SAVE THE DATE

TODAY: Second Sunday, when we take a few minutes

to make new friends after worship, under the Angel
Wing, (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall).

September: the Chancel Choir has openings in all

sections. Come sing with us! Email Dan Sharp,
dsharp@fpco.org.

September: We continue the Journey of Discipleship.

Take the assessment at fpco.org/journey.

September 15: Lunch and Learn with featured

speaker, Dr. W. Kent Fuchs, President of the University
of Florida. fpco.org/events.

September 18: Congregational Meeting, during the

11am worship hour for the purpose of electing church
officers for the class of 2019. fpco.org/leaders.

September 18: Cost of Poverty Experience, 5PM 7:30PM. This simulation and debriefing provides a brief
glimpse into a month in the life of a low-income family.
fpco.org/events.

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.

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 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: Life Fest Lite. 6PM-8:45PM, get a preview

of what our Life Fest Church Retreat is like, featuring
Nashville recording artist Alan Levi. Details to come.

SEPTEMBER 11, 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: Doug Peral.
Our sympathy to Dante and Lana Marchitelli on the death
of his brother, David Christian Sanborn, August 31.
Lorie and Rich Hosie on the death of her father,
Gary Sprague, September 3.
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.

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 22:16
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.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

address
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GENESIS
Welcome
Welcome New Members (11:00)
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Philippians 3:1-12
pew bible p. 831

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

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Communion
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Consecration
Words of Institution
Serving of the Bread
Serving of the Cup
Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis and Wil Brown.
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NOTES

TRADITIONAL
This morning we are starting a whole new preaching
series. Our focus is on what God created us to be rather
than the me centered nature of our culture. We live
in a world that is focused on whats in it for me? That
mindset can very easily make its way into a worship
service. It shows up in worship as what did I get out
of the service today? Or, Ive come to church today to be
spiritually fed. Or even, worship is about meeting my needs.
Rather, worship, in the words of James Torrance, is
the gift of participating through the [Holy] Spirit in
the incarnate Sons communion with the Father.
What does that mean? This. Jesus is our true worship
leader of God the Father in any service. His is the only
acceptable worship. Through the Holy Spirit we are
enabled to participate in Jesus worship. Whatever
is beneficial to us that comes out of worship, is not
the goal, but a byproduct. Worship is about what we
offer to God through Jesus in the power of the Holy
Spirit. Worship is about exalting and glorifying God.
Our relationship to God expressed in our offerings
is realized vicariously for us in Christ. That is why,
as a congregation, we are actively, and consciously,
involved in participating through the Holy Spirit in the
various acts of worship whether it be a hymn, a prayer,
or the Organ Praise.
- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

samuel barber

Variations on Wondrous Love

Welcome
Call to Worship

don fontana

All People of God

*Processional Hymn of Praise

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

ode to joy

Psalm 145:1-5

*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise
Pastoral Report
Welcome New Members (11:00)
Passing of the Peace

arr. daniel sharp

Call to Prayer
I Need Thee Every Hour

Pastoral Prayer and Lords Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
*Prayer of Commitment

old hundredth

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Anthem of Challenge
Something New

david ashley white

The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Philippians 3:1-12
pew bible p. 831

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

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

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

RESPONSE
no. 589
maryton

*Hymn of Response
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
* Choral Response

daniel sharp

Lantz Amen
timothy albrecht
Pastorale on The Churchs One Foundation

Postlude

* All who are able are invited to stand.

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

organist Josiah Armes.

GENEROSITY
Stewardship Report as of September 4, 2016.
Thank you for your faithful generosity.

PARTICIPATION
IN GIVING

38.2%
AUGUST 2016

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.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
BASICS & FOUNDATIONS CLASS
Sundays, September 11 - October 30, 9:45am 10:45am. No registration required. Cost: $10.
CROSSROADS & SERVANTS IN THE SON
CLASSES
Sundays, September 11 - October 30, 9:45am 10:45am. No registration required. Cost: $10.
COUPLES CLASS
Sundays, September 11 - October 30, 8:45am 9:45am. No registration required. Cost: $10.
COFFEE CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN
ENGAGED
Mondays, September 12 - October 31;
9:30am to 11:30am or 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost:
$20.
or
Thursdays, September 15 - November 3;
9:30am - 11:30am. Cost: $20.
20S MINISTRY
Tuesdays, September 13 - October 25, 7pm8:30pm. New and existing small groups for 20s
will follow along the Fall sermon series with the
study. Groups will have the option of continuing
after the conclusion of the series. Cost: $10. To
register email Scarlett Stewart at
sstewart@fpco.org.
SELF-STUDY
Beginning the week of September 11. If youre
unable to participate in a group study, you
dont have to miss out! You can use your study
guide to follow along with the videos online and
sermon series on Sunday mornings. Cost: $10.
To register, email Lori Tipping at
ltipping@fpco.org.