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Worship ServicesOctober 23, 20118:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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Greeters – These elders welcomed you as you entered the services today:David Whitcomb, Stan Smith, Matt Willis, Skip Wiggins ......................................... 8:30 a.m.Billy English, Bruce Van Peursem, Gerald Killian, Byron Morris ............................. 11:00 a.m.Charlie Green, Michael Merwin, Phin Hitchcock, Mike Watts ................................. 6:30 p.m.

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available in our Welcome Center, located through the doorway to the right of the high pulpit. You can also visit our website at 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 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 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 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.

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

Sanctuary Flowers – The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God from the wedding of Amy Gates and David Russell.

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.

Prayer During the ServicesEach Sunday people gather in the Telfair Room during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services to pray for the service, the pastor as he preaches and for those worshipping. All are welcome to participate. This week the prayer sessions will be hosted and led by the Lakeside Parish at 8:30 a.m. and the Grovetown Parish at 11 a.m.

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Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,Son of God and Son of Man!Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor, Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.

Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring.Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

The Morning Services

† The Peace

The Call to Worship ................................................................................Psalm 34:1-3† I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the Lord with me;

Let us exalt his name together.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God!

(† Indicates the congregation standing)

The Prelude - Bearing Witness for Christ.. .................................................. arr. KaiserChristine Crookall, cello

Welcome & Announcements .........................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

The Theme:

Bearing Witness for Christ

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The Hymn of Praise - All Praise to God Who Reigns Above .....Mit Freuden Zart(All Verses)

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© Johann J. Schutz, 1675 | Tr. by Frances E. Cox, 1864 | MIT FREUDEN ZART 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. | Bohemian Brethren’s Gesangbuch, 1566

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† The Confession of Faith ......................................................................Apostles’ CreedI believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell.* The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

† The Invocation (Please lift hands)

(11 a.m.) ........Henry DeWitt Beman V and John Brayson Beman

Charles Martin Elsken

sons of Suzie and Henry Beman IV

son of Julie and Chris Elsken

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) ........................................Julia Eileen Anthonydaughter of Katie and Jeremy Anthony

The New Testament Lesson .............................................................Matthew 5:13-16page 1501 in the pew Bible

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

*suffered separation from God**universal

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

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 carry on 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.

*suffered separation from God**universal

Baptism Response (Sung by All)

© Words: Carolina Berg, 1855, Traditional Swedish tune

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

The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above,Ancient of everlasting days and God of love. Jehovah! Great I Am! by earth and heav’n confessed,I bow and bless the sacred name, forever blest.

He by himself hath sworn, I on his oath depend;I shall, on eagles’ wings upborne, to heav’n ascend. I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore,And sing the wonders of his grace forevermore.

The Offertory - The God of Abraham Praise ..................................................arr. Held

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.

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

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ............................................................John 2:1-2But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense —Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

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© Charlotte Elliott, 1836 | WOODWORTH L.M. | William B. Bradbury, 1849

The Hymn of Preparation - Just As I Am, Without One Plea ...............Woodworth(Verses 1, 2, 4 - Children in K4 through fourth grade exit at this time)

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The Old Testament Lesson ..............................................................Genesis 26:12-35page 39 in the pew Bible

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

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Sermon - God’s Big Light in Me .............................................. Dr. George Robertson

1. Witness through Persecution (v. 12-22)

2. Witness through Provision (v. 23-35)

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

a. Deprived by men of a right

b. Assurance of God’s presence (v. 24)

a. Provision observed by men

b. Assurance of God’s supply (v. 24)

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The Hymn of Response - O Zion, Haste .........................................................Tidings† (Verses 1-3)

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

The Postlude - God the All-Terrible .....................................................Russian HymnPaul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts

© Mary A. Thomson, 1868 | TIDINGS 11.10.11.10. | James Walch, 1875

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The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude - Strong Salvation

(† Indicates the congregation standing)

Welcome & Call to Worship ....................................................... Mr. John Barrett

The Shorter Catechism, Question 8:

Q: How does God carry out his decrees? A: God carries out his decrees in creation and providence.

The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body.

