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Worship ServicesBible and Missionary Conference 2015

March 1, 20158:30 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 and in

gratitude for your part in the mission of changing lives every day at Heritage Academy.

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—With a Voice of Singing ..............................................Martin Shaw

Theme: Loving Our Neighbor

The Prelude—What Wondrous Love Is This? .................................... arr. Mark Hayes

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

*Welcome and Announcements .................................................Dr. George Robertson

†The Call to Worship ................................................................................Psalm 67:1-3May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us

That your ways may be known on earth,

Your salvation among all nations.

May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you.

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

With a voice of singing declare ye this and let it be heard, “Alleluia!”Utter it even unto the ends of the earth: “The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia!”O be joyful in God, all ye lands,O sing praises to the honor of his name,Make his praise to be glorious!

Chancel Choir

Lisa B. Wilson, piano, John L. Wilson, organ

Chancel ChoirLisa Wilson, organ; Hyangbin Choi, piano; Brandt Fincher, cello; Carl Purdy, violin

Dr. John L. Wilson, director

Words: Based on Psalm 100 | Music: Martin Shaw | ©1923 J. Curwen and Sons

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*†The Hymn of Praise—We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations ........................... Message(Verses 1, 3, 4)

H. Ernest Nichol, 1896

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

†The Confession of Faith ............................................................Heidelberg Catechism

The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so)

Q. 4 What does the Law of God require of us?

A. Christ teaches us in sum, Matthew 22, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Q. 5 Can you keep all this perfectly?

No, for I am prone by nature to hate God and my neighbor.

Q. 7 From where, then, does this depraved nature of man come?

From the fall and disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, in Paradise, whereby our nature became so corrupt that we are all conceived and born in sin.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

Gracious Father, we have become a reproach to the lost world around us. Our lack of holiness and failure to deal with sin has brought on us the contempt and ridicule of the world. We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will and have broken your law. We have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy. O God, have mercy on us! Revive your church that we may exercise a righteous influence in the world. Cause your presence and power to be displayed in this church so that believers and unbelievers will be in awe of you. Do this, O God, for the sake of your Son, who bought and established the church with his own blood! For the sake of Jesus and his love for the church, grant revival to your people. Amen.

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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.

(Sung by all)How sweet the name of Jesus soundsIn a believer’s ear!It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,And drives away our fear.

I makes the wounded spirit wholeAnd calms the troubled breast;’Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest.

†The Response—O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus ...............................Soverign Grace(Sung by all)O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, Is the current of thy love Leading onward, leading homeward To thy glorious rest above!

Oh the deep, deep loveAll I need and trustIs the deep, deep love of Jesus

O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Spread his praise from shore to shore! How he loveth, ever loveth, Changeth never, nevermore! How he watches o’er his loved ones, Died to call them all his own; How for them he intercedeth, Watcheth o’er them from the throne!

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ........................................................ John 3:16-17

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

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Scott Carter and Nancy Miller, SoloistsJonathan Harper and Mike Murphy, Percussion; Hyangbin Choi, Piano

The Offertory—O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures of Our God and King) ...David Maddux

Words: John Leland | Music: B.F. White | arr. Mack Wilberg | ©2005 Oxford University Press

Viumbe vyote vya Mungu wetu na Mfal me wetu,(All creatures of our God and King)Pazeni sauti ilinasi mwimbe,(Lift up your voice and with us sing)Watu wote, viumbe vyote, awaye yote, sifu Mungu!(All men, all creatures, praise the Lord)Imbeni(Sing)O sifuni Mungu(Praise the Lord)

All creatures of our God and King,Lift up your voice and with us sing!Thou burning sun with golden beam,Thou silver moon with softer gleam;All men, all creatures, everybody praise the Lord!Thou flowing water, pure and clear,Make music for thy Lord to hear!Thou fire, so masterful and bright,That givest man both warmth and light.Let all things their creator bless,And worship him in humbleness.Praise the Father, praise the Son,And Praise the Spirit, Three in One!

