Worship ServicesJune 14, 2020

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

Livestreaming at11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

youtube.com/firstpresaugusta

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The Prelude—Festival Toccata .....................................................................P. Fletcher

Welcome ............................................................................................ Rev. John Franks

The Morning ServicesThe Resurrection Changes Everything

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I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”

To you we lift up our eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!

Our help is in the name of the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God!

†The Call to Worship .................................................................... from Psalm 121-124

The Meditation—Gonna Be A Great Day (Traditional Spiritual) ...........arr. J. MartinMelissa Schultz, soprano

There’s gonna be a great day. We’re gonna dance and shout and sing;We’re gonna bow down to the King.There’s gonna be a great day comin’ soon.

There’s gonna be a great day. We’re gonna join the heav’nly band;We’re gonna shout and clap our hands.There’s gonna be a great day comin’ soon.

There’s gonna be a great day. We’re gonna walk on streets of gold;That’ll be a sight now to behold.There’s gonna be a great day comin’ soon.

There’s gonna be a great day, the righteous marchin’.God’s gonna build up Zion’s walls.

©1997 - Alfred Publishing Co, Inc.

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†The Hymn of Praise—God Himself Is With Us ........................ Wunderbarer KÖnig

Gerhard Tersteegen | Joachim Neander

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(All Verses)

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

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

Although it was not written by the apostles, the Apostles’ Creed is a concise summary of their teachings. It originated as a baptismal confession, probably in the second century, and developed into its present form by the sixth or seventh century.

*suffered separation from God

**universal

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.

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

The Psalter Lesson ................................................................................................. Psalm 133

(Please read silently)

6§ Please kneel if able to do so.

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ......................................................Isaiah 43:1, 25But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.“I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.

§The Personal Confession of Sin

§The Corporate Confession of Sin

Gracious Lord, you are compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. We do not want to disobey you or dishonor you. Therefore, we ask you to deliver us from tolerating the things that you hate: forgive us for being proud, for being dishonest, and for pursuing or permitting harm to others. We repent of our scheming hearts that devise wicked plans. It is so easy for us to pursue evil and give in to temptation. When pressed, we easily misrepresent the truth. We create disunity in our church, homes and community because we are self-seeking and arrogant. Our hearts are so easily deceived. We pray that you would grant us repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth; in your mercy, forgive our wickedness, rebellion, and sin. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

From Exodus 34, Proverbs 6, 2 Timothy 2

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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 Offering and Announcements

The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

Having been reminded that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, we gladly extend the peace of the gospel to one another.

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†Doxology .......................................................................................Old Hundredth

Praise God from whom all bless ings- flow. Praise him all crea tures-

here be low.- Praise him a bove,- ye heav'n ly- host. Praise

Fa ther,- Son and Ho ly- Ghost. A men.-

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†The Hymn of Preparation—O Church, Arise .....................................Getty, Townend

Charitie Lees Bancroft | Vikki Cook | ©1997 Sovereign Grace Worship

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(All Verses)

©2016 Getty Music Publishing | Thankyou Music | Worship Together Music | Sixsteps Songs | S.D.G. Publishing

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

The Sermon—Why Biblical Unity Is Not Optional ............................Dr. Michael Hearon

The New Testament Lesson ............................................................. Ephesians 4:1-16

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

3. Displaying Gospel Unity (11-16)

2. Depending Upon Grace for Unity (7-10)

1. Delighting in God’s Unity (1-6)

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1.2.3.4.

†The Hymn of Response—The Church’s One Foundation ...............................Aurelia

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

The Postlude—Final (Symphony No. 2) ..................................................C. M. WidorDr. W. Leigh Fleury, Director of Music Ministries

Samuel J. Stone. 1866 | Samuel S. Wesley, 1864

(All Verses)

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Prelude

†Call to Worship and Invocation ....................................................... Mr. Alan Martin

Persevering Faith: Ancient Witnesses to a Future Hope

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism:

Q. 29 How are we made to take part in the redemption Christ bought?

A. We take part in the redemption Christ bought when the Holy Spirit effectively applies it to us.

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†Song—His Mercy Is More

CCLI Song #7065053 | ©2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs | Getty Music Publishing | Love Your Enemies Publishing |Messenger Hymns

Kirk Sauers, Evening Worship Leader

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†Song—Justice Will Roll Down

Words and Music: Sandra McCracken | © 2010 Drink Your Tea Music

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†Song—One Salvation

CCLI Song #7140808 | Jessica Campbell Waterman | Kirk Sauers | Will Duvall

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Evening Prayers

†Song—Give Reviving

Words: Albert Midlane, alt. Chelsey Scott | Music: Chelsey Scott | ©2007 Innocent Smith | Petit Bateaux Music

