Worship ServicesTrinity Sunday

May 27, 20188:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall, Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Bates, the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of Helen and Tommy Bates and family.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever, his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5

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 (#160) located in the Ebenezer Building behind the sanctuary. The Telfair Room (#100) is designated as the Family Room. It is a great place fore 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.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Holy, Holy, Holy ...............................................................arr. Purdy

Living in GraceThe Prelude—Air ...........................................................................................J.S. Bach

†The Call to Worship ..............................................from 1 Peter 1:2 and Revelation 13We have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood.

With his blood he purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb Be praise and honor and glory and power, forever and ever!

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

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee,casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,which wert and art and evermore shalt be.

Carl Purdy, violin

Carl Purdy, violin; Cindy Wilkinson, guest organist

Arranged: Carl Purdy

*Welcome and Announcements .......................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Come, Thou Almighty King ........................................... Trinity(Verses 1, 3, 4)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Anonoymous, ca. 1757 | Gelice de Giardini, 1769

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The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) .............................................Shepard Logan Gilchristson of Carly and Matthew Gilchrist

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) .................................................. Carolyn Anne Jonesdaughter of Andrea and Kenneth Jones

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

The Old Testament Lesson ............................................................... Deuteronomy 6:1-12page 284 in the pew Bible

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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

Merciful Creator, Judge of all the earth, and Father of all who trust in you; with heavy hearts, we acknowledge that it is our sin that made the crucifixion of your beloved Son necessary. We confess that we have fallen short of your glory by our words, thoughts, and actions. We have not, and cannot, live up to the demands of your holy law. All of us, like wayward sheep, have gone astray; we have turned from you and gone our own way. As a result, you have laid on Jesus all of our sins. Forgive us for our rebellion, our hard hearts and our apathy towards our sin and toward our Savior. Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Cleanse us with your blood, which you shed for us. Through Jesus Christ 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 John 2:1-2My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

The Response—All Creatures of Our God and King .................... Lasst Uns Erfreuen(Sung by all)Let all things their Creator blessand worship him in humbleness,O praise him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,and praise the Spirit, Three in One:O praise him, O praise him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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The Offertory—On Wings of Song ....................................................... Mendelssohn

**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.

‡ Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit for Catechism classes at this time.**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.

Carl Purdy, violin

New Staff Introduction ..................................................................The Farmer Family

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*†The Hymn of Preparation—Holy God, We Praise Your Name .........Ser Got, Wir Loben Dich(Verses 1 & 4)

Based on Te Deum, ca 4th century | Attributed to: Ignace Franz, circa 1774 | Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, ca. 1774

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

Sermon—Humility: The Look of Jesus..............................................Dr. Paul Kooistra

The New Testament Lesson ........................................................... Philippians 2:1-11

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

3. The look of humility

page 1827 in the pew Bible

1. Humility is the way God works.

2. How can humility be attained?

a. Humility begins with Christ.

a. Humility does not encourage spiritual pride.

a. Humility is rooted in the Trinity.

b. Humility is the marrow of God’s saving grace.

b. Humility takes the lower position.

b. Everthing exists because of the loving humility of God.

c. Hell itself will be void of loving humility.

c. Humility promotes others rather than self.

d. God’s saving work is accomplished through humility.

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(Verses 1, 3, 4)†The Hymn of Response—Alleluia! Alleluia! Give Praise to the Risen Lord ......Alleluia No. 1

Cindy Wilkinson, guest organist

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

The Postlude—How Firm a Foundation ....................................................Dale Wood

Donald Fishel, 1950

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Prelude—All Must Be Well

†Call to Worship and Invocation ......................................................Chandler MachemehlPastoral Intern

Christ Our Righteousness

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism:

Q. 71 What does the seventh commandment require?

A. The seventh commandment requires us and everyone else to keep sexually pure in heart, speech, and action.

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†Song—All Must Be WellJoseph Morris, Worship Leader

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@1996 Parson John Publishing | Words: Samuel Stone | Music: Brian Moss

†Song—The Church’s One Foundation

The New Testament Lesson ..................................................................... Romans 7:15-25page 1756 in the pew Bible

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†Song—On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand

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Testimony ...............................................................................City Leadership ProjectAlan Martin

In the morning when I riseIn the morning when I riseIn the morning when I riseGive me Jesus

Give me Jesus give me JesusYou can have all this worldBut give me Jesus

And when I am aloneOh and when I am aloneAnd when I am aloneGive me Jesus

And when I come to dieOh and when I come to dieAnd when I come to dieGive me Jesus

Offertory—Give Me Jesus .................................................................................Ortega

Offering

Evening Prayers

Music: Fernando Ortega | Words: Public Domain | Music: 2000 Word Music, LLC Dejamesolo Music

†Song—Jesus I Come

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Nehemiah 13page 772 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Who Will Rescue Us? ....................................................... Rev. John Franks

1. The Struggle

2. The Strategy

2. The Solution

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

†Song—Abide With Me

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

DT 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

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

Christine Hammond, Ministry Assistant,Worship, Family Nurture and Youthchammond@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper, Ministry Associate, Missionsjharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

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

Chandler Machemehl, Youth Interncmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ellen McGaha, CO Communications Directorellen.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, Discipleship Coordinatorjromer@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 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

Londi Welborn, Receptionlwelborn@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

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

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

Ministry Staff

Mike HearonInterim Lead 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

Jim KnightPastoral 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 SearsInterim Regional Director of Campus Outreachandrew.sears@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Outreach Ministry Directors

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 Room 112Restorers For ages 32-42 St. Andrew’s HallMike Hearon’s Class For ages 40-50+ Room 201Cornerstone Parents of college students and older Letchford 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

May Greeters

Active Elders

8:30 a.m. Bruce Van Peursem, Stan Smith, David Haburchak, Ashley Paulk, Jim Grayson11 a.m. Gene Betts, Sean Lynch, Barry Whitney, Gerald Killian, Tom Harley6:30 p.m. Bruce Van Peursem, Stan Smith, David Haburchak, Ashley Paulk, Jim Grayson

Phil AmesWheeler Parish

Jim GraysonBrynwood Parish

Sean LynchWheeler Parish

Bruce Van PeursemRiver Parish

John BarrettMasters Parish*

Mike HarrisNational Parish*

Dale MartinWestminster Parish*

Mike WattsSavannah Rapids Parish*

Julian BattleMasters Parish

Ed HartmannWheeler Parish*

Bill McCartneyWheeler Parish

Jeremy WellsLake Forest Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish*

Steve HubbardDowntown Parish*

Jerry MillerWheeler Parish

Jeff WestergreenWheeler Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish*

Ron JeffcoatLakeside Parish*

Byron MorrisRiver Parish*

David WhitcombMartintown Parish*

Jim CarrollStevens Creek Parish*

Gerald KillianPalmetto Parish*

Ashley PaulkWheeler Parish

Skip WigginsBrynwood Parish*

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Ken LanclosEvans Parish*

Jim ScarbroughBrynwood Parish

Matt WillisEvans Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish*

Steve LutzBelair Parish

Ron SkenesBelair Parish*

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