robe on Him,
along with a crown of thorns, gave Him a staff, then spit
on Him and mocked Him as King of the Jews. In light of
the circumstances, the mockery was particularly vicious.
After beating Him on the head again and again, they led
Him out to crucify Him. In a world which is enamored with
the virtual, the items on the cross proclaim loudly and
clearly, that we are dealing with reality. The crucifixion
of Jesus Christ was not a fanciful or imaginary story, but
an authentic historical event which continues to have
an impact on the world. Rest assured, the day is coming
when every knee will bow in heaven and on earth and
under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father and the
crown He wears will not be a crown of thorns but that
of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. We await that
great day!
- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

gathering
Prelude alan hovhaness
Dawn Hymn

Welcome

Call to Worship (11:00) daniel sharp

The Lord Is Here

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 123

Fairest Lord Jesus crusaders hymn

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise
Pastoral Report

Welcome New Members (11:00)

*Passing of the Peace

Lenten Candle Extinguished

Ministry Focus Deacons

Call to Prayer (11:00) No. 166

Wait for the Lord

Pastoral Prayer

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:15)

S Kennedy Rose Sprowl, born September 12, 2016,
daughter of Marie and Jon Mark Sprowl.

Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment no. 466
Take Her Life and Let It Be Hendon

thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology duke street

*Prayer of Commitment

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Anthem of Hope
Een So Lord Jesus paul manz
The Chancel Choir

proclamation of God's word
Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Mark 13:5-11, 32-36
pew bible p. 719

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 Tuesday: Thoughts on The End

response
*Hymn of Response No. 529
For All The Saints v 1, 5 & 6
sine nomine

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response
Wei yuan Shen di ai / May the Love of the Lord
mandarin

Postlude john madden

Tuba Magna

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Dan Sharp, and

organist Josiah Armes.

The Flowers on the communion table are given to the glory

of God in loving memory of David Heine, by Jo Ann Heine
and family.