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Worship ServicesFebruary 1, 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.

Don Donell, solo

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—Guide Us, Lord ....................................................... Mark Patterson

Theme: God's Sovereign Love

The Prelude—Suite Antique ...................................................................... John Rutter

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

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

†The Call to Worship .....................................................................................Psalm 117Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.

For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

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

Guide us through these days, O, Lord; help us to seek your way,Trusting as you lead us with love, teach us again to pray.

Help us know you more clearly, help us love you more dearly,help us follow you more nearly day by day, day by day.Guide us, Lord, we pray.

Guide us through these days, O, Lord; help us to seek your way,Seeking wisdom from your word, strengthen our tender faith.

When we stray and fall to sin help us find your path again; Draw us closer in your fellowship of love.

David Haburchak, flute

Canterbury ChoirMallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, accompanist

Chancel ChoirLisa Wilson, organ; Hyangbin Choi, piano

Fabio Mann, Josh Workmann, TrumpetDr. John L. Wilson, director

Words: Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester, 1197-1253 | Music: Mark Patterson | ©2013 Choristers Guild

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ............................... Joanna(All Verses)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Walter Chalmers Smith, 1867 | Traditional Welsh hymn melody

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17

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The Response

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

*The New Testament Lesson.......................................................................Romans 8:28-39page 1757 in the pew Bible

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

The Corporate Confession of Sin

Holy Father, we call to you and name you as eternal, ever present, and boundless in love. Yet often, O God, we fail to recognize you in our daily lives. We fail to love you with all our hearts, or serve you as we ought. Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Heal us from our sin, for we are troubled. Deliver us for the sake of your steadfast love. Our sins trouble us, O God. We are troubled by how they have hurt others. We are troubled by how they have hurt us. Your ways are right, O righteous God! And whenever we have refused to follow them we have found out how right they are. Have mercy on us, O God, because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.

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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 .........................................................1 John 3:1-5

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.

(Sung by all)How sweet the name of Jesus soundsIn a believer’s ear!It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,And drives away our fear.

I makes the wounded spirit wholeAnd calms the troubled breast;’Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest.

†The Response—How Deep the Father’s Love for Us ....................Rodgers and Wyse

(Sung by all)How deep the Father’s love for usHow vast beyond all measureThat he should give his only SonTo make a wretch his treasure.How great the pain of searing loss—The Father turns his face away,As wounds which mar the Chosen OneBring many sons to glory.

I will not boast in anything,No gifts, no power, no wisdom;But I will boast in Jesus Christ,His death and resurrection.Why should I gain from his reward?I cannot give an answer;But this I know with all my heart—His wounds have paid my ransom.

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The Offertory—Great Mornin’ ..................................................arr. Cristi Cary Miller

Words and Music: African American Spirituals | arr. Cristi Cary Miller | ©2010 Hal Leonard Corporation

Sun don’t set in the mornin’. Sun don’t set in the mornin’, Lord.Sun don’t set in the mornin’. Light shines ‘round the world.

In-a that great git’n’ up mornin’, fare you well, fare you well.

Fare you well hard tribulation, fare you well, fare you well.

Chatter with the angels soon in the mornin’. Chatter with the angels in that band.

Good news! Chariot’s a comin’. Good news! Chariot’s a comin’.Good news! Chariot’s a comin’ and I don’t want it to leave me behind.

Pray on, O prayin’ sister. Pray on, O prayin’ brother.Pray on, O prayin’ preacher. Light shines ’round the world.

**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.

* 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—Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus ........ Sovereign Grace(All Verses)

1.2.3.

Words: Samuel Francis, 1834-1925 and Bob Kauflin, 2008 | Music: Bob Kauflin, 2008 | Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) ©2008

How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:18

9Sermons are available on the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/resources/sermons.

Sermon—The Cure-All .............................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ................................................................... Malachi 1:1-6

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Intentional (1-3)

3. Inclusive (5)

2. Self-respectful (4)

a. Sovereign

a. Just

a. Desire to be united

b. Jealous

b. Unconditional

b. Demand to be diverse

c. Intimate

page 1487 in the pew Bible

10Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts

The Postlude—Allegro Maestoso ............................................................. G.F. Handel†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)

†The Hymn of Response—Loved With Everlasting Love ........................ Everlasting(Verses 1, 3, 4)

George W. Robinson, 1890 | Rev.ision: Edmund P. Clowney, 1986 | James Mountain, ca 1890

Your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 37:

Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ when they die?

A. When believers die, their souls are made perfectly holy and immediately pass into glory. Their bodies, which are still united to Christ, rest in the grave until the resurrection.

Theme: Worship

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—All Must Be Well

Call to Worship .................................................................................Rev. John Barrett

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†Song—O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Words: George Matheson, 1882 and Wallis Willis, prior to 1862 | Music: Christopher Miner| ©1997 Christopher Miner Music

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—O For a Faith That Will Not Shrink

Words: William Bathrust, 1831 | Music: Mike Murphy | ©2011 MikeMurphySound

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†Song—My Worth Is Not in What I Own

Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty and Graham Kendrick | ©2014 Getty Music Publishing and Make Way Music

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Evening Prayers

Offertory—Complete in Thee .............................................................Wolfe and Nyce

Words: Aaron Wolfe, 1851 | Music: Ben Nyce | ©2003 Bible Revival Ministries

Complete in thee, no work of mineCould take, dear Lord, the place of thineThy blood hath pardon bought for meAnd I shall stand complete in thee.

Complete in thee, each want suppliedAnd no good thing to me deniedSince thou my portion, Lord, wilt beI ask no more, complete in thee.

Yea, justif ied, O blessed thoughtAnd sanctif ied, salvation wroughtThy blood hath pardon bought for meAnd glorif ied, I too, shall be.

Complete in thee, no more shall sinThy grace hath conquered, reign withinThy blood shall bid the tempter fleeAnd I shall stand complete in thee.

Dear Savior, when before thy barAll tribes and tongues assembled areAmong thy chosen I shall beAt thy right hand, complete in thee.

Installation of Officers

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†Song—All Must Be Well

Words: Mary Bowley-Peters, 1847 | Music: Matthew S. Smith | ©2007 Detuned Radio Music

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

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a. Over Sin (9)

b. Over Service (10, 11)

3. Communion (9-11)

2. Consecration (3-8)

Sermon —Worship As Evangelism ........................................... Dr. George Robertson1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Cleansing (1, 2)

a. Strategy

a. Death

b. Observation

b. Burial

c. Resurrection

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†Song—Our Great God

Words and music: Fernando Ortega and Mac Powell | ©2002 Thankyou Music

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

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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

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

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

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 February:

8:30 a.m. David Whitcomb, Matt Willis, Bruce Van Peursem, Skip Wiggins, Mike Watts11 a.m. Matt Pantsari, Jim Scarbrough, Dale Martin, Allen Pelletier, Byron Morris6:30 p.m. Matt Pantsari, David Whitcomb, Dale Martin, Skip Wiggins, Byron Morris,

Bruce Van Peursem