Worship ServicesSeptember 18, 2016

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

Welcome

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

great thanksgiving. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.—Psalm 100:5

The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director

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 in the Welcome Center. 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.

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—Go Down, Moses .................................................arr. H.T. Burleigh

Theme: Exodus; He Sets the Prisoner Free

The Prelude—Nimrod ............................................................................Edward Elgar

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

†The Call to Worship ......................................................................from Psalm 34:1-3I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the Lord with me; Let us exalt his name together.

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

When Israel was in Egypt’s land, let my people go!Oppressed so hard they could not stand, let my people go!

Go down, Moses, ’way down in Egypt’s land,Tell old Pharaoh to let my people go!

Thus saith the Lord, bold Moses said, “Let my people go!If not, I’ll smite your first born dead; let my people go!”

Amy Patton, solo

Fabio Mann, trumpet; Lisa B. Wilson, piano; John L. Wilson, organ

Words and Music: Traditional African-American Spiritual | ©1917 Belwin-Mills Publishing

*Welcome and Announcements ......................................................... Rev. John Franks

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*†The Hymn of Praise—O God, Our Help In Ages Past .................................... St. Anne(Verses 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

From Psalm 90 | Attr. to William Croft, 1678-1727

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The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) ....................................................... Gunner Lee Smithson of Mary Beth and Ryan Smith

Sadie Kathryn Hornedaughter of Angie and Kevin Horne

Elijah Matthew Purcellson of Jenny and Wiley Purcell

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) .............................................Colt Samuel Peppengerson of Anna and Chris Peppenger

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

The New Testament Lesson ..........................................................................Acts 16:16-33page 1721 in the pew Bible

(Sung by all)Jesus loves me, this I know,For the Bible tells me so.Little ones to him belong;They are weak but he is strong.

Jesus loves me, he who died,Heaven’s gates to open wide.He will wash away my sin;Let his little child come in.

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!The Bible tells me so.

The Response—Jesus Loves Me .................................................................Jesus Loves Me

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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 ........................................................ Isaiah 55:6-7Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts.Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

Almighty God, merciful Father, every time we rebel against your just rule in ourlives we enslave ourselves to the tyranny of guilt and sin. We exchange freedom for bondage; health for sickness of soul. We are left miserable. Forgive us, we pray. We have not lived out the new reality of life in Christ. We have not understood the power of the gospel that brings forgiveness and a new reality. We pray that you enlighten our minds, transform our hearts, strengthen our wills so the power of Christ’s resurrection will make us new people, enslaved to nothing but the glorious freedom of Christ. Amen.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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

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Amy Patton, solo

Words: Sarah F. Adams | Music: Lowell Mason arr. Diane Bish | ©1989 Tarzana Music

The Offertory—Nearer, My God, to Thee ............................................ arr. Diane Bish

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

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

And also with you.

Nearer, my God, to thee; nearer to thee. E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me,Still all my song shall be: Nearer, my God, to thee!

Then, with my waking thoughts, bright with thy praise;Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise,So by my woes to be nearer, my God, to thee.

Or if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I fly;Still all my song shall be: Nearer, my God, to thee!

‡ 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—All For Jesus ......................................................Wycliff(All Verses)

Mary D. James, 1889 | John Strainer, The Crucifixion, 1887

Who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age. Galatians 1:4

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

Sermon—Liberty to the Captives, Part 2 ..................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ...................................................................Exodus 1:1-22

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

3. Economic (15-22)

page 88 in the pew Bible

1. Political (8-10)

2. Social (11-14)

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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts

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

(All Verses) †The Hymn of Response—O Church Arise .........................................Getty, Townend

Keith Getty and Stuart Townend | ©2005 Thankyou Music

The Postlude—Toccata ..................................................................... Theodore Dubois

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†Call to Worship and Invocation .............................................................. Rev. John Franks

The Shorter Catechism, Question 3:

Q. What does the Bible primarily teach?

A. The Bible primarily teaches what man must believe about God and what God requires of man.

Theme: Life Under the Cross

The Evening Service

The Jazz Prelude—Jesus Paid it All

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Mike Murphy, Worship Leader†Song—A Mighty Fortress

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†Song—Crown Him with Many Crowns

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†Song—Who Shall I Fear?

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Evening Prayers

Offering

Offertory—I Asked the Lord ...............................................................Newton, Taylor

Words: John Newton 1779, alt. Laura Taylor. | Music: Laura Taylor. | ©2004 double v music

I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith and love and every grace Might more of his salvation know And seek more earnestly his face

Twas he who taught me thus to pray And he I trust has answered prayer But it has been in such a way As almost drove me to despair

I hoped that in some favored hour At once he’d answer my request And by his love’s constraining power Subdue my sins and give me rest

Instead of this he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart And let the angry powers of hell Assault my soul in every part

Lord, why is this, I trembling cried Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death? “Tis in this way,” the Lord replied “I answer prayer for grace and faith”

“These inward trials I employ From self and pride to set thee free And break thy schemes of earthly joy That thou mayest seek thy all in me, That thou mayest seek thy all in me.”

Testimony ............................................................................................ Youth Ministry

Reception of New Members

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†Song—Our Great God

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2. Self (7-10)

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

1. Others (1-6)

page 1806 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Delighting in Weaknesses .........................................Dr. George Robertson

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†Song—Jesus Paid it All

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

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 Evangelism & Community DevelopmentDirector of Young ProfessionalsExecutive Director of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org706.664.8228

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 Assistantbcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

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 Directordavid@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

Ellen McGaha, CO Office Managerellen.magaha@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjt.martin@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

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

Mike Rosser, Hope for AugustaWalton Oaks Coordinator706.715.9932

Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

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

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

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

Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate Directorcandyn@hopforaugusta.org, 404.630.0523

Meghann Robinson, Hope for AugustaDirector of Arts, Arrow Institute of Artmeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

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

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 Baker House Young 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

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

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of September:

8:30 a.m. Mike Harris, Mike Watts, Matt Willis, Ed Hartmann, Phin Hitchcock11 a.m. Matt Pantsari, Gene Betts, Matt Aitken, Hunter Baggs, Sean Lynch

6:30 p.m. Matt Pantsari, Mike Watts, Matt Aitken, Ed Hartmann, Sean Lynch