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: Stop by our Generosity table under the
Angel Wing (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall)
to learn how to be more generous.
TODAY: Take a few minutes to make new friends
after worship. Join us under the Angel Wing (between
the Sanctuary and Allen Hall) for coffee and friends!
TODAY: Are you friendly and love God's people?
We're looking for Usher/Greeter volunteers. Call Lori
Needham at x1463 for details.
November 15: Womens Cancer Support meets
12pm-1pm with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy
Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159.
November 18: Fall ServeDay. 9AM-12PM. Register
today at fpco.org/serve or visit our table under the
Angel Wing (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall).
November 16: Prospective Parent Open House at
The Christ School. 9:00am at The Christ School.
December 1: is the deadline for Christmas Eve
dedications for our Christmas Eve worship bulletin.
$10 each. fpco.org/flowers
December 2: Women Engaged Christmas Social.
Join us for tea, hosted by Leigh Swanson at 1pm.
fpco.org/we
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congregational care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized, are
recuperating at home or have recently lost a loved one.
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.

families at first pres

First Pres has three rooms to help young families on
Sunday mornings: one nursing room for mothers & infants,
next to the Prayer Room, between the Sanctuary and Lee
Fellowship Hall, and a second nursing room for mothers &
infants, on the 1st floor of Clayton Life Center next to the
elevators.

In addition, we have a Family Room for infants, children and

dads :-) , also on the first floor of Clayton Life Center.
All three rooms have a live television feed from the worship
services.

PARTICIPATION
IN GIVING
generosity 40.2%
Stewardship Report as of November 5, 2017. OCTOBER 2017

Thank you for your faithful generosity.

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 WORSHIP
WELCOME
The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)
S Summer Elizabeth Kirven, born March 8, 2017,
daughter of Addy and Jon Kirven.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment
Take Her Life and Let It Be

Introduction of New Members (11:00)

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Matthew 6:19-21
pew bible p. 685

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 The Blessing of Our Treasure

Ordination of Tanner Fox (11:00)

Questions to the Ordinand
Questions to the Congregation
Charge to the Ordinand
Charge to the Congregation
Prayer of Ordination and Installation

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen and Wil Brown.

(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Our Genesis services utilize an environmental lighting effect
called haze, a theatrical humidifier to thicken the air to enhance
lighting. Both Lee Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary hazers are
water-based and safe.

NOTES
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
From time to time you may hear the phrase "the flow of
worship." Liquids flow. So what do people mean when
they say worship flows? I think I might say, worship has
continuity rather than flow. Nowhere in the Bible is there
a prescriptive order of worship. Most certainly there
are specific recurring components: praise, confession,
Scripture reading, singing, proclaiming, responding, and
communing. When we plan services, we are very aware
of the various parts and functions in worship. The overall
movement in worship is that of gathering together and
acknowledging the presence of God. Notice we never
invite God into worship. He is the one who invites us
to acknowledge His presence among us. Hence in the
beginning of worship, we are the ones bowing before
Him in our hearts having become consciously aware of
where we are and in whose presence we stand. Notice
the Welcome often begins with the words In the name
of Jesus Christ, we welcome you You see we are not
just a group of people gathering to sing, pray, read the
Bible, and hear inspiring words. We are a small part of
the Body of Christ who have acknowledged the presence
of God in our midst. That ought to be somewhat sobering.
The opening Call to Worship, hearkens back to the Old
Testament God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The opening
hymn alludes to the New Testament Day of Pentecost
and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. There is continuity
between the Testaments in the opening minutes of
worship. Worship tells Gods story with a beginning,
middle, and end. Look for it. -Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices

GATHERING
Prelude
Melody in G Major alexandre guilmant
Pastorale on Holy Manna gordon young

Welcome

Call to Worship
Almighty God will james

*Processional Hymn of the Heart no. 45

Come Thou Fount nettleton

*Ascription of Praise no. 42

Organ Praise
Pastoral Report

Introduction of New Members (11:00)

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer (8:15)

As the Deer martin nystrom

Pastoral Prayer

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)

S Amelia "Millie" Jo Curtis, born July 10, 2017,
daughter of Samantha and Justin Curtis.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment
Take Her Life and Let It Be

Old Testament Scripture (8:15) Psalm 49

Hymn of Stewardship (8:15) no. 659

A Charge to Keep I Have

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Commitment

(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Anthem of Reflection
The Gift of Love arr. hal hopson
VoiceMale

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Matthew 6:19-21
pew bible p. 685

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 The Blessing of Our Treasure

RESPONSE
Ordination of Tanner Fox (11:00)
Questions to the Ordinand
Questions to the Congregation
Charge to the Ordinand
Charge to the Congregation
Prayer of Ordination and Installation

*Hymn of Response no. 578

Come, All Christians, Be Committed beach spring

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response
God Be WIth You arr. daniel sharp

Postlude
Toccata in F Major dietrich buxehude

* All who are able are invited to stand.

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

interim organist, Dr. Glen Olsen.

About Rev. Tanner Fox

Tanner Fox is the Associate Pastor for Mission at First Pres.
Hes a recent grad of Reformed Theological Seminary
and holds deep affection for people, movies, sports, and
Jesus Christ. He is married to Ashley Fox and they have
an adorable silver lab named Sam. As Associate Pastor for
Mission, he leads the charge to help you love and serve
the city and the world. tfox@fpco.org

Ordination Commission:
From First Pres
RE Robbie Ball RE Murray Garbrick (Clerk of Session)
RE Barbara Clayton TE Dr. David Swanson
RE Darrel Carpenter, Jr. TE Dr. Case Thorp
RE Tom Eastwood

Visiting Elders
RE Larry Doak, Grace Point, Plant City, FL
TE Don Mason, Teaching Elder

*TE - Teaching Elder

*RE - Ruling Elder
Journey of generosity
JANUARY 12 & 13, 2018
FRIDAY, 5:30pm-9:30pm
SATURDAY, 8:30am-2:00pm
This weekend hosted by David Swanson, Mike
Zizmer and our Generosity Team is designed
to facilitate conversations inspired by biblical
teachings and stories of peers living full lives of
generosity. This in-town retreat takes place at First
Pres. There is no cost, and childcare (infant through
Pre-K) is provided, but registration is required by
December 15. fpco.org/calendar

Embark class
JANUARY 21, 2018 - MARCH 4, 2018
SUNDAYS 9:45AM
Led by Lance Fair
Designed as a follow-up to the Journey of
Generosity, Embark is comprised of seven online
sessions to help create individual, personal
generosity plans. There is no cost, but registration
is required by January 15. fpco.org/calendar

WAYS TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING

Automatic Deduction
(ACH) set up an electronic
withdrawal directly from
your financial institution to
the church on a recurring
basis.
Offering Envelopes
Drop your pre-printed
envelopes from the church
in the plate or in the mail.
Online
Giving is fast and available
24/7 on any device through
our website at
fpco.org/give.
Non-cash gifts
Gifts of stock, estate gifts
or other non-cash gifts are
totally tithable.
By texting
Give securely on your phone
via text message. Just text
an amount to 407-449-
1077. (You can designate for
the operating fund or ARISE
AND BUILD.)
Cash in the offering
plate
Make sure to use a giving
envelope if you want the
contribution noted on your
year-end statement.