Worship ServicesPalm Sunday

March 25, 20188:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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

The King’s Brass Tim Zimmerman, director

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.

WelcomeTo Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on our website at firstpresaugusta.org. You can also visit our welcome desk in the Welcome Center, located directly behind the sanctuary.

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 Narthex and in the Children’s Lobby. 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 during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. Children in pre-K through second grade remain in their classrooms until they are picked up by a parent.

Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We provide a Mother/Infant Room (room 160) located in the Ebenezer Building behind the sanctuary, and the Geneva Room is designated as a cry room for parents with fussy children. Both rooms are equipped with live video feed of the worship services. Ushers are available to direct you.

Additional Seating Please see ushers for additional overflow seating.

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

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The Morning Services

The Meditation— Come and Sing a Song Unto the Lord .............................Edwards

Preaching Christ—The Promise of SalvationThe Prelude—Give Me Jesus .............................................................................Ortega

†The Call to Worship .............................................................................. from Isaiah 33Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you.

The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.

The Lord is a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;

For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.

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

Come and sing a song unto the Lord,Oh come rejoice, lift up your voice and sing in one accord.Shout for joy to God who reigns on high,Oh raise a mighty song of praise, let all the earth reply!

Play the pipe and let the timbrel sound,Come strike the harp, let cymbals crash and raise a joyful sound.Let the earth in ev’ry corner sing,Rejoice, give thanks unto the Lord, our glorious God and King!

Sing hosanna unto our God and King,Sing hosanna, our joyful tidings bring!Sing hosanna, let ev’ry voice be raised,Sing hosanna with hymns of grateful praise!

Canterbury ChoirMallory Sides, director

Allie Murphy, piano

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

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

Words and Music by Dan Edwards | © 2012 Choristers Guild

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*†The Hymn of Praise—All Glory Laud and Honor .................................St. Theodulph(All Verses)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 820 | Melchior Teschner, ca. 1615

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The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) ..................................... Benjamin William Hamiltonson of Anna Grace and Brent Hamilton

James Allen Woodsson of Shannon and Chris Woods

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) ...........................................Savannah Corine Rabundaughter of Kelly and Cole Rabun

(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, This I Know! .........................................Jesus Loves Me

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

The New Testament Lesson ....................................................................Matthew 21:1-17page 1531 in the pew Bible

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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

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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 ....................................................Psalm 145:8-13The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

O King of Glory, we confess that our praise of your majesty has often been faint,our performance as citizens of your kingdom treasonous. While our lips give you glory, our lives seldom reflect your will, for we have surrendered to the enemy by our secret and known sins. For our treason you died, Lord Jesus; for our restoration, you rose again. Ride into our hearts with healing grace. Forgive what we have done and who we have been. Draw us closer to you in this Holy Week, that our eyes may catch the vision of your tears, and our hearts, the wonder of your grace. By the Holy Spirit’s continuing discipline, by your amazing grace and abundant patience, may we be loyal and loving servants of the King. Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

§The Corporate Confession of Sin

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The Offertory— A Carol for Easter .............................................. Austin, Kirkpatrick

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

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

And also with you.

Canterbury Choir

Away in a manger, where cows ate their hay,The Lord God of heaven was laid down one dayBy Mary, his mother, whose heart sang of love,While “Glory” and “Peace” sang the angels above.

Away on a hilltop, a place called “the skull,”The Lord God of heaven was hung on a poleBy all of his people and all of their sin,And all of their punishment fell upon him.

Away in a tomb that a rich man had loaned,The Lord God of heaven was laid behind stoneBy some of his sad friends who’d watched as he diedAnd wondered how God’s Son could be crucified.

Away rolled the tombstone and sin, death, and hell:The Lord God of heaven has done all things well,And now he has risen and us with him raisedThat we may forever sing songs in his praise.

‡ Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit for Catechism classes at this time.**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.

Words by Kilby Austin | Music by William Kirkpatrick | Arranged by Susan Powell | © 2011 Choristers Guild

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1.2.3.

*†The Hymn of Preparation—Come People of the Risen King ....... Getty and Townend(All Verses)

Keith Getty, Stuart Townend | ©2007 Thankyou Music

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

Sermon—Preaching Christ: The Promise of Salvation ....................Rev. Mike Hearon

The New Testament Lesson .................................................................... Acts 2:14-21

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

3. Person

page 1692 in the pew Bible

1. Promise

2. Plan

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(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord ..............Duke Street

Allie Murphy, piano

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

The Postlude—For the Beauty of the Earth ..................................................... Kocher

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1.2.3.

Psalm 98 | Associate Reformed Presbyterian Psalter, 1931; mod | John Halton, 1793

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Jazz Prelude—Is He Worthy?

