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

• January: Stephen Ministers provide high-quality,
confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are
hurting. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen
Minister, you can learn more at fpco.org/stephen.
• Sundays in February: Help Compassion Corner
support the homeless this month. Bring socks and
coffee next Sunday! For more items to bring, visit
fpco.org/drive.
• February 2: Young at Heart Luncheon with
storytellers, Pete and Rusty Adbulla. 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 11: Second Sunday - Bring a friend to
church day! We have a great sermon planned as we
continue The Year of the Book.
• February 14: Lent Begins! Ash Wednesday worship,
6:30pm, in the Sanctuary.
• February 15: Join The Collaborative for 6 Questions
with Craig Ustler and Thad Seymour, as they discuss
the Creative Village. collaborativeorlando.com/events
• February 21: Women's Cancer Support meets, 12pm-
1pm with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy Vilar
at 407.423.3441 x1159.
• 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.
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 28, 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, Julie Burkett,
Jennifer Prechter, and Jim Teel.
Barbara Smith on the death of her husband, Jim Smith,
January 20. Mr. Smith was the father of Brian (Renee)
Smith and the grandfather of Abigail and Colin Smith.
Sandy Holloway and Jim (DIane) Stowers on the death of
their brother, Dick Stowers, January 21.
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
49.8%
DECEMBER 2017
Stewardship Report as of January 21, 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
Ministry Testimony The Collaborative

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Genesis 50:15-21
pew bible p. 40

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 Trusting The One in Charge

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Broughton (9:45),

Dr. Case Thorp (11:00), and Wil Brown.

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* All who are able are invited to stand.

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

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
This Sunday is a little unique in that our brass
ensemble and various First Pres choir members
will be leading us in worship. Next Sunday we will
welcome our new Organist/Asst. Music Director,
Steve Strite and his family. The closing hymn text
is new to us, as this hymn was not in our previous
hymnal. The tune is most familiar as Crown Him
with Many Crowns. The text we have in the hymnal
is but two of the fourteen verses! Paul Gerhardt,
the author, experienced much tragedy in the early
years of his life with the deaths of four children and
his wife of thirteen years. As a pastor, he was the
center of political and theological controversy. This
hymn reflects great confidence and deep trust in a
loving God in the midst of strife and stress. It is a
wonderful hymn to memorize, especially in times
of difficulty. John Wesley has provided us with
the best translation from the German. It is a kind
of paraphrase of Psalm 37, a marvelous psalm for
worriers! “Give to the winds your fears.”
-Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
Largo from Xerxes george f. handel
Brass Ensemble

Welcome

Call to Worship Responsive Reading

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 17

Praise the Lord! O Heavens, Adore Him Austrian Hymn

*Ascription of Praise

Brass Praise

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Ministry Testimony The Collaborative

Call to Prayer
Bless the Lord My Soul taizé

Pastoral Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology no. 809

*Prayer of Commitment

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From Psalm 130

Anthem of Trust
I Am Not Afraid lloyd larson
The Chancel Choir

Psalm 121 Responsive Reading

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading Genesis 50:15-21
pew bible p. 40

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 Trusting The One in Charge

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response no. 618
Give to the Winds Your Fears Diademata

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
*Choral Response
Lantz Amen daniel sharp

Postlude
Rondeau J.J. Mouret
Brass Ensemble

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, guest

conductor, Meredith Hollowell, and Brass Ensemble: John
Hietala, Peter Steinhoff, Franklin Jennings,
Bret Hollowell, and Daniel Sharp.

YEAR OF THE BOOK!

THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Why is forgiveness so difficult to ask for and so
challenging to extend to others?
2. In response to the brothers' request for forgiveness
and after telling them not to fear, Joseph asks, "Am I
in the place of God?" (v. 19) Why do you think Joseph
posed that question to his brothers?
3. Joseph states that God intends for good what man
(his brothers) intended for harm (v. 20). For what good
purpose did God intend in the situation between
Joseph and his brothers?
4. Can you think of a time when something harmful
was done to you by someone in the Church, and yet
something good came out of it?
5. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches us to ask God to
"forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our
debtors" (Matt. 6:12), highlighting the importance of
incorporating forgiveness into our daily lives. Why do
you think forgiveness is so important for Christians?
6. It is easy to think that the world is getting worse as
time goes on. While that may be true to a certain
degree, we know as Christians we are part of a larger
story - one in which we see and experience God's
larger plan unfolding. How does our understanding of
God's larger plan impact how we interact with people
who are not part of the Church?
7. So much of how we behave (what we say and do) in
our relationships with others offers a witness to what
we believe. What role can forgiveness play in the
witness (either in word or action) you offer to your
neighbors?
 LENT BEGINS
We begin the Lenten season Wednesday,
February 14. Forty days have been set
aside, among other things, to be a kind of
“reckoning with God.” As you move day-by-
day through these next 40 days leading up
to Easter Sunday, may you see the health of
your faith more clearly than ever before as
we journey with Jesus during His last days on
earth. Make these days a conscious effort to
grow in faith.

Lent Devotions
Daily Lent Devotions, written by
Dr. Dan Sharp, Minister of Worship at First
Pres sent directly to your email inbox.
Subscribe today at fpco.org/lent.

Ash Wednesday Worship

Join us February 14, 6:30pm, in the
Sanctuary, as we begin our observation of
the season of Lent with imposition of ashes,
and meditations by Rev. Jack Peebles.

fpco.org/lent