congregational care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized, are
recuperating at home or who have recently lost a loved
one.
Our sympathy to Mary Damon and the entire Clayton family
on the death of Malcolm Clayton, July 27.
Also, Jim and Tami Kaiser on the death of his brother,
John Kaiser, July 28. Mr. Kaiser was the uncle of Jen Kaiser.
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.
PARTICIPATION
generosity
IN GIVING
NOTES
traditional worship
As we read Scripture, you have undoubtedly noticed
how often exact numbers are often given for various
events (it rained forty days and nights in the Flood),
or lists (there were fourteen generations in all from
Abraham to David), or peoples (the twelve tribes
of Israel). The numbers often carry meaning. The
number seven was particularly significant. (The
seven days of creation.) But seven also is significant
throughout the book of Revelation. You will notice that
the Ascription of Praise today is from this book and
refers to seven words of worship directed to the Lamb
of God; power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory,
and praise. Seven was considered the perfect number
for any number of reasons. In our worship this
morning we join with the heavenly hosts in offering
words of adoration. Never forget, what we are involved
in during worship is much more than simply what we
see or hear. We are joined by the heavenly hosts in
offering glory to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Dr. Dan Sharp
GATHERING
Prelude
Still, My Soul, Be Still
Welcome
Organ Meditation
Breathe on Me, Breath of God robert jackson
Organ Praise
Pastoral Report
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology no. 34
*Prayer of Commitment
Musical Offering
Creator God carole halmekangas
Meredith and Brett Hollowell, soloists
RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response no. 580
We Are Called to Be Gods People austrian hymn
*Benediction
Postlude
Pomposo a louis scarmolin
ABOUT COMMUNION
We believe in an open table. We invite every believer
who has publicly professed faith in Jesus to join us in this
celebration. We believe by the power of the Holy Spirit, that
the bread and the cup become for us the living presence of
the broken body and shed blood of Jesus. We do not believe
it becomes actual flesh and blood, but the spiritually living
presence of God through the Holy Spirit.
Presbyterian churches do not have altars like other
churches may. We have a table, symbolic of the Great Feast
of Thanksgiving we will one day enjoy with Jesus and the
heavenly host, as illustrated in Matthew 26:29 & Luke 22:1618.
We view the cross of Christ as the final and sufficient altar, on
which the ultimate sacrifice was made.
Suggestions for Celebrating Communion. Before serving the
bread and wine (non-alcoholic grape juice), the pastor will lead
the congregation in a time of prayer. During this time, confess
your sins to God; ways you have violated His commandments;
areas of your life where you are not living by faith; things you do
in an attempt to earn His favor.
While the bread is being served, meditate on what the death
of Jesus means for you; how the sins you confessed were laid
upon Him and paid for with His body. Rejoice that you do not
suffer Gods judgment because Christ suffered this judgment on
your behalf.
While the cup is being served, let it wash away your guilt, much
the way we are washed spiritually by the blood of the Lamb
(Jesus). One day, you will feast with God and all that your heart
desires will be fully satisfied. Take this time to confess specific
things that capture your heart more than God (approval of
others, success, your family, etc.). Rest in His presence.
Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Paper towels
Facial tissues
Glue sticks
Individual Elmers glue
Childrens scissors
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Sandwich size Ziploc bags
Boxes of crayons (24 count)