T H E B I B L E I N A Y E A R

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 you’re here: visit our Legacy
Room for a cup of coffee and say hello, or text “FPCO” to
the number 313131.

SAVE THE DATE

• Through April 11: Recommendations for Elders and
Deacons-Class of 2021 can be submitted at
fpco.org/recommend
• March 29: Maundy Thursday. worship - 6:30pm, in
the Sanctuary.
• March 30: Good Friday worship - 6:30pm, in the
Sanctuary.
• March 30: Heart of the City Foundation scholarship
application deadline. fpco.org/scholarships
• April 4: Tournament for the Tots at Dubsdread
Golf Course-1PM. For details or to signup, contact
Magnolia Preschool at 407.425.1126.
• April 6: Young at Heart Luncheon with Scott
Schoonmaker, Mission Aviation Fellowship. RSVP to
Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159
• April 8: Information meeting for the Family
Dominican Republic mission trip at 12:15pm in the
Student Ministry space (3rd floor of Allen Yowell
Hall)
• April 20-22: There are a few spots left for LIFEFEST
2018. Join in with your Church family for this weekend
retreat. Register at fpco.org/lifefest.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO
1 06 E AST CH UR CH STREET, ORLAN DO, FL 32 8 01
407.423.3441 | FPC O.ORG | EST. 1 8 7 6

MARCH 25, 2018

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are
recuperating at home:

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
Stewardship Report as of March 18, 2018. 39.6%
FEBRUARY 2018
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 church’s
giving participation percentage weekly. ö
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.
Genesis Worship
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

WELCOME
Easter Video

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)

SAnderson Michael Armesto, born June 22, 2017,
son of Jeanine and Anthony Armesto.

Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment
Take His Life and Let It Be hendon

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Mark 14:51-52
pew bible p. 720

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 Naked Heart

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis and Wil Brown.

* 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
The emotional transition occurring during a Palm
Sunday service is almost a kind of mirror of Holy Week
itself. The worship begins on a high note of celebration
for the expectation is that Jesus has come to rule and
set up His kingdom and finally overthrow the Roman
occupation. The Messiah King of Israel has come at
last! The beginning of our worship portrays that joy
and excitement. Palm branches were a reminder to the
Jewish people of the Maccabean revolt against Greek
customs and Syrian occupation some 160 years earlier.
The palm branch was a symbol of victory, triumph,
and peace. In spite of the great joy in the early part of
worship, our service concludes with a more subdued
note as Jesus prepares to die, having been betrayed and
forsaken by those closest to Him. The rooster on the
cross brings to mind both Peter’s denial and the times
we have denied the Lord in our words and actions. As
our worship concludes, the choir recesses signaling
the end of celebration. There is no postlude as we
head into Holy Week. Do plan to join us both nights
at 6:30PM for the Maundy Thursday (communion and
choir) and Good Friday Tenebrae services. Walking
through Jesus’ final hours on earth brings a deeper
understanding of the significance and emotion of the
resurrection Easter morning. - Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
All Glory, Laud, and Honor arr. miller

Welcome

Responsive Call to Worship no. 206

Call to Worship young/arr. sharp

Hosanna! Loud Hosanna!

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 203

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ellacombe

*Ascription of Praise no. 207

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report

Easter Video

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer
Before the Throne of God Above vikki cook

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Matthew 21:1-11; 14-16

Hymn of Redemption no. 205

Ride On, Ride On in Majesty v. 1, 2, 3 only truro

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain) no. 204

*Prayer of Commitment

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

Anthem for Palm Sunday

Ride On, King Jesus robert decormier
Chancel Choir
Steve Sweet, Solo

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Mark 14:51-52
pew bible p. 720

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 Naked Heart

RESPONSE
*Hymn of the Passion no. 205
Ride On, Ride On in Majesty v. 3, 4, 5 truro

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Tanner Fox, Dr. Daniel Sharp,

and organist, Steve Strite.

The flowers on the communion table are given in loving

memory of Dr. James Holly, by his wife, Gloria.