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Worship ServicesOctober 18, 2015

8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.

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WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshiping our gracious God with us today.

Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God in Thankfulness.

Lisa B. Wilson, organ; John L. Wilson, piano

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on our website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Spiritual CareIf 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-inWe 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 WorshipWe 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.

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.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Eternal Life ...............................................................Olive Dungan

Theme: God’s Word

The Prelude—Prayer .......................................................................... Leon Boellmann

(† Indicates the congregation standing) (*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)

†The Call to Worship ....................................................................... from Psalm 36:5-9Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.

Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep.

How precious is your steadfast love, O God! Your children take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

We feast on the abundance of your house and drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace;Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is doubt, faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is sadness, joy!

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seekTo be consoled, as to console;To be understood as to understand;To be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;It is in dying that we are born to eternal life!

Amy Patton, solo

Lisa B. Wilson, organ; John L. Wilson, piano

Words: St. Francis of Assisi | Music: Olive Dungan | ©1950 The John Church Company

*Welcome and Announcements ......................................................... Rev. John Franks

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Shine Thou Upon Us, Lord ................................................ Leoni(Verses 1, 2, 3)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

John Ellerton, 1881 | Jewish melody | Arranged: Meyer Lyon, 1770

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The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) ........................................ Joseph Michael DiRenzo IIson of Leah and Joe DiRenzo

William Clayton Lucasson of Katie and Robert Lucas

Edwin Fulcher Grinaldsson of Mimi and Allen Grinalds

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) ............................................Luke Hampton Leverettson of Barbara and David Leverett

Jude Watson Scarboroughson of Rikki and Charles Scarborough

Bowen Maxwell Fritzson of Renee and Michael Fritz

The Response—Shepherd of Tender Youth .................................................................Keck

The ResponseThe grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.

The Psalter Lesson ......................................................................................... Psalm 19:1-11page 858 in the pew Bible

(Sung by all)Shepherd of tender youth, guiding in love and truthThrough devious ways; Christ our triumphant King,We come thy Name to sing and here our children bringTo join thy praise.

Ever be thou our guide, our shepherd and our pride,Our staff and song; Jesus, thou Christ of God,By thine enduring Word lead us where thou hast trod,Make our faith strong.

So now, and till we die, sound we thy praises highAnd joyful sing; infants and the glad throngWho to thy church belong, unite to swell the songTo Christ, our King.

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†The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s PrayerOur 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 Assurance of Pardoning Grace .......................................from Ephesians 5:23-27Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed; we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. Deepen within us our sorrow for the wrong we have done, and the good we have left undone. Lord, you are full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in mercy; there is always forgiveness with you! Restore to us the joy of your salvation; bind up that which is broken, give light to our minds, strength to our wills, and rest to our souls. Speak to each of us, and let your word abide with us until it has worked in us your holy will. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Corporate Confession of Sin

The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so)

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The Offertory—O Divine Redeemer ................................................. Charles Gounod

**The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)

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*†The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

Amy Patton, soloNicholas Brucker, violin

Ah, turn me not away; receive me, though unworthy!Hear thou my cry; behold, Lord, my distress!Answer me from thy throne,Haste thee Lord to mine aid;Thy pity show in my deep anguish!

Let not the sword of vengeance smite me,Though righteous thine anger, O Lord!Shield me in danger; on thee Lord, alone will I call.

O Divine Redeemer, I pray thee,Grant me pardon and remember not my sins!Forgive me, O Divine Redeemer;I pray thee, grant me pardon And remember not, O Lord, my sins!

Night gathers round my soul;Fearful, I cry to thee.Come to mine aid, O Lord!Haste thee Lord, haste to help me!Hear my cry! Come and save me, O Lord!

O Divine Redeemer, I pray theeGrant me pardon and remember not my sins!Save in the day of retribution;From death, shield thou me, O my God!O Divine Redeemer, have mercy;Help me, my Savior!

* Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit for Catechism classes at this time.**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—O Word of God Incarnate .................................Munich(Verses 1, 2, 4)

William Wlasham How, 1867 | Meiningen Gesangbuch, 1693

Who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age. Galatians 1:4

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Sermons are available on the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/resources/sermons.

