Worship Services my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange...
Transcript of Worship Services my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange...
Welcome
Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God
in memory of Mary and Lucius Bultman.
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 in the Welcome Center. 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 located beside Nursery 1, 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—The Old Rugged Cross ...........................................George Bennard
Theme: “Worship the Lord your God and Serve him only”
The Prelude—Benedictus ........................................................................... Max Reger(*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time) († Indicates the congregation standing)
†The Call to Worship ................................................................................Psalm 96:8-9
Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations,
Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; Bring an offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; Tremble before him, all the earth.
The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!
(Text for meditation)On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,The emblem of suffering and shame;And I love that old cross where the dearest and bestFor a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,Till my trophies at last I lay down;I will cling to the old rugged crossAnd exchange it some day for a crown!
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,Has a wondrous attraction for me;For the dear Lamb of God left his glory above To bear it to dark Calvary.
Charles Smith, Euphonium
Fabio Mann, trumpet; Lisa B. Wilson, piano; John L. Wilson, organ
Words and Music: George Bennard | ©1913 The Rodeheaver Co.
*Welcome and Announcements .......................................................Rev. Mike Hearon
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*†The Hymn of Praise—We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator .........Kremser(All Verses)
†The Invocation (Please lift hands)
Julia Cady Cory, 1902 | Adrianus Valerius’s Nederlandtsch Gedenckclank, 1626 | Arranged: Edward Kremser, 1877
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*†Gloria Patri .............................................................................................. Stuttgart
The ResponseThe grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.
The New Testament Lesson ...................................................................... Hebrews 2:5-18page 1864 in the pew BibleBrandon Terry, Pastoral Intern
†The Confession of Faith .....................................The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q. 45. Which is the first commandment?
The first commandment is: You shall have no other gods before me.
Q. 46. What is required in the first commandment?
The first commandment requires us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God and our God; and to worship and glorify him accordingly.
Q. 47. What is forbidden in the first commandment?
The first commandment forbids the denial of, or failure to worship and glorify, the true God as God and our God and it forbids giving that worship and glory to any other which is due to God alone.
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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 ................................................ from Zephaniah 3Sing, O Daughter of Zion, shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The Lord your God is with you and he rejoices over you with singing.
God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with you and with one another. We have worshiped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience. We have served our own self-interest instead of serving only you and your people. We have not loved our neighbor as you have commanded, nor have we rightly loved ourselves. Forgive us, gracious God, and bring us back into the fullness of our covenant with you and one another. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Corporate Confession of Sin
The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so)
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Words: 8th Century Irish Poem | Music: Traditional Irish Melody arr. Philip Stopford | ©2005 Ecclesium Publishing
Charles Smith, EuphoniumThe Offertory—Be Thou My Vision .....................................Traditional Irish Melody
**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.
(Text for meditation)Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,Naught be all else to me save that thou art;Thou my best thought by day or by night,Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Riches I heed not nor man’s empty praise,Thou mine inheritance now and always;Thou my great Father and I thy true son,Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s sun!Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,Still be my vision, O Ruler of all!
‡ 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—Jesus Everlasting King ........................ Indelible Grace(All Verses)
Words: Isaac Watts, 1707 (alt. by Matthew Smith) | Music: Matthew Smith | ©2003 deturned radio music
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—You Become Like What You Worship .............................. Rev. Leon Brown
The Old Testament Lesson ...............................................................Exodus 32:15-35
The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
page 138 in the pew Bible
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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsThe Postlude—Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah ................................arr. Paul Manz
†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)
(Verses 1, 2, 4) †The Hymn of Response—Holy, Holy, Holy .................................................... Nicaea
Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | John B. Dykes, 1861
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†Call to Worship and Invocation .............................................................. Rev. John Franks
The Shorter Catechism, Question 94:
Q. What is baptism?
A. The sacrament of baptism is a washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, which is a sign and seal that we are joined to Christ, that we receive the benefits of the covenant of grace, and that we are engaged to be the Lord’s.
