All Saints' Sunday Worship Services November 2, 2014 8:30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 1
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 today s worship service can be found on page 19 of this bulletin. All Saints Day Today we observe All Saints Day. Scripture reveals that there is spiritual and everlasting oneness in the true Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, a oneness that transcends death. Thus, the Church is comprised of the elect of God those already in heaven, those on earth who are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and those who are yet to come to saving faith. We remember those of First Presbyterian Church who have died since All Saints Day 2013: Anne Smith...December 16, 2013 Peter Letchford...December 17, 2013 Ruth Massengale...December 18, 2013 Willene North...January 28, 2014 Charlotte Hathaway...June 24, 2014 Myrt Scogin...September 19, 2014 Claud Boyd...September 20, 2014 Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God from the wedding of Mary Charles Coleman and Mark Snoddy. 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. 2
The Morning Services Theme: The True Shepherd ( Indicates the congregation standing) (*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time) The Prelude My Tribute... Andrae Crouch Lisa B. Wilson, piano; John L. Wilson, organ arr. Paul Mickelson *Welcome and Announcements... Rev. John Franks The Meditation Children of the Heavenly Father...Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Canterbury Choir; Mallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, piano Children of the heav nly Father safely in his bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e er was given. God his own shall tend and nourish; in his holy courts they flourish. From all evil things he spares them; in his mighty arms he bears them. Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord his children sever; Unto them his grace he showeth, and their sorrows all he knoweth. Though he giveth or he taketh, God his children ne er forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy. 2014 Choristers Guild Arr. Jeremy S. Bakken The Call to Worship...Psalm 100:1-4 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us worship God! 3
* The Hymn of Praise For All the Saints...Sine Nomine (All Verses) They will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them. Revelation 14:13 1. 2. 3. 4. William Walsham How, 1864, 1875 Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906 4
The Invocation and The Lord s Prayer (Please lift hands) 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 New Testament Lesson...John 10:7-17 page 1666 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) The Corporate Confession of Sin Almighty and most merciful Father; we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to us in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; to the glory of your holy name. Amen. Adapted from The Book of Common Worship, second order The Assurance of Pardoning Grace... 1 Peter 2:24-25 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 5
Prayer for the Persecuted Church... Billy English, Elder Sovereign God, we worship you and acknowledge that you know all of those who suffer in your name. We remember those who are imprisoned for their faith and ask that they would join with the Apostle Paul to see that even though they remain captive, their chains have furthered the gospel, not frustrated it. May they inspire and embolden their fellow believers to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. God of all comfort, for those who are tortured both in body and mind, give them the grace to endure and to see their suffering as part of following in Christ s footsteps. Merciful God, for those asked to pay the ultimate price; who are martyred because of their love for you, may they truly know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. Father God, for those who are widowed and orphaned may they know the comfort that comes from your promised presence even when they walk through the valley. May they be strengthened by your Spirit, enabling them to rejoice with the psalmist as they proclaim that the Lord will not abandon them in death. Heavenly Father, we ask that you would make us ever mindful of our brothers and sisters around the world who need us to stand with them as they suffer in your name. Teach us what it means to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony; we pray that we would not love our lives so much as to shrink from death. O Lord, hear our prayer. from Release International Prayer for the Persecuted Church... Sylvester Brown, Elder Almighty God, who has taught us through your Son Jesus Christ that those who follow him will face persecution; strengthen, comfort and encourage all those who suffer harassment, violence, imprisonment and even death for being followers of Jesus. We pray for those who persecute your people; may their hearts be turned toward you through the faithful witness of those they persecute. Protect and strengthen your church and cause her to to flourish and grow in the midst of attack. Help us to kneel with our persecuted brothers and sisters in prayer and stand with them in solidarity and boldness. Let them know that across the miles and beyond the silence, we add our prayers to yours for them. Help them to know they are not forgotten. May they feel our prayers calling out in their behalf. Tune our hearts to hear their cries when we wake, when we eat, while we worship, while we work and when we rest. O God, keep them in our minds and we will hold them in our prayers. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. adapted from a prayer written by Mary O. Benedict 6
