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

Sundays in February: We are collecting items for our
friends at Compassion Corner who are starting new
jobs. Please bring socks, underwear, or steel-toed
work boots in men's sizes 9, 10, 11, or 12. fpco.org/socks
March 1: We begin the Lenten season. Sign up for our
Lent devotions to be sent directly to your inbox each
day. fpco.org/lent
March 3: Young At Heart Lunch, Friday, March 3,
hosted and lunch provided by, Heart of the City
Foundation. (Reservation is required no later than the
Friday before.) Call Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159.
March 5: Communion Sunday.
March 12: 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).

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.
 FEBRUARY 26, 2017

congregational care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are
recuperating at home: Roger Lee and Olivia Geiger.
Our sympathy to Scott (Amy) Lee, and Roger Lee on the
death of their mom, Carol Lee, February 19. Mrs. Lee was
the grandmother of Maggie and Anna Kate Lee.
Also, Jonathan (Cheresa) McDonald and Thomas (Christy)
McDonald on the death of their mom, Nancy McDonald,
February 21. Mrs. McDonald was the grandmother of Mia
and Thomas III McDonald.

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 February 19, 2017.
Thank you for your faithful generosity.

Tithes & Offerings This/Last Week Fiscal YTD

Budgeted $120,504 $4,571,230
Received $87,343 $4,794,340
Surplus/(Deficit) ($33,161) $223,110
ARISE AND BUILD Capital Campaign Update
Funds Given $5.2 Million
Remaining to Give $2.5 Million
Tithed to Mission $520,000
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
genesis
Welcome

Ministry Focus Mercy Drive Initiative

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)

S Colton John Baker, born November 15, 2016,
son of Ashley and Alden Baker.

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

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Revelation 21:1-4
pew bible p. 878
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 The Future is Bright!

Assisting in Worship: Scalett Stewart and Wil Brown.

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

notes
traditional
This coming Wednesday is the beginning of the season
of Lent. The Sunday prior is observed as Transfiguration
Sunday in the Christian Year. It is so appropriate in many
ways as we turn our attention toward the passion of
Christ. Peter, James, and John were present with Jesus
on a mountain top when Moses and Elijah wondrously
appeared in a cloud and had a conversation with Jesus
regarding His exodus from earth in completing His
mission. Those three disciples saw Jesus in a glorified
state, perhaps like well see in heaven! In those moments
on the mountain, God the Father, spoke words of
love and affirmation to His Son in the hearing of the
disciples as Jesus years of preparation were coming to
a conclusion. The cross was immediately before Him,
resurrection was on the other side of death, ascension
would follow forty days later, the Holy Spirit would
descend on all believers ten days later. But that is not the
end. We await the return of Jesus and the glory of His
setting up His eternal kingdom when heaven comes to
earth and we dwell in His presence forever. The music of
worship this day sings of the glory of those days that lie
ahead, days when there is no night! (An excellent book
on heaven is: Heaven, by Randy Alcorn, published by
Tyndale.) - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

gathering
Prelude
Meditations on Pleading Savior and Resignation
charles callahan

Welcome

Call to Worship
Sanctus lindsay norden
*Processional Hymn of Praise
Holy, Holy, Holy nicaea

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise (8:15)

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Ministry Focus Mercy Drive Initiative

Call to Prayer (8:15)

Gbemi Yesu Yoruban Melody
Beh-mee, Beh-mee yeh-soo Lift me, Jesus

Pastoral Prayer
The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)
S Parker Alexandra Lopez, born November 15, 2016,
daughter of Colby and Jason Lopez.

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

thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*We Give Thee But Thine Own no. 688

*Prayer of Commitment

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Scripture in Song
Canticle of Heaven craig courtney
proclamation of God's word
Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Revelation 21:1-4
pew bible p. 878
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 The Future is Bright!

response
*Hymn of Trust no. 451
Be Still, My Soul finlandia

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response no. 716

God Be with You

Postlude
Fanfare william mathias

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, organist

Josiah Armes.

The flowers on the communion table are given to the glory

of God, in celebration of the marriage of Dale and Michele
Leavy on February 24, 2017.

First Pres' Mercy Drive Initiative is partnering with the City of

Orlando to provide a continuum of support for children from
preschool to college. Join us. For more information, contact
Mercy Drive Coordinator, Gayle Bosscher, at
gbosscher@fpco.org or 407.423.3441 x2275.