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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 at 8:15am and 11am in the
Sanctuary, and Genesis worship at 9:45am in the Sanctuary and
11:00am in Lee Fellowship Hall. Check in and let us know youre
here: visit our Legacy Room for a cup of coffee and say hello, or
text FPCO to the number 313131.

SAVE THE DATE

TODAY: Christmas Day. Worship service will be 11:00am

only, in the Sanctuary. Merry Christmas!

December 26 & 27: Church offices will be closed.

January 1: 9:45am Genesis, 11:00am Traditional worship

only.

January 2: Church offices will be closed.

January 15: Our Spring School of Discipleship begins. Pick

up a catalog or visit fpco.org/journey to find your next step.

January 17: Stephen Ministry training class begins. Serve in

this one-to-one caregiving ministry: call Tammas Smith at
407.423.3441 x1455.

January 18: Bible 101 for Moms, join Kim Allen and other
First Pres moms to become more familiar with the bible and
one another. Register at fpco.org/register.

JUST IN CASE
For our 9:45 Genesis worshipers who are getting to know the
Sanctuary: the best way to reach restrooms during the service is
to go to the Narthex (entry doors for the Sanctuary on Church
Street). There is one restroom available in the Narthex, and more
in Allen Hall, adjacent to our Sanctuary; our ushers can direct
you. We ask you enter and exit through the back of the room to
minimize distractions in worship.

DECEMBER 25, 2016

LESSONS & CAROLS

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those
who have recently been hospitalized or are recuperating at home, or
have lost a loved one.
To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at
407.423.3441 x1455. Or, ask for prayer at fpco.org/prayerrequest.

GIVING

GENEROSITY
Due to the holiday printing schedule, our generosity
report is unavailable. Itll be back in two weeks.

PARTICIPATION

36.7%

NOVEMBER 2016

As we approach the end of the year, we want to thank you for your
continued faithfulness to the church's regular operating budget;
because of that, so much ministry continues on a daily basis in our city
and around the world.

To give by year-end, visit fpco.org/give or make sure your gift

is delivered to the church by December 31.
Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile.

FAMILIES AT FIRST PRES

First Pres has three rooms to help families on Sunday mornings:
one nursing room for mothers & infants, next to the Prayer Room,
between the Sanctuary and Lee Fellowship Hall, and a second
nursing room for mothers & infants, on the 1st floor of Clayton
Life Center next to the elevators.
In addition, we have a Family Room for infants, children and dads
:-) , also on the first floor of Clayton Life Center.
All three rooms have a live television feed from the worship
services.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO

mailing
106 East Church St., Orlando, Florida 32801
humans 407.423.3441
online
fpco.org /firstpresorlando /fpcorlando

GENESIS worship

NOTES

TRADITIONAL worship
Today is a little bit of a unique service in that it is made up
entirely of passages of Scripture and Carols. The service was
developed in the 1880s by E.W. Benson, then Bishop of Truro
in England, for a little Christmas Eve service in a woodshed!
It is a simple service of deep theological significance. The
passages of Scripture tell the entire story of Gods plan of
redemption from the beginning of creation through the
birth of Jesus concluding with the Incarnation as recorded in
Johns gospel. The service first appeared in Kings College in
England in 1918 and has continued every year since then. It is
carried live on the BBC worldwide. Youll notice in our service
this morning that the carols complement the passages of
Scripture. We also will have a chance to sing some less known
carols as well as the ones with which we are most familiar.
We might even learn a new one. Imagine that! There is not
a sermon, as such, though the entire service is the sermon.
We are reminded once again of the wonder of our God who
planned our redemption from the foundation of the earth.
We are also encouraged knowing that He has not only
planned for the redemption of His creation, but also its
restoration. Of that we can be certain as we rejoice this
glorious day of the Nativity.
- Dr. Dan Sharp
(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING
Prelude

Three Chorale Preludes

j.s.bach

Welcome
*Processional Carol

Once in Royal Davids City

*Introduction to Lessons and Carols

Prayer for Our World and Lords Prayer

no.

183
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Dr. Dan Sharp

Bret Allen

PROCLAMATION OF GODS WORD

Scripture

Genesis 3:8-19

Carol

Of the Fathers Love Begotten

no. 181
divinum mysterium

Organ Praise
Scripture

Genesis 22:15-18 Rev. Becky Davis

no.

Carol

Long Ago Prophets Knew

Scripture

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

personent hodie

Rev. Becky Davis

no.

Carol

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Scripture

Isaiah 11:1-4; 6-9

Scripture

Bret Allen
no.

Luke 1:26-35; 38 Rev. Becky Davis

no.

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

Luke 2:1; 3-7

Carols

He Is Born
Good Christian Friends Rejoice

Angels We Have Heard on High

Scripture
Carol

154

veni emmanuel

Carol

Scripture

155
42

genevan

Carol

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

167

Luke 2:8-16

Rise Up Shepherd, and Follow

169

Bret Allen
no.

201 (v. 1)
il est n

no.

198 (v. 1, 3)

in dulci jubilo
no.

188 (v. 1)
gloria

Rev. Becky Davis

no.

209

follow

Matthew 2:1-11

Scripture

Bret Allen

Carol

no.

We Three Kings of Orient Are

John 1:1-14

Scripture

233

Rev. Becky Davis

Carol

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

no.

185

no.

188

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings
*Gloria in excelsis Deo (refrain)

*Prayer of Commitment

The Little Lord Jesus

Marilynn Ham

SENDING FORTH
Carol

no.

Go Tell It on the Mountain

218

*Benediction
Rev. Becky Davis

May He who by His Incarnation gathered into one things

earthly and heavenly, fill you with the sweetness of inward
peace and goodwill; and the blessing of God Almighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with
you always. Amen.
Postlude

Toccata on Joy to the World

Michael G. Dell

* All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Dr. Daniel Sharp and organist Josiah Armes.

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Kids can get their own
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teaching children about
generosity and including
them in your familys giving
habits.
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any device. Simply fill
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as a guest or create an
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By texting
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phone via text message.
Just text an amount to
407-449-1077. (You can
designate for the operating
fund or ARISE AND BUILD.)
In the Mail
You can mail a check
directly to the church,
in care of the Finance
Office. Make sure to add
your envelope number to
the check to ensure the
contribution is credited
to your end-of-year
statement.
Cash in the offering plate
Gifts made on Sunday
morning during worship
can be given as part
of your regular tithe, or
additional gifts. Make sure
to use a giving envelope
if you want the contribtion
noted on your year-end
statement.
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match employee
donations to eligible
non-profit organizations
requirements. Check
to see if your employer
matches at fpco.org/match.

Non-cash gifts
Gifts of stock, estate gifts
or other non-cash gifts
are accepted through our
Finance Office.

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