First Presbyterian Church of Orlando Magazine (November/December 2014)

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COLUMNS | November - December 1

COLUMNSmagazine

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO FPCO.ORG

faithfulnessin every season

arise and buildwith great thanksgiving

Seek God. Share His Love. Humbly Serve.

andchristmas evewelcoming the king to earth


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2 November - December | COLUMNS

Davids Letterand thanksgiving

the Stack

The Giving Tree

Live Nativity

8 Ways of Christmas

The Marriage Dinner

School of Discipleship

The Missing Gift

Perspectives

FEATURES

Growing Through Painone members story of restoration

Gods Faithfulnesstestimonies of Women Engaged

Time with God

Family News

CHRISTMAS EVE, 15

Celebrating Gods goodness, faithfulness and

generosity through our church family.

Get in the spirit as we welcome the King to Earth!

COLUMNSCONTENTSDECEMBER 2014

PHOTOS: JASON FRAZIER, TANNER FOX

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SAVE THE DATE

For more upcoming eventsvisit fpco.org/events

november 30 First Sunday in Advent

Giving Tree Open

Advent Devotion Books Available

december 5, Young At Heart Luncheon, 10am

december 7, Live Nativity at Church

december 14, The Missing GiftPerformances, 4pm & 7pm

december 24, Christmas Eve Worship (see p.15)

december 24, Fitness@First & ICCC Closed through Jan. 2

december 28, Lessons & Carols Worship, 11am only

january 9, Young At Heart Luncheon, 10am

january 10, The Marriage Dinner

january 11

New Sermon Series Begins on Covenants

Officer Ordination

School of Discipleship Begins

january 16, Field Trip to Wycliffe with Case Thorp

january 21, Evening Prayer, 6pm

january 26 & 29, Women Engaged Bible Study Begins

january 26, Musikgarten Begins


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ON THE WAYwith Dr. David Swanson

Give thanks to the

Lord for He is good;

His love endures

forever.

-Psalm 118:1

Dear FPCO Family and Friends,

Lloyd Ogilvie, the longtime pastor ofHollywood Presbyterian Church andformer Chaplain of the United StatesSenate, was the speaker one year for aconference I was directing in Montreat,North Carolina. I had not followed hislife very closely other than the afore-mentioned credentials, but when Ipicked him up from the airport, I learnedthat his wife died only months earlier.

It was obvious that he was grievingdeeply. He carried an edge of sadnessthat seemed to leak from his counte-nance. Even so, he had flown acrossthe country to preach four messages inthree days on the promises of God.Trying to reconcile how he was goingto do that, I asked, With all that you are

going through right now, how do youmuster the courage and the energy topreach as you will this week? His an-swer has stuck with me ever since. Hesaid, David, I have found the antidoteto grief is gratitude. Being grateful forall God gave to me through my wife,celebrating those memories and reflect-ing on His blessings, these are what getme through the day and enable me toserve. They dont take away the pain,but they allow me to live in it such thatI can bear witness to the Lord and His

faithfulness.

While I have never known the depth ofpain he was experiencing at that time, Ihave learned the truth of what he said.Gratitude is a marvelous, God-givencommand that serves as an antidote tomany of the pains and burdens of thislife. Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 5:18,Give thanks in all circumstances, for

this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus.David wrote in Psalm 118:1, Give thanksto the Lord for He is good; His loveendures forever. God commands us togive thanks in all things for in doing so,we remember His goodness and love.We reorient our lives to what is true. Wegain a different perspective. We seethrough a new lens.

As we enter into a season of Thanksgiv-ing leading to the later celebration ofChrists birth, I would encourage youto be intentional about this. Ive evenseen a thankfulness challenge onFacebook. Im not saying you have todo that, but try something simple. Starteach day by prayerfully thanking Godfor two things. End the day the sameway. And if they involve people, tellthem. I think youll be blessed and en-

couraged by how your heart responds,and the blessing you will be to others.

