Worship ServicesFebruary 21, 2016

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

Welcome

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

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

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. Kiosks are available in the Welcome Center. 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 before 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 provide a Mother/Infant Room located beside Nursery 1, and the Geneva Room is designated as a Cry Room for parents with fussy children, 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—The Heavens Are Declaring ........................ Ludwig van Beethoven

Theme: Vindication of Martyrs

The Prelude—Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing ............................ arr. Diane Bish(† Indicates the congregation standing) (*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)

†The Call to Worship .........................................................................Revelation 15:3-4

Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty.

Just and true are your ways, King of the ages.

Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name?

For you alone are holy.

All nations will come and worship before you,

For your righteous acts have been revealed.

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

The heavens are declaring the Lord’s endless glory;Through all the earth his praise is found.The seas re-echo the marvelous story,O man, repeat that glorious sound!He wakes the sun from his night-curtained slumbers;O man, adore the King of Kings!

What power and splendor and wisdom and order,In nature’s mighty plan unrolled!Through space and time to infinity’s border,What wonders vast and manifold!He is and will be, through ages unending,A God of strength and love untold!

Women’s ChoirHyangbin Choi, piano

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

Words: Charles Gellert | Music: Ludwig van Beethoven arr. R. E. Austin | ©1930 Oliver Ditson Company

*Welcome and Announcements .......................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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*†The Hymn of Praise—All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name .........................Coronation(Verses 1, 2, 3, 6)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

St. 1-5, Edward Perronet, 1779 | St. 6, John Rippon, 1787 | Oliver Holden, 1793

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

The Old Testament Lesson ........................................................................ Isaiah 65:17-25page 1164 in the pew Bible

The Response—Holy, Holy, Holy! ................................................................... Nicaea(Sung by all)Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

†The Confession of Faith ...............................................................The Apostles’ Creed

I 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.

*suffered separation from God**universal

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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 ............................................................Isaiah 1:18“Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being; whose face is hidden from us by our sins; and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts. We confess that we have not loved you as we ought. We have neglected to glorify you in thought, word, and deed, and we have sought our own interests without consideration of you. We earnestly ask that you would cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires. With lowliness and meekness, we draw near to you, confessing our faults, resting in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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

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Words: Psalm 121:1-8 | Music: Mark Hayes | ©2011 Heritage Music Press

Women’s ChoirThe Offertory—I Will Lift My Eyes ........................................................ Mark Hayes

**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.

I will lift my eyes to the hills; from where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.My hope is in the Lord!

He will not let you stumble, he will not let you fall.The One who watches over you neither slumbers nor sleeps at all.The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.The Lord will keep you from all harm; he will guard your life!

I will lift my eyes to the hills; from where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.My hope is in the Lord, both now and forever more!

* 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—Am I a Soldier of the Cross ..........................Arlington(All Verses)

Isaac Watts, 1724 |Thomas A. Arne, 1762 | Arranged: Ralph Harrison, 1784

Who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age. Galatians 1:4

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

Sermon—A Better “Yes!” ...........................................................Dr. George Robertson

The New Testament Lesson .............................................................Revelation 16:1-7

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

2. Say “Yes” to Contentment (4-7)

1. Say “Yes” to Courage (1-3)

a. Social Idolatry

a. Stuff Idolatry

b. God’s Voice

b. Angel’s Destruction

page 1930 in the pew Bible

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

The Postlude—Tu es Petra ........................................................................ Henri Mulet†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)

(Verses 1, 2, 4)

You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church Matthew 16:18

†The Hymn of Response—Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken ......Austrian Hymn

John Newton, 1779 | Franz Joseph Haydn, 1797

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

The Shorter Catechism, Question 84:

Q. What does every sin deserve?

A. Every sin deserves God’s anger and curse, both in this life and in the life to come.

Theme: Obedience

The Evening Service

The Jazz Prelude—Facing a Task Unfinished

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Mike Murphy, Worship Leader†Song—A Mighty Fortress

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†Song—Lift High the Name of Jesus

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Patrick Daughtery, pastoral intern

†Song—Shout to the North

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Canterbury ChoirMallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, piano

Evening Prayers

Offering

Offertory—By an’ By, I’m Gonna Lay Down My Heavy Load ......... Bailey and Mayo

Lynn Shaw Bailey and Becki Slagle Mayo | BLP Choral Music ©2015

Oh, by an’ by, by an’ by, I’m gonna lay down my heavy load. Oh, by an’ by, by an’ by, I’m gonna lay down my heavy load. Oh, one fine morning bright and fair, I’m gonna lay down my heavy load.I’ll fly like angels in the air, I’m gonna lay down my heavy load. At heaven’s gates I’ll sing and shout, I’m gonna lay down my heavy load.There’s no one there to turn me out, I’m gonna lay down my heavy load. By an’ by, by an’ by, when the morning comes, When the saints of heav’n are gathered home.

We will tell the story how we’ve overcome and we’ll understand it better by an’ by.Yes, we’ll understand it better by an’ by.

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†Song—Facing a Task Unfinished

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c. Heirs of Promises (7:1)

a. Fellowship (16-17)

b. Children (18)

c. Freedom (15)

a. Righteousness (14a)

b. Truth (14b)

Sermon—Never Compromise .................................................. Dr. George Robertson

2. New Relationship with God

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

1. New Life in the World

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

†Song—All Glory Be to Christ

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

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

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

Kelly Carelson, CO Resource Staffkelly.carelson@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship Assistantbcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Michael Denney, City Hope AllianceMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Francesca Fontanez, Youth Internffontanez@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

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

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

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

Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource Coordinatorluke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

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

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

Mallory SidesCanterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

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

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

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

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

Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate Directorcandyn@hopforaugusta.org404.630.0523

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

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorofficeofsrpastor@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

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

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreach and Missionsmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

John BarrettAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssociate Pastormphillips@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

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 Baker House Young Married Young married couples Eve 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. Gary Beaudreau, David Whitcomb, Bruce Van Peursem, Skip Wiggins, Phin Hitchcock11 a.m. Matt Pantsari, Jim Scarbrough, Allen Pelletier, Tom Harley, Jim Bodden

6:30 p.m. Matt Pantsari, Jim Scarbrough, Allen Pelletier, Skip Wiggins, Hunter Baggs Sr.