We are a

covenant
community,

making disciples
who

light the world.

WELCOME!
Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of
Orlando this morning! So glad youre here. We worship
together as a church family in four services on Sundays:
Traditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11am, and
Genesis worship in Lee Fellowship Hall at 9:45am and 11am.
If youd like to connect and learn more about this church,
visit our Legacy Room adjacent to the Sanctuary, or you can
visit fpco.org/guest.

NEXT STEPS
New to First Pres? Ready to learn what it means to be
a part of a covenant community and a disciple who
lights the world? First Connections is a 7-week seminar
starting February 1, hosted by two of our favorite Elders,
Lance Fair and Leigh Swanson. First Connections gives
you an opportunity to connect with others and find out
about the life and ministry of this church family.
Find out more at fpco.org/first.

THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

The next Young at Heart

Luncheon will be January
9, with guest speaker
Kenny Youmans sharing a
presentation on Amazing
Grace. Fellowship begins at
10:30am in Lee Fellowship
Hall; the program starts at
11am with lunch served at
noon. Lunch is $8. RSVP
to Linda McCallister at
407.423.3441 x1159 or email
lmccallister@fpco.org by
tomorrow.

Dr. Case Thorps Casket

Empty class starts back
January 11 at 9:45am.
Casket Empty is designed
to help you learn and
remember Gods story of
redemption, starting in the
Old Testament. (Makes
sense, right?) You can still
join in the fun in Room 310
of the Edington Ministry
Center.

SAVE THE DATE

JANUARY 18:

New Sermon Series Begins - A COVENANT PEOPLE
JANUARY 22:

The Christ School Open House - 9:00am

January 4, 2015

COMING SOON
When was the last time you were awestruck by God's
presence? Registration is open for our Women Engaged
Winter Bible Study, which begins January 26. If your
resolution in the New Year is to grow your relationship with
the One who created you, join us for Margaret Feinberg's
study, Wonderstruck. There will be three different times
offered: Monday morning, Monday evening and Thursday
morning. $30 covers the study guide; registration closes
January 23.
Sign up soon at fpco.org/we.
Weekday School is our half-day preschool serving
children 2 1/2 to 5 years old, and is a great place to build
an educational and spiritual foundation for the future. Learn
more about their unique environment at their Open House,
January 27 at 7pm.
To sign up, visit weekdayschoolorlando.org.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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.

GENEROSITY
Due to the holiday printing schedule, our generosity report
is unavailable. Itll be back next week.
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

GENESIS WORSHIP

Welcome Video
To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Scarlett Stewart
Psalm 130

A New Years Resolution: Gain Wait

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

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.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

As we conclude Christmastide in a couple of days (the

twelve days of Christmas ends on January 6th, Epiphany),
we are reminded of the broader scope of the gospel.
Historically, Epiphany is an older celebration than
the Nativity on December 25th. In some cases it was
celebrated marking the birth of Christ. The January 6 date
still marks the birth of Christ in the Eastern Church. The
essence of Epiphany is the revealing of Jesus as the Savior
of all peoples. One of the themes of Epiphany is the visit
of the Magi which is both actual and symbolic, reminding
one and all that Jesus is the Savior for all peoples, nations,
and cultures. The Call to Worship brings to mind the star
the wise men followed to find the King of kings. May each
of us be like the star this year as we point people to the
Savior. As we begin this new year with all of the unknowns
that lie before us, we find clarity and certainty in Moses
Psalm 90. Our opening hymn is a setting of that psalm by
Isaac Watts who has given us one of the great hymns of
testimony in the English language. - Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

Cantilena
J.G. Rheinberger

Welcome Video
Organ Meditation Praise Be To You, Lord Jesus Christ
J.S. Bach

*Call to Worship

What Star Is This?

Charles Coffin

*Processional Hymn of Praise

O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Hymn No. 84

*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise
*Passing of the Peace
Call to Prayer

O Lord, Hear My Prayer

O Lord, Hear My Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
Lasst Uns Erfreuen
*Doxology with alleluias
*Prayer of Commitment
Anthem of Prayer
Speak, O Lord
Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading

Scarlett Stewart
Psalm 130
Pew Bible p. 442

A New Years Resolution: Gain Wait

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response

Christ Be My Leader
Hymn No. 453

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
*Choral Response

Amen on St. Anne

Eugene Butler

Postlude

Trumpet Tune in D major

Georg Philipp Telemann

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, guest choir conductor

Franklin Jennings, and organist Josiah Armes.

PARKING AT FIRST PRES

Part of making our church a welcoming place for guests
is to make our campus as accessible as possible.
Take advantage of our parking garage across the street.
The church shares ownership in this garage and helps to
maintain it so our members can easily find free parking
every Sunday and during the week.
Street and on-campus parking is for visitors, seniors and
those who need extra accessibility to the buildings.
If you are a church member and would like to purchase
a parking card for the church garage for $10, please
stop by the lobby desk at Edington Ministry Center
during the week to complete the application.

Its easy to put off the details and

discussions of after until later.
But knowing how your choices can
impact others in the future will
make a difference in the legacy you
leave behind.

Estate Planning Seminar

SUNDAY, JAN 11TH - ONE DAY ONLY! | 9:45AM
TAUGHT BY:

MIKE DAVIS, RESOURCE CONSULTING GROUP

BRAD STATON, HEART OF THE CITY FOUNDATION
ROOM 320 OF THE EDINGTON MINISTRY CENTER

Start 2015 by getting your financial house in order with this

one-hour seminar to learn very practical steps you can take to
ensure YOU decide what your financial legacy will be. Questions
related to estate tax law, wills, trusts and charitable giving plans
will be addressed.

OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP BY