As always, my list of thanksgivings fol-lows in this issue, not the least of whichis my sincere gratitude for the 10 yearsof ministry you have granted me in serv-ing with you. You are a true joy to myheart, and I love you.

Arising and Building,


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I am thankful for the many, many people who put so muchtime and effort into the ARISE AND BUILD campaign, for thegenuine energy and enthusiasm that has grown up aroundthis vision, and for the many doors that God is opening for usto become a true city-center church, serving our city and ourworld without expectation or condition, all in the hope of thegospel of Jesus Christ.

I am thankful for the way I see this body taking care of oneanother, showing up in living rooms and board rooms andcourt rooms and hospital rooms, all to be present for thosehurting and for those in need of the touch of Jesus

I am thankful for Lori Tipping and Rick Moore who almostsinglehandedly keep The Well, our television and mediaministry, moving along so smoothly

I am thankful for the children in our church with DownSyndrome who daily teach me about how to loveunconditionally as that is how they love me

I am thankful, so very, very thankful, for the first cold fronteach Fall

I am thankful for the rare quiet Saturday, a newspaper, a cupof coffee and a day of college football ahead

I am thankful for my mentor and spiritual father, Bill Dudley,who retired after 44 years of ministry this year. He loved well.He served well. And he finished well. A life of faithfulnessmore and more rare one that inspires me to follow Christmore closely that I, too, might run the race and finish well.

I am thankful for the more than 60 men who havecommitted the next two years to studying the Bible togetheron Wednesday mornings, enriching their hearts and eachothers lives as well

I am thankful for Quino Martinez, Ben Carter and GreggIckes

I am thankful for Eric and Stephanie Jackson, for theirpastor Paul Valo, and for the beauty that is the unity of theBody of Christ

I am thankful for Ashley, the young woman who works thecounter on Sunday mornings at Einstein Bagels. Its zerodark thirty, yet she is bright and chipper, greets me warmly

and remembers my order. God bless you.

I am thankful for nurses like Beth Emsley who serve andcare for their patients so beautifully in the manner ofJesus

I am thankful for all the babies I get to baptize in thischurch best part of my job.

I am thankful for Jay Davis, a local PGA golf professional,a job that is four times harder than mine but who carrieshimself with such humility and grace

I am thankful for the guy who runs valet parking at FloridaHospital who knows Im a pastor that is there frequently,and who does not charge me anymore

Im thankful for the ladies who pray in the sanctuary onMondays, touching each seat for those who will come tochurch that week what a gift to this body!

Im thankful for John David, Alex and Kaylee, my belovedchildren; and for their mother and my wife, Leigh, who isthe joy in my journey

And Im thankful for all of you in this church, for the past

ten years of ministry, for all of its joys and sorrows, and forGods faithful hand in it all

Happy Thanksgiving!

In ThanksgivingDAVIDS REFLECTIONS ON 2014

This time of year, I always try to be intentional about givingthanks for the many gifts and blessings in my life. By no means

is this exhaustive, but here are a few for 2014:


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Tan you!For your commitment to your church

We are praising God that $6.2 MILLION has alreadybeen pledged to ARISE AND BUILD, a tremendouscommitment!

We are well on our way to meeting our goal over thisfour year journey, seeing our debt paid off and excitingnew projects take shape. Your prayers, participation andfaithful financial commitment in the coming monthswill help build a strong foundation for future ministry

at our church!

You can still join in: Commitment Cards are available atthe church on Sundays and at ariseandbuild.org


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useful information, timely trivia and handy tips

for navigating life at FirstPres (and life in general)

the ColumnsstackNEW TO FIRST PRES?

If you know someone whodlike to get more connected atFirst Pres, tell them about ourhandy form at fpco.org/guest.They can share their info and

sign up to be on the mailinglist.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

We send out a Weekly Verbemail newsletter with impor-tant announcements for thecoming week. Well nevershare your information, andyou can unsubscribe anytime.Join now at fpco.org/email.

