Join us at 9:00 or 11:15am for Easter Hope with Dr. David Swanson.
KNOW TRUTH / LIVE TRUTH
SUNDAY WORSHIP — 05.08
Join us at 9:00 or 11:15am for Easter Hope with Dr. David Swanson. Prepare your heart in 1 Peter 1:3-9, and access your Worship Guide to engage and grow.
FORMATION HOUR — 10:15
On this second-Sunday, Meet the Pres and Pastors Class will combine in King Parlor for a study on Presbyterianism with Dr. Case Thorp. There’s an opportunity for every age & stage!
Visit our website for safety precautions. If you’re high-risk, symptomatic, unable or hesitant to gather, plan to worship with us from the comfort and safety of your location at FPCO.org/live or Facebook.
FIRST PRES SINGS!
If you enjoy singing, we have an opportunity for you!
For Women: Sing with our female choir on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 11:15am. Rehearsals: 05.26, 06.02, 06.09, 06.16 from 6:30-7:00pm, in the choir room.
For Men: Sing with our male choir on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 11:15am. Rehearsals: 06.16, 06.23, 06.30 from 6:30-7:00pm, in the choir room.
Calling all poets, songwriters and storytellers – this is your night! Join us TONIGHT, 05.05, from 7:30-9:30pm for Open Mic! On or off stage, we want to see you there: Bynx Orlando, 420 E Church St. Performers must pre-register.
Join the ladies of First Pres, Karen Thigpen, Layne Spears, Betsy Hirschy & Britney Kohl, to support moms and their babies during a time of incredible need – unexpected pregnancy. Our partners at Choices share the love of Christ – without judgment – to women and families in crisis. Consider walking on 05.07 at 9am with Team: First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, or donate here toward our $10,000 goal.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and our friends at Commission127 are excited to share their life-altering, fostering stories. Join us in Lee Fellowship Hall on Sunday, 05.22, at 10:15! This event is meant to inform and spur adult engagement toward the miraculous work of Commission127 – offering support to foster families through everyday actions that make a world of difference! Roundtable connection, panel discussion, and light bites are only the beginning of this Missional opportunity with your First Pres Family.
If you live in Windermere, Winter Garden, Clermont or Dr. Phillips, this message is for you! As our search for a church planting pastor continues, we want to be intentional about praying and fellowshipping together as West Siders. Mark you calendar for Sunday evening, 05.22, for prayer and potluck at the home of Gary and Cindy Vance in Windermere. Join with west side friends, known and new, as we celebrate what God is doing in our community! Learn more about First Pres’ West Side Church Plant initiative.
SHINE’s Summer Deep Dive is a unique, children’s discipleship opportunity for rising kindergarteners - 4th graders! Choose one week to Dive into fun and learning with friends – either 06.20-23 or 07.25-28. Mission56 is offered for rising 5th - 6th graders, 07.25-28. Learn more and contact Taylor to volunteer!
Journey with us weekly through prompted prayers, spiritual practices, and acts of care for the people around us. In Eastertide we focus on our families — (1) pray for flourishing of your immediate and Church Family, (2) practice praying through the Psalms, and (3) reach out to relatives with thoughtful acts of care. Share your story of Living on Mission to inspire a movement of service in our community
Attend the Arts Fellows’ inaugural showcase for a night of inspiration at the intersection of art and faith! Our 2022 visual and performing Arts Fellows will present their original works on Thursday, 06.16, at 7pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. Celebrated guest appearances: Orlando Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, Orlando's premier choreographer, Dawn Branch, award-winning filmmaker, James Spradlin, and Broadway veterans, Stephen and Juliette Trafton. Don’t miss this evening of unconventional expressions of faith that will equally excite and inspire!
For this Wednesday Update, Dr. David Swanson intros our new sermon series, Rediscovering Hope. He also spotlights our Missional Living initiative for Eastertide, our upcoming men’s and women’s choir ensembles, Shine’s Summer Deep Dive, and progress on the church planting pastor search. You don’t want to miss his airplane saga from last weekend! Open your Bible to Galatians 5:1 as we prepare ourselves to stand firm in the Freedom Christ has purchased for us.
For this edition of Mission Monday, Director of Missions, Alexa Rossi, sits down with Rechaud and Betsey Bell to discuss their testimony and calling to launch Commission 127. These pioneers in local foster care talk about their journey together toward the ministry and share God’s great work in families throughout Central Florida. Meet The Bells live in Lee Fellowship Hall on Sunday, 05.22, at 10:15 for a Stirring Event to learn more about the ministry and get involved!
September ‘22 - May ‘23: Dr. Case Thorp leads a cohort of 12 Christ-centered professionals through spiritual formation practices to build Christian witness and workplace success. Our Gotham Fellows share new experiences, network, and unpack texts from Augustine to Keller – developing a theology of cultural renewal through their vocations. Consider this exciting opportunity and apply ASAP. Space is limited. Learn more here.
We’re still smiling as we look back on the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday with YOU, our Church Family! Take a moment to look back, remember the joyous day with friends and family, and celebrate the victory of our risen King!
How have you witnessed or received the love and care of Christ through others? How are you serving your family & community with intention? Read our most recent #WeAreFirstPres and be inspired!
Your faithful giving serves the needs of others while maintaining the ministries of First Pres. Thank you! Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be Relentlessly Generous.
