Worship ServicesMarch 5, 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.

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 outside of St. Andrew’s Hall. 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 before 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 provide a Mother/Infant Room (room 109) located in the wing behind the sanctuary and to the left, and the Geneva Room is designated as a Cry Room for parents with fussy children, 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: Doubt

The Prelude—Hymne ......................................................................................Vangelis

†The Call to Worship ............................................................................ from Psalm 117Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.

For great is his steadfast love toward us,

And the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!

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 soul and mind 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 Choir

Words: William P. Merrill | Music: William H. Walter arr. Kenneth Jennings | © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House

*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—All Creatures of Our God and King ..................Uns Erfreuen(All Verses)

1.2.3.4.

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Missionary Testimony .....................................................................Hope for Augusta

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

The New Testament Lesson ........................................................................ Romans 12:1-8page 1763 in the pew Bible

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.

If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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

§The Personal 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 ................................................... Ephesians 2:4-7But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

(Sung by all)Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!

Response—Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord ......................................... Moody

Heavenly 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 toward 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 and Institutes of the Christian Religion

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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Words: Sarah Adams (based on Genesis 28:10-22 - Jacob’s Ladder) | Music: Lowell Mason arr. James Stevens | ©2007 Stevens Music

The Offertory—Nearer, My God to Thee .........................................arr. James Stevens

**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.

Men’s Choir

In articulo mortis (At the moment of death)Caelitus mihi vires (My strength is from heaven)

Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me.

In articulo mortis (At the moment of death)Caelitus mihi vires (My strength is from Heaven)Deo adjuvante non timendum (God will help me, nothing should be feared)In perpetuum (For ever)

Dirige nos domine (Direct us, O Lord)Ad augusta per angusta (Through difficulties to great things)Sic itur ad astra (Such is the path to Heaven)Excelsior (Ever upward)

Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee,Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down,Darkness be over me, my rest a stone,

Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to thee,Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

Or if, on joyful wing, cleaving the sky,Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I fly.

‡ 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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*†The Hymn of Preparation—More About Jesus .............................................. Sweney(Verses 1, 2, 3)

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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—Disqualified? ..............................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ................................................................Exodus 6:12-7:1

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

b. Identity Crisis

3. Weak (16-25)

a. Korah

c. Completed Canvas

page 95 in the pew Bible

a. Physical Disability

1. Despised (12, 28-30)

2. Foolish (15)

a. Dramatic Pause

b. Diluted Line

b. Reuben

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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts, organ

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

(Verses 1, 2, 3, 5) †The Hymn of Response—Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven ...........Lauda Anima

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

The Postlude—Symphony No. 1 (Finale) ................................................Louis Vierne

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†Call to Worship and Invocation ..................................................... Dr. George Robertson

The Shorter Catechism, Question 22:

Q. How did Christ, the Son of God, become man?

A. Christ, the Song of God, became man by assuming a real body and a reasoning soul. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, who gave birth to him; yet he was sinless.

Theme: The Great Commission

The Evening Service

The Jazz Prelude—For the Beauty of the Earth (Praise to the Lamb)

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†Song—For the Beauty of the Earth (Praise to the Lamb)

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†Song—’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

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Evening Prayers

Offering

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

Words: Spiritual | Music by Fernando Ortega | © 2000 Word Music, LLC | Dejamesolo Music

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

Missionary Testimony .............................................. Church Planting in Los Angeles

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†Song—Christ, the Sure and Steady Anchor

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a. Undeserved Favor (28:17)

a. Overcoming Fear

b. Passion for Missions

b. Overcoming Pride

c. Role of the Holy Spirit (28:20)

c. Call to Engage

a. Baptism (28:19a)

b. Teaching (28:19b)

2. Commission of Boldness and Humility (28:18)

Matthew 28:16-20

1. Commission of Grace

3. Commission for all Disciples

page 1550 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Kingdom Commission ..........................................................Dr. Lloyd Kim

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

†Song—Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

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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. 8827

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

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

Michael Stephens IT Directormstephens@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

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

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

Julie Brashear, Hope for AugustaDevelopment Coordinatorjulie@hopeforaugusta.org, 803.480.1479

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

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjt.martin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

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

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 Baker House Young 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 March:

8:30 a.m. Dan Boone, Ed Hartmann, Jim Carroll, Charlie Green, Mike Watts, Phin Hitchcock11 a.m. Ron Jeffcoat, Tom Harley, Gene Betts, Steve Hubbard, Dale Martin, Billy English

6:30 p.m. Dan Boone, Ed Hartmann, Jim Carroll, Charlie Green, Mike Watts, Jeff Westergreen