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8/16/2019 05.29.16 Bulletin | First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Thank you for coming to First PresbyterianChurch of Orlando this morning! We worshiptogether as a church family in four services
on Sundays: Traditional worship in theSanctuary at 8:30am and 11am, and
Genesis worship in Lee Fellowship Hallat 9:45am and 11am. If you’d like tolearn more about this church, visitour Legacy Room adjacent to theSanctuary, or visit fpco.org/guest.
welcome
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address 106 East Church St., Orlando Florida 32801 phone 407.423.3441online fpco.org /rstpresorlando /fpcorlando
Today is a joyous occasion as we celebrate thecommissioning of 9 caring members of ourcongregation who have heard the call of the Lordand left their nets to follow him. This rite ofcommissioning culminates a period of extensivetraining and preparation for caring ministry throughthe Stephen Series, a special ministry of care andconcern for others. Our Stephen Ministers havestudied and practiced skills in such areas as processingfeelings, crisis intervention, asserting oneself withgentleness and rmness, and numerous other topics.After the commissioning, these Stephen Ministerswill be assigned to minister in our congregation andcommunity, working with people who are experiencingsuch life crises as hospitalization, retirement, nancial
setback, the loss of a loved one, or any of a number ofother di culties people face in daily living.
They stand poised, ready to begin this caring ministryin our midst. As we commission them and send themforth to minister, let us thank God for the love andgenerosity that inspired their response to God’s call,
and let us pray for the success of this caring ministrythat they bring to our community.
The Stephen Ministers commissioned today are:
Michelle MerrittJune Knight
David Packwood
Jan PackwoodPat Stainbrook
Kent Sterchi
Austin DavisPam Finne
Ben Kennerly
We also celebrate Kelly Ballard & Syd Brown as they havenished the 50 hours of Stephen Ministry Leadership Trainingand join the team of leaders.
“‘Come follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make youshers of men.’ At once they left their nets andfollowed him.” Matthew 4:19-20
STEPHEN MINISTRY
COMMISSIONING
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At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader willsay, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation is invit-ed to respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Message Getting to Know You
Assisting in Worship: Scarlett Stewart and Wil Brown.
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genesis worship
congregational careAs a caring body of believers, please remember in your
prayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating athome: Mable Rose and Rick Webber.
Our sympathy to Jeanne and Rick Richbourg on the deathof her father, Wilbert “Ace” Varley, May 23.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care officeat 407.423.3441 x1455, or submit an online prayer requestat fpco.org/prayerrequest.
NOTES
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On this Memorial Day weekend our worship includesthe well-known hymn, Eternal Father, Strong to Save.
You’ll note we have not included the hymn numberin the bulletin for a reason. We have chosen to usethe most familiar text setting of this hymn. Thereare no less than fourteen di erent versions as well
as additional verses written by various authors! Ourhymnal does not use the most widely used setting.The hymn was originally written in 1869 for a studentwho was about to embark on a trip across the Atlanticto America. In fact, many hymns for sailors and thosewho traveled the ocean were written during the lasthalf of the 19th century as ocean travel was the wayto travel the world. John Dykes, the man who wrotethe tune, named it Melita after the name of the islandupon which Paul was ship-wrecked in Acts 27, a ratherominous tune name! The version we have chosen isthe one from A Missionary Service Book of 1937 andis perhaps the most familiar. It is closely paired withPsalm 121. - Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)
GATHERINGPrelude Cortege et Litanie
Welcome
*Call to Worship I Sing the Mighty Power of God.
*Processional Hymn of PraiseI Sing the Almighty Power of God . 31
traditional worship
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Prayer for Illumination Rev. Becky Davis *Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:15-22
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*At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader willsay, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation isinvited to respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Message Getting to Know You
Commissioning of Stephen Ministers
RESPONSE*Hymn of ResponseBe Thou My Vision . 502
*Invitation and Charge
*Benediction
*Choral ResponseGod Be With You . 716, . 1
Postlude Paean
* All who are able are invited to stand.
Assisting in Worship: Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, andorganist Josiah Armes.
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