Worship ServicesFebruary 5, 2017

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

Welcome

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

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 outside of St. Andrew’s Hall. 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—Lift Thine Eyes ..................................................Felix Mendelssohn

Theme: Jesus Is Lord

The Prelude—Great Is Thy Faithfulness ............................................... arr. Diane Bish

†The Call to Worship .............................................................................. from Isaiah 43But 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.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.

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

Lift thine eyes to the mountains, whence cometh help;Thy help cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.He hath said, thy foot shall not be moved;Thy Keeper will never slumber!

Women’s Choir

Words: Psalm 121:1-3 | Music: Felix Mendelssohn (from ELIJAH) | Copyright: Public Domain

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

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

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Rejoice the Lord Is King ...............................................Darwall(Verses 1, 2, 4, 5)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Charles Wesley, 1746 | John Darwall, 1770

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The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) .................................................. Ezekiel Patrick Obertson of Laura and John Obert

Hampton Thurmon Jockson of Kirkley and Brian Jock

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) .................................................. Luke Griffith Eckleyson of Sarah and John Eckley

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

The Psalter Lesson .................................................................................................Psalm 127page 968 in the pew Bible

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

Q. What do the Scriptures say concerning Christ, who being eternally God, became man for us? A. Though Jesus was in the form of God, he did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore, God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

†The Confession of Faith .........................................................from Philippians 2:6-11

† 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 ................................................... Ephesians 1:7-8In Jesus Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

Almighty, eternal God and Father, we confess and acknowledge that we were conceived and born in sin, and are therefore inclined to all evil and slow to all good, that we transgress thy holy commandments without ceasing, and ever more corrupt ourselves. But we are sorry for the same, and seek thy grace and help. Please have mercy upon us, most gracious and merciful God and Father, through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ. Grant to us and increase in us thy Holy Spirit, that we may recognize our sin and unrighteousness from the bottom of our hearts, attain true repentance and sorrow for them, die to them wholly, and please thee entirely by a new and godly life. Amen. from Martin Bucer’s Strasburg Liturgy (1539)

The Corporate Confession of Sin

§The Personal Confession of Sin

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Words and Music: Albert Bramley arr. Craig Courtney | ©2016 Beckenhorst Press

The Offertory—I’ll Fly Away ........................................................ arr. Craig Courtney

**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.

Women’s Choir

Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away;To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away!

I’ll fly away, O glory; when I die, hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away!

When the shadows of this life have gone, I’ll fly away;Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I’ll fly away.

Just a few more weary days and then, I’ll fly away;To a land where joys shall never end, I’ll fly away!

‡ 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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1.2.3.

*†The Hymn of Preparation—Eternal God, Unchanging .................................... Ortega(All Verses)

Words and Music: Fernando Ortega and Mac Powell | ©2002 Thankyou Music

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—If God Is Good Why Did My Life Get Harder? ......Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson .....................................................................Exodus 5:1-9

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

2. Prove the Truth (4-9)

a. Presuppose the Truth

a. Suffering Proves the Truth of God’s Power

b. Stand on the Truth

page 93 in the pew Bible

1. Speak the Truth (1-3)

b. Suffering Proves the Truth of God’s Goodness

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

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

(Verses 1, 3, 4) †The Hymn of Response—Holy, Holy, Holy .....................................................Nicaea

Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | John B. Dykes, 1861

The Postlude—Toccata on “Amazing Grace” ............................. J. Christopher Pardini

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

The Shorter Catechism, Question 18:

Q. What is sinful about man’s fallen condition?

A. The sinfulness of that fallen condition is twofold. First, in what is commonly called original sin, there is the guilt of Adam’s first sin with its lack of original righteousness and the corruption of his whole nature. Second are all the specific acts of disobedience that come from original sin.

Theme: Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

The Evening Service

The Jazz Prelude—10,000 Reasons

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Mike Murphy, Assistant Director of Music and Arts†Song—Crown Him with Many Crowns

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†Song—I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

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Evening Prayers

Offering

Offertory—Somebody’s Knockin’ ............................................................ arr. Ken Berg

American spiritual | Arr. Ken Berg | Choristers Guild 2012

Somebody’s knockin’ at your door, somebody’s knockin’ at your door,Oh, sinner, why don’t you answer? Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.

Somebody’s prayin’ for your soul, somebody’s prayin’ for your soul,Oh, sinner, why don’t you answer? Somebody’s prayin’ for your soul.

Someone is a-knockin’, someone is a-knockin’,Someone is a-knockin’ at your door!

Somebody’s singin’ “Hallelu!,” somebody’s singin’ “Hallelu!”Oh, sinner, why don’t you listen? Somebody’s singin’ “Hallelu!”

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†Song—My Worth Is Not in What I Own

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Ordination and Installation of Officers

a. Savior of the World?

a. Temporary Kingdom

b. Savior of the World.

b. Eternal Kingdom

2. Jesus Keeps His Promises

Luke 2:1-7

1. Jesus’ Closet has No Skeletons (1-3)

3. Jesus’ Kingdom has Never Failed (4-7)

page 1590 in the pew Bible

Sermon—How to Survive Disappointment ..............................Dr. George Robertson

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

†Song—10,000 Reasons

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

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

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

Stephen PittmanDirector of Hope for Augustastephen@hopeforaugusta.org,

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

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

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

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 Asst.bcarson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

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

Francesca Fontanez, Youth Internffontanez@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

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

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate 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

Chandler Machemehl, Assistant Youth Directorcmachemehl@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjt.martin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

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

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

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

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

Krissy Wilkins, Children’s MinistryElementary Coordinatorkwilkins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

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 February:

8:30 a.m. Ed Hartmann, Mike Harris, Phin Hitchcock, Bruce Van Peursem, Allen Pelletier11 a.m. Jim Scarbrough, Ron Jeffcoat, Chip Fisher, Tom Harley, Steve Hubbard

6:30 p.m. Jim Scarbrough, Mike Harris, Phin Hitchcock, Bruce Van Peursem, Allen Pelletier