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

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 21, 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: Russ Divine.
Our sympathy to Lynn Cunningham on the death of her
mother, Ann Goodwin, January 5.
Jeanne and Rick Richbourg on the death of her mother,
Lucille Varley, January 9.
Lynne McKnight on the death of her husband,
Jim McKnight, January 10.
John Torrey on the death of his father, Ben Torrey,
January 12.
Adam and Kara Pastis on the death of his father,
Menelaos James Pastis, January 14.
Mable and David Rose on the death of her sister,
January 15.
John Darnaby on the death of his wife, Janet Klein,
January 15.
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 14, 2017.
49.8%
DECEMBER 2017
Thank you for your faithful generosity.

Tithes & Offerings This/Last Week Fiscal YTD

Budgeted $112,155 $4,310,467
Received $70,332 $4,523,455
Surplus/(Deficit) ($41,823) $212,988
ARISE AND BUILD Capital Campaign Update
Funds Given $6.4 Million
Remaining to Give $1.3 Million
Tithed to Mission $643,000
Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at
fpco.org/mobile.
Genesis Worship
WELCOME
The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)
S Simms Elliott Davis, born March 15, 2017,
son of Rebecca and Ben Davis.

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

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Genesis 22:1-2, 6-14
pew bible p. 14-15

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 Persevere to Provision

Assisting in Worship: Rev. Jack Peebles and Wil Brown.

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* 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
There is remarkable unity as well as mystery in
Scripture. After all, would you want a Bible in which
everything could be explained? You would then have
a god who could be comprehended by the smartest
human mind. We already know how much trouble
the “human mind” is in! Having said that, today we
see once again the remarkable unity of the entire
Book. The place of Abraham and Isaac’s encounter
was the the region of Mt. Moriah. The Scriptures
do not specify a particular mountain. They do,
however, note that this was the place on which
Solomon built the Temple, a piece of land purchased
by his father, King David. This was also the region
in which the Lamb of God was the ultimate, final
sacrifice. Thus, around 2,000 bc, Abraham took
Isaac to the region of Mt. Moriah to build an altar
to sacrifice his only son. Around 1,000 bc, King
David purchased property in Mt. Moriah where his
son, Solomon, built the Temple to offer atoning
sacrifices in the worship of God. Another 1,000
years later, God offered His only son, Jesus, who was
crucified as the ultimate, final, perfect sacrifice for
the sins of the whole world. Notice the details of
Scripture. There are no wasted words. In the words
of our opening hymn, “Hail, Abraham’s God and
mine! With heaven our songs we raise. All might
and majesty are thine, and endless praise!”
-Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
Fugue in E-flat johann sebastian bach

Welcome

Call to Worship (8:15)

The God of Abraham Praise arr. dan bird

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 66

The God of Abraham Praise leoni

*Ascription of Praise Psalm 113:1-5

Organ Praise (8:15)

Pastoral Report
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

• January: If you are interested in becoming a Stephen
Minister, you can learn more at fpco.org/stephen.
• TODAY: Embark. Designed as a follow-up to Journey
of Generosity. Register by January 15 at
fpco.org/register.
• TODAY: First Step, a 30-minute overview of life at
First Pres, for guests and visitors, after 11am worship.
Join Dr. Case Thor in the Legacy Room, between the
Sanctuary and Welcome Center.
• TODAY: Human Trafficking Sunday. Join us for lunch,
and learn more about what is being done to end
human trafficking in Orlando, after 11:00am worship.
Room EMC 320. fpco.org/faithserve
• January 24: Missional Motherhood Bible Study
begins. Register at fpco.org/register.
• February 2: Young at Heart Luncheon with Pete and
Rusty Adbulla - Storytellers. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at
407.423.3441 x1159.
• February 4: First Connections classes begin.
Details at fpco.org/first.
• February 4: Communion Sunday.
• February 15: Join The Collaborative for 6 Questions
with Craig Ustler and Thad Seymour, as they discuss
the Creative Village. collaborativeorlando.com/events
• February 25: Heart of the City Foundation's
lecture Series 2018 welcomes Dr. John Lennox,
world-renowned speaker & intellectual defender of
Christianity. Complimentary ticket at fpco.org/lecture.
*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer (8:15)

Surely the Presence of the Lord lanny wolfe

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Isaiah 53:4-7; Hebrews 10:1-7

Hymn of Response no. 505

Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It ada

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)

S Theodore "Teddy" Charles Williams,
born June 19, 2017, son of
Allison L. Butt Williams and Charles G. Williams.

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

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology no. 809

*Prayer of Commitment

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Anthem of Sacrifice
Behold, the Lamb of God george f. handel
The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Genesis 22:1-2, 6-14
pew bible p. 14-15

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 Persevere to Provision

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Gratitude no. 226
Hallelujah, What a Savior Hallelujah, What a Savior
*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response
Lantz Amen daniel sharp

Postlude
Suite Breve: Epilogue craig phillips

* All who are able are invited to stand.

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

guest organist, Michael Petrosh.

THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Share a time when your beliefs and convictions were
tested, as you were asked to do something with
which you did not agree or fully understand. Did you
end up doing it and why or why not?
2. Verse 1 states that God tested Abraham. What do you
think God was hoping to see in Abraham's response?
3. From the Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible: "In the
story of Abraham and Isaac we find obedience and
worship intertwined: Abraham was obeying God's
command to sacrifice Isaac as an act of worship.
What do you think comes first, obedience or worship?
Or are they inseparable?" (p. 46).
4. Because of Abraham's obedience, God declares that
we, as his descendants, are blessed. Through Jesus,
however, we are blessed as salvation is granted by
faith through grace (Eph 2:8-9). Thus, our blessing
moves from something earned to something gifted.
For Christians, how do/should we respond to God's
gift in Jesus Christ?
5. As Abraham's "offspring" (v. 17), and ultimately as
believers in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are blessed
in other amazing ways. Can you either share how
God has blessed you personally, or how others in
your group have blessed you?
6. How can we help each other within our groups to
live out what God has already promised to us as His
children - to be "blessings" to others?
7. What are you willing to sacrifice in order to love and
serve your neighbors and the community well?
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

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download the app at fpco.org/year.