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Worship ServicesJanuary 20, 20138:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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

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 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 equipped with audio located beside Nursery 1. Ushers are available to direct you.

Spiritual CareIf you would like to speak to someone about what it means to know Jesus Christ or if you have any spiritual need or question, please use one of the prayer cards in the attendance pad folder to contact a pastor. Our church elders are also available to speak with you. An elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service.

Worship LocationsWhile our sanctuary is undergoing renovations we are worshiping in St. Andrew’s Hall with additional seating in the Geneva Room and simulcasting of the service available in the Young Married Community Classroom.

Parish WorshipOur church is organized into parishes to strengthen our connection with each other and with our community. During the time we are renovating our sanctuary two parishes will be sharing worship and fellowship together in the Youth Ministry Building via simulcast during the 11 a.m. service. The parishes for the month of January—Grovetown Parish, Evans Parish and Belair Parish.

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

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.

Greeters – These Elders welcomed you as you entered the services today:Mike Merwin, Mike Harris, Stan Smith, Phin Hitchcock ................................ 8:30 a.m.Billy English, Chip Fisher, Tom Harley, Steve Hubbard ................................. 11:00 a.m.Charlie Green, Gary Beaudreau, Matt Willis, Skip Wiggins .............................6:30 p.m.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Come With Hearts and Voices Sounding ..........................J.S. Bach

Kingdom Networking

The Prelude

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

*Welcome & Announcements ............................................................ Rev. John Franks

†The Call to Worship ...................................................................... Revelation 7:10-11

Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks And honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen!

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God!

Come with hearts and voices sounding,Raise to God a hymn resounding.He alone rules over all;Let us now before him fall.O be joyful and enter with singing;Ever praise him with voices ringing:Alleluia, alleluia!

Great is God whose name is wondrous;His great power is known among us.Give him worship due his name;Spread abroad his glorious fame.Laud him, angels, loud anthems soaring;Join all people in praise adoring:Alleluia, alleluia!

Amy Turner, Ann and Michael Erickson, Jonathan Davis

Words: from Musikalisches Gesang-Buch, 1736, alt | Music: J.S. Bach

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! .........................................Hyfrydol

J. Wilbur Chapman, 1910 | Rowland Hugh Pritchard, 1855

(All Verses)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

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The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) .................................................Claire Marie Longdaughter of Katie and Jason Long

John Coleman Gallaherson of Ashley and Ryan Gallaher

The Response

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

*The Old Testament Lesson ...................................................................Isaiah 61:1-11page 1157 in the pew Bible

Baptism Response—Jesus Loves Me

(Sung by all)Jesus loves me, this I know,For the Bible tells me so.Little ones to him belong;They are weak but he is strong.

Jesus loves me, he who died,Heaven’s gates to open wide.He will wash away my sin;Let his little child come in.

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!The Bible tells me so.

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†Response to Assurance of Pardoning Grace.................from Psalm 32 and Micah 7

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ....................................................Psalm 103:8-12The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

The Personal Confession of Sin

Dear Heavenly Father, We bow ourselves before you and confess that We have too often forgotten that we are your sons and daughters. Sometimes we live our lives as if there is no God And we fall short of being credible witnesses to you. We have denied you with silence, passivity, and cowardice. We have betrayed you by our idolatry, disobedience and selfishness. Instead of following your ways, we have turned to our own ways. Instead of honoring you, we have desired the applause of man.

For these things we ask your forgiveness and your enabling grace. Transform us into courageous ambassadors for Christ. Give us clear minds and open hearts so we may be your witnesses in a lost world. Remind us that we are your servants regardless of what we are doing, Where we are, or who we are with. Draw us ever closer to you and embolden us to take up our cross daily to follow you. For the sake of Jesus our Savior, Amen.

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven,whose sins are covered. Blessed is the manwhose sin the Lord does not count against himand in whose spirit is no deceit.

Who is a God like you,who pardons sin and forgives the transgressionof the remnant of his inheritance?You do not stay angry foreverbut delight to show mercy.

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Words: Eileen Berry | Music: Molly Ijames | ©2013 Lorenz Publishing Company

†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 Offertory—Vision Prayer ............................................................................Ijames

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

Into this heart of darkness God made his light to shine,And now the glorious knowledge of Jesus Christ is mine.His light has cleared my vision of all its binding lies,And spread his truth and beauty before my wandering eyes.

