Worship ServicesNovember 25, 2018

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

The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director

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.

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 our welcome desk in the Welcome Center, located directly behind the sanctuary.

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 Narthex and 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. The Telfair Room (#100) is designated as the Family Room. It is a great place for parents with restless children to be able to listen to the sermon and also train our youngest worshipers how to participate in the services. Both rooms are equipped with live video feed of the worship services. Ushers are available to direct you.

Additional Seating Please see ushers for overflow seating.

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 Morning Services

The Meditation—You Are the Image and the Hope ..........................................Berthier

Trusting God

The Prelude—Recueillement ....................................................................Noel-Gallon

†The Call to Worship ...............................................................from Ephesians 3:14-18Come and kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.

From his glorious riches he may strengthen us with power through his Spirit so that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith.

And being rooted and established in love, together with all the Lord’s holy people,

May we grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

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

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven… —Colossians 1:15-23a

Erin Wilson, flute

Erin Wilson, flute

*Welcome and Announcements ........................................................ Dr. Mike Phillips

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—This Is My Father’s World ...................................... Terra Beata(All Verses)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Maltbie D. Babcock, 1901 | Franklin L. Sheppard, 1915

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

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

Although it was not written by the apostles, the Apostles’ Creed is a concise summary of their teachings. It originated as a baptismal confession, probably in the second century, and developed into its present form by the sixth or seventh century.

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

§The Personal Confession of Sin

Almighty God, we have willfully sinned in your presence. We have forsaken the Creator’s fountain of living waters for the temporary pleasures of this world. We have robbed you of your glory by clinging to idols instead of delighting in your promises. We have despised the Son and disbelieved the gospel. Forgive us for living for self and being self-righteous. Forgive us for doubting your love and disregarding your Holy Word. Oh Lord, may your Holy Spirit give us broken and contrite hearts that you will accept; let us not minimize our sin, shift blame or make excuses. Your Word declares that against you, you only, have we sinned and done what is evil in your sight. Soften our hearts and make us quick to confess, and eager to forsake our sin. Open our eyes to see your abundant grace and find true rest in our Savior, Jesus Christ. In your holy name we pray, Amen.

§The Corporate Confession of Sin

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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 Peter 2:9-10But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

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

*Doxology ........................................................................................Old Hundredth

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The Offertory—Suite Antique for Flute, IV. Chanson .......................................Rutter

**The Offering

*‡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.

Erin Wilson, flute

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(All Verses)

1.2.3.

*†The Hymn of Preparation—Arise, My Soul, Arise ..................................................Twit

Words: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 | Music: Kevin Twit | ©1996 Kevin Twit Music

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

Sermon—Treasuring God Above Earthly Riches ............................Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson ................................................................. Luke 12:22-33

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. The Problem of Worry (22-30)

2. The Problem of Fear (32)

3. Action/Lifestyle

page 1618 in the pew Bible

c. Need

c. Provision

a. Value

2 Corinthians 8:9

a. Vulnerability

a. Seek His Kingdom, Receive the Kingdom (31)

b. Effectiveness

b. Protection

b. Sell, Give, and Gain (33)

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(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—Be Still, My Soul ...............................................Finlandia

Mark Dickens, organist

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

The Postlude—Concerto in G ........................................................................J.S. Bach

Katharina von Schlegel, 1697 | Jean Sibelius, 1865-1957

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Prelude—Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

†Call to Worship and Invocation ...........................................................Rev. Andy Lee

Philippians: Joy in Christ

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism:

Q. 90 How is the Word to be read and heard in order to become effective for salvation?

A. For the Word to become effective for salvation, we must pay careful attention to it, prepare ourselves, and pray for understanding. We must also receive it with faith and love, treasure it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.

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†Song—All Creatures of Our God and KingKirk Sauers, Evening Worship Leader

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†Song—Stronger

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†Song—Angels From the Realms of Glory

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Offertory—A Thousand Generations .................................................. from Psalm 105

Offering

Evening Prayers

Children of Jacob give thanks to the LordRejoice in the promise, the promise of oldThe weak he remembers, the lost he restoresThe coming of heaven forever is yours

He will remember his covenant loveFor a thousand generationsWe will remember the works he has doneFor a thousand generationsFor a thousand generations

Rescued of Egypt, sing for the wayHe broke the bondage of Israel’s chainsBurdened by darkness, call on his nameHe who delivered will deliver again

He is the Lord our God, his promise endures forever and everHe is the Lord our God, his promise endures forever and everFlowers will fade away, his promise endures forever and everChildren from age to age, his promise endures forever and everNations will rise and fall, his word will endure forever and everLasting through it all, his love will endure for he is the Lord.Kirksauers publishing, Paul Ranheim

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†Song—Lead Me to the Cross

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3. Cherish

Philippians 2:19-30page 1828 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Encouraging Examples ........................................................Mr. D.T. House

1. Character

2. Concern

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

†Song—O Church, Arise

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

Pastoral Staff

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

Leslee Bogdanow, Children’s MinistryElementary Coordinatorlbogdanow@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Sarah Boudet, Youth Internsboudet@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

Beth Cave, Children’s Ministry Preschool Coordinatorbcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Daniel Cirincione, COA Financial Managerdaniel.cirincione@campusoutreach.org

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

Karen Crisler, Ministry Assistant,Youth, Family Nurture, and Worshipkcrisler@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

John Farmer, Pastoral Internjfarmer@firstpresaugusta.org

Sarah Graybeal, Hope for AugustaDirector, Arrow Institute of Artsarah@hopeforaugusta.org

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

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

Patty Hood, Receptionphood@firstpresaugsuta.org, ext. 8900

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

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

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

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

Ellen McGaha, CO Communications Directorellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

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

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

Lee Myers, Information Technology and Audio Visual Coordinator lmyers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

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

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

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

Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

Kelly Tabb, Children’s Ministry Nursery Coordinatorktabb@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

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

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

Chris Williams, Hope for AugustaPastoral Internchris@hopeforaugusta.org, 803.221.2679

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

Ministry Staff

Mike HearonLead Pastormhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

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

John BarrettExecutive Pastorjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipmphillips@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Andy Lee, Assistant Pastoralee@firstpresaugusta.org706.426.1397

Jim Knight, Pastoral Associatejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz, Pastoral Associatebvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.691.1414

Church Ministry Directors

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Young ProfessionalsExecutive Director of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.664.8228

George LazariDirector of Medical Campus Outreach Augustageorge@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

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

Luke NidayDirector of Shalom Project lniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Andrew SearsRegional Director of Campus Outreachandrew.sears@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Outreach Ministry Directors

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

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 HouseYoung Married Young married couples Room 112Restorers For ages 32-42 St. Andrew’s Hall (Rm 115)Sojourners For ages 40-50+ Room 201Cornerstone Parents of college students and older Letchford Hall Covenanters Empty Nesters Room 114Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room (Rm 103)International For those in the international community Room 211

Adult Sunday School Classes

Active EldersPhil AmesWheeler Parish

Julian BattleMasters Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish

Jim GraysonBrynwood 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

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.

November Greeters8:30 a.m. Ron Skenes, Phin Hitchcock, Ike Holton, Jeff Westergreen, Jerry Miller11 a.m. Robert Campbell, Sylvester Brown, Dale Martin, Steve Hubbard, Tony Neal6:30 p.m. Ron Skenes, Phin Hitchcock, Ike Holton, Jeff Westergreen, Jerry Miller