Worship ServicesJune 19, 20168:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

Welcome

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

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 located beside Nursery 1, 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—Jesus Paid It All ..................................................... arr. Dan Marvin

Theme: The Kingdom of God

The Prelude—Great Is Thy Faithfulness ............................................. arr. Dan Marvin

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

†The Call to Worship ....................................................... from Hebrews 12:1-2; 28-29Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,

Let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, let us be grateful for receiv-ing a kingdom that cannot be shaken, Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.

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

I hear the Savior say, “Your strength indeed is small, Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in me your all in all.”

Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe;Sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow.

And when, before the throne, I stand in him complete,“Jesus died my soul to save,” my lips shall still repeat.

Fabio Mann, trumpet

Fabio Mann, trumpet

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

Words: Elvina M. Hall | Music: John T. Grape arr. Dan Marvin | ©1985 Zimmerman and Marvin

*Welcome and Announcements .......................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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*†The Hymn of Praise—All Creatures of Our God and King .......Lasst Uns Erfreuen(Verses 1, 2, 3, 5)

St. Francis of Assisi, 1225 | Geistliche Kirchengesänge, Cologne, 1623

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) .................................... Chadwick Turner Brantley Jr.son of Lucy-Marie and Chad Brantley

Charlotte Gray Tedescodaughter of Parker and Matthew Tedesco

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) ....................................................Wyatt Russell Clickson of Mallory and Josh Click

Abraham David Perpallson of Mary Beth and David Perpall

*Doxology ......................................................................................... Old Hundredth

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

The New Testament Lesson ....................................................................Matthew 6:19-34page 1504 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 Assurance of Pardoning Grace ...................................................... 1 Peter 1:9-10But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

O Sovereign God, we acknowledge and confess that we are guilty of pride and unbelief, and neglect to seek you in our daily lives. We have been timid disciples, afraid of putting our lives on the line for the good of your reign on the earth. Forgive our prayerless days, our poverty of love, our sloth in the heavenly race, our wasted hours, and our unspent opportunities. We have sought comfort in possessions, prestige and power. We have tried to save our lives by building our own little kingdoms; yet you call us to find life in laying down our lives for your eternal kingdom. We ask your forgiveness and seek the renewal of our covenant with you. Conform us to the image of our Savior, Jesus, that we may bring you glory. Through Christ we pray, Amen.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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

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Words: John Newton | Music: Early American Hymn Tune, arr. Diane Bish | ©1989 Tarzana Music

Fabio Mann, trumpetThe Offertory—Amazing Grace ........................................................... 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.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me.I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see.

Through many dangers, toils and snaresI have already come;’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years,Bright shining as the sun,We’ve no less days to sing God’s praiseThan when we’ve first begun!

‡ 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—More about Jesus Would I Know ....................... Sweney(Verses 1, 3, 4)

Eliza E. Hewitt, 1887 | John R. Sweney, 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—The Good of Politics ..................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson .................................................... Deuteronomy 17:14-20

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Justice

2. Mercy

3. Faithfulness

page 301 in the pew Bible

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Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and ArtsThe Postlude—Trumpet Tune ................................................................... John Stanley

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

(Verses 1, 3, 4, 6) †The Hymn of Response—Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray ...................Germany

Philip Doddridge, 1737 | Alternate: Thomas Cotterill, 1819, and others | William Gardiner’s Sacred Melodies, 1815

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†Call to Worship and Invocation ........................................................Mr. Rick Keuroglian

The Shorter Catechism, Question 98:

Q. What is Prayer?

A. Prayer is offering our desires to God in the name of Christ for things that agree with his will, confessing our sins, and thankfully recognizing his mercies.

Theme: Thy Kingdom Come: The Miracles of Jesus

The Evening Service

The Jazz Prelude—Here Is Love

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Mike Murphy, Worship Leader†Song—Rise Up, O Church of God

Words: William P. Merrill, 1911 | Music: William H. Walter, 1894 | Chorus: Mike Murphy | ©2015 MikeMurphySound

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†Song—Good, Good Father

Words and Music: Patt Barrett and Anthony Brown | ©2014 Capitol CMG Paragon

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†Song—Here is Love

Lyrics: William Rees | Translation: William Edwards, 1900 | Music: Mike and Allie Murphy | ©2012 MikeMurphySound

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Evening Prayers

Offering

Offertory—Jesus and Love .............................................................................. Murphy

Words by Mike Murphy | Music by Mike Murphy and Allie Murphy | © 2011 MikeMurphySound

Let me tell you the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus’ cradle and his glory at his cross of love.

Listen to the story of the Lamb, For it will be our theme above in heaven, He saves the weak and weary souls of men When Jesus and love begin.

Let me tell you the story of a sower sowing seeds, Some won’t hear it, some will lose it, and some will believe.

Listen to the story of the Lamb, For it will be our theme above in heaven, He saves the fruitful harvest seed from sin When Jesus and love begin.

Let me tell you the story of how that song will sing, Death is vanquished, the Son is reigning, praise the King of kings.

Listen to the story of the Lamb, For it will be our theme above in heaven, He sings along until the “Amen” When Jesus and love, when Jesus and love,When Jesus and love begin.

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Words: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1872 | Music: Mike Murphy and Allie Murphy | ©2012 MikeMurphySound

†Song—Beneath the Cross of Jesus

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c. Upon the Person of Christ (53)

a. Upon His Power as Reported from Others (46-47)

b. Upon His Word (49-50)

Sermon—The Miracle of Faith ........................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

2. Demanding Requirements

John 4:46-54

1. Desperate Request

3. Dependence and Development

page 1653 in the pew Bible

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

†Song—O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink

Words: William Bathurst, 1831 | Music: Mike Murphy | ©2011 MikeMurphySound

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Denney, City Hope AllianceYouth Development Coordinatormichael@cityhopealliance.org

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, Youth Interncmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

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

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

Mallory Sides, Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org

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

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

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

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

Candyn Turman, Hope for AugustaAssociate Directorcandyn@hopforaugusta.org404.630.0523

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

Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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 June:

8:30 a.m. Ron Skenes, Jeff Westergreen, Jerry Miller, Matt Willis, Gary Beaudreau11 a.m. Matt Aitken, Hunter Baggs, Jim Scarbrough, Gene Betts, Barry Whitney

6:30 p.m. Ron Skenes, Jeff Westergreen, Jim Scarbrough, Matt Willis, Gary Beaudreau