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Worship ServicesNovember 27, 2016

8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.

First Sunday of Advent

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WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshiping our gracious God with us today.

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.

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

from the wedding of Megan Clark and Wyatt Mobley.

The Advent Wreath CelebrationEach Sunday during the Advent season we light a candle in our morning services and read the corresponding Scripture to focus our attention on Jesus and glorify him. We use three purple candles representing Hope, Love and Peace, and a pink candle representing the Joy that is ours because of Christ’s coming into the world and into our hearts and lives. The white candle in the center of the wreath is lit on Christmas Eve and represents the birth of Jesus. This tradition, dating back to A.D. 600, reminds us that the center of the Church and the center of our Christmas celebration is Christ Jesus.

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 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.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—I Wonder as I Wander ...................................................Dan Forrest

Theme: God Is Delivering Us

The Prelude—O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ..........................arr. Garth Edmundson

*Welcome and Announcements........................................................ Dr. Mike Phillips

†The Call to Worship ..............................................................................from Psalm 34I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

My soul makes its boast in the Lord; Let the humble hear and be glad;

O Magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

O taste and see that the Lord is good;

Happy are those who take refuge in him.

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

I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to dieFor poor ornery people like you and like I;I wonder as I wander out under the sky.

When Mary birthed Jesus, ‘twas in a cow’s stall,With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all;But high from God’s heaven a star’s light did fall,And the promise of ages it then did recall.

If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing,A star in the sky or a bird on the wing,Or all of God’s angels in heaven for to sing,He surely could have it, ‘cause he was the King!

Alana Trimmier, solo

Words and Music: Appalachian Carol arr. John Jacob Niles | ©1934 G. Schirmer, Inc.

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Now Thank We All Our God ................................. Nun Danket

Martin Rinkart, 1636 | Johann Cruger, 1647

(All Verses)

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The Lighting of the Advent Candle—Hope

8:30 a.m. ...................................................................... The Epting FamilyJes and Drew; Jane, Evelyn, Eli

11 a.m. ................................................................. The Williamson FamilyKaron and Don; Alex, Seth

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

The Advent Response—Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus ....................... Hyfrydol

(Sung by all)Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

The Testimony .......................................................................... Gideons International

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The Corporate Confession of Sin

Lord Jesus, we have sinned times without number, and been guilty of pride and unbelief, and of neglect to seek you in our daily lives. Our sins and shortcomings present us with a list of accusations, but we thank you that they will not stand against us, for all have been laid on Christ. Forgive the sins that we remember, and the sins we have forgotten. Forgive our many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when we have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times we have been proud of our own achievements and those when we have failed to boast in your works. Forgive the harsh judgments we have made of others, and the leniency we have shown ourselves. Forgive the lies we have told to others, and the truths we have avoided. Forgive us the pain we have caused others and the indulgence we have shown ourselves. Deliver us from every evil habit, every interest of former sins, everything that dims the brightness of your grace in us, everything that prevents us from taking delight in you. Amen.

†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 ...............................................Psalm 130:3-4, 7-8If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.

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

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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Words: Translated and edited by Anna Mae Nichols | Music: G. F. Handel | This arrangement ©1965 Hope Publishing Co.

The Offertory—Thanks Be to Thee .......................................................... G.F. Handel

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

Thanks be to thee, Thy holy name be ever blest,Glory, honor and praise be thine!Praise, adoration, we sing unto thee!Thy loving kindness doth forever prevail,Tenderly guiding all those who come unto thee.

Alana Trimmier, solo

*‡The Peace

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Praise the Savior Now and Ever .............. Holy Manna(All Verses)

Words: Venantius H.C. Fortunatus, CA. 530-609 | Translated: Augustus Nelson, 1863-1949 | Music: William Moore, 1825

1.2.3.

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a. Jethro’s Daughter (18-20)

a. Moses’ Son (24-26)

b. Pharaoh’s Son (21-23)

b. God’s Son (22)

1. Presumption

2. Preservation

Sermon—The Ungrateful Biped ................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson .................................................................Exodus 4:18-23 page 92 in the pew Bible

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

For an audio download of today’s sermons, please visit the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/2016Sermons.

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The Postlude—From Heaven on High to Earth I Come .........arr. Garth EdmundsonDr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts

†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)Charles Wesley, 1747 | John Zundel, 1870; alt 1990

(Verses 1, 3, 4)†The Hymn of Response—Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ..........................Beecher

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Theme: Grace to the Smallest

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Simeon’s Song

Call to Worship .................................................................................. Mr. Luke Niday

The Shorter Catechism, Question 12:

Q. What did God’s providence specifically do for man whom he created?

A. After the creation, God made a covenant with man to give him life, if he perfectly obeyed; God told him not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil or he would die.

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†Song—Joy to the World

Based on Psalm 98 | Words: Isaac Watts, 1719 | Music: George Frederick Handel, 1742 | Lowell Mason, 1836 | Arranged: Keith Getty and Fionan de Barra

©2011 Gettymusic & Fionan de Barra

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—What Child Is This

Words: traditional English carol | Music: English melody, 16th century | Arranged: ©2011 Gettymusic & Fionan de Barra

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†Song—Simeon’s Song

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Irish Christmas Carol

InstrumentalGood people all this Christmastime,Consider well and bear in mind, What our good God for us has done,In sending his beloved Son. With Mary, holy, we should pray,To God with love this Christmas Day;In Bethlehem upon that morn,There was a blest Messiah born.

The night before that happy tide, The noble Virgin and her guide, Were long time seeking up and down, To find a lodging in the town. But mark how all things came to pass:From ev’ry door repelled, alas! As long foretold, their refuge all, Was but a humble ox’s stall.

Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep,Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep, To whom God’s angels did appear,Which put the shepherds in great fear.“Prepare and go,” the angels said,“To Bethlehem, be not afraid; For there you’ll find, this happy morn, A princely babe, sweet Jesus born.”

Evening Prayers

Offertory—Wexford Carol .......................................................................... Irish Carol

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†Song—God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenChildren in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

English carol, 18th century | English melody, 18th century

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The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. The God of Faithfulness (46-56)

2. The God of Glory (57-66)

3. The God of Forgiveness (68-80)

Luke 1:46-80page 1589 in the pew Bible

Sermon—The God of Our Salvation .........................................Dr. George Robertson

a. Faithful to the Humble (47-48; 51-53)

a. Elizabeth (58)

b. Faithful to the Unrighteous (49)

b. John the Baptist (61, 66)

c. Faithful to Generations (50, 55)

c. Zechariah (64)

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

†Song—O Come All Ye Faithful

Latin Hymn attributed to John Francis Wade, 1751 | Frederick Oakeley, 1841 | Music: Adeste Fideles | John Francis Wade’s Cantus Diversi, 1751

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

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

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

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

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 Directoravid@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

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

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

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

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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 November:

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 Baker HouseYoung 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

8:30 a.m. Ron Skenes, Stan Smith, Jeff Westergreen, David Whitcomb, Skip Wiggins11 a.m. Gerald Killian, Chip Fisher, Steve Hubbard, Ron Jeffcoat, Tom Harley6:30 p.m. Ron Skenes, Stan Smith, Jeff Westergreen, David Whitcomb, Skip Wiggins