Worship Services. May 14, :30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

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1 Worship Services May 14, :30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

2 Welcome 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 Additional seating for morning and evening worship services is available each week in St. Andrew s Hall. Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God from the wedding of Haleigh Swierski and Zachary Mahaffey. 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: The Perseverance of the Saints The Prelude Westminster Carillon... Louis Vierne *Welcome and Announcements... Rev. John Franks The Meditation The Journey...arr. Joseph M. Martin Canterbury Choir Mallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, piano Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free, Tis a gift to come down where you ought to be. And when we find ourselves in the place just right Twill be in God s valley of love and delight. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below. Praise him, ye above, heavenly hosts. Praise the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. Thankful praise, humble praise, Lord we give to thee. Till the day I am home, you alone I seek. The Shaker hymn: Simple Gifts Arranged by Joseph M. Martin 2005 Shawnee Press The Call to Worship...from Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. 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 Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord... Duke Street (Verses 1-4) Psalm 98 Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) Psalter, 1931 John Halton,

5 The Invocation (Please lift hands) The Confession of Faith... The Belgic Confession, Article 27 We believe and confess one single catholic or universal church a holy congregation and gathering of true Christian believers, awaiting their entire salvation in Jesus Christ, being washed by his blood, and sanctified and sealed by the Holy Spirit. This church has existed from the beginning of the world and will last until the end, as appears from the fact that Christ is eternal King who cannot be without subjects. And this holy church is preserved by God against the rage of the whole world, even though for a time it may appear very small to human eyes as though it were snuffed out. And so this holy church is not confined, bound, or limited to a certain place or certain people. But it is spread and dispersed throughout the entire world, though still joined and united in heart and will, in one and the same Spirit, by the power of faith. The Psalter Lesson...Psalm 121 page 965 in the pew Bible The Response The grass withers and the flowers fall, But the Word of our God stands forever. The Personal Confession of Sin Indicates the congregation standing. Please kneel if able to do so. 5

6 The Corporate Confession of Sin Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death and proved your matchless sovereignty. Yet we confess that we often remain captive to our mistrust and fear. In our suffering, we have not believed your promises or rested in your holiness. We have complained in our hearts about our family, about our friends, about our health, about our occupations, about your church, and about our trials. We have doubted your perfect reign, infinite wisdom, fatherly goodness and eternal love. We have sought our security in things that perish, rather than in you, the Everlasting God. Help us to humble ourselves and trust in your power. Even if we do not understand your ways, give us grace to trust your heart. Conquer, cleanse, and forgive us, through our Savior Jesus Christ, who always lives to make intercession for us. Amen. The Assurance of Pardoning Grace...1 John 1:5-7 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 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. 6

7 **The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.) The Offertory Chatter with the Angels... arr. Greg Gilpin Canterbury Choir Chatter with the angels soon in the morning, Chatter with the angels in that land. Chatter with the angels soon in the morning, Chatter with the angels, join that band. I hope to join that band and chatter with the angels all day long. I hope to join that band and chatter with the angels all day long. Traditional Spiritual Arranged by Greg Gilpin 2014 Alfred Music * 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 On Jordan s Stormy Banks...Miner (All Verses) Words: Samuel Stennett Music: Christopher 1997 Christopher Miner Music 8

9 The Old.Testament Lesson...Exodus 9:1-7 page 99 in the pew Bible The Response This is the Word of God, Thanks be to you, O God. Sermon The Investigation...Dr. George Robertson 1. God is Judge (1-3) 2. God is Protector (4-7) 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 If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee...Neumark (All Verses) Georg Neumark, 1641 Translated: Catherine Winkworth, 1855, 1863 The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction) The Postlude Toccata... Douglas Wagner Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts, organ 10

11 The Evening Service Theme: Repentance Jazz Prelude Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery The Shorter Catechism, Question 28: Q. How is Christ exalted? A. Christ is exalted by his rising from the dead on the third day, his going up into heaven, his sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and his coming to judge the world at the last day. Call to Worship and Invocation...Rev. John Barrett 11

12 Song Crown Him with many Crowns (We Exalt Thee) Mike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts 12

13 Song Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery 13

14 Evening Prayers Offering Offertory Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious...Kelly, Monk Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious: See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Ev ry knee to him shall bow. Crown him! Crown him! Crowns become the Victor s brow. Crown the Savior, angels, crown him; Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of pow r enthrone him, While the vault of heaven rings. Crown him! Crown him! Crown the Savior King of kings. Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Hark! those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown him! Crown him! King of kings and Lord of lords. Words by Thomas Kelly, Music by William H. Monk,

15 Song Cornerstone 15

16 Sermon The Spirit s Enabling Power...Dr. George Robertson Luke 3:1-14 page 1593 in the pew Bible 16

17 The Lord s Supper The Bread Amazing Grace... John Newton Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me; I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. And when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease; I shall possess within the veil A life of joy and peace. The Lord has promised good to me; His word my hope secures. He will my shield, and portion be As long as life endures. The Cup All Who Are Thirsty... Brown, Roberts All who are thirsty, All who are weak, Come to the fountain. Dip your heart in the stream of life. Let the pain and the sorrow Be washed away In the waves of his mercy As deep cries out to deep. We sing: Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Holy Spirit, come. Holy Spirit, come. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, Lord Jesus, come. The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving The Benediction (Please lift hands) CCLI License Number

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19 George Robertson Senior Pastor ext John Franks Associate Pastor, Family Nurture and Worship ext Mike Hearon Associate Pastor, Outreach and Missions ext Pastoral Staff John Barrett Associate Pastor, Discipleship ext Mike Phillips Associate Pastor Jim Knight Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Care Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certification Chris White Director of Ministry Operations ext Drew Epting Regional Director of Campus Outreach ext Luke Niday Shalom Project Director ext Stephen Pittman Director of Hope for Augusta Ministry Directors Rick Keuroglian Director of Young Professionals Executive Director of City Hope Alliance Clark Newton Regional Director of Medical Campus Outreach ext George Lazari Director of Medical Campus Outreach Augusta ext Louise Coleman Director of Children s Ministry lcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext John L. Wilson Director of Music and Arts jwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Mike Murphy Assistant Director of Music and Arts mmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org Vonnie Eidson Director of Communication veidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Michael Stephens IT Director mstephens@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Ministry Staff Cameron Anderson, Youth Intern canderson@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 Francesca Fontanez, Youth Intern ffontanez@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinator lhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions Associate jharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate 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, Assistant Youth Director cmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext J.T. Martin, CO Accounting jt.martin@campusoutreach.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 Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and Youth apreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Meghann Robinson, Hope for Augusta Director of Arts, Arrow Institute of Art meghann@hopeforaugusta.org 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. 8832

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 Murphy Hall 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 Eve Room Student Families Parents of elementary high school students Letchford Hall Cornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew s Hall Covenanters Empty-Nesters Geneva Room Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult Classroom Greeters These elders are greeting you during the month of May: 8:30 a.m. Stan Smith, Jerry Miller, David Haburchak, Jim Grayson, Ashley Paulk, Matt Willis 11 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