Worship Services. October 16, :30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

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1 Worship Services October 16, :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 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 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 (room 109) located in the wing behind the sanctuary and to the left, 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 from the wedding of Hannah Greene and Rafy Bassali and in memory of Dr. James Terry Greene. 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: Exodus; He sets the Prisoner Free (*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time) ( Indicates the congregation standing) The Prelude Suite Antique... John Rutter Angela Massey, flute *Welcome and Announcements...Rev. John Barrett The Meditation All Hail the Power of Jesus Name... arr. F. Melius Christiansen Men s Choir All hail the power of Jesus Name, let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of All! Let every kindred, every tribe, on this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe and crown him Lord of All! O that with yonder sacred throng, we at his feet may fall; Join in the everlasting song and crown him Lord of All! Words: Edward Perronet Music: Oliver Holden arr. F. Melius Christiansen 1943 Augsburg Publishing House The Call to Worship...from Psalm 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; Praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; Praise him for his surpassing greatness. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us worship God! 3

4 * The Hymn of Praise Come, Christians, Join to Sing...Madrid (All Verses) Christian H. Bateman, 1843 Traditional Spanish melody Arranged: David Evans,

5 The Invocation (Please lift hands) The Confession of Faith...The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And we believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. *universal The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so) 5

6 The Corporate Confession of Sin Almighty God, you despise nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and contrite hearts, that, truly repenting of our sins and acknowledging our brokenness, we may obtain from you, the God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The Assurance of Pardoning Grace... Luke 5:31-32 Jesus answered them, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. The Response Doxology...Old Hundredth 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 Silence the Stones...Craig Courtney Men s Choir We must silence the stones with our praise; We must sing to the Ancient of Days. Stones are ready to shout if we fail to cry out, We must silence the stones with our praise! Mountains quake at the sound of God s voice; Let his people before him rejoice. Those he chose to redeem, come and join in the theme; We must silence the stones with our praise! Lift his name, give him praise! Every hand to him raise! With one voice to him sing: Mighty God, the Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer and King! Hallelujah, now sing the amen! Hallelujah, all glory, amen! From his throne our God reigns, sing out loud the refrain, We will silence the stones with our praise. Words: Susan Bentall Boersma (Based on Luke 19:37-40) Music: Craig Courtney 2007,2014 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. * 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, 4, 5) Anne Steele, 1760 John B. Dykes,

9 The Old Testament Lesson...Exodus 2:11-25 page 89 in the pew Bible The Response This is the Word of God, Thanks be to you, O God. Sermon His Story of Redemption...Dr. George Robertson 1. Acknowledge Need (11-14) a. Death b. Deliverance 2. Receive Supply (24, 25) a. Intellectual b. Emotional 3. Gratefully Respond (16-22) a. Groan b. Imitate 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 Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured...Jesus, Meine Zuversicht (Verses 1-2 before the Lord s Supper, Verses 3-4 after the Lord s Supper) Greek Hymn Translation: John Brownlie, 1907 Johann Crüger, 1653 The Lord s Supper The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction) The Postlude Concerto for Flute in G Major (Rondo)...W. A. Mozart Angela Massey, Flute 10

11 The Evening Service Theme: The True Church The Jazz Prelude You Are My Vision The Shorter Catechism, Question 7: Q. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are his eternal plan based on the purpose of his will, by which, for his own glory, he has foreordained everything that happens. Call to Worship and Invocation... Rev. John Franks 11

12 Song Lead On, O King Eternal Mike Murphy, Worship Leader 12

13 Song You Are My Vision Words: Irish Poem, 8th Century, and Rend Collective Translation: 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 of Woe) 14

15 Evening Prayers Offering Offertory Praise His Holy Name!...Keith Hampton Youth Choir Sing till the power of the Lord come down; Shout Hallelujah praise his Holy Name! 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! Jesus, how I love thee! Shout Hallelujah praise his Holy Name! Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? No, there s a cross for everyone and there s a cross for me! Words: John Newton, Thomas Shepherd Music: Keith Hampton 1998 Earthsongs 15

16 Song Hallelujah, What a Savior 16

17 Sermon Grace, Love, and Fellowship...Dr. George Robertson 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 page 1808 in the pew Bible 1. Grace of Christ a. Aim for Perfection b. Accept Encouragement 2. Love of God a. One Mind b. Peace 3. Fellowship of Holy Spirit a. Holy Kiss b. Greet all the Saints 17

18 Song Abide With Me The Benediction (Please lift hands) CCLI License Number

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 Ministry Directors Chris White Director of Ministry Operations ext Drew Epting Regional Director of Campus Outreach ext Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource Coordinator ext Stephen Pittman Director of Hope for Augusta Rick Keuroglian Director of Evangelism & Community Development 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 Cameron Anderson, Youth Intern canderson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeper bbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Julie Brashear, Hope for Augusta Development Coordinator julie@hopeforaugusta.org, Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship Asst. bcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext 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 Elaine Janik, Children s Admin Assistant ejanik@firstpresaugusta.org, ext Ministry Staff 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 Ellen McGaha, CO Office Manager ellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext J.T. Martin, CO Accounting jt.martin@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 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 Michael Stephens, IT Director mstephens@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, Meghann Robinson, Hope for Augusta Director of Arts, Arrow Institute of Art meghann@hopeforaugusta.org Hannah Westfall, CO Events Coordinator hannah.westfall@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 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 October: 8:30 a.m. Ken Lanclos, Mike Merwin, Bill McCartney, Jerry Miller, Allen Pelletier 11 a.m. Sylvester Brown, Ashley Paulk, Billy English, Dale Martin, Byron Morris 6:30 p.m. Ken Lanclos, Mike Merwin, Bill McCartney, Jerry Miller, Byron Morris