Worship ServicesJuly 21, 2019

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

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 the desk in our Welcome Center, located behind the sanctuary. Additional seating is available in St. Andrew’s Hall. 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 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 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.

Family RoomThe Telfair Room (#100) is a great place for parents with restless children to watch live feed of the sermon while training young children how to participate in corporate worship. Ushers are available to direct you.

Our DenominationWe are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a denomination “true to the Scriptures, the reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.” Learn more about the PCA at pcanet.org.

We 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.

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The Meditation—Morceau de Concours .................................................Gabriel Fauré

†The Call to Worship ......................................................................... Hebrews 4:13-16Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

For 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.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God!

Erin Wilson, flute

Erin Wilson, flute

Psalm 113

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

Praise the Lord, you his servants;praise the name of the Lord.

Let the name of the Lord be praised,both now and forevermore.

From the rising of the sun to the place where it setsthe name of the Lord is to be praised.

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

The Prelude—Trio Sonata No. 1, Allegro .......................................................J.S. Bach

The Morning ServicesLuke: Following the Leader

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!.......................................Austrian Hymn(Verses 1, 3, 4)

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

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Covenant Prayer for Children (8:30 a.m.)

The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) ............................................. Julia Charlotte MannCora Louise Mann

William Christopher Mannchildren of Sara and Paul Mann

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

The Psalter Lesson ....................................................................................... Psalm 139:1-18page 974 in the pew Bible

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

(Sung by all)Jesus loves me, this I know,For the Bible tells me so.Little ones to him belong;They are weak but he is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!The Bible tells me so.

The Response—Jesus Loves Me .................................................................Jesus Loves Me

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The Assurance of Pardoning Grace .................................. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18a, 21Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

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

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§The Corporate Confession of SinMost merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess that we are prone to evil and lazy in doing good. All our shortcomings and offenses are against you. You alone know how often we have sinned by wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts and in forgetting your love. O Lord, have pity upon us. Teach us to hate our sins. Cleanse us from our secret faults. Forgive all our sins on account of your dear Son, our Savior. Send your purifying grace into our hearts, that we may live in your light and walk according to the commandments of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

†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 Personal Confession of Sin

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The Offertory—I Know That My Redeemer Lives .................................Evelyn Larter

**The Offering

Jessica Dickens, soloErin Wilson, flute

I know that my Redeemer lives. Glory, hallelujah!What comfort this sweet sentence gives! Glory, hallelujah!Shout on! Pray on! We’re gaining ground. Glory, hallelujah!The dead’s alive, and the lost is found. Glory, hallelujah!

He lives to crush the hosts of hell. Glory, hallelujah!He lives and now within me dwells. Glory hallelujah!Shout on! Pray on! We’re gaining ground. Glory, hallelujah!The dead’s alive, and the lost is found. Glory, hallelujah!

He lives to bless me with his love. Glory, hallelujah!He lives to plead my cause above. Glory, hallelujah!Shout on! Pray on! We’re gaining ground. Glory, hallelujah!The dead’s alive, and the lost is found. Glory, hallelujah!

He lives! All glory to his name. Glory, hallelujah!He lives, my Jesus, still the same. Glory, hallelujah!Shout on! Pray on! We’re gaining ground. Glory, hallelujah!The dead’s alive, and the lost is found. Glory, hallelujah!Words: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 | Music: North American folk tune, 19th cent. | © 2014 Augsburg Fortress

‡ Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten exit for Catechism classes at this time.All other children remain in the service. A children’s bulletin is available.

**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.

*‡The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

Having been reminded that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, we gladly extend the peace of the gospel to one another.

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Text: John Newton, 1779

Tune: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1836

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*†The Hymn of Preparation—How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds ..............St. Peter

Text: John Newton, 1779 | Tune: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1836

(Verses 1, 2, 3, 4 )

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

Sermon—Known. Chosen. Given Away ......................................Rev. Curt Thompson

The New Testament Lesson ...................................................... Jeremiah 1:1-9; 17-19

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

page 1168 in the pew Bible

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(Verses 1, 2, 3, 5)†The Hymn of Response—Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners ........................Hyfrydol

Mark Dickens, organist

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

The Postlude—Now Thank We All Our God ................................ Sigfrid Karg-Elert

J. Wilbur Chapman, 1910 | Rowland Hugh Pritchard, 1855

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Prelude

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

The God You Can Know—God Is Unchangeable

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism:

Q. 4 What is God?

A. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

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†Song—A Might Fortress Is Our GodKirk Sauers, Evening Worship Leader

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†Song—Ancient of Days

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†Song—Jesus Paid It All

(Sung by all)Lord from the depths I call to youLord hear me from on highAnd give attention to my voiceWhen I for mercy cry.