Theme: The New Covenant
The Evening Service
The Jazz Prelude—O Bless Our God with One Accord
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Mike Murphy, Worship Leader†Song—How Firm a Foundation
Words: John Rippon, 1787 | Music: Joseph Funk, 1832 | Arranged: Michael Card | ©2008 Discovery House Music
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†Song—All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Words: Edward Perronet, 1779 | Music: Oliver Holden, 1793 | Arranged: Keith Getty, Fionan de Barra and Dave Cleaveland | ©2013 Getty Music Publishing and Fionan de Barra/Hello Cleveland Music
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†Song—O Bless Our God with One Accord
Words: Lambertus J. Lamberts, 1928 | Music: Lowell Mason, 1824
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Evening Prayers
Offering
Offertory—Blest Is the Man (Psalm 32) ................................................Watts, Wilbur
Text: Isaac Watts, 1719, Blest is the Man (Psalm 32) | Tune: DISTRESS, 1835, adapted Gregory Wilbur, 2008 | © 2010 Ligonier Ministries
Blest is the man, forever blest, Whose guilt is pardoned by his God, Whose sins with sorrow are confessed And covered with his Savior’s blood.
Blest is the man to whom the Lord Imputes not his iniquities; He pleads no merit of reward And not on works but grace relies.
From guile his heart and lips are free; His humble joy, his holy fear, With deep repentance well agree And join to prove his faith sincere.
How glorious is that righteousness That hides and cancels all his sins, While bright the evidence of grace Thro’ all his life appears and shines!
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Sermon—The Sequel ........................................................................ Rev. Leon BrownExodus 34:1-35
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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)CCLI License Number 425646
†Song—Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right
Words: Samuel Rodigast, 1676 | Music: Jeff Bourque | ©2011 Manicotti Music
Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry [email protected], ext. 8837
Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus [email protected], ext. 8847
Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource [email protected], ext. 8845
Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentDirector of City Hope [email protected], ext. 8843
Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for [email protected], 678.234.9803
Clark NewtonDirector of Medical Campus [email protected], ext. 8841
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. 8827
Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and [email protected]
Vonnie EidsonDirector of [email protected], ext. 8822
Pastoral Staff
Ministry Directors
Bonnie Bowles, [email protected], ext. 8840
Julie Brasheer, Hope for AugustaDevelopment [email protected], 803.480.1479
Kelly Carelson, CO Resource [email protected], ext. 8844
Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship [email protected], ext. 8827
Michael Denney, City Hope AllianceYouth Development [email protected]
Francesca Fontanez, Youth [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
Chandler Machemehl, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
J.T. Martin, CO [email protected], ext. 8848
Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women’s [email protected], ext. 8841
Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and [email protected], ext. 8849
Jess Romer, Ministry [email protected], ext. 8855
Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir [email protected]
Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT [email protected], ext. 8838
Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director [email protected], ext. 8849
Gregory Trent, Maintenance [email protected], ext. 8835
Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting [email protected], ext. 8821
Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate [email protected]
Meghann Robinson, Hope for AugustaDirector of Arts, Arrow Institute of [email protected]
Ministry Staff
George RobertsonSenior [email protected], ext. 8855
John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurture and [email protected], ext. 8849
Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreach and [email protected], ext. 8860
John BarrettAssociate Pastor, [email protected], ext. 8852
Mike PhillipsAssociate [email protected]
Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected]
Robert Vasholz Pastoral [email protected], 706.691.1414
Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth [email protected], ext. 8849
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.
GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of May:
8:30 a.m. David Haburchak, Bill McCartney, David Whitcomb, Allen Pelletier, Stan Smith11 a.m. Tom Harley, Jim Bodden, Sylvester Brown, Matt Pantsari, Ashley Paulk
6:30 p.m. Tom Harley, Bill McCartney, Sylvester Brown, Matt Pantsari, Stan Smith
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