FOLLOW US

ON TWITTER

twitter.com/fpcorlando

Join Dr. Case Thorp on a field trip to Wycliffes Discovery Center on Friday,January 16, 2015.Gather at 7pm at the Wycliffe Discovery Center (11221 JohnWycliffe Blvd.) to learn about the origin of the Bible, its translation and propa-gation over the years, and future challenges to translating it for the rest ofhumanity. You dont want to miss this great education and spiritually enrich-ing evening! Reserve your spot at fpco.org/registerbeginning December 1.

Our church family will have the privilege of host-ing our denominational family, the EvangelicalPresbyterian Church (EPC) for the annual GeneralAssembly in June 2015. Get ready to share allthat First Pres and the City Beautiful has to offer,with incredible hospitality. Mark your calendar to

volunteer the week of June 23, and email LoriNeedham at [email protected] to join the team.

FIRST CONNECTIONS

Know someone who is readyto join the church or learnmore about what it meansto be a part of this covenantcommunity? First Connectionsis a 7-week class that givesnew members and visitors anopportunity to connect withothers and find out about thelife and ministry of this churchfamily. Classes begin January25 sign up at fpco.org/first.

+38.4%INCREASE IN VIEWERSHIPOF FPCO.ORG/LIVEWORSHIP SERVICES IN2014 COMPARED TO 2013

Did you know First Pres has a ceramics studio? Its true. Stop by theAmazing GlazeOpen House on December 6 from 10am-2pm in thebasement of Allen-Yowell Hall. Learn about thiscreative ministry. Make last-minute Christmas gifts

for friends and family, and browse the sale of pre-made ceramic items. There will be bargains!

OPEN HOUSE

December 610:00am-2:00pm

REGULAR HOURS

Wednesdays 6pm-8pmThursdays 9am-12pm

Parties of all kinds can be scheduled on weekday afternoons. Contact SonjaSchoonmaker at 407.841.1291 or [email protected] for more information.


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Live NativitySUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7

EACH HOUR IN SHINE CHILDRENS MINISTRYAND AFTER WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE GROWNUPS

SEE & HEAR THE STORY OF JESUS BIRTH

WITH REAL PEOPLE AND ANIMALS! NEAT!

Live Nativity


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8SIMPLE WAYS TO GET IN

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRITGet in on the Giving Tree.Choosing an orna-ment tag on the churchs Giving ree not onlymeans you dont have to decode another wishlist,it also means youll be giving to someone in ourimmediate community in need. God loves cheer-ul giving.pco.org/givingtree

Live animals.SHINE Childrens Ministry willhost a Live Nativity on Sunday, December 7.Well tell the Christmas story to kids in SHINE

and 3 other times - twice between worship andonce afer the 11am service. Come and enjoy!

Practice presence.Pick up an Advent Devotionbook and take a ew minutes each day to ocuson why Christmas matters. We dare you to maketime with God during His holy season. Dr. DanSharp has written a beautiul, interactive dailydevotion to guide you in your time.

pco.org/advent

Invite a neighbor or friend. A simple phone callor knock on the door can make all the differencein a season that can sometimes be surprisinglylonely. ake the extra step to invite someone toChristmas Eve worship or Te Missing Gifpero-mances on December 14. Lighting the world isntalways about how people respond - sometimes its

just about continuing to share the light.

Watch Elf.Or find another holiday classic and setyour DVR to watch with riends in community.Seriously - have some actual un. But we recom-mend El, because even i you dont believe inSanta, nothing gives you that lighthearted Christ-mas eeling like seeing Will Ferrell in tights.

Practice generosity.Sometimes our wish list oramily, riends and coworkers is so long that weorget why were giving in the first place. ake any

sense o obligation out o the mix and give to anorganization or person youll never meet. Enjoythe peace and excitement o giving and expectingnothing in return.

