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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


• TODAY: Second Sunday. Take a few minutes to make
new friends after worship. Join us under the Angel
Wing (between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall).
• January: If you are interested in becoming a Stephen
Minister, you can learn more at fpco.org/stephen.
• January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Church
Offices Closed.
• January 17: Women’s Cancer Support meets, 12pm-
1pm with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy Vilar
at 407.423.3441 x1159.
• January 21: Join us for lunch and learn more about
what is being done to end human trafficking in
Orlando. Register at fpco.org/faithserve.
• January 21: Embark. Designed as a follow-up to
Journey of Generosity. Register by January 15 at
fpco.org/register.
• January 24: Missional Motherhood Bible Study
begins. Register by January 10 at fpco.org/register.

First Pres Welcomes New Organist

We are very excited to announce the hiring of our new


organist, Steve Strite.

The Lord has led both Steve and us to the same


conclusion; the next chapter in his life, and ours, are to
work together in ministry at First Pres. Steve will come to
us in February 2018, from Bradenton Christian Reformed
Church in Bradenton, FL where he has served as Director
of Music and Worship since 2004. Steve will be joined by
his wife, Becky, and their two daughters Allison, a sixth
grader, and Julianne, a fifth grader.

Please pray for their family as they make this big transition
to Orlando.
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

JANUARY 14, 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: Mary Ellen Blaker, Marlyce Mulder,
and Paul Rushing.
Our sympathy to Mark and Michele Bruner on the death of
his father, Ernie Abner, January 5.
Norm and Kay Pricher on the death of his aunt, Betty Britt,
January 1.
Bobby and Lindy Kuykendall on the death of his father,
Jimmy Kuykendall, December 19.
The family and friends of Dr. Tim Kellam who died
December 21.
The family and friends of Phyllis Dammer who died
January 2.
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
IN GIVING
GENEROSITY
Stewardship Report as of January 7, 2018.
49.8%
DECEMBER 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 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
WELCOME
Introduction of New Members (11:00)

Bible Project Video: Genesis


Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Genesis 9:8-17
pew bible p. 6

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 Meaning of the Rainbow

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Tanner Fox 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
What would be the best way to communicate with
an ant? It may seem like an odd question, but there
is a reason. The best way to communicate with an
ant would be to become an ant! In the process you
would have to learn the “ant language.” But as
you know, there are more ways to communicate
than with words. In our opening hymn, we sing
of the many ways God has communicated with
us throughout His creation: sight, sound, trees,
flowers, sunlight and moonlight, and through other
people. And He has also spoken to people through
this written word in a language we can understand.
(This is the ministry of various Bible translation
organizations.) But God has also communicated
to us directly by becoming one of us, a far more
spectacular event than us becoming an ant! Jesus
spoke God’s words here on planet earth. Various
men, moved by the Holy Spirit, wrote those words
down. So when you read the Bible, you are not
reading mere words of humans, you are reading
words of God. It is like no other reading you ever
do. This book is not like any other book. During this
next year, we, as a congregation, will be reading
through this unique book together as Dr. Swanson
preaches through the Bible. Our simple hope is
that each of us will establish a pattern in the rest
of our life of reading what God has to say each day.
The wonder of this Book, is that it is living and God
speaks to you as you read. The pages are living.
In it, we find the mind and heart of God, and most
of all, we encounter our Savior each day.
-Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
Air from Water Music g.f. handel

Welcome

Call to Worship (8:15)


Stand Up and Bless the Lord arr. dan bird
*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 353
For the Beauty of the Earth dix

*Ascription of Praise

Pastoral Report

Introduction of New Members (11:00)

*Passing of the Peace

Pastoral Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology no. 809


*Prayer of Commitment

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

Anthem of the Scriptures keith getty


Speak, O Lord arr. mary macdonald
The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD


Bible Project Video: Genesis
Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Genesis 9:8-17
pew bible p. 6

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 Meaning of the Rainbow

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Resolve no. 531
O Love, that Will Not Let Me Go St. Margaret
*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response
Lantz Amen daniel sharp

Postlude
The Heaven's Declare the Glory of God (Psalm 19)
b. marcello

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles, Dr. Daniel Sharp,


and guest organist, Alan Trapp.

THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS


1. When you think of or see a rainbow, what does it
bring to mind? What does the rainbow signify in this
day and age?
2. What does God promise to Noah, his sons, and their
descendants in this covenant He is establishing?
3. God's covenant also includes "every living creature"
(v.12). What does this communicate to you about how
God views and values creation?
4. God's covenantal promise to Noah's family and
descendants indicates that community is important
to God. In fact, the Church is often referred to as the
covenantal community. As you think about the unique
relationship you have with God, why is it important for
you to gather regularly with the church family?
5. As Christians, what does it mean to be in a
covenantal relationship with other Christians? How is
that different from other "regular" relationships?
6. How does God's promise to "every living creature"
change or strengthen the way you see others in your
neighborhood/community?
7. How would you talk about the rainbow when you see
one with your neighbors?
T H E B I B L E I N A Y E A R

Follow Along with Weekly Questions


We're encouraging everyone to follow
along with our sermon series using our
study questions in their small group. The
questions will be printed in the worship
bulletin each Sunday, and posted online
Monday mornings with the sermon video.

Sunday Classes and Small Groups


Two of our Sunday morning classes will be
using the quesions and following along, and
you are invited to join them on Sundays to
be part of the discussion:
• Crossroads Class, EMC 330A
• Servants in the Son Class, EMC 330B
If you don't have a group, our Director of
Connecting Ministry, Cameron Hughes, can
help you find one. chughes@fpco.org

Download the Read Scripture App


Download the awesome Read Scripture app
through the Apple App Store or GooglePlay.

See a preview, details and


download the app at fpco.org/year.

We are happy to help! Come by King


Parlor (beside the EMC Welcome Center
lobby) today after worship for tech
support to download the app to your
device.

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