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Worship Services May 28, 2017 8:30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Worship ServicesMay 28, 20178:30 and 11 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Welcome
Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God in loving memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hall, Mr. & Mrs. John Stevenson, and Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Bates the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of Helen and Tommy Bates and family.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever, his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5
The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director
To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on our website at firstpresaugusta.org. You can also visit our welcome desk in the Welcome Center, located directly behind the sanctuary.
Spiritual CareIf you would like to speak to someone about what it means to know Jesus Christ or you have any spiritual need or question, please use one of the prayer cards in the pew rack to contact one of our pastors. Our church elders are also available to speak with you. An Elder and his wife will be standing next to the pastor following the service to talk or pray with you.
Children’s Check-inWe are committed to the highest level of protection possible for the children placed in our care on Sundays and at all church events. For this reason, we require parents of newborns through fifth grade children to check in their children before they go to the nursery, Sunday School, Catechism, Children’s Church or any other children’s activity. Kiosks are available in the Narthex and in the Children’s Lobby. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available to assist you.
Children’s WorshipWe offer a specially designed program for children in pre-K through fourth grade during the morning services. Leaders will escort children from the sanctuary to their classrooms during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. Children in pre-K through second grade remain in their classrooms until they are picked up by a parent.
Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We provide a Mother/Infant Room (room 160) located in the Ebenezer Building behind the sanctuary, and the Geneva Room is designated as a cry room for parents with fussy children. Both rooms are equipped with live video feed of the worship services. Ushers are available to direct you.
Additional Seating Additional seating for morning and evening worship services is available each week in St. Andrew’s Hall.
As stewards of God’s resources, we try not to print an excess of bulletins.We invite you to bring this bulletin with you when you return for the evening service.
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The Morning Services
The Meditation—Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing ............... arr. Craig Courtney
Theme: Sovereign Mercy
The Prelude—Rock of Ages ................................................................. arr. Diane Bish
†The Call to Worship .............................................................. from Psalm 122 and 123I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
We lift up our eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven.
As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master and the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress,
So our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.
The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!
Come, thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace;Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above;Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love! O to grace, how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be!Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee;Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.Here’s my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above!
Sophia and Isabelle Coleman, duet
Words: Robert Robinson | Music: John Wyeth arr. Craig Courtney | ©1989 Beckenhorst Press
*Welcome and Announcements ........................................................ Dr. Mike Phillips
* Ushers may seat worshipers at this time. † Indicates the congregation standing.
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*†The Hymn of Praise—Praise My Soul the King of Heaven ................. Regent Square(Verses 1, 3, 4)
†The Invocation (Please lift hands)
1.2.3.4.
From Psalm 103 | Henry F. Lyte
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The Response—Holy, Holy, Holy! ............................................................................Nicaea(Sung by all)Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
†The Confession of Faith ............................................................... The Apostles’ Creed
The ResponseThe grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.
The New Testament Lesson ...................................................................... Romans 9:14-24page 1759 in the pew Bible
§The Personal Confession of Sin
† Indicates the congregation standing. § Please kneel if able to do so.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell.* The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*suffered separation from God**universal
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†The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ........................................................Isaiah 55:6, 7Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts.Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Almighty, eternal God and Father, we confess and acknowledge that wewere conceived and born in sin, and are therefore inclined to all evil and slow toall good, that we transgress thy holy commandments without ceasing, and evermore corrupt ourselves. But we are sorry for the same, and seek thy grace andhelp. Please have mercy upon us, most gracious and merciful God andFather, through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Grant to us and increase in usthy Holy Spirit, that we may recognize our sin and unrighteousness from thebottom of our hearts, attain true repentance and sorrow for them, die to themwholly, and please thee entirely by a new and godly life. Amen.
from Martin Bucer’s Strasburg Liturgy (1539)
The Corporate Confession of Sin
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The Offertory—CityServe Video
**The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)
*‡The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
‡ Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit for Catechism classes at this time.**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.
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1.2.3.
*†The Hymn of Preparation—By Thy Mercy ..................................... Indelible Grace(All Verses)
Words: James J. Cummins | Music: Greg Thompson | ©2004 Greg Thompson Music
Who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age. Galatians 1:4
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Sermons are available on the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/resources/sermons.
Sermon—Over Human Hearts .................................................Dr. George Robertson
The Old Testament Lesson ...................................................................... Exodus 9:12
The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
page 100 in the pew Bible
1. Sovereignty
2. Salvation
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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts, organ
†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)
1.2.3.4.5.
