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1 Worship Services October 12, 2014 8:30 and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Transcript of Worship Services - s3. · PDF fileA. True faith is a sure knowledge whereby I accept as true...
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Worship ServicesOctober 12, 2014
8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.
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WelcomeWe 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.
To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on our website at firstpresaugusta.org.
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 will be standing next to the pastor following the service.
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. Several kiosks are available in the Welcome Center. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available if you need assistance checking in.
Children’s WorshipWe offer a specially designed program for children in pre-k through fourth grade during the morning services. A leader 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. Parents of children in pre-k through second grade are asked to pick up their children following Sunday School or the 11 a.m. worship service.
Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We also provide a Mother/Infant Room located beside Nursery 1 which is 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—Rise Up, O Men of God ................................arr. Kenneth Jennings
Theme: Authentic Worship
The Prelude—Great Is Thy Faithfulness ............................................... arr. Diane Bish
(† Indicates the congregation standing)(*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)
*Welcome and Announcements ......................................................... Rev. Caleb Click
†The Call to Worship ............................................................ Hebrews 12:22-24, 28-29You have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God.
We have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven.
You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.
The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!
Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and mind and soul and Strength to serve the King of kings.
Rise up, O men of God! His kingdom tarries long. Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong.
Rise up, O men of God! The church for you doth wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up, and make her great!
Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where his feet have trod. As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God!
Men’s Ensemble
©1968 Ausburg Publishing House
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*†The Hymn of Praise—The God of Abraham Praise .............................................. Leoni(Verses 1, 2, 4)
1.2.3.
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Thomas Olivers, 1770 | Jewish melody | Arr. Meyer Lyon, 1770
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)
†The Response—Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.............................Nettleton
Q. 21 What is true faith?
A. True faith is a sure knowledge whereby I accept as true all that God has revealed to us in his Word. At the same time it is a firm confidence that not only to others, but also to me, God has granted forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness, and salvation, out of mere grace, only for the sake of Christ’s merits. This faith the Holy Spirit works in my heart by the gospel.
†The Confession of Faith .....................................................The Heidelberg Catechism
(Sung by all)Come, thou Fount of every blessing,Tune my heart to sing thy grace;Streams of mercy, never ceasing,Call for songs of loudest praise.Teach me some melodious sonnet,Sung by flaming tongues above.Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it,Mount of thy redeeming love.
O to grace how great a debtorDaily I’m constrained to be!Let thy goodness, like a fetter,Bind my wandering heart to thee.Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,Prone to leave the God I love;Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,Seal it for thy courts above.
The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so)
The Response
The grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.
*The New Testament Lesson.....................................................................Matthew 15:1-11page 1521 in the pew Bible
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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 ..................................................Ezekiel 36:24-28For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God.
The Corporate Confession of Sin
Gracious Heavenly Father, we are sinners in your sight; you have judged us so and if we deny it, we make you a liar. Yet in Christ you are reconciled to your rebellious servants. Shamefully, we have experienced your amazing grace towards us, but have not loved you with our whole heart, nor our neighbors as ourselves. We confess that we often honor your Son with our lips when our hearts are far from you. Forgive us for our hypocrisy and formality in religion. Forgive our neglect of your Word, your direction, your priorities and your day. Forgive us for tolerating sin in the knowledge that grace abounds. The worship that you do not despise comes from a broken spirit and contrite heart before you. Therefore, we plead for you to create in us clean hearts and put new and right spirits within us, that we may bring glory to your name. Through Christ we pray, Amen.
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*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk
The Offertory—We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations .......................H. Ernest Nichol
Words and Music: H. Ernest Nichol | Arr. Dick Anthony | ©1964 Singspirations, Inc.
We’ve a story to tell the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right,A story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ’s great kingdom shall come to earth, the kingdom of love and light. We’ve a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who reighneth aboveHath sent us his son to save us and show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. We’ve a Savior to show to the nations, who the path of sorrow has trod,That all of the world’s great peoples might come to the truth of God, might come to the truth of God.
*The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)
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*†The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
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†The Hymn of Preparation—O for a Heart to Praise My God ........................ Azmon(Verses 1, 2, 4, 5; Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit at this time)
1.2.3.
Words: Charles Wesley, 1742 | Carl G. Glaser, 1728
9For an audio download of today’s sermons, please visit the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/2014Sermons.
Sermon—True or False? .............................................................Dr. George Robertson
The Old Testament Lesson .............................................................. Zechariah 7:1-14
The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
1. Love for God (1-7)
2. Love for Neighbor (8-14)
a. Mercy
b. Purity
page 1477 in the pew Bible
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Dr. John Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsThe Postlude—Westminster Carillon ...................................................... Louis Vierne
†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)
1.2.3.
†The Hymn of Response—With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring ....... St. Petersburg(Verses 1, 2)
From Psalm 138 | The Psalter, 1912 | Dimitri Bortniansky, 1825
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The Shorter Catechism, Question 25:
Q. How is Christ a priest?
A. As a priest, Christ offered himself up once as a sacrifice for us to satisfy divine justice and to reconcile us to God, and he continually intercedes for us.
