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 9:45 and 11am. If
youd like to connect and learn more about this church, visit
our Legacy Room adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can visit
fpco.org/guest.

NEXT STEP
Means of Grace is part of our School of Discipleship,
taught by Rev. Jack Peebles, and is an exploration of
spiritual disciplines. Join in at 9:45am in room 310 of the
Edington Ministry Center. Each week will feature teaching
and time to actually practice the disciplines in class; topics
like prayer, meditation, service, study and more. And every
Sunday is a stand alone lesson, so jump in! Learn more at
fpco.org/smart.

THIS WEEK
Women Engaged will host their second Summer Nights
& Salads gathering from 6:008:00pm on Wednesday,
July 8 in Lee Fellowship Hall. This evening will feature the
topic, Clothed with JoyWhere Faith and Fashion Meet
presented by Dr. Rebecca Bedell. We will also feature
beautiful jewelry and accessories made personally by
women in our church body, as well as a silent auction
for handmade bags designed by women who are
entrepreneurs in Madagascar, and part of the Madagascar
Initiative that Women Engaged has supported for several
years. To help you invite friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers, dinner is only $15! fpco.org/we.

Looking for a community where you can lead and connect

with others? Our Chancel Choir is a great place to make
friends and find your voice. Our Summer Choir is now open
any Sunday and you can join in for the morning. Just meet
at 7:30am in the Rehearsal Room, on the first floor of the
Edington Ministry Center.

July 5, 2015

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at
home: Terry Roof and Helen Botts.
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.

GENEROSITY
Stewardship Report as of June 28, 2015.

Tithes & Offerings

Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
Fiscal YTD
$135,244 $6,586,870
$131,628
$6,101,702
($3,616)
($485,168)

WAYS TO GIVE
If you forgot your envelope or are ready to recommit to
your stewardship, there are several ways to give your tithe
and offering to support the transformational ministry of this
church family:

Automatic Deduction - easy, one-time setup for scheduled giving and no fees make this method a favorite.

Online Giving - schedule your giving by credit card

and see your statement anytime with our giving portal.

Offering Envelopes - popular if you participate in the

offering during worship and to help teach family stewardship.

One-Time Online - this is the simplest method for giving by smartphone, if you dont need to see the gift on
an end-of-year statement.

Choose your plan today 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

Welcome Video
To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading

Rev. Becky Davis

Luke 24:13-35

Encounters with Jesus

The Person of the Resurrection

Communion
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration
Words of Institution
Serving of the Bread
Serving of the Cup
Assisting in Worship: Dr. David Swanson and Wil Brown.
(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

NOTES

The opening hymn is a reminder of our dependence

upon Gods grace as individuals and as a people. It
was written to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence, in 1876. The tune was
written in 1892 by the organist of St. Thomas Episcopal
Church, in New York City. The text expresses not our
independence, but rather our dependence upon
the Lord. We have gathered again in worship today
to retune our lives to our reliance upon the Lord
for every part of our life. Each week we have the
opportunity to gather together, as Gods people, to
remind ourselves of what is true, what is lasting, and
what is absolute. The irony is not that freedom comes
from no restraint, but rather that freedom comes from
the absolute Truth. God is the truth. It was Jesus who
said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. We have
come today to participate in Gods great story.

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

GATHERING
Prelude

Canzona in Eb major
Max Reger

Welcome Video
Trio

Organ Meditation

Josiah Armes

Call to Worship

Psalm 145:1-7

*Processional Hymn of Praise

*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise
Pastoral Report
*Passing of the Peace

God of Our Fathers

Hymn of Prayer

America, the Beautiful

Hymn No. 727

Pastoral Prayer and Lords Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Hymn No. 34
*Prayer of Commitment
(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Musical Offering

Festive Prelude on America the Beautiful

David Lowe

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Reading

Rev. Becky Davis

Luke 24:13-35
pew bible p. 749

Encounters with Jesus

The Person of the Resurrection

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

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response

God Has Spoken by His Prophets
Hymn No. 667

Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
Variations and Fugue on America

Postlude

Max Reger

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. David Swanson, Wil Brown and

organist Josiah Armes.

ABOUT COMMUNION
Today we celebrate the sacrament of Communion, also known
as the Lords supper, the story of which is found in Luke 22:7-19.
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 22:16-18.
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.

July 5, 12, 19 & 26

Throughout July, were collecting non-perishable
food items for children to eat at home on the
weekends and after school.

Granola/cereal bars
Fruit cups/applesauce
EasyMac
Juice boxes or pouches
Single-serving cereal
Peanut butter crackers (or similar snacks)
Cans of pasta or vegetables
(preferable with pop-top for easy removal by a
child)

LOOK FOR COLLECTION BINS IN THE EDINGTON

CENTER LOBBY AND UNDER THE ANGEL WING
(BETWEEN ALLEN HALL & THE SANCTUARY)
Questions?
Contact Jen Kaiser at 407.423.3441 x1412.

July 6-10
Give a couple of hours in your day and help your
neighbor in need! Every year, First Pres commits
to serving lunch each day for one week at the
Christian Service Centers Daily Bread. We only
need 10 volunteers each day of the week, and we
have a spot for you.
Contact Jen Kaiser at 407.423.3441 x1412.