Worship ServicesJuly 28, 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—God Is My Shepherd .............................................................Dvorak

†The Call to Worship ............................................................................ Psalm 145:8-13The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.

They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God!

Lindsay Canjea, solo

Text: Psalm 23 | Public Domain

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

God is my shepherd, I want for nothing.My rest is in the pleasant meadows. He leadeth me where quiet waters flow.My fainting soul doth he restoreAnd guideth me in the ways of peace,To glorify his name.

And though in death’s dark valley My steps must wander,My spirit shall not fear,For thou art by me still.Thy rod and staff are with me, And they shall comfort me.

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

The Prelude—Great Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 ........................................J.S. Bach

The Morning ServicesLuke: Following the Leader

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*†The Hymn of Praise—O Worship the King ............................................................ Lyons(Verses 1, 2, 5, 6)

Bases on Psalm 104 | Robert Grant, 1833 | Johann Michael Haydn, 1737-1806

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

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Catechism Recognition

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

*†Gloria Patri .............................................................................................. Greatorex

Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by 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.

†The Confession of Faith ................................................................ Colossians 1:15-20

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ......................................................Isaiah 43:1, 25But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.

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

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§The Corporate Confession of SinHeavenly Father, we tremble at the recognition of our unworthiness, but find comfort because you have given us your Son, Jesus Christ to be our advocate and mediator. Because of Christ, the throne of dreadful glory has become the throne of grace. Father, you are overflowing with so much affection for your children and so ready to forgive that we approach you, fully persuaded that you have no other feelings towards us than those of a father, though we are unworthy of such a father. We acknowledge before your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, prone to do evil, unable of our own power to do good. With heartfelt sorrow we repent and turn away from all our offenses. We condemn ourselves and our evil ways, with true sorrow asking that your grace will relieve our distress. Grant us daily increase of the grace of your Holy Spirit, and produce in us the fruits of holiness and of righteousness pleasing in your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Adapted from John Calvin’s Geneva Liturgy & Institutes of the Christian Religion

†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.

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The Offertory—My Alleluia .......................................................................... Sorenson

**The Offering

Lindsay Canjea, solo

Before I greet the morning sun, before I start the day,I’ll thank you for the things to come, I’ll worship as I pray,I’ll worship as I pray. “Alleluia, alleluia!”

All your children sing worship to their King.Songs of love we bring: “Alleluia, alleluia.”

Before I go to sleep at night, before I close my eyes,I’ll thank you for the things you’ve done and lift my praise on high,I’ll lift my praise on high: “Alleluia, alleluia!”

And when I take my final breath and wake on heaven’s shore,I’ll sing the song I’ve sung before, in praise forevermore,I’ll praise forevermore! “Alleluia, alleluia!”

Hear our praises rise, glory fills the skies, To the Lord Most High: “Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.”© 2011 Hal Leonard Corporation

‡ 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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*†The Hymn of Preparation—Rejoice, All People, Homage Give .......................... Truro

From Psalm 47 | The Psalter, 1912; alt. 1990 | Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789

(All Verses)

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

Sermon—Touched by Jesus ..............................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson ................................................................. Luke 18:15-17

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Blessing

2. Being

3. Belonging

page 1629 in the pew Bible

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(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—All Glory, Laud, and Honor to Thee ..........St. Theodulph

Mark Dickens, organist

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

The Postlude—O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus! ..................................Healey Willan

Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 820 | Melchior Teschner, ca. 1615

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Prelude

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

The God You Can Know—God Is Wise

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—Psalm 34 (Taste and See)Kirk Sauers, Evening Worship Leader

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†Song—Power in the Blood

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†Song—Father Let Your Kingdom Come

(Sung by all)Praise Jehovah, praise the LordYe his servants praise accordBlessed be Jehovah’s nameEvermore his praise proclaimEvermore his praise proclaim

(Reader)3From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, The name of the Lord is to be praised.4The Lord is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.5Who is like the Lord our God, The One who sits enthroned on high,6Who stoops down to look On the heavens and the earth?

(Sung by all)Praise Jehovah, praise the LordYe his servants praise accordBlessed be Jehovah’s nameEvermore his praise proclaimEvermore his praise proclaim

(Reader)7He raises the poor from the dust And lifts the needy from the ash heap;8He seats them with princes, With the princes of his people.9He settles the childless woman in her home As a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord.

Offering

Evening Prayers

Offertory—Psalm 113 ....................................................................................Hendon

Tune: Hendon | Henri Abraham Cesar Malan | Public Domain

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†Song—Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise(Children in Pre-K through fourth grade are invited to exit at this time)

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Sermon—Oh, the Depth of the Riches of God’s Wisdom and Knowledge! ... Rev. John FranksRomans 11:33-36

page 1763 in the pew Bible

1. God’s Riches

2. Our Response

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

†Song—Indescribable

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

Chris WilliamsDirector of Young Professionals &Community Engagmentcwilliams@firstpresaugusta.org

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

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

Hallie Merry, Facilities Coordinatorhmerry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

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

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 are 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.