Worship ServicesJanuary 28, 2018

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

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

from the wedding of Heather Whitney and Brooks Pendelton.

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 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 Please see ushers for additional overflow seating.

We are very glad to have you worshiping our gracious God with us today.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—God Be in My Head ..............................................................Rutter

Theme: Gospel Priorities

The Prelude—Rhosymedre ...................................................Ralph Vaughan Williams

†The Call to Worship .............................................................from Psalms 133 and 134How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.

May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.

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

God be in my head and in my understanding.God be in mine eyes and in my looking.God be in my mouth and in my speaking.God be in mine heart and in my thinking.God be at my end and in my departing.

Chancel ChoirHyangbin Choi, piano

Kenneth H. Courtney, guest director

Kenneth H. Courtney, guest organist

Words by Martin Luther. Music by David Ward| © 2002 ThousandTongues.org

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

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven .................. Lauda Anima(Verses 1, 3, 4, 5)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

From Psalm 103 | Henry F. Lyte, 1834 | John Goss, 1869

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Missionary Testimony ............................................... Rikki and Charles Scarborough

The Confession of Faith ......................................... The Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 21

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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

Q. What is true faith?

A. True faith— created in me by the Holy Spirit through the gospel—Is not only a knowledge and conviction that everything that God reveals in his Word is true,But also a deep-rooted assurance that not only others, but I too, have had my sins forgiven, have been made right with God, and have been granted salvation. These are gifts of sheer grace earned for us by Christ.

Beloved Savior, we, your chosen people, have received blessing upon blessing from your gracious hand. In your great love, you created us and gave yourself for us. You have provided for us, protected us, and preserved us. What more could you possibly do for us?

Shamefully, we do not regard your deeds, and we fail to acknowledge your mighty works. We should be producing fruits of righteousness in response to your love, but we live self-centered lives of over-indulgence. We call evil good and good evil. We do the works of darkness, instead of walking in the light of your truth. We are wise in our own eyes; we are foolish and arrogant. We do not practice justice and mercy. We reject your Law and despise your holy Word.

Lord of Hosts, you are exalted in your righteousness and holy in your justice. We deserve your wrath and judgment. Please forgive us. Remember your covenant with us and do not treat us as our sins deserve. Through Christ we pray, Amen. from Isaiah 5

§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 .......................................................Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

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

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Words and Music by John Rutter | © 1996 Oxford University Press, Inc.

The Offertory—Look at the World ....................................................................Rutter

**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.

Chancel Choir

Look at the world, everything all around us:Look at the world, and marvel every day.Look at the world: so many joys and wonders,So many miracles along our way.

Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation,Give us thankful hearts, that we may see:All the gifts we share, and every blessing,All things come of thee.

Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower;Look at the sky, the sunshine and the rain;Look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains,Valley and flowing river, field and plain:

Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summerBringing the harvest before the winter’s cold.Everything grows, everything has a season,Till it is gathered to the Father’s fold:

Every good gift, all that we need and cherishComes from the Lord in token of his love;We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty;His is the earth, and his the heav’ns above:

‡ 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—Let Us Love, and Sing, and Wonder ................... Taylor(All Verses)

John Newton (1725-1807) and Laura Taylor | ©2001 Laura Taylor Music

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

Sermon—Transforming Grace .......................................................... Rev. Kevin Smith

The New Testament Lesson ...................................................................Titus 2:11-15

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

3. Grace Changes People

page 1859 in the pew Bible

1. Grace Has a Face

2. Grace Is for the World

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(Verses 1, 2, 3, 5)†The Hymn of Response—God, in the Gospel of His Son ............................Germany

Benjamin Beddome, 1787 | Alt. by Thomas Cotterill, 1819 | William Gardiner’s Sacred Melodies, 1815

Kenneth H. Courtney, guest organist

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

The Postlude—Toccata ..........................................................................Gabriel Pierné

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Jazz Prelude—We Labor Unto Glory

†Call to Worship and Invocation ..............................................................Rev. John Barrett

Theme: Gospel Priorities

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism, Question 58:

Q. What does the fourth commandment require?

A. The fourth commandment requires us to set apart to God the times he has established in his Word—specifically one whole day out of every seven as a holy Sabbath to him.

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†Song—Crown Him With Many Crowns ( We Exalt Thee)Mike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts

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†Song—We Labor Unto Glory

†Song—O Praise the Name

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Offering

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light; Look unto me, your morn shall rise, And all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus and I found In him my Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I’ll walk, Till trav’ling days are done.

Offertory—I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say .................................................Bonar, Carr

Words by Horatius Bonar, 1846. Alt. 1990. mod. | Music: Traditional English melody; Fuglsang Jig by Ale Carr.

Evening Prayers

†Song—Fairest Lord Jesus

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Titus 2:11-15page 1859 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Transforming Grace, Part 2 .............................................. Rev. Kevin Smith

1. Grace Gives Hope for Living

2. Grace Is Not Cheap

3. Grace Brings Good Works

4. Grace Is Demanding

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†Song—Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery

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

Church DirectorsLouise 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

DT HouseDirector of Youth Ministrydthouse@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

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

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

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 NidayShalom Project Directorlniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

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

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

Sarah Boudet, Youth Internsboudet@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

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

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

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

Christine Hammond, Worship, Family Nurture and Youth Administrative Assistantchammond@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Rachel Hyatt, Graphic Designer 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, Youth Interncmachemehl@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

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

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

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

Ministry Staff

Mike HearonInterim Senior 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 Pastormphillips@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.691.1414

Ministry Directors

CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Room 211MCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Baker House Young Married Young married couples Room 112John Barrett’s Class For ages 32-42 Room 200Mike Hearon’s Class For ages 40-50+ Room 201Cornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew’s HallCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Room 114Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room

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

January Greeters

Active Elders

8:30 a.m. David Haburchak, Jeremy Wells, Stan Smith, Skip Wiggins, Ron Skenes, Mike Watts11 a.m. Matt Pantsari, Chip Fisher, Sylvester Brown, Dale Martin, Byron Morris, Steve Hubbard6:30 p.m. David Haburchak, Jeremy Wells, Stan Smith, Skip Wiggins, Ron Skenes, Cliff Eckles

Matt AitkenDowntown Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish*

Steve LutzBelair Parish

Ron SkenesBelair Parish*

John BarrettMasters Parish*

Jim GraysonBrynwood Parish

Dale MartinWestminster Parish*

Bruce Van PeursemRiver Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish*

David HaburchakSavannah Rapids Parish

Bill McCartneyForest Hills Parish*

Mike WattsSavannah Rapids Parish*

Dan BooneDowntown Parish

Mike HarrisNational Parish*

Jerry MillerWheeler Parish

Jeremy WellsLake Forest Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish*

Ed HartmannWheeler Parish*

Byron MorrisRiver Parish*

Jeff WestergreenWheeler Parish

Robert CampbellWheeler Parish

Steve HubbardDowntown Parish*

Ashley PaulkWheeler Parish

David WhitcombMartintown Parish*

Jim CarrollStevens Creek Parish*

Ron JeffcoatLakeside Parish*

Allen PelletierRiver Parish

Skip WigginsBrynwood Parish*

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Gerald KillianPalmetto Parish*

Jim ScarbroughBrynwood Parish

Matt WillisEvans Parish*

* Parish ElderAll active officers are listed at firstpresaugusta.org/officers.