(Verses 1, 3, 4, 5) †The Hymn of Response—When This Passing World Is Done ....... New City Fellowship
Robert Murry McCheyne, 1837 | James Ward, 1984
The Postlude—Toccata in Classic Style ................................................ Gordon Young
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Jazz Prelude—I Need Thee Every Hour (Lord, I Need You)
†Call to Worship and Invocation ............................................................ Rev. Mike Hearon
The Shorter Catechism, Question 29:
Q. How are we made to take part in the redemption Christ bought?
A. We take part in the redemption Christ bought when the Holy Spirit effectively applies it to us.
Theme: Creation-wide Repentance
The Evening Service
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†Song—UnchangingMike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts
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†Song—Come, Ye Sinners (Psalm 90)
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†Song—I Need Thee Every Hour (Lord, I Need You)
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Words and Music by Laura Story | © 2011 Laura Stories | New Spring
We pray for blessings, we pray for peaceComfort for family, protection while we sleepWe pray for healing, for prosperityWe pray for your mighty hand to ease our sufferingAnd all the while you hear each spoken needYet love is way too much to give us lesser things ’Cause what if your blessings come through raindropsWhat if your healing comes through tearsAnd what if a thousand sleepless nightsAre what it takes to know you’re nearAnd what if trials of this lifeAre your mercies in disguise We pray for wisdom, your voice to hearWe cry in anger when we cannot feel you nearWe doubt your goodness, we doubt your loveAs if ev’ry promise from your Word is not enoughAnd all the while you hear each desp’rate pleaAnd long that we’d have faith to believe When friends betray usWhen darkness seems to winWe know that pain reminds this heartThat this is not, this is not our homeIt’s not our home What if my greatest disappointmentsOr the aching of this lifeIs a revealing of a greater thirstThis world can’t satisfyAnd what if trials of this lifeThe rain, the storms, the hardest nightsAre your mercies in disguise
Offering
Offertory—Blessings ............................................................................................Story
Evening Prayers
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†Song—I Surrender All
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4. Restoration
Luke 3:10-14page 1593 in the pew Bible
Sermon—Creation-wide Repentance ........................................Dr. George Robertson
1. Creation (Genesis 1-2)
2. Fall (Genesis 3:1-14)
3. Redemption
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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)CCLI License Number 425646
†Song—It Is Well With My Soul
Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry [email protected], ext. 8837
Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus [email protected], ext. 8847
Luke NidayShalom Project [email protected], ext. 8845
Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for [email protected],
Rick KeuroglianDirector of Young ProfessionalsExecutive Director of City Hope [email protected], 706.664.8228
Clark NewtonRegional Director of Medical Campus [email protected], ext. 8841
George LazariDirector of Medical Campus Outreach [email protected], ext. 8841
Louise ColemanDirector of Children’s [email protected], ext. 8832
John L. WilsonDirector of Music and [email protected], ext. 8826
Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and [email protected]
Vonnie EidsonDirector of [email protected], ext. 8822
Pastoral Staff
Ministry Directors
Cameron Anderson, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
Bonnie Bowles, [email protected], ext. 8840
Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship [email protected], ext. 8827
Beth Cave, Children’s Ministry Preschool [email protected], ext. 8832
Francesca Fontanez, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
Lesley Hamm, Discipleship [email protected], ext. 8831
Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions [email protected], ext. 8860
Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate [email protected], ext. 8833
David Jones, MCO Resource [email protected], ext. 8841
Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of [email protected], ext. 8820
Chandler Machemehl, Assistant Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
J.T. Martin, CO [email protected], ext. 8848
Ellen McGaha, CO Office [email protected], ext. 8848
Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women’s [email protected], ext. 8841
Mary-Clayton Murphy, Youth [email protected], 8849
Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and [email protected], ext. 8849
Meghann Robinson, Hope for AugustaDirector of Arts, Arrow Institute of [email protected]
Jess Romer, Ministry [email protected], ext. 8855
Mike Rosser, Hope for AugustaWalton Oaks [email protected], 706.715.9932
Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir [email protected]
Kelly Tabb, Children’s Ministry Nursery [email protected], ext. 8832
Gregory Trent, Maintenance [email protected], ext. 8835
Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting [email protected], ext. 8821
Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate [email protected], 404.630.0523
Hannah Westfall, CO Events [email protected]
Krissy Wilkins, Children’s MinistryElementary [email protected], ext. 8832
Ministry Staff
George RobertsonSenior [email protected], ext. 8855
John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurture and [email protected], ext. 8849
Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreach and [email protected], ext. 8860
John BarrettAssociate Pastor, [email protected], ext. 8852
Mike PhillipsAssociate [email protected]
Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected]
Robert Vasholz Pastoral [email protected], 706.691.1414
CLass CLass desCription LoCation
College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Murphy HallYoung Married Young married couples Eve RoomStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew’s HallCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult Classroom
Adult Sunday School Classes A guide to navigating our campus is available in the Welcome Center, and ushers are available to help direct newcomers and guests.
510.2648
GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of May:
8:30 a.m. Stan Smith, Jerry Miller, David Haburchak, Jim Grayson, Ashley Paulk, Matt Willis11 a.m. Sean Lynch, Barry Whitney, Gerald Killian, Hunter Baggs, Sylvester Brown, Matt Aitken
6:30 p.m. Stan Smith, Jerry Miller, David Haburchak, Jim Grayson, Ashley Paulk, Jeremy Wells