Serve somebody.Care or those in need duringthe holidays, with joy and grace. As our Missioneam would remind you: provide or peoples re-quests, not your own wishes or them and honortheir dignity in the process. Weve gathered somehelpul, humble opportunites to serve by yoursel

or with your amily atpco.org/servenow.

Be observant. Te simple act o lighting thecandles on an advent wreath and reading theScripture or each Sunday can help you (and youramily) connect what youre learning on Sundaywith the rest o your week. DIY your own wreath(a Pinterest-worthy endeavor) or just light acandle each week and pray.

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DINNER

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 12 AT 12PM

Save the date and your spots for a relaxed evening designed to encour-age and lift up marriage with David & Leigh Swanson. Enjoy time withyour spouse, a delicious dinner and moments of worship, entertainmentand fellowship throughout the night, including an ice-cream social. Youcan also buy a table and sit with your friends - but seats are limited!

In addition, there will be a chance to connect to an upcoming 8-weekMarriage Small Group during the event, which starts in February.

Lee Fellowship Hall, 5:30pm - 8:30pm$40 per Couple | Free Childcare by Reservation

WITH DAVID & LEIGH SWANSON


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Te Advent season is upon us, which means Christmasis sure to ollow again this year! We have a significantopportunity to reach out to riends, neighbors, andco-workers and invite them to an original Christmasmusical production, Te Missing Gif. Involving

a ull stage set with actors, choir, and orchestra, thisyears Christmas production ollows the story o awidower who comes to live with his son and amily.An unusual occurrence takes him to the doorway oheaven, where he is joined by several other interestingcharacters who are also waiting or their meeting withGod. It is at this point something very unique happens.

Tere are beautiul orchestrations and amiliar Christ-mas music including the much loved Mary, Did YouKnow? Tough much more involved, it is similar to

last years Hear the Light, a musical leading the audi-ence to think about their own lives in relation to theLord. Tis production or the whole amily is filledwith humor as well as serious thought. We have re-written it or First Pres, but we did this same pieceyears ago when I was in Boston or 14,000 people overtwo week-ends. Te Missing Gif is a great way toopen the door or those people you know who maynever come on a Sunday morning, sharing the gos-pel in a winsome, real-lie way. Bring your riends! I

encourage you to think o ways you might use an eventlike this to reach out to those around you who need toknow the love o Christ. One memorable example Iveseen is o a man purchasing 60 tickets or all o those inhis office, and hosting an open-house dessert in their

home aferwards.

In a very practical way, Te Missing Gif is anothereffort to contribute to the building o Christs Kingdomin downtown Orlando. We invite and encourage youto be a part o what God is doing. I you would like tobe a part o the production team, email me at [email protected] call 407.423.3441 x1274.

by Dr. Dan Sharp, Minister of Worship Arts

DECEMBER 14 AT 4PM & 7PM

Adults, $10 - Seniors, $8Kids 12 and under, $6

A portion of each ticket sold contributes to the ARISE ANDBUILD campaign. Show is 90 minutes running time; suitablefor children 8 and older.

Buy your tickets early and choose your seatson Sunday morning or atfpco.org/missinggift


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wednesday, december 24

3pm & 4:30pm family worship in the sanctuary

7:30pm genesis worship in lee fellowship hall

8pm & 10pm traditional candlelight worship in the sanctuary

sunday, december 28

11am lessons & carols in the sanctuary

(no shine for children)


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JANUARY MAY 2015CATHEDRAL CHURCH AT SAINT LUKES, DOWNTOWN

REGISTER, SEE SAMPLE CLASSES AND LEARN MORE VIA

FPCO.ORG/PERSPECTIVES

What is yourPERSPECTIVE?God has a world-sized role for every Christian in His global pur-

pose. What is your place in the grand story of Gods global purpose?

Most people are hungry to discover a vision to live a life of purpose.

Perspectives is a fifteen-week seminary level course designed

around four vantage points or perspectives Biblical, Historical,

Cultural and Strategic. Each one highlights different aspects of Gods

global purpose, and will help you discover your own.

