Worship Services. January 17, :30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

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1 Worship Services January 17, :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. 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 will be standing next to the pastor following the service. 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 Welcome Center. 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 before 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 provide a Mother/Infant Room located beside Nursery 1, and the Geneva Room is designated as a Cry Room for parents with fussy children, 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. 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: Gospel Priorities ( Indicates the congregation standing) (*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time) The Prelude Psalm XIX... Benedetto Marcello *Welcome and Announcements...Dr. George Robertson The Meditation Jesus, Lover of My Soul... arr. Ken Medema Michael Erickson, solo Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly. While the nearer waters roll and the tempest still is high, Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last! Words: Charles Wesley Music: Ken Medema arr. Brown/Pursell 2009 Brier Patch Music The Call to Worship... from Ephesians 2 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For through him we have access to the Father by one Spirit. You are no longer foreigners and aliens, But fellow citizens with God s people and members of God s household. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us worship God! 3

4 * The Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise... Joanna (All Verses) Walter Chalmers Smith, 1867 Traditional Welsh hymn melody The Invocation (Please lift hands) 4

5 The Confession of Faith... The Belgic Confession, Article No. 20 We believe that God who is perfectly merciful and also very just sent his Son to assume the nature in which the disobedience had been committed,in order to bear in it the punishment of sin by his most bitter passion and death. So God made known his justice toward his Son, who was charged with our sin, and he poured out his goodness and mercy on us, who are guilty and worthy of damnation, giving to us his Son to die, by a most perfect love, and raising him to life for our justification, in order that by him we might have immortality and eternal life. Doxology... Old Hundredth The Psalter Lesson... Psalm 25:1-15 page 863 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 (Please kneel if able to do so) 5

6 The Corporate Confession of Sin Our great and glorious God, you who know and judge the secrets of every human heart; we do acknowledge and confess that we have followed our father, Adam, in revolting against your commandments. We have turned from your ways and from your blessed presence, and have reaped the misery of turning away from you, the very author of life. None of us is righteous, no not one, none of us has understanding, none of us seeks God. Our throats are opened graves. We use our tongues to deceive; our mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. Our feet are swift to shed blood; ruin and misery are in our paths, and the way of peace we have not known. There is no fear of God before our eyes. We appeal to you, through your great mercy made manifest in Jesus Christ your obedient Son, that you would forgive our sins for his sake, that you would make many righteous through his one act of obedience, that where our sin has increased, your grace would abound. Just as Christ was raised from the dead by your glory, so also may we walk in newness of life. Amen. The Assurance of Pardoning Grace... Jeremiah 31:33-34 This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. 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.) Scan for Online Giving The Offertory The Lord Is My Light... Frances Allitsen The Lord is my light and my salvation, Whom then shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, Of whom then shall I be afraid? Michael Erickson, solo Though a host of men were laid against me, Yet shall not my heart be afraid; And though there rose up war against me, Yet will I put my trust in him. For in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in his tabernacle, Yea, in the secret places of his dwelling Shall he hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone! Words: Psalm 27 Music: Frances Allitsen 1897 Boosey and Co. * 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 Saviour, Teach Me, Day by Day...Posen (All Verses) Jane E. Leeson, 1842 Georg C. Strattner, 1691 Arranged: J.A. Freylinghausen,

9 The New Testament Lesson... Romans 15:1-7 page 1766 in the pew Bible The Response This is the Word of God, Thanks be to you, O God. Sermon The Ultimate Goal...Rev. Irwyn Ince 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 Jesus, I am Resting, Resting... Hampton (All Verses) Words: Jean Sophia Pigott Arranged: David Hampton 1998 New Spring The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction) The Postlude Finale (Symphony No. 1)... Louis Vierne Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts 10

11 The Evening Service Theme: Gospel Priorities The Jazz Prelude Good, Good Father The Shorter Catechism, Question 80: Q. What does the tenth commandment require? A. The tenth commandment requires us to be completely satisfied with our own status in life and to have a proper, loving attitude toward others and their possessions. Call to Worship...Rev. Mike Hearon 11

