+ STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK +

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

1 06 E AST CH URC H STREET, ORLAN DO, FL 32 8 01
407.423.3441 | FPC O.ORG | EST. 1 8 7 6

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating at
home: Jim Hardy.
Our sympathy to Lisa and Steve Lietz on the death of her
mother, Virginia Fulgham, February 16.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care
office at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at
fpco.org/prayerrequest.

GENEROSITY

PARTICIPATION
IN GIVING

Stewardship Report as of February 21, 2016.

JANUARY 2016

Tithes & Offerings

Budgeted
Received
Surplus/(Deficit)

This Week
$142,453
$85,501
($56,952)

42.2%

Fiscal YTD
$4,155,163
$4,557,443
$402,280

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at

fpco.org/mobile.

PARKING AT FIRST PRES

Part of making our church a welcoming place for guests is
to make our campus as accessible as possible.
And the good news is, the church shares ownership in a
parking garage across the street, and helps to maintain
it so you can easily find free parking every Sunday and
during the week.
We leave street and on-campus parking 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.

welcome
Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of
Orlando this morning! Were so glad youre here. If you
would like to learn more about this church family, one
of our members will be at the front of the room at the
conclusion of worship to answer your questions. Or, check
in at fpco.org/guest.

COMING UP
TODAY, Debt Payoff After Party, well be celebrating
during the worship services. Plus, cake!
March 1, LifeFest 2016 Sign-up opens at noon. This years
church family retreat will be April 22-24. Bret Allen at
ballen@fpco.org or 407.423.3441 x1183. fpco.org/lifefest
March 4, Young at Heart special celebration luncheon and
fellowship. Sponsored by Heart Of The City Foundation.
RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159 by February 29.
March 8, Easter Dedications. Dedications are $10 and due
by March 8. Submit yours online at fpco.org/flowers or pick
up a form in the lobby of the Edington Ministry Center.
March 13, Heritage Sunday celebrating the founding of our
church and honoring church members of 50 or more years.
March 13, ServeDay sign up opens, for April 9.
Well partner with the City of Orlando for the District 5
Community Serve Day and Picnic. ourserveday.com
March 18, Pause Prayer, from 11am1pm in the Chapel.
Take some time to rest in God.
March 21, Holy Week begins, believe it or not, with daily
lunchtime meditations. 12:15pm-12:45pm in the Chapel.
March 24, Maundy Thursday, a service of communion,
following Jesus last hours. 7pm in the Sanctuary.
March 27, EASTER Sunday, hosted at the Dr. Phillips
Center for the Performing Arts. 9am & 11am.
easterinthecity.com.
April 4, Womens Spring Bible Study begins with
BECOMING: Identity. Lori Needham at lneedham@fpco.org
or x1463. fpco.org/register
April 9, Serve Day. ourserveday.com
April 10, Second Sunday Social, after church. Enjoy free
coffee and welcome new members.

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W O R S H I P

Welcome
Celebration of Debt Elimination
The Sacrament of Baptism (9:45)
S
Justin Paul Curtis (adult)
Hadley Ann Curtis, born September 13, 2015,
daughter of Samantha and Justin Curtis.

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
Dr. David Swanson
*Scripture Reading
Mark 10:17-31

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 Trap of Our Goodness

Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Wil Brown.

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NOTES

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W O R S H I P

Youll note the addition of the crown of thorns to the

cross this morning. It is a stark reminder that there was
nothing virtual about the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
In a world where the virtual masquerades as reality,
sharp thorns drive home the truth: Jesus Christ suffered
beyond measure on the cross. Death by crucifixion
lasted anywhere from six hours to four days. In Jesus
case, he was beaten so severely that he expired within
about six hours. The only perfect man who ever lived
gave his life for billions of imperfect people. Gods
standard is perfection. The cross and crown of thorns
proclaim that sin is real and that God views it as a matter
of eternal life and eternal death. We are physical bodies
who have gathered today to worship a living Savior
who suffered, died, rose, and ascended to the Father
in heaven. There is nothing virtual about any of those
things. Join your heart and voice to proclaim the truth of
our great Savior. By the way, Jesus is coming back and it
wont be virtual!
- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

(8:30) O Thou In All Thy Might So Far

God, That Madest Earth And Heaven

arr. dale wood

(11:00) Angels

brian johnson
Wil Brown, Luke Domeck, & Danny Strong

Welcome
Organ Meditation New Songs of Celebration Render
strasbourg psalter, 1545

*Call to Worship

Psalm 100
daniel sharp

*Processional Hymn of Praise

How Great Thou Art

hymn no. 51 (verses 1, 3 & 4)

*Ascription of Praise

Congregation

Organ Praise
Celebration of Debt Elimination
*Hymn of Gratitude

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

hymn no. 72

Pastoral Prayer
Extinguishing the Third Lenten Candle
Luke 4

Responsive Reading with Congregation
(8:30) Chris, Courtney, Kimble and Josey Quarles
(11:00) Jon, Karen, Jacob, Ava, Rachel and Jeremy Thigpen
The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)
S

Mia Marie Palazzo and Luke Richard Palazzo,
born December 15, 2011 and April 16, 2015
children of Angie and Mike Palazzo.
Charge to Congregation
Song of Commitment

Take Their Lives and Let Them Be

hymn no. 466

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
hymn no. 34

*Prayer of Commitment
old hundredth


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Anthem of Trust

Walking with God

paul basler
Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

Mark 10:17-31
pew bible p. 716

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 Trap of Our Goodness

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Response

Come Thou Fount

hymn no. 68 (verses 1 & 3)

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction
*Choral Response

Postlude

Lantz Amen
daniel sharp

Prelude and Fugue in C major

j.s. bach
* All who are able are invited to stand.

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

Brown, Danny Strong, Luke Domeck, and organist Josiah
Armes.

funds given:
$3.9 MILLION
tithed to mission:
$400,000
remaining to give:
$3.8 MILLION
Just 15 months after beginning our ARISE AND
BUILD Capital Campaign, First Pres celebrates a
debt-free future. Our church familys generosity
through the capital campaign doesnt end here.
What comes next?
A focus on campus infrastructure. While not
glamorous, repairs to our roof are much needed on
multiple buildings. Improvements to our IT systems
and new software will vastly improve staff efficiency,
and free valuable time for ministry.
Renovating Student Ministry. Creating a welcoming
environment so parents and students know they
have arrived is key, with a functional multi-purpose
gathering area, updated technology and AV resources,
and welcoming spaces for small groups and study.
Continuing in mission. Weve already been able to
tithe to great mission purposes, including Mission
Emanuel, Nehemiah Project, Madagascar Initiative
and our FOUR12 Student Mentoring Program. More to
come.
Equipping in ministry. Two mission goals of the
campaign are already underway. Our center for faith
and work is taking shape through a Gotham class and
a number of identity-building meetings. We are also
in conversation with church planters in Edinburgh,
Scotland, through our relationship with Redeemer
Presbyterians City to City program. Pray for wisdom as
we move ahead!