Worship ServicesAugust 27, 2017

8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.

Welcome

Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God.

The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on ourwebsite 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 ourcare on Sundays and at all church events. For this reason, we require parents of newbornsthrough fifth grade children to check in their children before they go to the nursery, SundaySchool, Catechism, Children’s Church or any other children’s activity. Kiosks are available inthe Narthex and in the Children’s Lobby. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers areavailable to assist you.

Children’s WorshipWe offer a specially designed program for children in pre-K through fourth grade during themorning services. Leaders will escort children from the sanctuary to their classrooms duringthe hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pickthem up after the service. Children in pre-K through second grade remain in their classroomsuntil they are picked up by a parent.

Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and SundaySchool. We provide a Mother/Infant Room (room 160) located in the Ebenezer Buildingbehind the sanctuary, and the Geneva Room is designated as a cry room for parents withfussy children. Both rooms are equipped with live video feed of the worship services. Ushersare available to direct you.

Additional Seating Please see Ushers for additional overflow seating

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—Be Thou My Vision ........................................... arr. Philip Stopford

Theme: Not For Ourselves—Worship

The Prelude—Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing .................................. Diane Bish

†The Call to Worship ....................................................... from Hebrews 12:1-2; 28-29Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,

Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin that clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race set before us,

Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;Naught be all else to me, save that thou art:Thou my best thought in the day and the night,Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word;I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord:Thou my great Father, and I thy true son,Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.

High King of Heaven, when the battle is done,Grant heaven’s joy to me, O bright heaven’s Sun!Christ of my own heart, whatever be fall,Still be my vision, O Ruler of all!

Jeremy Wells, soloDavid Haburchak, flute

Words and Music: Traditional Irish Hymn arr. Philip Stopford | ©2005 Ecclesium Publishing/Hal Leonard Corp.

*Welcome and Announcements .......................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

* Ushers may seat worshipers at this time. † Indicates the congregation standing.

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*†The Hymn of Praise—O God Our Help in Ages Past ..................................... St. Anne(Verses 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

From Psalm 90 | Isaac Watts, 1719 | Attr. to William Croft, 1678-1727 | Tate and Brady’s Supplement to the New Version, 1708

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The ResponseThe grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.

The Psalter Lesson ...................................................................................................Psalm 84page 922 in the pew Bible

Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

†The Confession of Faith ................................................................ Colossians 1:15-20

§The Personal Confession of Sin

† Indicates the congregation standing. § Please kneel if able to do so.

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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 .................................................. Romans 8:31-34What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

Heavenly Father, we humbly confess that we are an anxious, fearful people. We do not trust you as we should and often try to control our circumstances to prevent hardship and pain. We are slow to seek you in prayer, weak in perseverance, and quick to forget the faithfulness of your power and providence. We try to manipulate and scheme instead of resting in your promises and remembering your love. Forgive us for the folly of self-preservation and self-trust. Forgive us for doubting your goodness. Forgive us for being conformed to this world and for placing our trust in possessions, power, and the wisdom of man. Renew our minds and hearts that we might walk by faith and not by sight. By your mercy, keep us steadfastly devoted to Christ and cause us to endure to the end, that we might receive your great salvation. Through Christ Jesus we pray, Amen.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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Words and Music: Frederick Lehman arr. Mary McDonald | ©2010 Lorenz Publishing Company

The Offertory—The Love of God ................Frederick Lehman, arr. Mary McDonald

**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.

Jeremy Wells, solo

The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell,It goes beyond the highest star and reaches to the lowest hell;The guilty pair, bowed down with care, God gave his Son to win:His erring child, he reconciled, and pardoned from his sin.

When years of time shall pass away, and earthly thrones and kingdoms fall,When men, who here refuse to pray, on rocks and hills and mountains call,God’s love so sure shall still endure, all measureless and strong:Redeeming grace to Adam’s race, the saints’ and angels’ song.

O Love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong!It shall forevermore endure, the saints’ and angels’ song!The love of God!

‡ 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—Arise, My Soul, Arise ..............................................Twit(All Verses)

Keith Getty, Stuart Townend | ©2007 Thankyou Music

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Sermons are available on the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/resources/sermons.

