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

TODAY: Confirmation Sunday
TODAY: Mother's Day
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).
TODAY: Voice-Male. This one-time event where the
choir will be all men, giving the ladies in our choir a
treat for Mother's Day.
May 17: Womens Cancer Support meets, 12pm-1pm
with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at
407.423.3441 x1159.
May 28: Memorial Day Weekend. Worship with us at
Genesis 9:45am and Traditional 11am only.
May 29: Church Offices Closed.

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.
 MAY 14, 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: Charlie Irvine.
Our sympathy to Stephanie and Josh Rivera on the death
of her aunt, Carolyn Mixner, May 5.

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 PARTICIPATION
IN GIVING
Stewardship Report as of May 7, 2017.
Thank you for your faithful generosity.
51.3%
APRIL 2017

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
genesis
Welcome
The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)

John Christopher Higgs, born July 10, 2014,

S
son of Laura and Chris Higgs.

Charge to the Congregation

Song of Commitment no. 466
Take His Life and Let It Be hendon

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
pew bible p. 819
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 Reluctant Ambassadors

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Broughton and Wil Brown.

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notes
traditional
You have undoubtedly noticed that the large cross
remains on the chancel these past weeks with a white
cloth draped over it, as was the case at the Easter
Sunday services in Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing
Arts. As was mentioned a few weeks ago, the early
church celebrated the Resurrection for fifty days, all the
way to Pentecost. Those of the early church would refer
to today as the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The white cloth on
the cross reminds us of the empty grave clothes Mary
and the disciples found in the tomb. He has risen and
is sitting at the right hand of the Father in His physical,
glorified body as you read this. Anything as momentous,
miraculous, universe-changing, history of the world-
changing, affecting all of eternity-changing, should not
be celebrated for one hour on a Sunday! We have come
to worship our great God today through the power of the
Holy Spirit as our Savior interceding on our behalf before
the Father. He has risen! Nothing is the same, including
this morning! - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

gathering
Prelude
Now Thank We All Our God
j.s. bach/virgil fox

Welcome

Call to Worship
When Morning Gilds the Skies arr. dan bird

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 14

Now Thank We All Our God nun danket alle gott

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

Introduction of New Members (11:00)

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer
Santo, Santo, Santo Traditional Spanish, 20th c.
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Prayer (8:15)

Breathe on Me Breath of God trentham

Scripture (8:15)
Joshua 24; Judges 2; and Ephesians 4

Confirmation (11:00)

thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Glory Be to the Father no. 734

*Prayer of Commitment

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Anthem of Trust
In God Is My Salvation henry pfohl
Voice-Male

proclamation of God's word

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
pew bible p. 819
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 Reluctant Ambassadors

response
*Hymn of Prayer
May the Mind of Christ My Savior st. leonards

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response
God Be with You
Postlude Psalm 130
A Prayer of Supplication and Praise josiah armes
Todays postlude was written in honor of distinguished
Reformed Theological Seminary professor, Dr. John Frame,
on the occasion of his retirement.

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis, Dr. Daniel Sharp,

and organist Josiah Armes.

2017 CONFIRMATION BAPTISMS

Berlyn Elizabeth Ambre Bryan-William Edou
Ryan Christine Davis Cohen Robert Wyman Smith
William David Dizney

2017 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CONFIRMANDS

Berlyn Elizabeth Ambre
Elena Grace Armstrong
Alice Elizabeth Broadaway
Anna Crusselle Bronson
Clara Elizabeth Bywater
Thornton Cash
Camden William Cox
Ryan Davis
Will Dizney
Bryan-William Edou
Caroline Joy Hanes
Julia Brooke Kozielski
Zoey Claire Pastis
David Glen Peebles
Mary Virginia Powell
Andrew Baldwin Pullum
Cohen Robert Wyman Smith
Sage Noelle Smith
Harrison Matthew Summer
Katherine Dale van Gelder
Bella Grace Vick
Jack Whitley
Julia Lauren Woodward

2017 STUDENT MINISTRY CONFIRMANDS

Ryan Joseph Amos
Matthew Beck Armstrong
Hayes Griffin Barrus
Reed Woodard Barrus
Caroline Grace Bobo
Jackson Patrick Broadaway
Davis Andrew Broadaway
Dean Irlo Bronson
Kendall Ramsey Cox
Emily Kaitlyn Hensel
Mary Susanne Milner
Annabelle Mae Peebles
Tate Abner Smith
Emma Grace Summer
Karl Edward van Gelder
Brandon Michael Vick
Bailey Elizabeth Vick
Codi Jacqueline Wheatley
Sidney Richard Wheatley
Emma Grace Woodward
Anabel Adair Zimmerman