Pre-registration is required and scholarships are available.


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With a career at Te Christ School(CS) spanning over 19 years and astrong aith in God, Gina Wiborg,CS Athletic Director, confidently

ollows the path God has set or her.

Growing up, I never would haveguessed that this would be my jour-ney, says Gina. Beore I had mychildren, I worked in Young LieChildrens Ministry and believedthat would be where Id stay.

When God led my husband andme to Orlando, we were searching

or a church. I didnt know it, butmy college roommates husband,Ed Bonner, was the youth ministerat First Pres, says Gina. We gotinvolved in the church. We wantedto start an exercise class or youngmoms through First Pres. So, witha degree in Physical Education, Iwas asked to lead the class. Whenmy children were born, I becameinvolved with the Youth Ministry.

Ten, when the Clayton Lie Center(CLC) was built, I began workingor the recreation ministry as theaerobic coordinator. It was perector me; I worked there, and mychildren attended the WeekdaySchool.

When CS opened in 1996, omPorter, Founding Principal, asked

Gina to join CS to teach PE.

With every grade level that wasadded at CS, Gina taught more

classes. When middle school wasadded, she was asked to work ull-time as the Athletic Coordinator.We elt that the greatest PE needor our school was to have a varietyo athletic opportunities or ourmiddle school students, she ex-plains. God had provided us with acourt with the building o the CLC,so we started with basketball, vol-leyball and soccer. When Dr. Jason

Powell came on board as Head oSchool, we added lower school toour organized sports program.

Gina continues, Even thoughalmost all o our coaches at CShave been volunteers, I have neverhad to worry about getting coaches.Tey were always there. God hasprovided the expertise, and some-one who was ready to lead children.

I always hear other schools com-ment on how awesome our coachesare. Tey are so great because Godcalled them.

CS is my call, she says, proudly.I love it here. Im here becauseGod continues to hold me here.Whether we win or lose a sportingevent makes no differenceits look-

ing at class afer class that leavesCS, and seeing what they do inhigh school and beyond. God hasgrown these wonderul people into

His servants.

Te Christ School serves transitionalkindergarten through 8th grade.Find out more at thechristschool.org.

NEXT STEPS

TCS KINDERGARTEN CHAT

January 15 | 9-10:00amFor parents of 2-year olds whohave not been to kindergarten.Learn about kindergarten readi-ness, and explor their Kindergar-ten programs

TCS OPEN HOUSEJanuary 22 | 9-11:00am

Learn more about TCS and hearfrom Head of School, Dr. Jason

Powell, and from current parentsof students. A guided tour of theschool and classrooms will beheld after the presentation.

If you would like to attend,please RSVP [email protected].

FAITHFUL SERVANTCOACH GINA WILBORG


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My spiritual journey started in the all o 2005 whenmy riend, Ninette, insisted that I needed to visit herBible group and I had run out o excuses. So, I de-

cided to accept her invitation. My plan was to show upbriefly and leave as ast as possible. Tat afernoon, Ienjoyed listening to the word o God and the messageo peace and comort. I started attending her weeklyBible group and also joined other womens groups atour church which led to me accepting Jesus into myheart on April o 2006.

I constantly reached out to the Lord asking him to giveme wisdom as I had challenging moments with mythen 4- and 2-year-old boys. But it wasnt until 2008that He showed me what a real challenge was. Ourthird boy was due November o 2008. It was Christ-mas time and I had the holidays figured out; presentsbought, house decorated and a list o events to attend.However, the Lord had other plans. Baby Camilo wasborn just fine but as I sat up rom the bed, my headexploded in pain with a severe headache.

Doctors inormed me that the epidural had created aleak o spinal fluid causing the headache. Tey advisedbed rest but my condition got complicated and I was

admitted to ICU with a subdural hematoma. Duringmy first night in ICU and being away rom my new-born, I was very angry at God. I asked him why me?

Why at this moment, when it was supposed to be thehappiest time in my lie? I decided I didnt want to bein communication with Him anymore and I shut thedoor to my riendship with Him. Tis was not the righttime to teach me about pain.

Months afer this injury, I was still having episodeso headaches and dizziness. I knew something waswrong. Afer visiting several neurologists and spend-ing three days at the Mayo Clinic, the doctors oundnothing. Tey wanted to experiment with medicationsand also asked me to be patient and give it some time.Seeing no improvement and running out o treatmentoptions, I elt very sad and rustrated.

A riend mentioned the word acupuncture andgave me the number or her acupuncturist. I was veryskeptical to try this therapy, but willing to explore myoptions. I made an appointment, started treatment andafer several sessions my symptoms improved and theheadaches were gone.

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Te Lord placed in my heart a huge desire to learnmore about Oriental Medicine ending with my enroll-ing in a our year Masters Degree to become an Acu-puncture Physician and Doctor o Oriental Medicine.

My husband gave me all o his support and the Lordgave me strength and perseverance to go through theprogram and not give up.

Beore graduation, I had a conversation with the Lordand told him I acknowledged that he was in chargeand asked him to take me to places where I could serveHim best through the work that I did and also thoughmy aith.

Afer graduation and as soon as I got my license, Icontacted Grace Medical Home and asked Dr. Hardyi I could serve in any way. Tey welcomed me andon April 1st, I started as their Acupuncture Physician.I enjoy being at Grace as Ive had a chance to meetsome wonderul people that really appreciate whatGrace does or them. Being there has also given me thechance to work with the Hispanic community whichis one o my passions. I can speak their language andunderstand the culture very well. I am originally romColombia, South America and it was not in my plans

to leave my country in 1998. I ought very hard to staythere but again, the Lord had a different plan and hehad an amazing American husband waiting or me.

On June 3rd, I opened an acupuncture studio in Col-lege Park which is another one o Gods projects in mylie. He has taken care o every detail and Im just ol-lowing his instructions.

oday, I look back at this journey and now I under-stand why the Lord put me in that situation afer child-birth. He wanted me to experience pain because onlythat way, I could understand what it eels to be hurt;pain is both physical and emotional.

I eel honored that He chose me to write this story and

I pray that the Lord continues to guide me so I canshare this medicine with those in need.

Every person in our church amily has a unique storyo Gods unolding grace in their lives. Will you share

yours? Wed love to share it with others to encourageand celebrate Gods aithulness. Email CommunicationsDirector, Paige Ragan at [email protected].


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Faithulnessthe Merriam-Webster dictionary definesit as having or showing true and constant support orloyalty; deserving trust; keeping your promises or doingwhat you are supposed to do. But to look urther at Bib-

lical aithulness, we understand that it is truly one othe characteristics o God. It denotes the constancy oGod in His relations with His people. It is one aspect oGods truth and o His unchangeable nature. God keepsHis promises, and thereore is worthy o trust.

When the world seems to crumble around us as wom-en, mothers, sisters, riends, or wiveswe listen to whatthe Bible says and rely on our church amily to support,build up and strengthen our knowledge o Gods aith-ulness. Here are just a ew short testimonies o Gods

aithulness rom members o our Women EngagedLeadership eam

FaithfulnessStre o Gds

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Faithfulness a powerful word in a Christians lifeyet the mere act of obedience and steadfastness to be

faithful, daunting!

Te Arise and Build Campaign has given us permis-sion to take a look back, to reflect upon the ministry

vision o the aithul leaders and members o this greatchurch and hopeully, inspired us to look orward tothose who are yet to come.

Faithulness a promise o support. Our oundingchurch athers, a small community o believers, knewthat being aithul to God and their call to establish a

church would require support. Support that startedwith the inception o this church and a requirementthat has remained throughout our 138 year history a legacy we get to continue!

