Worship ServicesJune 24, 20188:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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

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 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 for 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—Sicilienne .........................................................Theresia von Paradis

The Gospel of Luke: Following the Leader

The Prelude—Crown Him with Many Crowns ....................................... Diademata

†The Call to Worship .............................................................................. from 1 Peter 2Come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him.

As his holy priesthood, we gather to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Come to him as his chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.

Let us declare the praises of him who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.

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

Fabio Mann, trumpet

Fabio Mann, trumpet

*Welcome and Announcements .........................................................Rev. John Barrett

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—O Worship the King ............................................................ Lyons(Verses 1, 2, 3, 5)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Based on Psalm 104 | Robert Grant, 1833 | Johann Michael Haydn, 1737-1806

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

The Old Testament Lesson ........................................................................... Isaiah 52:1-12page 1144 in the pew Bible

†The Confession of Faith ............................................................... The Apostles’ Creed

*Gloria Patri ..............................................................................................Greatorex

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell.* The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*suffered separation from God**universal

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

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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 Peter 3:18For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.

§The Personal Confession of Sin

Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

§The Corporate Confession of Sin

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The Offertory—The Lord’s Prayer ................................................................... Malotte

**The Offering

*‡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.

Fabio Mann, trumpet

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(Verses 1, 2, 4)*†The Hymn of Preparation—I am Thine, O Lord, I Have Heard Thy Voice ................ I Am Thine

Fanny J. Crosby, 1875 | William H. Doane, 1875; alt. 1990

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

Sermon—The New Israel, Part 1: A Commissioned Community ...Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson ....................................................................... Luke 9:1-9

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

page 1608 in the pew Bible

1. Message

2. Motivation

a. Declare

b. Invite

c. Translate

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(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—Christ, of All My Hopes, The Ground .................Hendon

Fabio Mann, trumpet

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

The Postlude—Trumpet Minuet .......................................................................Hollins

Ralph Wardlaw, 1817 | Henri A. Cesar Malan, 1827

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Prelude—Awesome

†Call to Worship and Invocation ............................................................ Rev. Mike Hearon

Preaching Christ: Sermons in Acts

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism:

Q. 73 What is the eighth commandment?

A. The eighth commandment is: You shall not steal.

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†Song—Arise My Soul AriseAdam Hatcher, Worship Leader

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†Song—Jesus Messiah

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†Song—God the Uncreated One

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Redeemer! Whither should I flee, Or how escape the wrath to come?The weary sinner flies to thee For shelter from impending doom; Smile on me, gracious Lord, And show thyself the Friend of sinners now.

Beneath the shadow of thy cross The heavy laden soul finds rest;I would esteem the world but dross,So I might be of Christ possessedI’d seek my every joy in thee,Be thou both life and light to me.

Close to the highly shameful tree,Jesus, my humbled soul would cleave;Despised and crucified with thee,With thee resolved to die and live;This prayer and this ambition mine,Living and dying to be thine.

Offertory—Friend of Sinners ...................................................... Koonce and Murphy

Offering

Evening Prayers

Gadsby Hymnal #1052 | Words: A. M. Toplady, 1740-1788 | Music: Jeff Koonce and Brian T. Murphy, ©2004

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†Song—Rise Up, O Church of God (You Are Eternal God)

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Acts 10:28-48page 1710 in the pew Bible

Sermon—The Beauty of Diversity .......................................................Mr. Luke Niday

1. The Fall

2. The Redemption

3. The Privilege

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

†Song—Awesome

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

Mark Dickens, Organistmdickens@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

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

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

Andy Lee, Assistant Pastoralee@firstpresaugusta.org

Jim Knight, Pastoral 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 HallHearon/Lee 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

June Greeters

Active Elders

8:30 a.m. Jerry Miller, Ron Skenes, Mike Merwin, Jeremy Wells, Jeff Westergreen11 a.m. Billy English, Steve Hubbard, Dale Martin, Matt Aitken, Tony Neal6:30 p.m. Jerry Miller, Ron Skenes, Mike Merwin, Jeremy Wells, Jeff Westergreen

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.