February 2, 2014

Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando this morning! So glad you’re 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 9:45am and 11am. If you’d like to connect and learn more about this church family, someone will be available at the front of the room after worship, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.

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New to First Pres? Learn more about what it means to be a part of a covenant community and a disciple who lights the world. First Connections is a 7-week seminar starting March 2, hosted by our Minister of Discipleship, Kent Sterchi. First Connections gives you an opportunity to connect with others and find out about the life and ministry of this church family. Find out more at fpco.org/first.

March 9 will be our next Family Worship Sunday. Hooray! Genesis and Traditional worship services will join forces and our whole church family will worship together in the Sanctuary. We’ll also have a fun Southern-style Church Potluck after the 11:00am worship hour. Whip up your best ambrosia salad - signup details are coming soon!

• ServeDay: March 1• First Connections: March 2• Ash Wednesday: March 5

This WeekOur Good Samaritan Fund is supported through contributions from our members, given to help individuals and families in serious financial need. We understand how hard it can be to ask for help, and keep a high standard of confidentiality. If you or others you know are struggling financially, please contact Linda McCallister at x1159 for assistance.

The next Young at Heart Luncheon will be Friday, February 7, with guest speaker Dr. Case Thorp, Associate Pastor of Mission & Evangelism at FPCO. Join us for fellowship at 10:30am in Lee Fellowship Hall. The program starts at 11am, with lunch served at noon. Lunch is $8 and reservation is required. RSVP to Linda McCallister at 407.423.3441 x1159 by tomorrow.

Today marks exactly forty days since Christmas. This day was significant in the life of Joseph and Mary. You’ll recall that they took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem (right under King Herod’s nose) for the rite of purification and to redeem Jesus as their firstborn child. (Luke 2:22-35) Mary and Joseph were devout Jews, keeping the Law at every point, offering the sacrifice necessary to redeem their firstborn. Jesus was an observant Jew likewise, not only keeping the Law, but fulfilling it. He was well acquainted with every aspect of the priesthood and ministry of the rabbis. As a rabbi, He fully understood the role and duties of the High Priest. While the role of a High Priest may not seem that significant to us this morning, the more we are acquainted with the mind, structure, and faith practices of the first century Jews, the greater we’ll understand the richness of worship today and the greater our love for our Savior. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GatheringPrelude Berceuse Louis Vierne

Announcements

*Organ Meditation Improvisation Josiah Armes

*Call to Worship Sanctus Lindsay Norden

*Processional Hymn of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy Hymn No. 136

Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

*Passing of the Peace St. Paul always greeted with the words, “The peace of God be with you.” This is an appropriate way to greet fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and so we say, “The peace of the Lord be with you” and respond, “And also with you.” We then pass this greeting of peace to one another. At the passing of the peace we should earnestly desire God’s peace upon each person we greet.

Call to Prayer Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Helen Lemmel

Pastoral Prayer

ThanksgivingThanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Hymn Tune No. 63

*Prayer of Commitment

Anthem Leaning on the Everlasting Arms arr. Harold Best The Chancel Choir

Proclamation of God’s WordTo Hear God’s Word Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson *Scripture Reading Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Pew Bible p. 848 Message Jesus: Not New, Not Improved Christ, Our Great High Priest

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

Response*Hymn Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners Hymn No. 90 (v. 1 & 5 only)

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response Alleluia Amen Eugene Butler

Postlude Fanfare on Engelberg Robert A. Hobby

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Dan Sharp and Josiah Armes.

Congregational CareAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at home: David Miller

Our sympathy to: Phyllis and Ernest Wells on the death of her aunt, Miriam Parrish, January 24.

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at fpco.org/prayerrequest.

GenerosityStewardship Report as of January 26, 2014

Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal Year-to-Date Budgeted $97,331. $3,779,393. Received $75,826. $3,745,258. Surplus/(Deficit) ($21,505.) ($34,136.)

Give online from your smartphone: fpco.org/give.

As you learn to cope with the hurt and changes in your life caused by divorce and separation, we invite you to join our Divorce Care Support Group where you will find support and encouragement.

This group meets weekly for 13 weeks and is facilitated by people who understand what you are experiencing.

The next session begins Wednesday, February 5 from 6:30-8:00pm. We also offer DC4K for children ages 5-12.

To register for the group or for more information, please contact Linda McCallister at 407.423.3441 x1159 or email lmccallister@fpco.org.