Illumined in rich color and beautiful to see,The dying of my Savior has given life to me.And brighter still in radiance his resurrection hourHas left the dark tomb empty and freed me from his power.

O let me guard this treasure, this knowledge in my heart,This brightly burning candle that bids my doubts depart.And as I shine this gospel in every darkened place,O Savior, keep before me the vision of your face.

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart.

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

And also with you.

*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Speak, O Lord ....................................................Getty(All Verses; Children in Pre-K through fourth grade exit at this time)

Words and Music : Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend | ©2005 Thankyou Music

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a. Method

a. Identity

b. Message

b. Purpose

3. Transforming

1. Proclaiming

2. Engaging

For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Sermon—Kingdom Networking .....................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson .................................................................... John 1:35-51 page 1647 in the pew Bible

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

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The Postlude—Jesus Christ, Our Sure Foundation ..................................... Oakbrook

Dr. Michael McGhee, Guest Music Director

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

Ralph Wardlaw, 1817 | Henri A. Cesar Malan, 1827

(Verses 1, 3, 5)†The Hymn of Response—Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground ....................Hendon

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 56:

Q. What is the reason for the third commandment?A. The reason for the third commandment is that the Lord our God will not allow those who break this commandment to escape his righteous judgement, although they may escape punishment from men.

Evangelism

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—One Pure and Holy Passion

Call to Worship ..................................................................................Mr. John Barrett

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Words: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | Music: John B. Dykes, 1862

†Song—All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Words: Edward Perronet, 1779 | Music Oliver Holden, 1793

Meredith Williams,Worship Leader

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†Song—In Christ Alone

Keith Getty and Stuart Townend | ©2011 Thank you Music

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†Song—More Love to Thee O Christ

Words: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1869 | Music: William Doane, 1868

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Isaac Watts, 1707, 1709 | Scottish, 1600

When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss,And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it Lord, that I should boast,Save in the death of Christ my God:All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them to his blood.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down:Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small;Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Evening Prayers

Offertory —The Wonderful Cross ............................................................O Waly Waly

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†Song—Come All Ye Pining, Hungry, PoorChildren in Pre-K through second grade exit at this time

Words: Anne Steele, 1716-1778 | Music: Brian T. Murphy

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1. Spiritual Thirst

2. Supernatural Water

Sermon —Quenching the Thirst ........................................................ Rev. John FranksJohn 4

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Words: William Cowper, 1771, mod | Music: Lowell Mason, 1830

The Response—All Who Are Thirsty

The Bread—There is a Fountain

There is a fountain filled with bloodDrawn from Immanuel’s veinsAnd sinners plunged beneath that floodLose all their guilty stainsLose all their guilty stainsLose all their guilty stainsAnd sinners plunged beneath that floodLose all their guilty stains

E’er since by faith I saw the streamThy flowing wounds supplyRedeeming love has been my themeAnd shall be till I dieAnd shall be till I dieAnd shall be till I dieRedeeming love has been my themeAnd shall be till I die

Dear dying Lamb thy precious bloodShall never lose its pow’rTill all the ransomed Church of GodBe saved to sin no moreBe saved to sin no moreBe saved to sin no moreTill all the ransomed Church of GodBe saved to sin no more

All who are thirsty, all who are weak,Come to the fountain.Dip your heart in the stream of life,Let the pain and the sorrow be washed awayIn the waves of his mercy as deep cries out to deep.(We sing) Come, Lord Jesus come.Come, Lord Jesus come.Holy Spirit, come. Holy Spirit, come.

The Lord’s Supper

Meredith Williams

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Words and Music: Isaac Watts, Chris Tomlin, J.D. Waly | ©2000 worshiptogether.com songs

†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

The Cup—The Wonderful Cross

When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of Glory diedMy richest gain I count but lossAnd pour contempt on all my pride

O the wonderful crossO the wonderful crossBids me come and die and findThat I may truly liveO the wonderful crossO the wonderful crossAll who gather here by graceDraw near and bless Your name

See from his head his hands his feetSorrow and love flow mingled downDid e’er such love and sorrow meet

Were the whole realm of nature mineThat were an offering far too smallLove so amazing so divineDemands my soul my life my all

Prayer of Great Thanksgiving

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College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Adults For those in their 20s Murphy HallYoung Married Young married couples Young Married ClassroomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Greene Street (Downstairs)Student Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCovenanters Parents of college students and older Telfair RoomAdult Families Parents of college students and older Adult Families ClassroomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve RoomInquirers Class For those interested in church membership Geneva Room

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.