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. A time for coffee and
meeting new friends.
• March 17: FOUR12 Car Wash. Come help our kids
earn money to attend KAA Summer Camp. 10am-2pm
Chick-fil-A, 700 S. Orlando Ave., 32789.
• March 18: Congregational meeting at 11am worship
for the purpose of calling the Congregational
Nominating Committee.
• March 21: Women's Cancer Support. Noon-1pm in
room 320A. A light lunch is provided. Contact Maddy
Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159.
• March 25: Palm Sunday.
• March 30: Heart of the City Foundation scholarship
application deadline. fpco.org/scholarships
• April 4: Tournament for the Tots at Dubsdread
Golf Course-1PM. For details or to signup, contact
Magnolia Preschool at 407.425.1126.
• April 20-22: LIFEFEST 2018 registration is now open!
Join in with your Church family for this weekend
retreat. Register at fpco.org/lifefest.

SERVE AT EASTER
Serving at Easter (April 1) is an incredible opportunity to
welcome guests. We want to create a warm, welcome
and joyful celebration at the Dr. Phillips Center for the
Performing Arts, and we'd love for you to be part of the
team! Sign up at fpco.org/serve.
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

MARCH 11, 2018

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those who have recently been hospitalized, are
recuperating at home: Mary Townsend.and
Marilyn Waldrop.
Our sympathy to Jane and Tom Richbourg on the death of
her father, Alvin Dickerson, Jr., February 28.

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 March 4, 2018.
38.3%
JANUARY 2018
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
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

WELCOME
Welcome New Members (11:00)

Bible Project Video Joshua

Prayer for Illumination Scarlett Broughton

*Scripture Reading Joshua 1:1-9
pew bible p. 151

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 Will We Be Courageous?

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

* 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
The name, Joshua, in Hebrew, means Yahweh is
salvation. If we were to translate this Hebrew name
into Greek, it would be Jesus. Joshua was a type of
Christ figure in the Old Testament. He was the one
who led the Israelites across the Jordan River into
the Promised Land. The Jordan River in some ways
represents the crossing over from death to eternal
life, to the Promised Land, to heaven. Jesus is the
one who makes this passage possible. The Old
Testament was a shadow of the New or as some have
said, “The Old Testament is the New concealed and
the New is the Old revealed.” Jesus was the ultimate
fulfillment of Joshua’s role. Not only did He lead
all God’s children (us) into the Promised Land, He
bore the sin of all the people of the world to make
transition through death possible. He endured the
scourging of a flesh-shredding whip with physical
abuse and verbal mockery. Whereas Joshua was
promised “I will be with you,” Jesus experienced
separation from the Father on behalf of His people.
The whip on the cross in the front of the sanctuary
is a visual testimony to the depth of Christ’s love,
courage, and determination to do His Father’s will.
Truly in Jesus is our sole hope of salvation. Our
opening hymn is one glorious acclamation of praise
to our great God. -Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude
I Call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ j.s. bach

Welcome

Call to Worship
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven arr. dan bird

*Ascription of Praise Congregation

*Processional Hymn of Praise no. 25

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven andrews

Organ Praise

Pastoral Report
Welcome New Members (11:00)

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer
I Need Thee arr. daniel sharp

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Scripture Isaiah 43:1-5a

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Great Is Thy Faithfulness Refrain no. 60

*Prayer of Commitment

Anthem of Courage
Stayed on Jesus jan marvyn youngblood
Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

Bible Project Video Joshua

Prayer for Illumination Scarlett Broughton

*Scripture Reading Joshua 1:1-9
pew bible p. 151

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 Will We Be Courageous?

RESPONSE
*Hymn of Courage no. 636
If You WIll Trust in God to Guide You
Wer nur den lieben Gott

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response
Chancel Amen daniel sharp
Postlude
Toccata on St. Anne swann

* All who are able are invited to stand.

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

organist, Steve Strite.

Flowers: The flowers on the communion table are given

to the glory of God, in loving memory of Malcolm Clayton,
from his loving wife, Mary Damon and family.

YEAR OF THE BOOK!

THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What is the bravest thing you have ever witnessed?
Who is the bravest person you have ever met?
2. Although Moses has died, God’s promise to the
Israelites remains. What exactly is that promise and
what does it mean for the Israelites?
3. In verse 5, God promises that in the same way He
was with Moses, He will be with Joshua. He further
promises that He will never leave nor forsake him.
Considering what comes next, why do you think this
assurance is important?
4. The Israelites are finally about to cross the Jordan
River into the promised land, as promised to their
ancestors? Why do you think it has taken so long for
this promise to be fulfilled?
5. Some have said that God answers prayers in three
ways: Yes, no, and not yet. Can you think of a time
when God’s answer to your pray was “not yet?”
Why do you think this was His answer to you? What
happened to you as you waited?
6. In verse 7, God warns Joshua (and the Israelites) to
“be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses
gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the
left, that you may be successful wherever you go.”
Why do you think faithfulness and obedience are
important to God?
7. Verse 9 concludes with “Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord
your God will be with you wherever you go.” God’s
active presence among His people is not specific
to the Old Testament (see contextual note on John
20:21-22). What does it mean to have God ever-
present, wherever we might go?
*This week's Year of the Book reading: Deuteronomy 13.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Worship with us on Thursday, March
29, at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. We will
observe communion, and the Chancel
Choir will lead worship with a creative
presentation of the Fauré Requiem.

GOOD FRIDAY
Worship will be a Tenebrae service
on Friday, March 30, at 6:30pm in the
Sanctuary. The service will make use of
gradually diminishing light through the
extinguishing of candles. Each candle
will symbolize the events that occurred
in Jesus' life from the exuberant
entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sun-
day, through the night of Jesus' burial
on Good Friday.

EASTER
APRIL 1, 9AM & 11AM
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Celebrate the hope of the resurrection

with our city, and bring your friends!

EASTERINTHECITY.COM