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1. Faith Revisited

2. Fear Realized

3. Faith in the Hard Places

4. Faith Renewed

Sermon—From Faith to Fear and Back Again ................................. Dr. Mike PhillipsHebrews 11:8-10, 17-19

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†Song—Isaiah 43

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

Music: Anonymous

Louise ColemanDirector of Children’s Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

Leigh FleuryDirector of Music Ministrieslfleury@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Vanessa HawkinsDirector of Women’s Ministryvhawkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8842

D.T. HouseDirector of Youth Ministrydthouse@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Chris WilliamsDirector of Young Professionals &Community Engagmentcwilliams@firstpresaugusta.org

PA S TO R A L S TA F F C H U RC H D I R E C TO R S O U T R E AC H D I R E C TO R S

O U T R E AC H S TA F F

Elizabeth Barone, Children’s Ministry Assistantebarone@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Beth Benson, Youth & Community Life Assistantbbenson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Leslee Bogdanow, Elementary Coordinatorlbogdanow@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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

Beth Cave, Preschool Coordinatorbcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Natalie Cook, Youth Internncook@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Lesley Hamm, Database Administratorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Jonathan Harper, Exec. Asst., Lead Pastorjharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

Patty Hood, Receptionistphood@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

Rachel Hyatt, Graphic Designer rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

Sandy Lanclos, Human Resources Manager slanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Susie Lovekamp, Hand in Hand Coordinatorslovekamp@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Hallie Merry, Facilities Coordinatorhmerry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Jon Meshanko, Youth Internjmeshanko@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Nicole Novak, Receptionistnnovak@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

Jess Romer, Discipleship Coordinatorjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Kirk Sauers, Evening Worship Leaderksauers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Melissa Schultz, Canterbury Choir Directormschultz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Kelly Tabb, Nursery Coordinatorktabb@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Gregory Trent, Maintenance Supervisorgtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Pam Turley, Finance & Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Madison Ewers, COA Events Coordinatormadison.ewers@campusoutreach.org

Hope Grinnell, COA AU Women’s Coordinatorhope.mcdonald@campusoutreach.org

Chandler Holgate, MCO Resource Directorchandler@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sam Ivey, COA Paine College Campus Directorsam.ivey@campusoutreach.org

Andrew Martinez, COA Resource Staffandrew.martinez@campusoutreach.org

Ellen McGaha, COA Office Managerellen.mcgaha@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, MCO Women’s Directorkaitlyn@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Mike Rosser, Hope for AugustaWalton Oaks Coordinatormike@hopeforaugusta.org, 706.715.9932

Travis Skillingstad, COA AU Campus Directortravis.skillingstad@campusoutreach.org

Steven Zhang, COA Resource Directorsteven.zhang@campusoutreach.org

C H U RC H S TA F F

Mike HearonLead Pastorleadpastor@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John BarrettExecutive Pastorjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Worship and Community Lifejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike PhillipsAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipmphillips@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

Andy Lee Associate Pastoralee@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.426.1397

Luke Niday Assistant Pastor, Outreachlniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Jim KnightPastoral Associatejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

George Lazari, Director Medical Campus Outreach Augustageorge@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Clark Newton, Regional DirectorMedical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Stephen Pittman, Director Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Andrew Sears, Regional Director Campus Outreach Augustaandrew.sears@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Alan Martin, Area DirectorCampus Outreach Augustaalan.martin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

642 Telfair Street · Augusta, Georgia 30901 · tel 706.262.8900 · firstpresaugusta.org615 Telfair Street · Augusta, Georgia 30901 (mailing address)

Parish Elders

*Interim

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

Parish Name Elder Name Parish Elder Contact InformationBelair Steve Lutz belair@firstpresaugusta.orgBrynwood Jim Grayson brynwood@firstpresaugusta.orgDowntown Dan Boone downtown@firstpresaugusta.orgEvans Matt Willis evans@firstpresaugusta.orgForest Hills Jeremy Wells foresthills@firstpresaugusta.orgGrovetown Andy Lee* grovetown@firstpresaugusta.orgLake Forest Gene Betts lakeforest@firstpresaugusta.orgLakeside Ron Jeffcoat lakeside@firstpresaugusta.orgMartintown David Whitcomb martintown@firstpresaugusta.orgMasters Julian Battle masters@firstpresaugusta.orgNational Jeff Westergreen national@firstpresaugusta.orgPalmetto Gerald Killian palmetto@firstpresaugusta.orgPleasant Home Billy English pleasanthome@firstpresaugusta.orgRiver Byron Morris river@firstpresaugusta.orgSavannah Rapids Mike Watts savannahrapids@firstpresaugusta.orgStevens Creek Andy Lee* stevenscreek@firstpresaugusta.orgWestminster Dale Martin westminster@firstpresaugusta.orgWheeler Jerry Miller* wheeler@firstpresaugusta.org