1 Corinthians 12:12

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† Song - Sing to the KingMeredith Williams, Worship Leader

© Words and Music by Bill Foote and Chrles Silvester Horne, 2003

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† Song - You Alone Can Rescue

© Words and Music by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin | 2008 Thankyou Music

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† Song - Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down

© Dave Doherty, 1980 | Maranatha Praise, Inc.

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Testimony - Campus Outreach Augusta

I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord.No tender voice like thine can peace afford.I need thee every hour, stay thou nearby.Temptations lose their power when thou art nigh.

I need thee, O I need thee,O I need thee every hour.I need you, Lord, O bless me now.My Savior, I come to thee.

I need thee every hour in joy or pain.Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.I need thee every hour, teach me thy will,And thy rich promises in me fulfill.I need thee every hour, most holy One.O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son.

Offertory - I Need Thee Every Hour ......................................................................TwitEmily Aceves

© Copyright 1998 Kevin Twit Music

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† Song - Jesus I Come

© Words by William Sleeper, 1887 | Music by Greg Thompson | 2000 Greg Thompson

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Sermon - Called to Go (Gifting and Calling Part 3) ......................... Rev. Mike Hearon

Called to:

A. Alignment in Ministry

B. Individual

1. Leadership

2. Functions

3. Effects

1 Cor. 12: 12-31 (Eph. 4: 11-16)

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Understand your Design

2. Develop your gifts

3. Deploy for service

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Benediction

† Song - He Leadeth Me

© Words by Joseph Gilmore | Music: William Bradbury, 1864

(Verses 1, 3, 4)

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Diaconate

Sam AcevedoLee BakerJulian BattleDavid BlairAllen BlalockRandall BoutwellChuck BrownTodd BrownMark BruckerMichael ByarsChris CawleyTommy Day

Mark FulcherJustin HalversonGlen JohnsonDennis JonesDave Kassner, chairJeff LeeJason LongScott MartinJohn MasseyJason MedlinTony MusgroveJohn Price

David RobertsBill RogersFrank StaffordEric SwierskiJason VitalDexter WalkerJeff WestergreenPalmer WestmorelandDon Yarid

Deacon Emeritus:James O. Brady

Session

Matt AitkenGary BeaudreauGene BettsJim BoddenDan BooneJim CarrollEric ChouJim ClarkTom HarleyMike HarrisPhin HitchcockSteve HubbardRon JeffcoatGerald KillianKen Lanclos

Dale MartinBill McCartneyByron MorrisAshley PaulkBruce Van PeursemRon SkenesMike WattsDavid WhitcombSkip WigginsMatt WillisElders Emeriti:W. Hunter Baggs, Jr.Hal D. Beman, Jr.Philip E. Hedges, Jr.C. Barry Whitney, Jr.

Ministry Directors

Chris White .............................................................................................Director of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Mike Hearon ............................................................................................... Associate Pastor, Outreachmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John Barrett .......................................................................................... Executive Director of Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Chris Drinkard ............................................................................... Regional Director of Campus Outreachchrisdrinkard@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Emily Freeman ....................................................................................... Director of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8853

Rick Keuroglian ....................................................................................................Director of Evangelismrkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

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

Paul Roberts ....................................................................................................Director of Music and Artsproberts@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

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

Glenn Wilkins ............................................................................................... Director of Vision Pathwaysgwilkins@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8900

George Robertson .............................................................................................................Senior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Pastors

John Franks ........................................................................................ Associate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Peter Letchford ....................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Carepletchford@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz ....................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Carebvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

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CLass CLass desCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Greene Street Building, first floorMedical Medical professionals/students 623 BuildingYoung Adults For those in their 20s Old Medical College, first floorSingle Adults For those in their 30s and above Telfair RoomYoung Married Young married couples Young Married RoomStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Telfair HallAdult Families Parents of college students and older St. Andrew’s HallCovenanters Parents of college students and older Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room

Adult Sunday School Classes The fall season of adult Sunday School is now underway. A guide to navigating our campus is available in the Welcome Center and in the Sanctuary narthex, and ushers are available to help direct newcomers and guests.