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Worship ServicesAugust 19, 20128:30 and 11 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
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To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available in our Welcome Center or on our website, firstpresaugusta.org.Children’s WorshipWe offer a specially designed program for children in Pre-K through fourth grade during the morning services. A leader will escort children to their classrooms during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. Parents of children in Pre-K through second grade are asked to pick up their children following Sunday School or the 11 a.m. worship service.Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We also provide a Mother/Infant Room equipped with audio located beside Nursery 1. Ushers are available to direct you.Spiritual CareIf you would like to speak to someone about what it means to know Jesus Christ or if you have any spiritual need or question, please use one of the prayer cards in the attendance pad folder to contact a pastor. Our church elders are also available to speak with you. An elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service.Worship LocationsWhile our sanctuary is undergoing renovations we are worshiping in St. Andrew’s Hall with additional seating in the Geneva Room and simulcasting of the service available in the Adult (Builders) Classroom. Parish WorshipOur church is organized into parishes to strengthen our connection with each other and with our community. During the time we are renovating our sanctuary two parishes will be sharing worship and fellowship together in the Youth Ministry Building via simulcast during the 11 a.m. service. The schedule over the next few months is: August—Masters Parish and Hill Parish; September—Forest Hills Parish and Lake Forest Parish.
WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshipping our gracious God with us today.
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.
Greeters – These elders welcomed you as you entered the services today:Bill McCartney, Jim Carroll, Dan Boone, Jim Clark........................................... 8:30 a.m.Sylvester Brown, Gerald Killian, Cliff Eckles, Eric Chou ...................................... 11 a.m.Ron Skenes, Stan Smith, Tom Harley, Ashley Paulk .......................................... 6:30 p.m.
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The Morning Service
The Meditation—O God Beyond All Praising ................................................ Thaxted
The Lord Is With Us
The Brass Prelude—Praise the Lord With Drums and Cymbals ............... Karg-Elert
(† Indicates the congregation standing)(*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)
Welcome & Announcements ............................................................Rev. John Franks*
The Call to Worship ..............................................................................from Psalm 46†
The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Let us worship God!
O God beyond all praising, we worship you todayand sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay;for we can only wonder at every gift you send,at blessings without number and mercies without end:we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word,we honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.
The Feast of Trumpets Brass QuintetFabio Mann, Bassam Mussad, trumpets; Kyly McCarrell, Christopher Vail, trombones; Kyle Knab, tuba
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The Hymn of Praise—Holy, Holy, Holy ............................................................................Nicaea† *
Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | John B. Dykes, 1861
(Verses 1, 2, 4)
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The Hymn of Praise—Holy, Holy, Holy ............................................................................Nicaea The Invocation (Please lift hands)†
The Response
The grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.
The New Testament Lesson .............................................................. Romans 8:28-39page 1757 in the pew Bible
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Gloria Patri ...............................................................................Lasst Uns Erfreeen
The Confession of Faith ......................................................................Apostles’ Creed†
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 Assurance of Pardoning Grace ...................................... from Zephaniah 3:14-17
Sing, O Daughter of Zion: shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,O Daughter of Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away your punishment,The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
O God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love and your abundant mercy. Father, blot out our transgressions! We know our sin only too well. It is painful to us and offensive to you. We would be holy, but sin keeps getting in our way. We do not always trust you. We are often afraid that if we follow your ways we will miss something. As a result we have rebelled against your wisdom and have gotten into trouble. We have rejected your fatherly guidance and have gotten lost altogether. Therefore we are embarrassed. Have mercy on us, O God, for we are sinners, captives to sin, enslaved by sin. Forgive us.
The Corporate Confession of Sin
The Personal Confession of Sin
The Sacrament of Baptism(11 a.m.) ........................................Coleman Daniel McBeeson of Anna and Joey McBee
Baptism Response—Children of the Heavenly Father ..........................Swedish Tune
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The Offertory—Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord ...............Praetorius
The Offering* (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)
Praise the LordPraise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.Praise the Lord.
*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk
The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Our 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.
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† The Peace*
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
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The Hymn of Preparation—God Moves in a Mysterious Way ..............................Dundee† (Verses 1, 2, 4, 6; Children in Pre-K through fourth grade exit at this time)
William Cowper. 1774 | Scottish Psalter, 1615
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a. Blessing (2)
a. Exclusive (7-12)
b. Observation (3, 4)
b. Persecution (13-20)
c. Overflow (5, 6)
c. Vindication (21-23)
For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.
Sermon—Immanuel ..................................................................Dr. George Robertson
2. With us in Suffering (7-23)
1. With us in Success (1-6)
The New Testament Lesson ...............................................................Genesis 39:1-23page 64 in the pew Bible
The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
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The Postlude—God Himself Is With Us ....................................................Arnsberg
Paul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts
The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)†
Ralph Wardlaw, 1817 | Henri A. Cesar Malan, 1827
(Verses 1, 2, 3)The Hymn of Response—Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground .........................Hendon†
1.2.3.4.