Sermon—The Persevering Church ..................................................... Rev. John Franks Not for Ourselves 2017

The New Testament Lesson ........................................................... Hebrews 10:19-25

The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

b. Since we have _______________________

b. Let us _______________________

c. Let us _______________________

page 1873 in the pew Bible

a. Since we have _______________________

a. Let us _______________________

1. The______________________ for the Persevering Church

2. The _____________________ of the Persevering Church

10Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts, organ

†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)

(All Verses) †The Hymn of Response—God of Grace and God of Glory .............CWM Rhondda

Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1930, alt | John Hughes, 1907

The Postlude—Toccata .............................................................................John Weaver

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Jazz Prelude—Because He Lives (Amen)

†Call to Worship and Invocation ..............................................................Rev. John Barrett

The Shorter Catechism, Question 43:

Q. What introduces the ten commandments?

A. These words introduce the ten commandments: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

Theme: The Glorious Gospel

The Evening Service

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Mike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts†Song—All Glory, Laud and Honor

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†Song—Because He Lives (Amen)

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Instrumental Music

Evening Prayers

Offering

Offertory—Come Thou Fount

Reception of New Members

Installation of Officer—Mr. Barrett Jones

Baptism ................................................................................... Elizabeth Grace Carter

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†Song—My Worth Is Not In What I Own

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2. Power to Convert (14-18)

Galatians 6:11-18

1. Power to Convict (12-13)

page 1816 in the pew Bible

Sermon—The Glorious Power of the Cross ..................................Mr. Rick Keuroglian

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

†Song—The Wonderful Cross

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Louise ColemanDirector of Children’s Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Vonnie EidsonDirector of Communicationveidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Vanessa HawkinsDirector of Women’s Ministryvhawkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext 8842

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

John L. WilsonDirector of Music and Artsjwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Young ProfessionalsExecutive Director of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.664.8228

George LazariDirector of Medical Campus Outreach Augustageorge@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Clark NewtonRegional Director of Medical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Luke NidayShalom Project Directorlniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

Church Ministry Directors

Outreach Ministry Directors

Cameron Anderson, Youth Interncanderson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Elizabeth Barone, Children’s MinistryAdministrative Assistantebarone@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Sarah Boudet, Youth Internsboudet@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeperbbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8840

Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship Asst.bcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Beth Cave, Children’s Ministry Preschool Coordinatorbcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions Associatejharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Rachel Hyatt, Graphic Designer rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operationsslanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Chandler Machemehl, Youth Interncmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ellen McGaha, CO Office Managerellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women’s Directorkaitlyn@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Mary-Clayton Murphy, Youth Internmcmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org, 8849

Alissa Preston, Worship, Family Nurture and Youth Administrative Assistantapreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jess Romer, Ministry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Mike Rosser, Hope for AugustaWalton Oaks Coordinatormrosser@hopeforaugusta.org, 706.715.9932

Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

Kelly Tabb, Children’s Ministry Nursery Coordinatorktabb@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Gregory Trent, Maintenance Coordinatorgtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate Directorcandyn@hopeforaugusta.org, 404.630.0523

Hannah Westfall, CO Events Coordinatorhannah.westfall@campusoutreach.org

Krissy Wilkins, Children’s MinistryElementary Coordinatorkwilkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Steven Zhang, CO Creative Directorsteven.zhang@campusoutreach.org

Ministry Staff

Mike HearonInterim Senior Pastormhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurture and Worshipjfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

John BarrettExecutive Pastorjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssociate Pastormphillips@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.691.1414

CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Room 211MCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Baker House Young Married Young married couples Harmony HallStudent Families Parents of elementary–high school students Letchford HallCornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew’s HallCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Room 114Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve RoomOfficer Training Officer Candidates and their Wives Room 201

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 August:

Elders

8:30 a.m. David Whitcomb, Robert Campbell, Skip Wiggins, Stan Smith, Jeff Westergreen, Jerry Miller11 a.m. Jim Scarborough, Sean Lynch, Byron Morris, Matt Aitken, Ron Jeffcoat, Gerald Killian

6:30 p.m. David Whitcomb, Robert Campbell, Skip Wiggins, Stan Smith, Jeff Westergreen, Jim Grayson

Matt AitkenDowntown Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish*

Steve LutzBelair Parish

Ron SkenesBelair Parish*

John BarrettMasters Parish*

Jim GraysonBrynwood Parish

Dale MartinWestminster Parish*

Bruce Van PeursemRiver Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish*

David HaburchakSavannah Rapids Parish

Bill McCartneyForest Hills Parish*

Mike WattsSavannah Rapids Parish*

Dan BooneDowntown Parish

Mike HarrisNational Parish*

Jerry MillerWheeler Parish

Jeremy WellsLake Forest Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish*

Ed HartmannWheeler Parish*

Byron MorrisRiver Parish*

Jeff WestergreenWheeler Parish

Robert CampbellWheeler Parish

Steve HubbardDowntown Parish*

Ashley PaulkWheeler Parish

David WhitcombMartintown Parish*

Jim CarrollStevens Creek Parish*

Ron JeffcoatLakeside Parish*

Allen PelletierRiver Parish

Skip WigginsBrynwood Parish*

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Gerald KillianPalmetto Parish*

Jim ScarbroughBrynwood Parish

Matt WillisEvans Parish*

* Parish ElderAll active officers are listed at firstpresaugusta.org/officers.