Theme: Love
The Evening Service
Jazz Prelude—The Gift of Love
Call to Worship ................................................................................. Rev. Caleb Click
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†Song—O For a Thousand Toungues to Sing
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739 | Music: Carl Glaser, 1784-1829
Mike Murphy, Worship Leader
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†Song—Song of Moses
Words and Music: Chris Mocrman, Pat Barrett, Ben Smith, Aaron Keyes and Graham Kendrick | ©2011 Barrett Daddy Music, Thankyou Music.
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†Song—Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Words: Charles Wesley, alt. | ©2000 Greg Thompson Music | Music: Greg Thompson
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Evening Prayers
Offertory—Simple Gifts .................................................................. Bracket and Wolf
St. 1,2 : Joseph Brackett, Jr. 1853 | St. 3, 4: Ann M. Wolf, 2012
’Tis the gift to be simple,’Tis the gift to be free,’Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be;And when we find ourselves in the face of Christ,We will be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained,To bow and to bend we will not be ashamed;To turn, turn will be our delight,Till by turning, turning,We come to Christ.
By his gift we are humble,By his gift we can see,By his gift we reach for where we ought to be;And only by God’s grace we will reach the goal,To be one in the Lord with our whole heart and soul.
When understanding is gained,We will learn to forgive,By his love we’ll be changed;We’ll grow as he leads us from the old to the new,Till we shine his light walking in his truth.
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†Song—The Gift of Love
Words: Hal H. Hopson | Appalachian folk melody | ©1972 Hope Publishing Company
Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time
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Sermon —Spiritual Gifts III ..................................................... Dr. George Robertson1 Corinthians 12:10-11
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
1. Communicative (10, 11)
a. Prophecy
b. Distinguishing Spirits
c. Tongues
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The Bread—Come All Ye Pining ............................................Steele and B.T. Murphy
The Cup—Rock of Ages ..................................................Toplady, Hastings and Chapman
The Lord’s Supper
The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
Lord we adore thy boundless grace,The heights and depths unknown;Of pardon life and joy and peace,In thy beloved Son.
Come all ye pining hungry poor, the Savior’s bounty taste;Behold a never-failing store for ev’ry willing guest.
O wondrous gifts of love divine,Dear Source of ev’ry good;Jesus in thee what glories shine,How rich thy flowing blood.
Here shall your num’rous wants receive,A free a full supply;He has unmeasured bliss to give,And joys that never die.
(Sung by all)Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; Let the water and the blood, from thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, cleanse me from its guilt and pow’r.
Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know? Could my tears forever flow?All for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone.
Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to thy cross I cling; Naked come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; Foul I to the Fountain fly; wash me, Savior or I die.
†The Benediction (Please lift hands)
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Allie Murphy and Tori Aycock
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Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry [email protected], ext. 8837
Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus [email protected], ext. 8847
Emily FreemanDirector of Women’s [email protected], ext. 8831
Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentDirector of City Hope [email protected], ext. 8843
Clark NewtonDirector of Medical Campus [email protected], ext. 8841
Vonnie EidsonDirector of [email protected], ext. 8822
Jessica TatroDirector of Children’s [email protected], ext. 8832
Louise ColemanDirector of Nursery [email protected], ext. 8849
John L. WilsonDirector of Music and [email protected], ext. 8830
Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and [email protected]
Michael InghamDirector of COA MobilizationDirector of Vision [email protected]
Bryn Towner Director of Hope for [email protected]
Pastoral Staff
Ministry Directors
Bonnie Bowles, [email protected], ext. 8840
Mackenzie Burgess, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor [email protected]
Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s [email protected], ext. 8849
Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions [email protected], ext. 8860
Lesley Hamm, Discipleship [email protected], ext. 8831
Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate [email protected], ext. 8833
Elaine Janik, Children’s Admin [email protected], ext. 8832
David Jones, MCO Resource [email protected], ext. 8841
Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of [email protected], ext. 8820
Ann Elizabeth Lazari, MCO Women’s Director [email protected], ext. 8841
Emily Martin, Family Nurture and [email protected], ext. 8849
J.T. Martin, CO [email protected], ext. 8848
Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office [email protected], ext. 8844
Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource [email protected], ext. 8845
Stephen Pittman, Hope for AugustaDirector of [email protected], 678.234.9803
Jess Romer, Ministry [email protected], ext. 8855
Mallory SidesAdministrative Assistant, Music and Arts Canterbury Choir [email protected], ext. 8827
Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT [email protected], ext. 8838
Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director [email protected], ext. 8849
Gregory Trent Assistant Director of [email protected], ext. 8835
Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting [email protected], ext. 8821
Meghann Williams, Hope for AugustaArt Program [email protected]
Erica Wright, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
Ministry Staff
George RobertsonSenior [email protected], ext. 8822
John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family [email protected], ext. 8849
Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, [email protected], ext. 8860
John BarrettAssociate Pastor, [email protected], ext. 8852
Mike PhillipsAssistant Pastor, Pastoral [email protected]
Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected]
Robert Vasholz Pastoral [email protected], ext. 8859
Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
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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 30's, single or married Greene Street BuildingYoung Married Young married couples Eve RoomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Telfair 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.
8:30 a.m. Matt Pantsari, Bruce Van Peursem, David Whitcomb, Skip Wiggins, Matt Willis11 a.m. Mike Watts, Dale Martin, Byron Morris, Jim Scarbrough, Allen Pelletier6:30 p.m. Mike Watts, Bruce Van Peursem, David Whitcomb, Skip Wiggins, Matt Willis
GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of October:
