Worship Services. November 12, :30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

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1 Worship Services November 12, :30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

2 Welcome We are very glad to have you worshiping our gracious God with us today. 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 Care If 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-in We 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 Worship We 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 Please see ushers for additional overflow seating. Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God. 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.

3 The Morning Services Theme: Living in Grace The Prelude Adagio for Strings...Samuel Barber *Welcome and Announcements...Rev. Mike Hearon The Meditation The Cause of Christ...Kari Jobe The only thing I want in life is to be known for loving Christ, To build his church, to love his bride and make his name known far and wide. For this cause I live, for this cause I d die; I surrender all for the cause of Christ. All I once held dear, I will leave behind, For the joy is this, oh, the cause of Christ! Youth Choir Kayla Hawkins, solo Lisa and John Wilson, directors He is all my soul will prize, regardless of the joy or trial; When agonizing questions rise, in Jesus, all my hope abides. Words and Music: Kari Jobe, Bryan Fowler, and Benjamin Hastings Arr. David T. Clydesdale 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing/Brentwood-Benson The Call to Worship... from Titus 3:4-7 The kindness and love of God our Savior has appeared! He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, So that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us worship God! * Ushers may seat worshipers at this time. Indicates the congregation standing. 3

4 * The Hymn of Praise All People That on Earth Do Dwell... Old Hundredth (Verses 1, 3, 4) Psalm 100 William Kethe, 1561 Louis Bourgeois s Genevean Psalter, 1551 The Invocation (Please lift hands) 4

5 The Confession of Faith... The Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 60 Q. How are you right with God? A. Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Even though my conscience accuses me of having grievously sinned against all God s commandments and of never having kept any of them, and even though I am still inclined toward all evil, nevertheless, without my deserving it at all, out of sheer grace,god grants and credits to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if I had never sinned nor been a sinner, as if I had been as perfectly obedient as Christ was obedient for me. All I need to do is to accept this gift of God with a believing heart. *Doxology... Tallis Canon Work As Worship Video The Personal Confession of Sin Indicates the congregation standing. Please kneel if able to do so. 5

6 The Corporate Confession of Sin O King of Glory, we confess that our praise of your majesty has often been faint, our performance as citizens of your kingdom treasonous. While our lips give you glory, our lives seldom reflect your will, for we have surrendered to the enemy by our secret and known sins. For our treason you died, Lord Jesus; for our restoration, you rose again. Transform our hearts with healing grace; forgive the wrong we have done and our failure to do what you have commanded. Draw us closer to you that we may understand your heart and desire to obey your Word. Melt our hard hearts with your love and make us eager to honor you with our lives. By the Holy Spirit s continuing discipline, by your amazing grace and abundant patience, may we be loyal and loving servants of the King. Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. The Assurance of Pardoning Grace...Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. The Response More Love to Thee, O Christ... More Love to Thee (Sung by all) More love to thee, O Christ, More love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. 6

7 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. **The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.) The Offertory All Earth Rejoice... Antonio Vivaldi Youth Choir All the earth rejoice with a gladsome voice, Now sing we alleluia! Praise the Lord, O praise the Lord; Rejoice, rejoice and sing! Sing alleluia, sing, O praise the Lord. Sound the trumpet, sound the harp, praise the Lord! Words: Hal Hopson (adapted from Psalms) Music: Antonio Vivaldi arr. Hal Hopson 1992 Belwin Mills * The Peace The 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. 7

8 * The Hymn of Preparation Father of Mercies, in Your Word...Beatitudo (Verses 1, 3, 4, 5) Anne Steele, 1760 Alt. 1990, mod John B. Dykes,

9 The Old Testament Lesson...Genesis 32:22-32 pages 53 in the pew Bible The Response This is the Word of God, Thanks be to you, O God. Sermon The Response of Grace... Dr. Paul Kooistra 1. Jacob: The Self-made Man 2. The Gift of Surrender 3. What Does Surrender Look Like? The Silent Prayers of God s People Sermons are available on the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/resources/sermons. 9

10 The Hymn of Response I d Rather Have Jesus...I d Rather Have Jesus (All Verses) Rhea F. Miller George Beverly Shea 1922 Chancel Music, Inc. The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction) The Postlude Toccata in D Minor...J.S. Bach Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts, organ 10

11 The Evening Service Theme: The Kingdom of God Jazz Prelude Psalm 126 The Shorter Catechism, Question 52: Q. What are the reasons for the second commandment? A. The reasons for the second commandment are that God totally rules over us, that we belong to him, and that he is eager to be worshipped correctly. Call to Worship and Invocation...Dr. Mike Phillips 11

12 Song O Church Arise Mike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts 12

13 Song Psalm

14 Evening Prayers Offering Offertory His Eye Is on the Sparrow... Martin, Gabriel Why should I feel discouraged Why should the shadows come Why should my heart be lonely And long for heaven and home When Jesus is my portion my constant friend is he His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me Let not your heart be troubled His tender words I hear And resting on his goodness I lose my doubt and fear Tho by the path he leadeth but one step I may see His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me I sing because I m happy I sing because I m free For his eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me Words by Civilla Martin, Music by Charles Gabriel, 1905.

