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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 STREE T, ORLANDO, FL 3280 1

407.423.3441 | FPCO.ORG | EST. 1876

CONGREGATIONAL CAREAs a caring body of believers, please remember in yourprayers those recently hospitalized or recuperating athome: Terry Roof. Also,Patricia Grayand baby, Harrison

Wayne Gray.Our sympathy to: the family and friends of Diana Vergowe,who died, November 19. Mrs. Vergowe was the aunt ofScott (Abby) Fosgateand Beth (Jamie) Brown.

To the family and friends of Chris Couch, who died,November 22.

Dale Leavy on the death of his father, James Leavy, whodied November 23.

Todd and Susan Sorrow on the death of his sister, LynnHarris, November 25. Mrs Harris was the aunt of Amy(Jason) Powell.

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office

at x1455, or submit an online prayer request at

fpco.org/prayerrequest.

GENEROSITYStewardship Report as of November 29, 2015.Tithes & Offerings This Week Fiscal YTDBudgeted $72,242 $2,080,131Received $117,608 $2,304,278

Surplus/(Deficit) $45,366 $224,147Give online from your smartphone: fpco.org/give.

Giving at Year-End

As you consider your own stewardship this year, simplestrategies may improve the income tax benefit you receive

for your year-end gifts. You can transfer a gift of stocks,bonds or mutual funds as an easy way to give. Gifting stockto the church means your gift is eligible for an immediateincome tax deduction. Call Tom Levesque, Finance Office,for details at 407.423.3441 or email tlevesque@fpco.org.

DECEMBER 6, 2015SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

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Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church ofOrlando 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

COMING UP

SAVE THE DATE

Be part of a First Pres holiday tradition by blessing othersduring 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 Hall to

pick up an ornament. fpco.org/givingtree

Are you a holiday baking champion? Whip up somehomemade treats for our homeless friends at CompassionCorner for their morning devotion and coffee. We need 3dozen delicious items (get your small group or kids in on it)to share on December 17, 21, 22 and 23. Call Lori Needhamx1463 for details.

Dec 13: Live Nativity/SHINE Childrens MInistry, Great Lawn Dec 13: Mission Marketplace, under the Angel Wing Dec 13: Second Sunday Social, under the Angel Wing

TODAYGet your tickets today for this years original Christmasproduction, God in Time. presented by our Chancel Choir

and orchestra on December 13 at 4pm. This is a greatopportunity to bring friends and coworkers, and sharethe story of Jesus birth as part of a much grander story ofcreation. Tickets are on sale in the lobby of the EdingtonMinistry Center this morning, where you can choose yourseats. During the week, purchase your tickets online atfpco.org/concert.

Keep your focus on God this Christmas season, with helpfrom our daily Advent Devotions. Free, and written by ourMinister of Worship Dr. Dan Sharp, these devotions areavailable online or in your email inbox.Sign up at fpco.org/advent.

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GenesiW O R S H I P

Welcome

Lighting the Bethlehem Candle

(9:45)Ashley Fitzgerald & Chris Delph(11:00) Bill, Katie, Grace & Anna Herlong

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)S Ethan Joseph Shaughnessy & Ava Kennedy

Shaughnessy, born, December 28, 2012, son and

daughter of Melissa & Joseph Shaughnessy.Ministry Focus God in Time

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson*Scripture Reading Luke 2:8-12

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*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 Gift of Presence

Assisting in Genesis: Rev. Becky Davis and WilBrown.

(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

We print dedications each year in honor or in memoryofsomeone special with our Christmas Eve bulletin. Your

donations help support the purchase of poinsettias, greensand wreaths that fill the Sanctuary during the Adventseason. Dedications are $10 and due Tuesday, December8. Submit your dedication online now or pick up a form inthe Edington Minsitry Center Lobby.

FLOWER DEDICATIONS

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TraditionalW O R S H I P

Weve all heard many times that EmmanuelmeansGod with us. El is the root word for God, meaning

might, strength, power. It is almost always qualified

with additional words to distinguish God from pagangods. i.e. El Elyonthe Most High God. Elijah, Eli,Elisha, Elkanah, Samuel, Bethel, Gabriel, Michael

for example, all make use of the El in their names,

indicating their association with the true God. In

worship today we are looking at the marvelous truth of

the Gods presence with his people. You will see thatthread woven throughout the worship service, being

expressed in various ways. The early weeks of Advent

highlight the news that the Messiah is coming among

us; Gods presence will be with us. One of the Advent

songs (8:30 service only #156) points to the forerunner

of Jesus, his cousin, John the Baptist, who preachedfrom the banks of the Jordan River at the outset of

Jesus public ministry. Note the Trinitarian reference

in final verse. The best news of all is that God is in our

midst (Emmanuel)in this sanctuary this morning. Let usacknowledge his presence among us as we worship.

- D. D S

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING

Prelude Noel PolonaisA G

Welcome

Organ Meditation Saviour of the Nations, Come

J.S. B

Call to Worship O Come, All Ye Faithful. D B

*Processional Hymn of PraiseCome, Thou Long-expected Jesus

H N. 153

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*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

Lighting the Bethlehem Candle(8:30) Mary Beth Riccaboni & Susie Kemper

(representing the Chancel Choir)(11:00) Diana Xue, Alan & David Chen

FamilyThe lighting of this second Advent candle depicts theever-increasing brightness of light as we patiently waitfor the coming of Christ, the Light of the World.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a

great light. Upon those who dwelt in the land of glooma light has shone.

O Rising Dawn, Jesus Christ, Radiance of the Lighteternal: come and enlighten those who sit in darknessand in the shadow of death.

CongregationKeep your attention closely fixed on it, as you wouldon a lamp shining in a dark place, until the first streaksof dawn appear and the morning star rises in yourheart.

Response Rejoice, Rejoice, EmmanuelH N. 154

Pastoral Report & Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer Emmanuel

Pastoral Prayer & Lords Prayer

Hymn of Advent (8:30)On Jordans Bank the Baptists Cry

H N. 156

Scripture (8:30) 1 Kings 19:3-11a

Westminster Confession: God (8:30) Congregation

The Sacrament of Baptism (11:00)S Jodi Lynn Hayes (adult).

Ministry Focus God in Time

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THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings*Gloria in Excelsis H N. 188 (R)*Prayer of Commitment

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

Anthem of Prophesy A Virgin UnspottedW B

The Chancel Choir

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

To Hear Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination Dr. David Swanson*Scripture Reading Luke 2:8-12

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*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 Gift of Presence

RESPONSE

*Hymn of ResponseBreak Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

H N. 202

*Invitation and Charge

*Benediction

*Choral Response Then Let Us Be MerryD S

PostludeFantasy on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

W.T. Barr. Joyce Jones

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Case Thorp, Dr. Dan Sharp and

organist Josiah Armes.

Visual Arts: Flower Dedication:The flowers on thecommunion table are given to the glory of God, in memoryof Helen McKenney Steck, by her son, Stephen McKenneyand Steck and Desta L. Horner.

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