Worship ServicesJuly 15, 2018

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

Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God from

the wedding of Shannon Reaves and Eriq Hearn.

The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director

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.

WelcomeTo Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on our website at firstpresaugusta.org. You can also visit our welcome desk in the Welcome Center, located directly behind the sanctuary.

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 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-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. Kiosks are available in the Narthex and in the Children’s Lobby. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available to assist you.

Children’s WorshipWe 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 during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. Children in pre-K through second grade remain in their classrooms until they are picked up by a parent.

Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We provide a Mother/Infant Room (#160) located in the Ebenezer Building behind the sanctuary. The Telfair Room (#100) is designated as the Family Room. It is a great place for parents with restless children to be able to listen to the sermon and also train our youngest worshipers how to participate in the services. Both rooms are equipped with live video feed of the worship services. Ushers are available to direct you.

Additional Seating Please see ushers for overflow seating.

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

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Hear My Cry, O God ...........................................................Franck

The Gospel of Luke: Following the LeaderThe Prelude—Variations on “Darwall” ............................................................Callahan

†The Call to Worship .............................................................................. Isaiah 9:2, 6-7The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.

The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

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

Hear my cry, O God, attend unto my prayer; From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, When my heart is overwhelmed, Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy.

When I cry unto God then shall my enemies turn back;This I know, for God is for me. In God will I praise his word,In God I have put my trust, in God will I praise his word. Let my mouth be filled with praise, and with thy honor all the day. Amen.

Melissa Schultz, solo

César Franck, 1822-1890 | Public Domain

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

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—We Come, O Christ to You ...........................................Darwall(Verses 1, 2, 4, 5)

Margaret Clarkson, 1957, 1985 | John Darwall, 1770

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

† Indicates the congregation standing. § Please kneel if able to do so.

†The Confession of Faith ................................................................ Colossians 1:15-20

Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

The Response—My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less .......................................Solid Rock

(Sung by all)My hope is built on nothing lessThan Jesus’ blood and righteousness;I dare not trust the sweetest frame,But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;All other ground is sinking sand,All other ground is sinking sand.

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.Edward Mote, 1834 | William B. Bradbury, 1863

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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.

§The Personal Confession of Sin

Loving Lord Jesus Christ, who came to seek and to save the lost, who invites theweary and the overburdened to rest, and who heals the hurting: we confess that we have lost our way. Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience. Lead us back to you. Forgive us for every thought, word, or deed that has brought hurt to others, harmed ourselves, or dishonored your name. Heal the pain we have caused. Grace us with your Holy Spirit and lead us once again in the way that leads to life. Amen.

§The Corporate Confession of Sin

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The Offertory—To Behold Thee ........................................................................Forrest

**The Offering

*‡The PeaceThe 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.

Words: Eileen Berry | Music: Dan Forrest | ©2003 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Melissa Schultz, solo

From weariness of sin I turn at last, O Lord, to thee, My eyes and heart grown dim from looking long on vanity. I venture toward thy radiance then, compelled to come by grace, And in the pages of thy Word behold thy lovely face.

Face of glory, turned upon me, I cannot but thee adore. To behold thee, O my Savior, is to love thee more and more.

When someday I before thee stand, a debtor to thy grace, And gaze with heaven’s eyes upon the brightness of thy face, Transformed into thy likeness, all my sin thrust far away, With millions of redeemed ones, I will lift my voice and say:

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(All Verses)

1.2.3.

*†The Hymn of Preparation—In Christ Alone .................................. Getty and Townend

(Morgan Lueck, guitar)

Words and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend | ©2001 Thankyou Music

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

Sermon—The New Israel, Part 4: A Confessing Community ..........Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson ................................................................... Luke 9:18-22

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

page 1609 in the pew Bible

1. Discernment—Who do the crowds say I am? (18-19)

3. Depth—The Son of Man must suffer and rise (21-22)

2. Devotion—Who do you say that I am? (20)

a. John 1

a. Colossians 1

a. Hebrews 1

b. Light

b. Life

b. Love

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(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus ........................Ebenezer

Mark Dickens, Organist

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

The Postlude—All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! ................................ Coronation

Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 | Thomas J. Willams, 1890

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Prelude—Hear the Call of the Kingdom

†Call to Worship and Invocation ...................................................... Dr. Mike Phillips

Preaching Christ: Sermons in Acts

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism:

Q. 76 What is the ninth commandment?

A. The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

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†Song—How MarvelousJohn Blair, Guest Worship Leader

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†Song—Hear the Call of the Kingdom

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†Song—Amazing Grace (My Chains)

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Who has held the oceans in his handsWho has numbered every grain of sandKings and nations tremble at his voiceAll creation rises to rejoice

Behold our God seated on his throneCome let us adore himBehold our King, nothing can compareCome let us adore him

Who has given counsel to the LordWho can question any of his wordsWho can teach the one who knows all thingsWho can fathom all his wondrous deeds

Who has felt the nails upon his handBearing all the guilt of sinful manGod eternal, humbled to the graveJesus, Savior, risen now to reign

