+ STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK +

welcome
Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of
Orlando this morning! Were so glad youre here. If you
would like to learn more about this church family, one
of our members will be at the front of the room at the
conclusion of worship to answer your questions. Or, check
in at fpco.org/guest.

COMING UP
TODAY, Heritage Sunday celebrating the founding of our
church and honoring church members of 50 or more years.
TODAY, ServeDay sign up opens, for April 9.
Well partner with the City of Orlando for the District 5
Community Serve Day and Picnic. ourserveday.com
March 16, Cancer Support meets in EMC-340 Sterchi from
noon-1pm with a light lunch provided. Contact Maddy Vilar
at 407.423.3441 x1159.
March 18, Pause Prayer, from 11am1pm in the Chapel.
Take some time to rest in God.
March 20, Congregational Meeting, during the
11am worship hour on Sunday, March 20 to elect the
Congregational Nominating Committee and approve a
replacement Elder for an unexpired term.
March 21, Holy Week begins, believe it or not, with daily
lunchtime meditations. 12:15pm-12:45pm in the Chapel.
March 24, Maundy Thursday, a service of communion,
following Jesus last hours. 7pm in the Sanctuary.
March 27, EASTER Sunday, hosted at the Dr. Phillips
Center for the Performing Arts. 9am & 11am.
easterinthecity.com.
April 1, Young at Heart Luncheon and fellowship. Lunch is
$8. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159.
April 1, Heart of the City scholarship application deadline.
orlandoheartofthecity.com
April 4, Womens Spring Bible Study begins with
BECOMING: Identity. Lori Needham at lneedham@fpco.org
or x1463. fpco.org/register
April 9, ServeDay. ourserveday.com
April 10, Second Sunday Social, after church. Enjoy free
coffee and welcome new members.
April 28, FOUR12 Farm to Table event. Ticket deadline is
April 15. myfour12.org

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1 06 E AST CH UR CH STREET, ORLAN DO, FL 32 8 01
407.423.3441 | FPC O.ORG | EST. 1 8 7 6

MARCH 13, 2016

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at
home: Woody Blaker, Jason Fore and Joe Jezequel.
Our sympathy to Jenny Arrison on the death of her father,
Peter Arrison, March 2.
Also, Sue and Dan Fulford on the death of her mother,
Alma Stilley, March 7.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care
office at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at
fpco.org/prayerrequest.

GENEROSITY
Stewardship Report as of March 6, 2016.
Tithes & Offerings
Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
Fiscal YTD
$152,220 $4,456,596
$115,387 $4,774,145
($36,833)
$317,549

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fpco.org/mobile.

PARKING AT FIRST PRES

Part of making our church a welcoming place for guests is
to make our campus as accessible as possible.
And the good news is, the church shares ownership in a
parking garage across the street, and helps to maintain
it so you can easily find free parking every Sunday and
during the week.
We leave street and on-campus parking for visitors, seniors
and those who need extra accessibility to the buildings.
If you are a church member and would like to purchase
a parking card for the church garage for $10, please stop
by the lobby desk at Edington Ministry Center during the
week.

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W O R S H I P

Welcome
Young at Heart

Ministry Focus
Introduction of New Members (11:00)

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination
Rev. Jack Peebles
*Scripture Reading
Mark 14:43-52

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

A Kiss, A Sword and A Kingdom

Easter Invitation
Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and Wil Brown.
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NOTES

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W O R S H I P

Added to the cross this day is a robe of mockery.

We read in the Scriptures where the Roman soldiers
mercilessly flogged Christ, put a crown of thorns on his
head, beat him on the head, spit on him, put a robe on
him, and knelt before him mocking him as King of Israel.
Its interesting that those who mocked Christ used the
same words as the devil in Jesus temptation at the onset
of his public ministry. Those words of challenge to Jesus
identity were ...if you are the Son of God. This phrase
appears at the beginning and again at the ending of
Jesus mission on earth. Both came as a taunt from the
kingdom of this world. In the first instance Jesus replied
to the prince of this world, the devil, with the words
of Scripture, It is written In the second occurrence,
he answered the mocking taunt with the Resurrection!
Unknowingly, the soldiers did indeed put a robe upon
the King of kings and the Lord of all lords. And the day
will come when they will again kneel before the King of
kings. As Paul writes, Therefore God exalted him to the
highest place and gave him a name that is above every
name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should 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. He is the one weve come to worship
this day.
- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

Lenten Hymn Medley

josiah armes

Welcome
*Processional Hymn of Praise


Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners

Hymn no. 90, hyfrydol

*Ascription of Praise
Organ Praise (8:30)
Pastoral Report
Introduction of New Members (11:00)
*Passing of the Peace
Ministry Focus

Young at Heart

Extinguishing the Fifth Lenten Candle

Responsive Reading with Congregation
(8:30) Justin, Melissa, Emma Grace and Annalee Ramb


(11:00) Daniel, Amanda and Madison Vaughan
Easter Invitation
Pastoral Prayer
The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)
S
Violet Emerson LaMacchia, born September 19, 2015,
daughter of Kaitlin and Justin LaMacchia.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment Take Her Life and Let It Be
hymn no. 466

Scripture (8:30)

Psalm 27

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
old hundredth

*Prayer of Commitment
hymn no. 34

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Anthem of Reflection

O Ye People

pablo casals
Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Rev. Jack Peebles

Mark 14:43-52
pew bible p. 720

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

A Kiss, A Sword and A Kingdom

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Challenge
They Did Not Build in Vain
hymn no. 542, darwall

*Invitation and Charge
*Benediction
*Choral Response

Postlude

Shalom, Shalom, Shalom

daniel sharp

Prelude from Symphony No. 1 in C minor

c.m. widor
* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp, Dr. Daniel Sharp and

organist Josiah Armes.
Visual Arts: The flowers on the Communion table are given
to the glory of God in honor of Kim Herndon, in celebration
of our 30th wedding anniversary on March 29th, given by
Jay.