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Worship ServicesNovember 17, 2013

8:30 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 flowers are given today to the glory of God

and in memory of Heather Joiner and Todd Joiner by Julia and Rusty Joiner, Patrick and Brian Joiner and Laura Lee and Brad Joiner.

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available in our Welcome Center, located through the doorways on either side of the high pulpit. You can also visit 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 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. Parish WorshipOur church is organized into parishes to strengthen our connection with each other and with our community. To enhance that connection and strengthen followship with one another, each month parishes worship during the 11 a.m. service in St. Andrew’s Hall. November Parish—Wheeler

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—I Want Jesus to Walk With Me ..............................................Shackley

Theme: Service

The Prelude—O Lord Most High, With All My Heart .................. Rockingham Old

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

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

†The Call to Worship ..............................................................................from Psalm 84How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!

My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey I want Jesus to walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

Chancel Choir, Hyangbin Choi, piano; Jonathan Davis, soloistCourtney Hatcher, alto saxophone; Golly Mackenzie, bass; Jason Vital, drums

Words: Traditional spiritual | Music: Larry Shackley | ©2005 the Lorenz Publishing Co.

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise ........................................Wesley

Words from Psalm 96, the Psalter. 1912 | Music: Lowell Mason, 1830

(Verses 1, 2, 4)

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

†Gloria Patri ...............................................................................................................St. Peter

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

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

The Response

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

*The Old Testament Lesson .....................................................................Judges 6:7-27page 381 in the pew Bible

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

*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ..........................................................1 Peter 2:24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

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

The Confession of Sin

Heavenly Father, you asked for my hands, that you might use them for your purpose. I gave them for a moment, then withdrew them, for the work was hard. You asked for my mouth to speak against injustice. I gave you a whisper, that I might not be accused. You asked for my eyes to see the pain of poverty. I closed them, for I did not want to see. You asked for my life, that you might work through me. I gave a small part, that I might not get too involved. Lord, forgive my calculated efforts to serve you—only when it is convenient for me to do so, only in those places where it is safe to do so, and only with those who make it easy to do so. Father, forgive me, renew me, send me out as a usable instrument, that I might take seriously the meaning of your cross. Amen.

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Words: Mary Kay Beall (based on Exodus 2-14| Music: Hyun Kook | ©2013 Lorez Publishing Co.

The Offertory—Moses! .......................................................................................Kook

Moses, a baby in a basket, floatin’ down the river. Moses, grew up to be a leader, a chosen man. God spoke to Moses in the land of Midian. From a burnin’ bush he heard him callin’. “Watch where you’re walkin’. Don’t come any closer now. Moses, you’re standin’ on holy ground.”

God said to Moses, “I have heard my people cry. Down in Egypt land they are agroanin’.You are the man they need, I’m gonna tell you why. Get down to Egypt and I’ll go along.”

“Lord, don’t you know I am not who you think I am. Don’t make me go! I am not who you think I am. Lord, don’t you know someone else you can ask? I’m not the man you need. I’m not cut out to lead.” “Moses, you’re talkin’ to the Lord here. Listen to me, Moses. You gotta get on board here, so pack your bag.”

“Do what I tell you to do. You are talkin’ to the Lord. I have chosen you, better listen to me. Do what I tell you to do. You just gotta get on board, Get on board, so you do what’s right.” God said to Moses, “You can make him understand. When I’m done he’ll wish he’d listened to you.” God said to Moses, “You can make him understand. He will be glad when you get up and go.

“Blood in the water and hoppin’ frogs ev’rywhere. Gnats all around, lots of flies buzzin’ in the air. Death and destruction and hail from the sky, Locusts and darkness and babies will have to die.”

God said to Moses, “I have heard my people cry, But their cryin’ days are gonna end now. Pharoah has got more trouble than he bargained for. He will be glad when you get up and go.Moses, the promised land is waitin’. Listen to me, Moses, the promised land is waitin’. Get up and go.He will be glad when you get up and go. Better be on your way. No reason now to stay. This is your movin day. Get up and go, Moses!”

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Holy Spirit, Truth Divine ....................................Mercy(Verses 1, 3, 4; Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit at this time)

Words: Samuel Longfellow, 1864 | Music: Louis Gottschalk, 1867

1.2.3.