Testimony ........................................................................... Sarah and Chris Williams

Offering

Evening Prayers

Offertory—Psalm 130 ...................................................................................... Wilson

Tune: Martydom CM | Hugh Wilson | Arranged: Robert Smith

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†Song—I Will Wait For You(Children in Pre-K through fourth grade are invited to exit at this time)

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Sermon—God Is Unchangeable .........................................................Rev. Luke NidayHebrews 6:13-20

page 1868 in the pew Bible

1. In His Being

2. In His Purposes

3. In His Promises

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

†Song—Rock of Ages, Cleft For Me

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

D.T. HouseDirector of Youth Ministrydthouse@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

PA S TO R A L S TA F F C H U RC H D I R E C TO R S O U T R E AC H D I R E C TO R S

O U T R E AC H S TA F F

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

Mark Bischoff, Chancel Choir Directormbischoff@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Leslee Bogdanow, Elementary Coordinatorlbogdanow@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

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

Beth Cave, Preschool Coordinatorbcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Natalie Cook, Youth Internncook@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

Jonathan Harper, Worship & Arts Coordinatorjharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Patty Hood, Receptionistphood@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

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

Drew Jackson, Ministry Assistant, Missionsdjackson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

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

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

Jon Meshanko, Youth Internjmeshanko@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Lee Myers, IT/AV Coordinator lmyers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Nicole Novak, Receptionistnnovak@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

Beth Renfrow, Youth & Family Ministry Assistantbrenfrow@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Kirk Sauers, Evening Worship Leaderksauers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Melissa Schultz, Canterbury Choir Directormschultz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Kelly Tabb, Nursery Coordinatorktabb@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

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

Chandler Holgate, MCO Resource Directorchandler@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sam Ivey, COA Paine College Campus Directorsam.ivey@campusoutreach.org

Hope MacDonald, COA Women’s Directorhope.macdonald@campusoutreach.org

Andrew Martinez, COA Resource Staffandrew.martinez@campusoutreach.org

Ellen McGaha, COA Office Managerellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

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

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

Travis Skillingstad, COA AU Campus Directortravis.skillingstad@campusoutreach.org

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

Chris Williams, Hope for AugustaUrban Leadership Project | Pastoral Internchris@hopeforaugusta.org, 803.221.2679

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

C H U RC H S TA F F

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

John Barrett, Executive Pastorjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

John Franks, Associate PastorFamily Nurture and Worshipjfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike Phillips, Associate PastorDiscipleshipmphillips@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Andy Lee, Associate Pastoralee@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.426.1397

Luke Niday, Assistant PastorOutreachlniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Jim Knight, Pastoral Associatejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

George Lazari, Director Medical Campus Outreach Augustageorge@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Clark Newton, Regional DirectorMedical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Stephen Pittman, Director Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Andrew Sears, Regional Director Campus Outreach Augustaandrew.sears@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Alan Martin, Area DirectorCampus Outreach Augustaalan.martin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

642 Telfair Street · Augusta, Georgia 30901 · tel 706.262.8900 · firstpresaugusta.org

Active EldersMatt AitkenDowntown Parish

Phil AmesWheeler Parish

Julian BattleMasters Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish

Dan BooneDowntown Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish

Robert CampbellWheeler Parish

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish

Jim GraysonBrynwood Parish

Ed HartmannWheeler Parish

Steve HubbardDowntown Parish

Ron JeffcoatLakeside Parish

Gerald KillianPalmetto Parish

Steve LutzBelair Parish

Sean LynchWheeler Parish

Dale MartinWestminster Parish

Bill McCartneyWheeler Parish

Jerry MillerWheeler Parish

Byron MorrisRiver Parish

Matt PantsariWheeler Parish

Ashley PaulkWheeler Parish

Jim ScarbroughBrynwood Parish

Ron SkenesBelair Parish

Bruce Van PeursemRiver Parish

Mike WattsSavannah Rapids Parish

Jeremy WellsLake Forest Parish

Jeff WestergreenWheeler Parish

David WhitcombMartintown Parish

Skip WigginsBrynwood Parish

Matt WillisEvans Parish

All active officers are listed at firstpresaugusta.org/officers.

McKnight LecturesFrom July 14–August 4, all high school and adult Sunday School classes will be meeting together for our annual summer Sunday School series, The McKnight Lectures, at 9:45 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Hall. Overflow seating will be available in Rooms 112 and 114.