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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 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 • Sundays in February: Help Compassion Corner support the homeless this month. Bring socks and coffee next Sunday! For more items to bring, visit fpco.org/drive. • TODAY: First Connections classes begin. Details at fpco.org/first. • TODAY: Communion Sunday. • February 14: Lent Begins! Ash Wednesday worship, 6:30pm, in the Sanctuary. • February 15: Join The Collaborative for 6 Questions with Craig Ustler and Thad Seymour, as they discuss the Creative Village. collaborativeorlando.com/events • February 21: Women's Cancer Support meets, 12pm1pm with a light lunch provided. RSVP to Maddy Vilar at 407.423.3441 x1159. • February 25: Heart of the City Foundation's lecture Series 2018 welcomes Dr. John Lennox, world-renowned speaker & intellectual defender of Christianity. Complimentary ticket at fpco.org/lecture.

GENEROSITY Stewardship Report as of January 28, 2017. Thank you for your faithful generosity.

PARTICIPATION IN GIVING

49.8% DECEMBER 2017

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.

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

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

First Pres Welcomes New Organist Welcome Steve Strite and family! The Lord has led both Steve and us to the same conclusion; the next chapter in his life and ours are to work together in ministry at First Pres. Steve comes to us from Bradenton Christian Reformed Church in Bradenton, where he has served as Director of Music and Worship since 2004. Previously he had been for seven years at Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton, MI as Assistant Director of Music. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in organ from Oakland University and a Master’s Degree in organ from the University of Michigan. Steve is a member of both the AGO and the ACDA professional music organizations. Steve has much experience both in classical music as well as contemporary worship music. In addition, he is a fine composer with several published works by major publishers. He was the organist for the 23rd EPC General Assembly and is a thoroughly Reformed church musician! Steve will be joined by his wife, Becky, and their two daughters Allison, a sixth grader, and Julianne, a fifth grader. We are delighted to welcome this gifted organist and man of God!

Genesis Worship WELCOME Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson Exodus 3:1-14 pew bible p. 41

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

When The Fire Got Started

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER Invitation to the Table Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup Assisting in Worship: Rev. Tanner Fox and Wil Brown. (Give securely on your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile)

* All who are able are invited to stand.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are recuperating at home: Virginia Wallace, Bob O'Neal, Stella and Ferris Ragan, and Marilyn Waldrop. Our sympathy to Paul and Cherry Palma on the death of his mother, Esther Naomi Palma, January 25. Mrs. Palma was the grandmother of Jonathon, Jeremy, Jason, and Joshua Palma Caren Hewitt on the death of her sister, Carolyn Ryan, January 23. June and Randy Knight on the death of her brother, Herbert McCaskill, January 24 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.

Traditional Worship We welcome our new organist, Mr. Steve Strite, to worship this morning. We’ll have an opportunity to meet his whole family in a few weeks. Today we turn our attention to the call of Moses, perhaps the greatest man in the Old Testament. In the worship service we have chosen music that points to a personal encounter with God. Our God is relational with His people. We never worship an idea but a Spiritual Being. God is spirit and those who worship Him worship in spirit and in truth. The soloist in the anthem refers specifically to Moses’ encounter with God on the mountain…”Upon the mountain when my Lord spoke, out of His mouth came fire and smoke…” Our concluding hymn, God Is Here, reminds of us our communion with God through the bread and cup as we celebrate the Lord’s supper. Again, it is a meal uniting heaven and earth. We’re glad you are here in worship in person as we gather “Before the throne above.” -Dr. Dan Sharp (Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING Prelude Prelude in G Major

felix mendelssohn

Welcome Call to Worship Greet the Dawning *Processional Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

*Ascription of Praise Organ Praise Pastoral Report *Passing of the Peace Call to Prayer Before the Throne of God Above

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

bryan jeffery leech no. 77 Lobe den Herren

THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Glory Be to the Father *Prayer of Commitment

no. 805

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

Anthem of Joy Every Time I Feel the Spirit william dawson The Chancel Choir and soloist, Mike Fitzgerald

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson Exodus 3:1-14 pew bible p. 41

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

When The Fire Got Started

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

Invitation to the Table Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup

RESPONSE *Hymn of Response God Is Here!

no. 701 Beecher

*Invitation and Charge *Benediction *Choral Response Omega Amen

daniel sharp

Postlude theodore dubois

Toccata

* All who are able are invited to stand. Assisting in Worship: Rev. Becky Davis, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and organist, Steve Strite.

YEAR OF THE BOOK! THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1.

Do you remember where you were during the solar eclipse of August 2017? Describe what it was like looking into the sun. Were you afraid? What kind of precautions did you take and why?

2. Upon encountering the burning bush, Moses is instructed by God to take off his sandals (v. 5). Why must he take off his sandals and why does he hide his face (v. 6)? What does this reveal about God? 3. What does God observe about the Israelites in verse 7? What does God promise to do for them in verse 8? What does this tell us about the character of God? 4. God specifically mentions the misery, cries, and suffering of His people (v. 7). As the covenantal community - the family of God - how can we be an encouragement to one another in our sufferings? 5. God's promise to lead His people out of Egypt is met with a question from Moses: "Who am I that I should go...? (v. 10) God's response that He will be with him (v. 12) offers great assurance that Moses and the Israelites will not be alone in his endeavor. Knowing what you do of God (especially revealed in this story), what assurance is it knowing that God is with us? 6. In John 20:21-22, Jesus says to His disciples, "“Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you...Receive the Holy Spirit.” Throughout the Scriptures, God continues to send His people to others who are suffering. What would it look like if you viewed the places you worked, visited, studied, shopped, vacationed, etc... as places God has sent you? Would that change the way you interact with others? 7. The promise of the presence of God with Moses is furthered today to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. What does it mean for us (as the Church of Jesus Christ) to be equipped and empowered by the Holy Spirit? Knowing that the Spirit works in and through you, does that give you confidence or peace?

5 WAYS TO CONNECT A FRIEND TO CHURCH It might seem intimidating to invite a friend to church, but in reality, you are the church. So technically, you’re already halfway there. 1.

Share a great video. As we study the Year of the Book together, we’re sharing some of the teaching videos on social media. They’re easy to share on your page or message to a specific friend, and they help make a complex and sometimes confusing book accessible. facebook.com/firstpresorlando

2. Offer to read along with your friend. Speaking of the Year of the Book, we made handy invite cards for you to take with you. Pick a few up on your way out of church this morning and share one with a friend that you think might follow along with you. 3. Give them a cute little plant. All plants have a lifespan. They require care. You’re not inclined to just toss them in the trash. Which is why we chose them to be our “invites” to share with friends to Easter at the Dr. Phillips Center. (Get it?) Grab a few next month and pass them along for April 1. 4. Find out their favorite Starbucks drink. Gift your friend their favorite Starbucks coffee and take 30 minutes to sit down with them, ask questions and just listen. Then, commit to praying for them, regardless of whether they show an interest in coming to church or not. 5. Handwrite a standing invitation. Pick some nice stationery, and write your friend a note of encouragement, along with a standing “invitation” to church any Sunday. You never know when they’ll take you up on it. In the age of Instagram, handwritten notes can matter more than you think.

Join us next Sunday, February 11 for Second Sunday. The perfect day to bring a friend to church! We have a great sermon planned as we continue the Year of the Book. It will be a great Sunday for worship, coffee, and fellowship!