Faithulness - honoring our commitments. An obli-gation to ulfill a promise and sometimes not alwaysconvenient! Without a doubt, those that came beoreus in leadership roles or as members ulfilling a finan-cial promise, or offering precious resources such as

time and gifs, have built a oundation o aithulness.We now benefit and God is pleased! Being aithul is a

lielong task that requires continual effort and yet a lieull o aithulness is a rich lie indeed.

Faithulness kingdom rewards! As you consideryour investments in Gods kingdom, pray how you andyour amily will continue to build on the solid ounda-tion we know today. Faithulness, paired with love,strengthens ministry in a tangible way that we may notwitness in our lietime, but the generations to comewill be able to look back, find us aithul and offerthanks or our steadastness o support and honoring

our commitments!

In closing, make time to be in prayer to seek Godsguidance on ways you can be aithul to Him and Hispeople. What are ways you can offer support in minis-try vision that will gloriy God? How can aithulnesshelp us to live a godly lie? How do the practical ben-efits o aithulness motivate you to be a more aithulperson to God and to your riends?

making spiritual disciplines a daily habit

TIME WITHGOD

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your

neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor

and a good name in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4


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SYMPATHY TO

Martha Ross & family on the death ofher husband, Harold Ross, April 2, 2013.Anne Banta on the death of her brother,Sam Greer, August 16, 2014.

Lucile Jung on the death of her brother,Kenneth Jung, August 29, 2014.

Bob (Cheryl ) & Laurin MacLeish on thedeath of their father, Robert MacLeish,August 23, 2014. Mr. MacLeish was thegrandfather of Frank & Lucy MacLeish.

Karen & Tom Mills on the death of heruncle, Jimmy Stockard, August 27, 2014.

Family & friends of Katherine Mitchum,who died August 27, 2014.

Family & friends of Marguerite PeggyTarr, who died September 5, 2014.

Norm & Kay Pricher on the death ofhis sister, Sandy Pricher, September 11,2014.

Ken Nuckols on the death of his father,William Nuckols, September 23, 2014.

Jeffrey Smith on the death of his uncle,Henry Spector, September 30, 2014. Mr.Spector was the great uncle of CarolineSmith.

Anne & Curt Brownlee on the death ofher mother, Elizabeth Betsy Leedy,

October 4, 2014. Mr. Brownlee was thegrandfather of Chapman, Connor &Betsy Brownlee.

Jesse & Katie Grace Miller on thedeath of his father, John William Miller,October 11, 2014. Mr. Miller was thegrandfather of Jackson & Emily JuneMiller.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Steve & Marianna Paone have adaughter, Sienna Noelle Paone,born August 17, 2014. The proudgrandparents are Jonathas & LillianMoreira.

Lance & Brooke Walker have a son,Campbell Lance Walker, born August26, 2014. The proud grandparents areBob & Barbara Francis.

Roger Hamilton Garcia Lopez & LauraCatherine Uncapher were marriedSeptember 13, 2014, in the Sanctuary.Laura is the daughter of Kenneth &Susanne Uncapher.

Victor Lawson Saul & Cula AnneHodges were married September 20,2014, in the Reformation Chapel.

Jim & Jill Adkinson have a son, ParkerJames Adkinson, born September 30,2014.

Eric & Tip Bartels have a daughter,Sarah Layton Bartels, born October 6,2014.

Wilson Bates Handler & Kendall YvonneFox were married October 18, 2014, inthe Sanctuary. Kendall is the daughterof Peter & Jane Fox.

Call FPCO at407.423.3441 to

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ORLANDO, FL

ADVENTMEDITATIONBOOKBY DR. DAN SHARP

Pick up your copy underthe Angel Wing (betweenthe Sanctuary & AllenHall) or Grand Hall onSundays.

$5 per printed copy,and ebook availableonline for $4.

FPCO.ORG/ADVENT

Documents

First Presbyterian Church of Orlando Magazine (November/December 2014)