*The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.) Scan for Online Giving The Offertory He Is the Everlasting God... Joseph M. Martin He is the everlasting God. He is the holy one. He is the everlasting God of Abraham. The nations glorify his name, all his majesty proclaim. He is the everlasting God. He has measured the heavens, held the seas in his hands. He has held the mountains, counted each grain of sand. The kings of earth all tremble, they bow before his throne. Who is his advisor? For he is God alone. Come join the celebration, break forth in jubilation. Come praise the God of Abraham. The nations glorify his name, all his majesty proclaim. He is the everlasting, rejoice with cymbals crashing. He is the everlasting God! 1999 The Lorenz Corporation * The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. *Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk 7
The Hymn of Preparation Faith of Our Fathers!...St. Catherine (Verses 1, 2, 4; Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit at this time) Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. Jude 3 Frederick W. Faber, 1849 Henri F. Hemy, 1864 8
The Old Testament Lesson... Zechariah 9:1-10:12 page 1479 in the pew Bible The Response This is the Word of God, Thanks be to you, O God. Sermon The True Shepherd...Dr. George Robertson 1. Sovereign (1-8) 2. Gentle (9-17) 3. Shepherd (10:1-12) The Silent Prayers of God s People For an audio download of today s sermons, please visit the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/2014sermons. 9
The Hymn of Response Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us... Bradbury (Verses 1, 2, 4) I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. John 10:14 Hymns for the Young, 1836 William B. Bradbury, 1859 The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction) The Postlude O For A Thousand Tongues...arr. Mark Hayes Lisa B. Wilson, piano; Dr. John L. Wilson, organ, Director of Music and Arts 10
The Evening Service Theme: Adoption Jazz Prelude By Faith The Shorter Catechism, Question 28: Q. How is Christ exalted? A. Christ is exalted by his raising 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...Rev. Mike Hearon 11
Song Rejoice, the Lord Is King Mike Murphy, Worship Leader Words: Charles Wesley, 1746 Music: John Darwall, 1770 12
Song By Faith Words and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend 2009 Getty music and Thankyou Music 13
Song 10,000 Reasons Words and Music: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman 2011 Thankyou Music 14
Testimony...Minus 1 Evening Prayers Offertory Cornerstone... Myrin, Morgan and Liljero My hope is built on nothing less, Than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus name. Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior s love. Through the storm, he is Lord, Lord of all. When darkness seems to hide his face, I rest on his unchanging grace. In ev ry high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil, My anchor holds within the veil. When he shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in him be found, Dressed in his righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne, Faultless to stand before the throne. Lyrics and music: Edward Mote, Williamd Bradbury, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan and Eric Liljero 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing 15
Song Jesus Paid It All Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time Words: Elvina M. Hall Music: John T. Grape and Alex Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com Songs Arranged: MOSAIC 2011 Mosaic Music, LLC. 16
Sermon The Supremacy of Christ... Sam Perry Matthew 28:18-20 The Silent Prayers of God s People 17
Song Immortal, Invisible Words: Walter Smith Music: John Roberts Arranged: Jaron Kamin and Andy Osenga 2011 Jaron Kamin and Andy Osenga The Benediction (Please lift hands) CCLI License Number 425646 18
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. 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. Several kiosks are available in the Welcome Center. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available if you need assistance checking in. Children s Worship We offer a specially designed program for children in pre-k through fourth grade during the morning services. A leader 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. 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 also provide a Mother/Infant Room located beside Nursery 1 which is 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. 19
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 30's, single or married Greene Street Building Young Married Young married couples Eve Room Single Adults For those in their 30s Telfair 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. Charlie Green, Jim Carroll, Dan Boone, Cliff Eckles, Gary Beaudreau 11 a.m. Gene Betts, Sylvester Brown, Matt Aitken, Jim Bodden, Hunter Baggs, Sr. 6:30 p.m. Gene Betts, Sylvester Brown, Matt Aitken, Jim Bodden, Barry Whitney 20