15 Song Wonderful, Merciful Savior 15

16 Sermon The Kingdom Way, Part 1 - Kingdom Happiness...Rev. Mike Hearon Luke 6:20-26 page 1600 in the pew Bible 1. Kingdom People 2. The Happy Ones The Warned Ones Poor Rich Hungry Full Weeping Laughing Rejected Well-liked 3. Kingdom Happiness 16

17 The Lord s Supper The Bread Be Still My Soul... K. von Schlegel, Borthwick, Sibelius Be still my soul! The Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev ry change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul! Thy best, thy heav nly, Friend Thro thorny ways leads to a joyful end. Be still, my soul! Thy God doth undertake To guide the future as he has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul! The waves and wind still know His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below. Be still, my soul! The hour is hast ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul! When change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. The Cup Beneath the Cross of Jesus...Clephane, Murphy Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From burning of the noontide heat and burden of the day. Upon the cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see The very dying form of one who suffered there for me; And from my stricken heart with tears, two wonders I confess, The wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness. I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place, I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; Content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, My sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross. The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving The Benediction (Please lift hands) CCLI License Number

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19 Mike Hearon Interim Senior Pastor ext John Franks Associate Pastor, Family Nurture and Worship ext Pastoral Staff John Barrett Executive Pastor ext Mike Phillips Associate Pastor ext Jim Knight Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Care Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certification Louise Coleman Director of Children s Ministry lcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Vonnie Eidson Director of Communication veidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Church Ministry Directors Vanessa Hawkins Director of Women s Ministry vhawkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext 8842 Mike Murphy Assistant Director of Music and Arts mmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org Chris White Director of Ministry Operations cwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext John L. Wilson Director of Music and Arts jwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Drew Epting Regional Director of Campus Outreach drew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext Rick Keuroglian Director of Young Professionals Executive Director of City Hope Alliance rkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, Outreach Ministry Directors George Lazari Director of Medical Campus Outreach Augusta george@mcoaugusta.org, ext Clark Newton Regional Director of Medical Campus Outreach clark@mcoaugusta.org, ext Luke Niday Shalom Project Director lniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Stephen Pittman Director of Hope for Augusta stephen@hopeforaugusta.org Cameron Anderson, Youth Intern canderson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Elizabeth Barone, Children s Ministry Administrative Assistant ebarone@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Sarah Boudet, Youth Intern sboudet@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeper bbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship Asst. bcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Beth Cave, Children s Ministry Preschool Coordinator bcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Daniel Cirincione, COA Financial Director daniel.cirincione@campusoutreach.org Sarah Graybeal, Hope for Augusta Director, Arrow Insitute of Art sarah@hopeforaugusta.org Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinator lhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions Associate jharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Ministry Staff Rachel Hyatt, Graphic Designer rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext David Jones, MCO Resource Director david@mcoaugusta.org, ext Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operations slanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Chandler Machemehl, Youth Intern cmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Ellen McGaha, CO Office Manager ellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women s Director kaitlyn@mcoaugusta.org, ext Mary-Clayton Murphy, Youth Intern mcmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org, 8849 Lee Myers, Information Technology and Audio Visual Coordinator lmyers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Alissa Preston, Worship, Family Nurture and Youth Administrative Assistant apreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Jess Romer, Ministry Assistant jromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Mike Rosser, Hope for Augusta Walton Oaks Coordinator mrosser@hopeforaugusta.org, Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Director msides@firstpresaugusta.org Kelly Tabb, Children s Ministry Nursery Coordinator ktabb@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Gregory Trent, Maintenance Coordinator gtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Pam Turley Finance and Accounting Manager pturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Candyn Turman, Hope for Augusta Associate Director candyn@hopeforaugusta.org, Hannah Westfall, CO Events Coordinator hannah.westfall@campusoutreach.org Krissy Wilkins, Children s Ministry Elementary Coordinator kwilkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Steven Zhang, CO Creative Director steven.zhang@campusoutreach.org

20 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. Class Class Description Location College In college or of college age Room 211 MCO Health care students Murphy Hall Young Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Baker House Young Married Young married couples Harmony Hall Student Families Parents of elementary high school students Letchford Hall Cornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew s Hall Covenanters Empty-Nesters Room 114 Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room Officer Training Officer Candidates and their Wives Room 201 Greeters These elders are greeting you during the month of November: 8:30 a.m. David Haburchak, Jim Grayson, Jerry Miller, Allen Pelletier, Robert Campbell, Skip Wiggins 11 a.m. Gerald Killian, Chip Fisher, Matt Aitken, Jim Scarborough, Tom Harley, Sean Lynch 6:30 p.m. David Haburchak, Jim Grayson, Jerry Miller, Allen Pelletier, Robert Campbell, Ron Skenes Active Elders Matt Aitken Downtown Parish John Barrett Masters Parish* Gene Betts Lake Forest Parish* Dan Boone Downtown Parish Sylvester Brown Grovetown Parish* Robert Campbell Wheeler Parish Jim Carroll Stevens Creek Parish* Cliff Eckles Savannah Rapids Parish Billy English Pleasant Home Parish* Jim Grayson Brynwood Parish David Haburchak Savannah Rapids Parish Mike Harris National Parish* Ed Hartmann Wheeler Parish* Steve Hubbard Downtown Parish* Ron Jeffcoat Lakeside Parish* Gerald Killian Palmetto Parish* * Parish Elder All active officers are listed at firstpresaugusta.org/officers. Steve Lutz Belair Parish Dale Martin Westminster Parish* Bill McCartney Forest Hills Parish* Jerry Miller Wheeler Parish Byron Morris River Parish* Ashley Paulk Wheeler Parish Allen Pelletier River Parish Jim Scarbrough Brynwood Parish Ron Skenes Belair Parish* Bruce Van Peursem River Parish Mike Watts Savannah Rapids Parish* Jeremy Wells Lake Forest Parish Jeff Westergreen Wheeler Parish David Whitcomb Martintown Parish* Skip Wiggins Brynwood Parish* Matt Willis Evans Parish*