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Worship ServicesDecember 7, 2014

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

Second Sunday of Advent

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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.

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.

WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshiping 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.

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

from the wedding of Megan Clark and Wyatt Mobley.

The Advent Wreath CelebrationEach Sunday during the Advent season we light a candle in our morning services and read the corresponding Scripture to focus our attention on Jesus and glorify him. We use three purple candles representing Hope, Love and Peace, and a pink candle representing the Joy that is ours because of Christ’s coming into the world and into our hearts and lives. The white candle in the center of the wreath is lit on Christmas Eve and represents the birth of Jesus. This tradition, dating back to A.D. 600, reminds us that the center of the Church and the center of our Christmas celebration is Christ Jesus.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Hark, the Herald Angels Sing............................Felix Mendelssohn

Theme: Jesus the Familiar Stranger

The Prelude—Good Christian Men, Rejoice ............................................ arr. J.S. Bach

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

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

†The Call to Worship ..................................................................................John 1:1, 14In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth!

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

Hark, the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King;Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;With the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”Hark, the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold Him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb;Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail the incarnate Deity.Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.Hark, the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

John L. Wilson, organ

Men’s Ensemble

Words: Charles Wesley | Music: Felix Mendelssohn | arr. Paul Mickelson | ©1959 Treasure Music

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Joy To the World ..............................................................Antioch

based on Psalm 98 | Isaac Watts, 1719 | George Frederick Handel, 1742

(Verses 1, 3, 4)

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The Lighting of the Advent Candle—Peace

8:30 a.m. ......................................................................... The Tabb FamilyKelly and Ogden; Ogden, Jack, Maggie, Ellie, Hampton

11 a.m. ..........................................................................The Stokes FamilyHannah and Elliot; Whit

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

The Advent Response .................................................. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace!Hail the Sun of Righteousness!Light and life to all he brings,Ris’n with healing in his wings.Mild he lays his glory by,Born that man no more may die.Born to raise the sons of earth,Born to give them second birth.Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King.

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

Men’s Ensemble

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The Corporate Confession of Sin

I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: Oh Lord, the great and awesome God,We have sinned and done wrong.We have been wicked and have rebelled;We have turned away from your commands and laws.We have not turned from our sins nor given attention to your truth.Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame.Now, our God, hear our prayers.We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of yourgreat mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! from Daniel 9

†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 ................................................. Hebrews 4:15-16For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

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Words and Music: Chris Machen and Robert Sterling | ©1987 Good Life Publications

The Offertory—I Have Seen the Light ................................................Robert Sterling

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

I was a seeker for light in a dark world,I looked for truth, but settled for lies.I had been blinded, I couldn’t see‘Till a star in Bethlehem’s sky opened my eyes.I have seen the light shining in the darkness;Bursting through the shadows, delivering the dawn.I have seen the light, whose holy name is Jesus;His kingdom is forever, he reigns on heaven’s throne!

There in the manger, an innocent baby;Who could believe he was the one?I can believe it, I know it’s true;He changed my life, he is the Light, he is God’s Son!

We must tell the world what we’ve seen today in Bethlehem;He’s the promised king, we bow down worship him.Alleluia, we will worship Christ the King!

Glory to God in the highest! I have seen the light of Jesus!I have seen the light of the Lord!

**†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.* *Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit for Catechism classes at this time.

Colin Fuller, Scott Carter, Mike Murphy; soloists

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor ...............Quelle Est(All Verses)

Frank Houghton, 1894-1972 | French carol melody

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3. King (7-9, 14-15)

†The Hymn of Preparation—Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor ...............Quelle Est

1. Nuisances (12-13, 16)

2. Nobodies (10, 17-18)

Sermon—Jesus: King of Nuisances and Nobodies .....................Dr. George Robertson

The New Testament Lesson .............................................................. Hebrews 2:5-18 page 1864 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

For an audio download of today’s sermons, please visit the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/2014Sermons.

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Traditional English carol | Adapted by William C. Dix, ca. 1865 |English melody, 16th cent.

†The Hymn of Response—What Child Is This? .................................... Greensleeves

Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsThe Postlude—Improvisation on ‘God Rest Ye Merry’ ........................ arr. Myron Roberts

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

The Lord’s Supper

The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving

(Verses 1-2 before the Lord’s Supper, Verse 3 after the Lord’s Supper)

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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

Emily Martin, Family Nurture and Youthemartin@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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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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 December:

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

8:30 a.m. Robert Campbell, Bill McCartney, Mike Harris, Ken Lanclos, Phin Hitchcock11 a.m. Billy English, Allen Pelletier, Ron Jeffcoat, Dave Haburchak, Chip Fisher6:30 p.m. Billy English, Bill McCartney, Robert Campbell, Dave Haburchak, Ken Lanclos, Ron Jeffcoat