†Call to Worship and Invocation ............................................................ Rev. Mike Hearon

Nehemiah God’s work, done in God’s way, will never lack God’s supply. —Hudson Taylor

The Evening Service

The Shorter Catechism, Question 66:

Q. What is the reason for the fifth commandment?

A. The reason for the fifth commandment is the promise of long life and prosperity, if these glorify God and are for the good of those who obey this commandment.

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†Song—Agnus DeiMike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts

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†Song—Is He Worthy?

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Offering

Our God has been faithfulThe Lord has been nearThe saints have joined the chorusAnd heaven has sounded here

Hallelujah, HallelujahHallelujah, heaven has sounded here

Though long the road, we’re waitingThrough groans and mourning tearsHe’s healing all our sorrowAs heaven is sounding here

Hallelujah, HallelujahHallelujah, heaven is sounding here

That place our God is makingThat garden he’s preparedThe Lamb is all the gloryAnd heaven is sounding there

Hallelujah, HallelujahHallelujah, heaven is sounding there

Offertory—Heaven Is Sounding ..................................................................... Murphy

Words by Mike Murphy and Allie Murphy | Music by Mike Murphy | ©2018 Musical Murphys

Evening Prayers

Missionary Commissioning................................................Taylor Smith, Philippines

†Song—Holy, Holy, Holy

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Nehemiah 6page 757 in the pew Bible

Sermon—Be Sober, Be Vigilant ........................................................ Rev. John Franks

1. Relentless Attacks

2. Resisting Attacks

3. Relentless Adversary

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†Song—God Moves in a Mysterious Way

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

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

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

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

DT HouseDirector of Youth Ministrydthouse@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

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

Outreach DirectorsDrew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Young ProfessionalsExecutive Director of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.664.8228

George LazariDirector of Medical Campus Outreach Augustageorge@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

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

Luke NidayShalom Project Directorlniday@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8845

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

Cameron Anderson, Youth Interncanderson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Sarah Boudet, Youth Internsboudet@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Beth Carson, Main Office/Discipleship Asst.bcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Beth Cave, Children’s Ministry Preschool Coordinatorbcave@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Daniel Cirincione, COA Financial Directordaniel.cirincione@campusoutreach.org

Sarah Graybeal, Hope for AugustaDirector, Arrow Insitute of Artsarah@hopeforaugusta.org

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

Christine Hammond, Worship, Family Nurture and Youth Administrative Assistantchammond@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions Associatejharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

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

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operationsslanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

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

Chandler Machemehl, Youth Interncmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Lee Myers, Information Technology and Audio Visual Coordinator lmyers@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

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

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

Steven Zhang, CO Creative Directorsteven.zhang@campusoutreach.org

Ministry Staff

Mike HearonInterim Lead Pastormhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurture and Worshipjfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

John BarrettExecutive Pastorjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

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

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, 706.691.1414

Ministry Directors

CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Room 211MCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Baker House Young Married Young married couples Room 112John Barrett’s Class For ages 32-42 St. Andrew’s HallMike Hearon’s Class For ages 40-50+ Room 201Cornerstone Parents of college students and older Letchford HallCovenanters Empty Nesters Room 114Trinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room

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

March Greeters

Active Elders

8:30 a.m. Steve Lutz, Ed Hartmann, Jim Carroll, Julian Battle, Mike Watts, Cliff Eckles11 a.m. Hunter Baggs III, Tony Neal, Steve Hubbard, Ron Jeffcoat, Byron Morris6:30 p.m. Steve Lutz, Ed Hartmann, Jim Carroll, Julian Battle, Mike Watts

Phil AmesWheeler Parish

Jim GraysonBrynwood Parish

Sean LynchWheeler Parish

Bruce Van PeursemRiver Parish

John BarrettMasters Parish*

Mike HarrisNational Parish*

Dale MartinWestminster Parish*

Mike WattsSavannah Rapids Parish*

Julian BattleMasters Parish

Ed HartmannWheeler Parish*

Bill McCartneyForest Hills Parish*

Jeremy WellsLake Forest Parish

Gene BettsLake Forest Parish*

Steve HubbardDowntown Parish*

Jerry MillerWheeler Parish

Jeff WestergreenWheeler Parish

Sylvester BrownGrovetown Parish*

Ron JeffcoatLakeside Parish*

Byron MorrisRiver Parish*

David WhitcombMartintown Parish*

Jim CarrollStevens Creek Parish*

Gerald KillianPalmetto Parish*

Ashley PaulkWheeler Parish

Skip WigginsBrynwood Parish*

Cliff EcklesSavannah Rapids Parish

Ken LanclosEvans Parish*

Jim ScarbroughBrynwood Parish

Matt WillisEvans Parish

Billy EnglishPleasant Home Parish*

Steve LutzBelair Parish

Ron SkenesBelair Parish*

* Parish ElderAll active officers are listed at firstpresaugusta.org/officers.