**The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)

Scan forOnline Giving

*†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.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Christ for the World We Sing ................ Italian Hymn(Verses 1, 3, 4)

Samuel Wolcott, 1869 | Felice de Giardini, 1769

Repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations. Luke 24:47

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

Sermon—How Pro-Life Are We Really? Part 1 .............................. Rev. Kevin Smith

The Old Testament Lesson .................................................................... Exodus 20:13

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

page 118 in the pew Bible

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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsLisa B. Wilson, piano

The Postlude—O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing ............................ arr. Mark Hayes

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

(All Verses) Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Phil 2:5

†The Hymn of Response—May the Mind of Christ My Savior .............. St. Leonards

Kate B. Wilkinson, 1925 | A. Cyril Barham-Gould, 1925; alt. 1990

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 41:

Q. Where is the moral law summarized?

A. The moral law is summarized in the ten commandements.

Theme: Loving Our Neighbor

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—O Breath of Life

Call to Worship ...............................................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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†Song—Crown Him With Many Crowns

Words: Matthew Bridges, 1852 | Music: George J. Elvey, 1868

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—Forever Reign

Words and Music: Reuben Morgan and Jason Ingram | ©2009 Hillsong Music Publishing

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†Song—Fairest Lord Jesus

17th Century German Hymn | Arr. Jill Phillips | @2005 Jill Phillips

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Evening Prayers

Offertory—Good Shepherd of My Soul ...................................... Getty and Townend

Words and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend, and Fionan de Barra | ©2013 Getty Music Publishing, Fionan de Barra and Townend

Good shepherd of my soul, come dwell within me; Take all I am and mold your likeness in me. Before the cross of Christ, this is my sacrifice: A life laid down and ready to follow.

The troubled find their peace in true surrender; The pris’ners their release from chains of anger. In springs of living grace, I find a resting place To rise refreshed, determined to follow.

I'll walk this narrow road with Christ before me, Where thorns and thistles grow and cords ensnare me. Though doubted and denied, he never leaves my side, But lifts my head and calls me to follow.

And when my days are gone, my strength is failing; He'll carry me along through death’s unveiling. Earth’s struggles overcome, heav’n’s journey just begun– To search Christ’s depths and ever to follow.

Missions Testimony

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†Song—Oh, How Good It Is

Words and Music: Keith and Kristyn Getty, and Ross Homes and Stuart Townend | Arranged: Joel Mott

©2012 Getty Music, Parakeet Boots Music and Townend Music

Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

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Sermon —How Pro-Life are We, Really? Part 2 ...............................Rev. Kevin SmithExodus 20:13

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

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†Song—O Breath of Life

Words: Bessie P. Head, ca. 1914 | Music: Mary J. Hammond, ca. 1920

†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

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Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Emily FreemanDirector of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentDirector of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

Clark NewtonDirector of Medical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

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

Jessica TatroDirector of Children’s Ministryjtatro@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Louise ColemanDirector of Nursery Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

John L. WilsonDirector of Music and Artsjwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Michael InghamDirector of COA MobilizationDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Bryn Towner Director of Hope for Augustabryn@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

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

Mackenzie Burgess, Youth Internmburgess@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions AssociateJharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

Elaine Janik, Children’s Admin Assistantejanik@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operationsslanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Ann Elizabeth Lazari, MCO Women’s Director annelizabeth@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjtmartin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office Assistantkaitlyn.mcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource Coordinatorluke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

Stephen Pittman, Hope for AugustaDirector of Educationstephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and Youthapreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jess Romer, Ministry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Mallory SidesAdministrative Assistant, Music and Arts Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT Directorbterry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director ctippins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Gregory Trent Assistant Director of Maintenancegtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Meghann Williams, Hope for AugustaArt Program Coordinatormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

Erica Wright, Youth Internewright@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreachmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

John BarrettAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssistant Pastor, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusta.org

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, 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.

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of March:

8:30 a.m. Cliff Eckles, Stan Smith, Dan Boone, Mike Harris, Charlie Green11 a.m. Matt Aitken, Gene Betts, Chip Fisher, Ashley Paulk, Tom Harley6:30 p.m. Matt Aitken, Gene Betts, Dan Boone, Robert Campbell, Jim Carroll