Offertory—Behold Our God .........................................................Baird and Altrogge

Offering

Evening Prayers

Words and Music: Jonathan Baird | Mehan Baird | Ryan Baird | Stephen Altrogge | © 2011 Sovereign Grace Praise | Sovereign Grace WorshipCCLI Song #5937510 | CCLIS License #425646

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†Song—Speak O Lord

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Acts 17:16-34page 1723 in the pew Bible

Sermon—The Unknown God ............................................................Rev. John Barrett

1. Eyes to See (16)

2. Words to Say (17-31)

3. Hands to Open (32-34)

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

†Song—Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Louise ColemanDirector of Children’s Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

Vanessa HawkinsDirector of Women’s Ministryvhawkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext 8842

DT HouseDirector of Youth Ministrydthouse@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Pastoral Staff

Elizabeth Barone, Children’s MinistryMinistry Assistantebarone@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Leslee Bogdanow, Children’s MinistryElementary Coordinatorlbogdanow@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Sarah Boudet, Youth Internsboudet@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Beth Carson, Ministry Associate, Membershipbcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Beth Cave, Children’s Ministry Preschool Coordinatorbcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Daniel Cirincione, COA Financial Managerdaniel.cirincione@campusoutreach.org

Mark Dickens, Organistmdickens@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

John Farmer, Pastoral Internjfarmer@firstpresaugusta.org

Sarah Graybeal, Hope for AugustaDirector, Arrow Institute of Artsarah@hopeforaugusta.org

Lesley Hamm, Database Administratorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Christine Hammond, Ministry Assistant,Worship, Family Nurture and Youthchammond@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper, Ministry Associate, Missionsjharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Rachel Hyatt, Graphic Designer rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

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

Sandy Lanclos, Facilities and Events Coordinator slanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Susie Lovekamp, Hand in Hand Coordinatorslovekamp@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

Ellen McGaha, CO Communications Directorellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

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

Lee Myers, Information Technology and Audio Visual Coordinator lmyers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Jess Romer, Discipleship Coordinatorjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Mike Rosser, Hope for AugustaWalton Oaks Coordinatormrosser@hopeforaugusta.org, 706.715.9932

Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

Kelly Tabb, Children’s Ministry Nursery Coordinatorktabb@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

Pam Turley, Finance and Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate Directorcandyn@hopeforaugusta.org, 404.630.0523

Londi Welborn, Receptionlwelborn@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

Chris Williams, Hope for AugustaPastoral Internchris@hopeforaugusta.org, 803.221.2679

Steven Zhang, CO Resource Directorsteven.zhang@campusoutreach.org

Ministry Staff

Mike HearonInterim Lead Pastormhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurture and Worshipjfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

John BarrettExecutive Pastorjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipmphillips@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Andy Lee, Assistant Pastoralee@firstpresaugusta.org706.426.1397

Jim Knight, Pastoral Associatejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz, Pastoral Associatebvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.691.1414

Church Ministry Directors

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Young ProfessionalsExecutive Director of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.664.8228

George LazariDirector of Medical Campus Outreach Augustageorge@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

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

Luke NidayDirector of Shalom Project lniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Andrew SearsInterim Regional Director of Campus Outreachandrew.sears@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Outreach Ministry Directors

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 Murphy HallYoung Married Young married couples Room 112Restorers For ages 32-42 St. Andrew’s HallHearon/Lee Class For ages 40-50+ Room 201Cornerstone Parents of college students and older Letchford HallCovenanters Empty Nesters Room 114Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve 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.

510.2648

July Greeters

Active Elders

8:30 a.m. Robert Campbell, Phin Hitchcock, Dan Boone, Cliff Eckles, Charlie Green11 a.m. Ike Holton, Ron Jeffcoat, Hunter Baggs, Byron Morris, Sylvester Brown6:30 p.m. Robert Campbell, Phin Hitchcock, Dan Boone, Cliff Eckles, Charlie Green

Phil AmesWheeler Parish

Jim GraysonBrynwood Parish

Sean LynchWheeler Parish

Bruce Van PeursemRiver Parish

John BarrettMasters Parish*

Mike HarrisNational Parish*

Dale MartinWestminster Parish*

Mike WattsSavannah Rapids Parish*

Julian BattleMasters Parish

Ed HartmannWheeler Parish*

Bill McCartneyWheeler Parish

Jeremy WellsLake Forest Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish*

Steve HubbardDowntown Parish*

Jerry MillerWheeler Parish

Jeff WestergreenWheeler Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish*

Ron JeffcoatLakeside Parish*

Byron MorrisRiver Parish*

David WhitcombMartintown Parish*

Jim CarrollStevens Creek Parish*

Gerald KillianPalmetto Parish*

Ashley PaulkWheeler Parish

Skip WigginsBrynwood Parish*

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Ken LanclosEvans Parish*

Jim ScarbroughBrynwood Parish

Matt WillisEvans Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish*

Steve LutzBelair Parish

Ron SkenesBelair Parish*

* Parish ElderAll active officers are listed at firstpresaugusta.org/officers.