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F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H O F O R L A N D O

106 EAST CHURCH STRE ET, ORLANDO, FL 3280 1

407.423.3441 | FPCO.ORG | EST. 1876

NOVEMBER 29, 2015FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care officeat 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 online from your smartphone: fpco.org/give.Give on-

line from your smartphone: fpco.org/give.

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 LeeFellowship Hall, and a second nursing room for mothers &

infants, on the 1st floor of Clayton Life Center next to theelevators.

In addition, we have a Family Room for infants, children anddads :-) , also on the first floor of Clayton Life Center.

All three rooms have a live television feed from the worship

services.


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Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church of

Orlando this morning! So glad youre here. We worshiptogether as a church family in four services on Sundays:Traditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11am, andGenesis worship in Lee Fellowship Hall at 9:45am and 11am.If youd like to connect and learn more about this churchfamily, someone will be available at the front of the roomafter worship, or you can visit fpco.org/guest.

NEXT STEP

THIS WEEK

Tickets are on sale this morning for our original Christmas

production, God in Time, presented by First PresbyterianChurch of Orlando Chancel Choir and orchestra onDecember 13 at 4pm in our Sanctuary. This journey from

before the existence of time and creation will place thebirth of a baby boy in a stable in Bethlehem in the largerstory. This concert is evangelical in nature, so bring yourfriends. Buy your tickets and choose your seats in the lobbyof the Edington Ministry Center this morning, or onlineduring the week at fpco.org/concert.

More than just life and job skills training, Jobs Partnershipprovides career onramps for the unemployed andunderemployed in our community. In January, First Pres will

support the next semester of Jobs Partnership students.Volunteer roles are streamlined to give you a way to serveone night a week and see the impact of faith and work,working together. Learn more at fpco.org/jp.

NEXT WEEKOur next Young At Heart is Friday, December 4.Fellowship begins at 10:30am, and lunch is served at noon.Lunch is $8 (reservation is required). Call Maddy Vilar

at 407.423.3441 x1159. Bus transportation is provided toWestminster Towers residents with pick up time at 10:15am.

Be part of a First Pres holiday tradition by blessing others

during this season of sharing. Ornaments on our GivingTree meet specific needs for our mission partners andfamilies in our own communities. Stop by the EdingtonMinistry Center Lobby or entrance to Lee Fellowship Hallto pick up an ornament. Return gifts and ornament tags byDecember 13. fpco.org/givingtree.


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GenesiW O R S H I P

Welcome

Lighting the Prophecy Candle

(9:45)MaryStuart Day and Andre, and Anika Vidrine.(11:00) Steve, SarahFox, Zoanna, and Chet Elmer.

FamilyThe lighting of this first Advent candle depicts thegrowing expectation we have for the coming of Christ,the Light of the World. Jesus said, I am the light

of the world; the one who follows me will not walkin darkness but have the light of life. We light thiscandle as a sign of the coming light of Christ.

CongregationThe people who walked in darkness have seen

a great light; those who lived in a land of deepdarkness on them light has shined.

Ministry Focus Rescue,

a new album from Helpless Estate

To Hear Gods WordPrayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6

*At the conclusion of our scripture reading, the leaderwill say, This is the word of the Lord. The congregationis invited to respond, Thanks be to God.

Message The Gift of Peace

Assisting in Genesis: Dr. Case Thorp and Wil Brown.

(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

If you want to learn or listen to the music that well be

doing on Sunday mornings, BEFORE that Sunday, you

can visit fpco.org/music to subscribe to the weekly

Genesis Music Spotify playlist. fpco.org/music


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TraditionalW O R S H I P

Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent,

a period of time which includes the four Sundays prior

to Christmas Day. Today is also the first day of this

years Advent readings which are available online at

fpco.org/advent. The paraments change to the colorof purple, reminding us of the royalty and arrival, of

the King of kings. In the service today our attention

focuses on the Prince of Peace. We conclude worship

with a traditional, yet unique Christmas carol. Notice

in the text there is no mention of Christ, of the birth,

nor of the mission of Jesus. It references an ultimate

peace on earth and goodwill to men,(a peace whichonly Christ can bring though the song doesnt make

reference to Jesus.) The carol was written in a stressful

time of our nations history, 1849, during the stormy

buildup leading to the Civil War. A verse that is omitted

implores men to avoid war which drowns out the

angels song of peace. The author, Edmund Sears,

was a Unitarian pastor in New England, which may

serve to explain the absence of any direct reference

to the Nativity. While the authors understanding of

his text was different than ours, the carol has simply

been interpreted generally as the joy of the angelsannouncing the arrival of the Savior of the world, the

one who brings ultimate peace. - D. D S

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING

Prelude Andante moderato in C minorAndantino in F minor

F B

Welcome

*Organ Meditation ImprovisationJ A

*Call to Worship O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. D S

*Processional Hymn of Praise

O Come, O Come, EmmanuelH N. 154


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*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

Lighting the Prophecy Candle(8:30) Michael, Chandy and Charlotte Kelley.

(11:00) Jim, Tami, Jennifer and James Vais.

FamilyThe lighting of this first Advent candle depicts thegrowing expectation we have for the coming of Christ,the Light of the World. Jesus said, I am the light ofthe world; the one who follows me will not walk indarkness but have the light of life. We light this candleas a sign of the coming light of Christ.

Congregation

The people who walked in darkness have seen agreat light; those who lived in a land of deep darknesson them light has shined.

Response Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel

H N. 154 (R)

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Ministry Focus Rescue,

a new album from Helpless Estate

Hymn of Prayer (8:30) I Need Thee Every Hour

H N. 476

Pastoral Prayer

Response to Prayer O Come, Let Us Adore Him

H N. 114

Scripture (8:30) Isaiah 11:1-10

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)

S Campbell Rose Doster, born, April 13, 2015,daughter of Carlea & Brad Doster.

Charge to Congregation

Song of CommitmentTake Her Life and Let It Be

H N. 466


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THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings

*Gloria in excelsis Deo H N. 188 (R)*Prayer of Commitment

(Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

Anthem of Anticipation Een So Lord JesusP M

The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson

*Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6

P B . 489*At the conclusion of our scripture reading, the leaderwill say, This is the word of the Lord. The congregationis invited to respond, Thanks be to God.

Message The Gift of Peace

RESPONSE

*Hymn of Response It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

H N. 191

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response Rejoice! Rejoice!

Postlude

Marche Triomphale on Nun danket alle GottS K-E

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Dan Sharp andorganist Josiah Armes.

Visual Arts: The flowers on the Communion table are givento the glory of God in loving memory of Grady Cooksey, Sr.,by his wife, Evelyn.


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RescueA new album from Helpless Estate.

NOW AVAILABLE BY DONATION.

Proceeds benefit the freedom movement through

Florida Abolitionists & Samaritan Village, rescuing

people from modern-day slavery.

CDs are available Sunday mornings, under the

Angel Wing, between the Sanctuary and Allen Hall.

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