Worship ServicesJune 11, 20178:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

Welcome

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

The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director

To 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 one of 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 (room 160) located in the Ebenezer Building behind the sanctuary, and the Geneva Room is designated as a cry room for parents with fussy children. Both rooms are 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—Behold the Lamb of God ........................................Craig Courtney

Theme: Obedience by Grace

The Prelude—Fugue .............................................................................. William Selby

†The Call to Worship ................................................................................ Isaiah 55:1-6Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters;

And you who have no money, come, buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?

Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,

And your soul will delight in the richest of fare.

Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live.

Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.

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

Behold the Lamb of God, the Lamb for sinners slain;A perfect sacrifice for all, he died, but lives again.Behold the Lamb of God, behold his hands, his side.The Son of God, the Sinless Lamb, for me was crucified. He lives—let Heaven rejoice, and earth her honors bringTo him, the everlasting God, the great, eternal King.O strike your harps of gold, ye ransomed host above;Praise him who bought you with his blood, and saved you by his love.

Pam Dutch, guest organist

Colin Fuller, solo

Words: Fanny Crosby | Music: Craig Courtney | ©1997 Beckenhorst Press

*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—Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul ............................Ripley(Verses 1, 2, 4)

Psalm 146 | The Psalter, 1912 | Gregorian Chant | Arranged by Lowell Mason, 1839

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

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

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

The New Testament Lesson ..............................................................................1 John 5:1-5page 1903 in the pew Bible

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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

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 40:1-2Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to herthat her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned,that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.

Great and glorious God, who knows and judges the secrets of every human heart; we do acknowledge and confess that we have followed the path of Adam in rebelling against your commandments. We have turned from your ways and from your blessed presence, and have reaped the misery of disobeying you, the very author of life. None of us is righteous, no not one; we lack understanding, we fail to seek God; we use our tongues to deceive, and our mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. We are vengeful, unkind and unjust; our carelessness and sin have hurt our brothers and sisters. We do not practice the way of peace; we lack the fear of God. We appeal to you and your great mercy made manifest in Jesus Christ, your obedient Son, that you would forgive our sins for his sake. Just as Christ was raised from the dead by your glory, so raise our dead hearts, that we may walk in newness of life. Amen.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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Words: Johanna Anderson | Music: Dan Forrest | ©2015 Beckenhorst Press

The Offertory—Lord of the Small ............................................................Dan Forrest

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

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

And also with you.

Colin Fuller, solo

Praise to the Lord of the small, broken things,Who sees the poor sparrow that cannot take wing,Who loves the lame child, and the wretch in the street,Who comforts their sorrows and washes their feet. Praise to the Lord of the frail and the ill, Who heals their afflictions or carries them tillThey leave this tired frame and to paradise fly,To never be sick and never to die. Praise him all ye who yet live,Who’ve been given so much and can so little give,Our frail, lisping praise God will never despise:He sees his dear children through mercy-filled eyes.

‡ 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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1.2.3.

*†The Hymn of Preparation—Speak O Lord ..................................Getty and Townend(All Verses)

Words and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend | ©2005 Thankyou Music

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—The Insanity of Disobedience ....................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson .................................................................Exodus 9:13-35

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

3. Against Grace (19, 25-35)

page 100 in the pew Bible

1. Against General Revelation (13-18)

2. Against Special Revelation (20-21, 27-28)

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Pam Dutch, guest organist

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

(All Verses) †The Hymn of Response—Come, for the Feast Is Spread .........Something for Jesus

Henry Burton, 1878 | Roboert Lowry, 1871

The Lord’s Supper

The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving

The Postlude—Festive Trumpet Tune ..................................................David German

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Jazz Prelude—God Is Able (He’s Able)

†Call to Worship and Invocation ......................................................................Josh PrestonPastoral Intern

The Shorter Catechism, Question 31:

Q. What is effective calling?

A. Effective calling is the work of God’s Spirit, who convinces us that we are sinful and miserable, who enlightens our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and who renews our wills. This is how he persuades and makes us able to receive Jesus Christ, who is freely offered to us in the gospel.

Theme: Freedom in Christ

The Evening Service

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†Song—Everlasting GodMike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts

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†Song—God Is Able (He’s Able)

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Reception of New Members

Words and Music by William Hubbard | © Maranatha Music

I love you, I love you, I love you, Lord, today;Because you cared for me, in such a special way.And so I praise you, I lift you up, and I magnify your name;That’s why my heart is filled with praise. My heart, my mind, my soul belongs to you. You paid the price for me, way back on Calvary. That’s why I praise you, I lift you up, and I magnify your name; That’s why my heart is filled with praise.

Offering

Offertory—I Love You, Lord, Today ................................................William Hubbard

Evening Prayers

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†Song—Nothing But the Blood (Break Every Chain)

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4. Be Vigilant

Galatians 2:1-10page 1810 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Recalled to Freedom ............................................................Rev. Jim Knight

1. The Threat to Freedom

2. The Fight for Freedom

3. The Truth/Freedom Connection

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

†Song—The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

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

Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Luke NidayShalom Project Directorlniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org,

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

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

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

Louise ColemanDirector of Children’s Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

John L. WilsonDirector of Music and Artsjwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Vonnie EidsonDirector of Communicationveidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Cameron Anderson, Youth Interncanderson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

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

Francesca Fontanez, Youth Internffontanez@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions Associatejharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

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, Assistant Youth Directorcmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

Mary-Clayton Murphy, Youth Internmcmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org, 8849

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

Meghann Robinson, Hope for AugustaDirector of Arts, Arrow Institute of Artmeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

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

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

Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

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

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

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

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

Hannah Westfall, CO Events Coordinatorhannah.westfall@campusoutreach.org

Krissy Wilkins, Children’s MinistryElementary Coordinatorkwilkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Steven Zhang, CO Creative Directorsteven.zhang@campusoutreach.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, 706.691.1414

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 Murphy HallYoung 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.

510.2648

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of June:

8:30 a.m. Allen Pelletier, Mike Merwin, Ron Skenes, Matt Willis, Jeff Westergreen, Gary Beaudreau11 a.m. Billy English, Steve Hubbard, Tom Harley, Dale Martin, Sean Lynch, Gene Betts

6:30 p.m. Allen Pelletier, Mike Merwin, Ron Skenes, Matt Willis, Jeff Westergreen, Jim Scarbrough