12 Song Lead On, O King Eternal Mike Murphy, Worship Leader Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1888 Henry Smart,

13 Song You Are My Vision Words: Irish Poem, 8th Century, and Rend Collective Translated: Mary E. Byrne, 1905 Versified: Eleanor H. Hull, 1912 Tune: Traditional Irish Arranged: Rend Collective Experiment 2011 Thankyou Music 13

14 Song Psalm 130 (From the Depths) Words: Martin Luther, 1524 Music: Christopher Miner, Christopher Miner Music 14

15 Evening Prayers Offertory Good, Good Father...Barrett, Brown I ve heard a thousand stories Of what they think you re like But I ve heard the tender whisper Of love in the dead of night You tell me that you re pleased And that I m never alone You re a good, good Father It s who you are, it s who you are It s who you are And I m loved by you It s who I am, it s who I am It s who I am I ve seen many searching for answers Far and wide But I know we re all searching for answers Only you provide Because you know just what we need Before we say a word You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways to us Words and Music by Pat Barrett and Anthony Brown 2014 Capitol CMG Paragon Common Hymnal Publishing Housefires Sounds sixsteps Music Tony Brown Publishing Designee Vamos Publishing worshiptogether.com songs 15

16 Song Hallelujah, What a Savior Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time Words and Music: Philip Paul Bliss and Leonard Cohen 16

17 Sermon Get Out of the Ghetto... Rev. Irwyn Ince Genesis 11:1-9 The Silent Prayers of God s People 17

18 Song Abide With Me Words: Henry Lyte, alt. by Justin Smith Music: Justin Smith 2007 Justin Smith Music The Benediction (Please lift hands) CCLI License Number

19 George Robertson Senior Pastor ext Pastoral Staff John Barrett Associate Pastor, Discipleship ext Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certification ext John Franks Associate Pastor, Family Nurture ext Mike Hearon Associate Pastor, Outreach and Missions ext Mike Phillips Assistant Pastor, Pastoral Care Jim Knight Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Care Caleb Click Assistant Pastor, Youth Ministry ext Chris White Director of Ministry Operations ext Drew Epting Regional Director of Campus Outreach ext Emily Freeman Director of Women s Discipleship efreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Rick Keuroglian Director of Evangelism & Community Development Director of City Hope Alliance rkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Ministry Directors Clark Newton Director of Medical Campus Outreach clark@mcoaugusta.org, ext Vonnie Eidson Director of Communication veidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Jessica Tatro Director of Children s Ministry jtatro@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Louise Coleman Director of Nursery 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 Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeper bbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Kelly Carelson, CO Resource Staff kelly.carelson@campusoutreach.org, ext Beth Carson, Data Coordinator and Main Office Assistant bcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Michael Denney, City Hope Alliance Mentor Coordinator michael@hopeforaugusta.org Francesca Fontanez, Youth Intern ffontanez@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions Associate Jharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinator lhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Ministry Staff Elaine Janik, Children s Admin Assistant ejanik@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 J.T. Martin, CO Accounting jtmartin@campusoutreach.org, ext Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women s Director kaitlyn@mcoaugusta.org, ext Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource Coordinator luke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext Stephen Pittman, Hope for Augusta Director of Education stephen@hopeforaugusta.org, Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and Youth apreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Jess Romer, Ministry Assistant jromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Mallory Sides Canterbury Choir Director msides@firstpresaugusta.org Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT Director bterry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director ctippins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Gregory Trent Maintenance Coordinator gtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Pam Turley Finance and Accounting Manager pturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Meghann Robinson, Hope for Augusta Art Program Coordinator meghann@hopeforaugusta.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 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 January: 8:30 a.m. Ken Lanclos, Mike Harris, Mike Merwin, Jerry Miller, Mike Watts 11 a.m. Gerald Killian, Chip Fisher, Ron Jeffcoat, Bill McCartney, Byron Morris 6:30 p.m. Gerald Killian, Dale Martin, Ron Jeffcoat, Jerry Miller, Byron Morris