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Worship ServicesDecember 28, 2014

8:30 and 11 a.m.

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WelcomeWe 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 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—Three Festive Carols ..................................................... Mark Hayes

Theme: Christ Our High Priest and Sacrifice

The Prelude—Little Drummer Boy/Pat-a-pan .................................... arr. Diane Bish

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

*Welcome and Announcements .........................................................Rev. John Barrett

†The Call to Worship ........................................ Christmas Prayer, Augustine of HippoLet Sinners rejoiceFor their Savior is bornLet the just rejoice,For their Justifier is born.Let the sick and infirm rejoice,For their Great Physician is born.Let the captives rejoice,For their Redeemer is born.Let slaves rejoice,For their Master is born.Let free men rejoice,For their Liberator is born.Let All Christians rejoice,For Jesus Christ is born.

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

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Good Christian Men Rejoice ............................ In Dulci Jubilo(All Verses)

Medieval Latin carol | German melody, 14th century

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Q. 29 Why is the Son of God called “Jesus,” meaning “savior”?

Because he saves us from our sins. Salvation cannot be found in anyone else; it is futile to look for any salvation elsewhere.

Q. 31 Why is he called “Christ,” meaning “anointed”?

Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who perfectly reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God for our deliverance, our only high priest who has set us free by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually pleads our cause with the Father; and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the freedom he has won for us.

†The Confession of Faith ................................................... The Heidelberg Catechism

The Response

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

*The New Testament Lesson..................................................................... Hebrews 10:1-14page 1872 in the pew Bible

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

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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 ............................................... Hebrews 10:19-23

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

O God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love and abundant mercy. We would be holy, but sin keeps getting in our way. We do not always trust you. We are often afraid that if we follow your ways we will miss something; as a result, we have rebelled against your wisdom and followed our own devices. Like fools, we have despised wisdom and instruction and have rejected your fatherly guidance. We continually transgress your commandments, failing to do what you have commanded, and doing that which you have expressly forbidden. But you have imputed our sin to Jesus, our substitute; you have imputed his righteousness to our souls. Our many sins present our consciences with a long list of accusations, but they shall not stand! For we lay them all now on Christ, our sacrifice and advocate. Forgive us and cleanse us we pray. Amen.

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*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.* *Children in pre-k and kindergarten exit at this time.

The Offertory—Christmas Medley ..................................................................Wilson(Sung by all)Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King;Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!"Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;With the angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie;Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight!

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel;God with us, revealed in us; his name is called Emmanuel.

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!O night divine, O night when Christ was born!O night, O holy night, O night divine!Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!O night divine, O night when Christ was born!O night, O holy night, O night divine!

*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.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—As With Gladness Men of Old ................................ Dix(Verses 1, 2, 4)

William Chatterton Dix, 1860 | Conrad Kocher, 1838

9For an audio download of today’s sermons, please visit the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/2014Sermons.

Sermon—Everlasting Statute, Everlasting Savior .............................. Rev. John Franks

The Old Testament Lesson ...................................................................... Leviticus 16

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Forbidden

3. Forgotten

2. Forgiven

page 180 in the pew Bible

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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsThe Postlude—Swiss Noel .....................................................................Louis D'Aquin

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

1.2.3.4.

†The Hymn of Response—I Lay My Sins on Jesus ........................................... Munich(Verses 1, 3, 4)

Horatius Bonar, 1843 | Meiningen Gesangbuch, 1693

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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

Mackenzie Burgess, Youth Internmburgess@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@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

Ann Elizabeth Lazari, MCO Women’s Director annelizabeth@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Emily Martin, Family Nurture and Youthemartin@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office Assistantkaitlyn.mcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

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

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

Mallory SidesAdministrative Assistant, Music and Arts Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

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

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

Gregory Trent Assistant Director of Maintenancegtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

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

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

Erica Wright, Youth Internewright@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

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

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreachmhearon@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 30's, single or married Greene Street BuildingYoung Married Young married couples Eve RoomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Telfair 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 December:

8:30 a.m. Robert Campbell, Bill McCartney, Mike Harris, Ken Lanclos, Phin Hitchcock11 a.m. Billy English, Allen Pelletier, Ron Jeffcoat, Dave Haburchak, Chip Fisher6:30 p.m. Billy English, Bill McCartney, Robert Campbell, Dave Haburchak, Ken Lanclos, Ron Jeffcoat