Sermon—The Only Strategy ......................................................Dr. George Robertson

The New Testament Lesson ...........................................................Revelation 10:1-11

The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

2. We must proclaim the gospel (8-11)

1. We must receive the gospel (1-7)

a. Past (1)

a. Proclaim it everywhere (8)

b. Present (2-3, 5-7)

b. Proclaim it at all times (9-10)

c. Proclaim it to all peoples (11)

c. Future (4)

page 1923 in the pew Bible

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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsThe Postlude—Toccata ...................................................................... Leon Boellmann

†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)

(All Verses) †The Hymn of Response—Come, Thou Almighty King ...................................Trinity

Anon, ca. 1757 | Felice de Giardini, 1769

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 71:

Q. What does the seventh commandment forbid?

A. The seventh commandment forbids thinking, saying or doing anything sexually impure.

Theme: The Glory of Christ

The Evening Service

The Jazz Prelude—The Sands of Time Are Sinking

Call to Worship ...............................................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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†Song—God of Wonders

Marc Byrd and Steve Hindalong | ©2000 New Spring Publishing, Inc. | Storm Boy Music | Meaux Mercy

Mike Murphy,Worship Leader

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†Song—The Sands of Time Are Sinking

Text: from The Trinity Psalter | ©1994 Crown & Covenant Publications | Music: Kevin Twit | ©1998 Kevin Twit Music

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†Song—Jesus, Thank You

Pat Sczebel | ©2003 Sovereign Grace Worship

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Canterbury ChoirMallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, piano

Evening Prayers

Offertory—We Are Blessed ..............................................................................Ramsey

Words and Music: Andrea Ramsey | ©2011 Choristers Guild

Come on down rain, come on down.Come on down rain and water this ground.Come on down rain, clean and cold.Come on down rain, and water my soul.

We are blessed by God. We are blessed by Jesus.We are blessed by the Spirit. We are blessed, we are blessed.

We are blessed with rest. We are blessed with sweet dreams.We are blessed with a bed to sleep in. We are blessed, we are blessed.

We are blessed with hope. We are blessed with freedom.We are blessed to have food to eat. We are blessed, we are blessed.

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†Song—All Glory, Laud and Honor

Words: Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 820 | Translated: John M. Neale, 1854 | Music: Melchior Teschner, ca. 1615

Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

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a. Repentance—Boldness (12-16)

b. Reflection—Transformation (17-18)

a. Comparison

b. Contrast

Sermon—The Glory of Christ ..........................................................Dr. George Robertson

2. Bold Living (12-18)

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Great Thinking (7-11)

Finding joy through success and pain...Lifting, Looking Living.

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)CCLI License Number 425646

Martin Luther, 1529 | Based on Psalm 46

†Song—O Great God

Words and Music: Bob Kauflin | ©2006 Sovereign Grace Praise

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Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Emily FreemanDirector of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentDirector of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

Clark NewtonDirector of Medical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Vonnie EidsonDirector of Communicationveidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Jessica TatroDirector of Children’s Ministryjtatro@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Louise ColemanDirector of Nursery Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

John L. WilsonDirector of Music and Artsjwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Michael InghamDirector of COA MobilizationDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Bryn Towner Director of Hope for Augustabryn@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeperbbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8840

Kelly Carelson, CO Resource Staffkelly.carelson@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Beth Carson, Data Coordinator and Main Office Assistantbcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Francesca Fontanez, Youth Internffontanez@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions AssociateJharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

Elaine Janik, Children’s Admin Assistantejanik@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operationsslanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Chandler Machemehl, Youth Interncmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjtmartin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women’s Directorkaitlyn@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource Coordinatorluke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

Stephen Pittman, Hope for AugustaDirector of Educationstephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and Youthapreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jess Romer, Ministry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Mallory SidesCanterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT Directorbterry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director ctippins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Gregory Trent Maintenance Coordinatorgtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Meghann Williams, Hope for AugustaArt Program Coordinatormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorofficeofsrpastor@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreach and Missionsmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

John BarrettAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssistant Pastor, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusta.org

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Baker House Young Married Young married couples Eve RoomStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew’s HallCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult Classroom

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.

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of October:

8:30 a.m. Skip Wiggins, Mike Harris, Allen Pelletier, Ken Lanclos, Mike Watts11 a.m. Byron Morris, Phin Hitchcock, Steve Hubbard, Jim Scarbrough, Barry Whitney6:30 p.m. Byron Morris, Matt Pantsari, Allen Pelletier, Jim Scarbrough, Skip Wiggins