*†The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

9For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Sermon—Serving the King in His Kingdom ..................................Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson ........................................................................ Mark 9:41

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

4. Result—Reward

1. Eyes—Vision

3. Hand—Contribution

2. Heart—Motivation

page 1569 in the pew Bible

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The Postlude—Wondrous King, All Glorious ...................................Wunderbarer KonigPaul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts

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

John E. Bode, 1868 | Arthur H. Mann, 1883

†The Hymn of Response—O Jesus, I Have Promised .............................Angel’s Story(All Verses)

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 96:

Q. What is the Lord’s Supper?

A. The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament in which bread and wine are given and received as Christ directed to proclaim his death. Those who recieve the Lord’s Supper in the right way share in his body and blood with all his benefits, not physically but by faith, and become spiritually stronger and grow in grace.

Theme: Approaching God

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Give Us Clean Hands

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

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†Song—10,000 Reasons

Words and Music: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman | ©2011 Thankyou Music

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—By Thy Mercy

Words James J. Cummins | Music: Greg Thompson | ©2004 Greg Thompson Music

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Melody Green-Sievright | ©1982 Birdwing Music, BMG Songs, Inc. Ears To Hear.

†Song—There Is a Redeemer

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Reception of New Members

Alli Rogers | Paul Mabury | Tim Timmons | ©2011 Simple Tense Songs

The same great light that broke the darkThe same great peace that calmed the seasHallelujah is living in meThe same great love that gives us breathThe same great power that conquered deathHallelujah is flowing through me

And what, what if I believed in your powerAnd I really lived itWhat (oh) what if I believed Christ in meWhat if I believe

I would lay my worries downSee these hills as level groundWhat if I believed Christ in me

The same great love that casts out fearThe same compassion that draws us nearHallelujah is living in me yeah yeahThe same great mercy that I receivedAmazing grace for a wretch like meHallelujah is flowing through me

I would lay my worries downSee these hills as level groundWhat if I believed Christ in meOh I would praise you with my lifeLet my story lift you highWhat if I believed Christ in meOh what if I believed Christ in me

And what, what if I believed in your powerAnd what, what if I believed Christ in meWhat if I believe yeah

Evening Prayers

Offertory—Christ in Me ...............................................................................Timmons

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†Song—Come Thou FountChildren in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

*Rock of Help | Words: Robert Robinson, 1758 | Tune: Nettleton | Arranged: Sufjan Stevens

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Sermon —Approaching God With All Your Might ................................ Rev. John Barrett2 Samuel 6

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Fearfully

2. Fearlessly

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

†Song—Give Us Clean Hands

Charlie Hall | ©2000 worshiptogether.com songs | sixsteps music

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

Caleb ClickDirector of Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Chris DrinkardDirector of CO International Mobilizationchris.drinkard@campusoutreach.org. ext. 8844

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 DevelopmentExecutive Director, Hope for Augustarkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

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

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

Paul RobertsDirector of Music and Artsproberts@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

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

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

Michael InghamDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Asher Allen, Assistant to Mike HearonCO Global Resource Staffasher.allen@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8860

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

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

Whitney FeeAdministrative Assistant, Family Nurturewfee@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

Matt Humble, MCO Administratormatt@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

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

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

Mike Murphy, Assistant Director, Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Luke Niday, CO Global Resource Directorluke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

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

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

John Saye, Assistant to Director of Operationsjsaye@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

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

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

Bryn Towner, Hope for AugustaMinistry Coordinatorbryn@hopeforaugusta.org

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 Directormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

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

Jen Young, Vision PathwaysWomen’s Mobilization Coordinatorjyoung@visionpathways.org, ext. 8842

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

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Mike PhillipsPastoral Associate, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusts.org

Robert VasholzPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carebvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

Peter LetchfordPastoral Associate, Emeritus

Brandon TerryPastoral Internbmeionterry@gmail.com

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CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students St. Andrew’s HallYoung Adults For those in their 20s Murphy HallYoung Married Young married couples Young Married ClassroomSingle Adults For those in their 30s LibraryStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallAdult Families Parents of college students and older Eve RoomCovenanters “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 November:8:30 a.m. Cliff Eckles, Ken Lanclos, Ashley Paulk, Ron Skenes, David Whitcomb11 a.m. Matt Aitken, Sylvester Brown, Tom Harley, Sean Lynch, Dale Martin6:30 p.m. Matt Aitken, Gene Betts, Ron Jeffcoat, Ken Lanclos, Ashley Paulk