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True Religion
The Evening Service
Jazz Prelude—Come to the Table
Call to Worship ................................................................................. Rev. John Franks
The Shorter Catechism, Question 40:
Q. What rules did God first reveal for man to obey?A. The rules he first revealed were the moral law.
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Words: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | Music: John B. Dykes, 1862
† Song—Not to UsMeredith Williams, Worship Leader
Chris Tomlin & Jesse Reeves| ©2001 worshiptogether.com songs Six Steps Music
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† Song—How Great Thou Art
Words: Carl Boberg, 1859-1940 | Translation: Sturat K. Hine, 1899-1989 | Hope Publishing Company
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† Song—Here Is Love
Words: William Rees | Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
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Evening Prayers
Offertory
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† Song—In the Cross of Christ I GloryChildren in Pre-K through second grade exit at this time
Words: John Bowring and Alex Mejias | Music by Alex Mejias and Ross Byrd | © High Street Hymns
CCLI License Number 425646
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3. Promises to the Patient
1. Pathway to Patience
2. Patterns of Patience
Sermon —The Waiting Is the Hardest Part .........................................Rev. John FranksJames 5:7-11
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
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The Bread
There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veinsAnd sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stainsLose all their guilty stainslose all their guilty stainsAnd sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains
The Benediction (Please lift hands)†
Preparation for the Table
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Supper
The Cup
Wonderful merciful Saviorprecious Redeemer and friendWho would have thought that a Lamb couldrescue the souls of menOh you rescue the souls of menYou are the One that we praiseyou are the One we adoreYou give the healing and grace ourhearts always hunger forOh our hearts always hunger for
The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his dayAnd there have I though vile as he washed all my sins awayWashed all my sins away washed all my sins awayAnd there have I though vile as he washed all my sins away
Almighty infinite Fatherfaithfully loving your ownhere in our weakness you find usfalling before your throneOh we’re falling before your throneYou are the One that we praiseyou are the One we adoreYou give the healing and grace ourhearts always hunger forOh our hearts always hunger for
(Sung by all)
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DiaconateLee BakerJulian BattleDavid Blair, chairAllen BlalockRandall BoutwellBreck BrighamChuck BrownMark BruckerChris CawleyTommy DayTony DiRenzoJeff DrakeChris DriverMark Fulcher
Justin HalversonLester HarperAdam HooverGlen JohnsonDennis JonesTommy JonesScott KirchhoffJeff LeeJason LongTroy LorierScott MartinJohn MasseyBobby MassuccoByron Morris, Jr.
John PriceDavid RobertsChip StoryJason VitalDexter WalkerJeff WestergreenPalmer WestmorelandSteven WhitcombDon Yarid
Deacon Emeritus:James O. Brady
SessionMatt AitkenJim BoddenDan BooneSylvester BrownEric ChouBilly EnglishTom HarleyPhin HitchcockSteve HubbardRon JeffcoatKen LanclosDale MartinBill McCartneyJerry Miller
Ashley PaulkJim ScarbroughRon SkenesBruce Van PeursemMike WattsDavid WhitcombSkip WigginsMatt Willis
Elders Emeriti:W. Hunter Baggs, Jr.Hal D. Beman, Jr.Philip E. Hedges, Jr.C. Barry Whitney, Jr.
Mike Hearon ................................................................................................... Associate Pastor, [email protected], ext. 8846
George Robertson ...............................................................................................................Senior [email protected], ext. 8822
Pastors
John Franks ............................................................................................. Associate Pastor, Family [email protected], ext. 8849
Peter Letchford .........................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected]
Robert Vasholz .........................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected], ext. 8900
Rick Keuroglian ....................................................................................................Director of [email protected], ext. 8843
Ministry Directors
Chris White .............................................................................................Director of Ministry [email protected], ext. 8837
John Barrett .......................................................................................... Executive Director of [email protected], ext. 8852
Chris Drinkard ............................................................................... Regional Director of Campus [email protected], ext. 8844
Emily Freeman ....................................................................................... Director of Women’s [email protected], ext. 8853
Clark Newton .................................................................................. Director of Medical Campus [email protected], ext. 8841
Paul Roberts ....................................................................................................Director of Music and [email protected], ext. 8826
Jessica Tatro ...............................................................................................Director of Children’s [email protected], ext. 8832
Michael Ingham ............................................................................................. Director of Vision [email protected], ext. 8900
Caleb Click .................................................................................................................... Pastor to [email protected], ext. 8849
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CLass CLass DesCription LoCation
College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Adults For those in their 20s Murphy HallYoung Married Young married couples Young Married ClassroomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Letchford HallStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCovenanters Parents of college students and older Letchford HallAdult Families Parents of college students and older Adult ClassroomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room
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.