save the date

TODAY pick up our snazzy new Discipleship catalog

under the Angel Wing and get ready for our Journey of
Discipleship launch on September 11.

TODAY is a Second Sunday, when we take a few

minutes to make new friends after worship, under the
Angel Wing, (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall.)

Divorce Care begins August 18. This weekly support

group is designed to aid in healing from divorce or
separation. Learn more at fpco.org/events.

Small Group sign ups are open until August 22.

Sign up now at fpco.org/community.

For the Life of the World, our Fall sermon series

and study, is coming September 11. Find out how to
participate at fpco.org/fallstudy.

Financial Peace University begins September 11. Learn

to manage your money using Dave Ramsey's proven
curriculum. Details & registration at fpco.org/fpu.

Donate School Supplies - Every Sunday in August,

we're collecting school supplies for our mission
partners on Mercy Drive. See fpco.org for details.

just in case
For our 9:45 Genesis worshipers who are getting to know
the Sanctuary: the best way to reach restrooms during the
service is to go to the Narthex (entry doors for the Sanctuary on Church Street). There is one restroom available
in the Narthex, and more in Allen Hall, adjacent to our
Sanctuary; our ushers can direct you. We ask you enter and
exit through the back of the room to minimize distractions
in worship.

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.

AUGUST 14, 2016

congregational care
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are
recuperating at home: Michael Ashington-Pickett.
Our sympathy to Susan Chisari on the death of her mother,
Faye Husley, August 1.
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.

housing for the homeless

We're continuing to work with local partners to house the
homeless in Central Florida. As Dr. Swanson reported in a
recent sermon, much progress has been made, but there is
still more to do.
The Central Florida Supportive Housing Program (CFSH)
helps the chronically homeless in Orange, Osceola and
Seminole Counties be successful, long-term renters. Your
rental units can help individuals take charge of their lives
and make your community a better place to live.
For more information on promoting your property to CFSH
tenants, please contact Todd Luna at todd.luna@hsncfl.org
or 407.893.0133 ext. 621. For more details, visit
fpco.org/homeless.

generosity
Stewardship Report as of August 7, 2016.
Thank you for your faithful generosity.

PARTICIPATION
IN GIVING

39.1%
JULY 2016

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
phone
online

106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801

407.423.3441
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GTENTESIS
Welcome

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)

S
Samuel Kenney "Jackson" Houston IV, born May 19, 2014,
son of Jessica & S.K. "Steven" Houston III.

Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment

no. 466

Hendon

Take His Life and Let It Be

Prayer for Illumination

*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Psalm 78:35-42
pew bible p. 418

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
Ordination (11:00)

Time for a Pep Talk

Brad Staton and Jennifer Prechter

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Dan Sharp and Wil Brown.

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

TRADITIONAL

This whole Summer Sermon Series, The Psalms - Gods

Hymnal, has reminded us of the very great influence
the psalter has had in Christian worship. For example,
Isaac Watts called our opening hymn, Praise for Creation
and Providence and based it partially on Psalm 19. There
is also reference to Psalm 65:6 where the mountains
rise at Gods command. There is reference to the stars,
sun, and moon from Psalm 136:8. Watts, as one of
the greatest of the English hymn writers, did hymn
settings of many of the psalms: O God Our Help in Ages
Past-Psalm 90; Joy to the World Psalm 98; Jesus Shall
Reign-Psalm 72; and My Shepherd Will Supply My NeedPsalm 23. Other hymns based on psalms are: Praise the
Lord, O Heavens Adore Him Psalm 148, O Worship the King
Psalm 104, and Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven-Psalm
103 to name a few.
- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

g.f. handel

Allegro & Hornpipe from Water Music

Welcome
Call to Worship
*Processional Hymn of Praise

no. 31

I Sing the Almighty Power of God

Ellacombe

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise (8:15)

Pastoral Report
*Passing of the Peace
Pastoral Prayer
The Sacrament of Baptism
S
Corinne Elizabeth Kelly, born December 13, 2015,
daughter of Ashley and Sean Kelly. (8:15)
S
Camden James Monroe, born March 8, 2016,
son of Katie and Matt Monroe. (11:00)
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment
Take Their Lives and Let Them Be

no. 466
Hendon

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Great Is Thy Faithfulness
*Prayer of Commitment

no. 72

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Musical Offering
Another Time, Another Place
gary driskell
Meredith and Brett Hollowell, soloists

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Psalm 78:35-42
pew bible p. 418

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.

Time for a Pep Talk

Message
Ordination (11:00)

Brad Staton and Jennifer Prechter

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Commitment
Come, All Christians, Be Committed

no. 459
Beach Spring

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
g.f. handel

Postlude
Allegro maestoso from Water Music

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles, Dr. Dan Sharp,
organist Josiah Armes.
Ordination Commission:
From First Pres
RE Dianna Morgan
RE Murray Garbrick
RE Doug Dowdney
RE Tami Kaiser
RE Kevin Taylor
RE Kent Sterchi

RE Russ Divine
RE Lu Langston
RE David Cowan (Clerk of Session)
RE Luder Whitlock
TE David Swanson
TE Becky Davis

Outside First Pres

TE Mike Glodo, Professor at RTS, Orlando, FL
*TE - Teaching Elder
*RE - Ruling Elder