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Worship ServicesSeptember 14, 2014

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 sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God

by Cynthia Rollosson in honor of the baptism of Annalee Atkins.

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 will be standing next to the pastor following the service.

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. Several kiosks are available in the Welcome Center. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available if you need assistance checking in.

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.

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—Great Is Thy Faithfulness .............................Chisholm and Runyan

Theme: God’s Power in Weakness

The Prelude—La Grace ................................................................................Telemann

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

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

†The Call to Worship ............................................................... 1 Chronicles 29:10b-13Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.

Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.

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

Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;There is no shadow of turning with thee;Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!Morning by morning new mercies I see:All I have needed thy hand hath providedGreat is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide,Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Fabio Mann, trumpet; Hyangbin Choi, piano

Words: Thomas Obediah Chisholm, 1923 | Music: William Marion Runyan | Text and tune ©1923. Renewed 1951

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*†The Hymn of Praise—When Morning Gilds the Skies ......................... Laude Domine(Verses 1, 2, 3, 6)

German, ca. 1800 | Joseph Barnby, 1868 | Tr. by Edward Caswall, 1853, 1858

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Covenant Prayer for Children (11 a.m.)

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) ............................................... Samuel Jordan Inmanson of Kathleen and Michael Inman

Annalee Kurtis Atkinsdaughter of Senn and Scott Atkins

The Response

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

*The New Testament Lesson..............................................................1 Corinthians 1:18-31page 1772 in the pew Bible

The Personal Confession of Sin (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 51:15-17O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

The Corporate Confession of Sin

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The Offertory—Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless? .......................How and Miner

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Words: William How | Music: Christopher Miner | ©1997 Christopher Miner Music

Who is this, so weak and helpless,Child of lowly Hebrew maid,Rudely in a stable sheltered,Coldly in a manger laid?’Tis the Lord of all creation,Who this wondrous path has trod;He is Lord from everlasting,And to everlasting God.

Who is this, a Man of Sorrows,Walking sadly life’s hard way,Homeless, weary, sighing, weepingOver sin and Satan’s sway?’Tis our God, our glorious Savior,Who above the starry skyIs for us a place preparing,Where no tear can dim the eye.

Who is this? Behold him sheddingDrops of blood upon the ground!Who is this, despised, rejected,Mocked, insulted, beaten, bound?’Tis our God, who gifts and gracesOn his church is pouring down;Who shall smite in holy vengeanceAll his foes beneath his throne.

*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.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—What the Lord Has Done in Me ................... Hillsong(All Verses; Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit at this time)

Words and Music: Reuben Morgan | ©1998 Hillsong Music Publishing

9For an audio download of today’s sermons, please visit the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/2014Sermons.

Sermon—The Day of Small Things ...........................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson .............................................................. Zechariah 4:1-14

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Purpose (1-3, 11-14)

2. Power (4-10)

a. Spirit

a. Church (1-3)

b. Signs

b. Ordinances (11-14)

page 1475 in the pew Bible

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The Postlude—La Gaillardise ....................................................................... Telemann

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

†The Hymn of Response—Soldiers of Christ, Arise ....................................Diademata(All Verses)

Charles Wesley, 1749 | George J. Elvey, 1968

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 21:

Q. Who is the redeemer of God’s chosen ones?

A. The only redeemer of God’s chosen is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who became man. He was and continues to be God and man in two distinct natures and one person forever.

Theme: The Parables of Jesus

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Lift High the Name of Jesus

Call to Worship ................................................................................. Rev. John Franks

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†Song—I Love You, Lord/Doxology

Words and Music: Laurie Klein | ©1978, 1980 House of Mercy Music | Words: Thomas Ken, 1709 | Music: Louis Bourgeoirs’ Genevan Psalter, 1551

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—Lift High the Name of Jesus

Words and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ed Cash and Fionan de Barra | ©2013 Getty Music Publishing, Alletrop Music and Fionan de Barra

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†Song—O God Be Merciful to Me

Words: Samuel Medley | Music: Adam Wright | ©2013 Cahaba Park Music

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Evening Prayers

Offertory—Future Past .................................................................................McMillan

Words and Music: John Mark McMillan | © Meaux Jeaux Music

You hold the reins on the sun and the moonLike horses driven by kingsYou cover the mountains, the valleys belowWith the breadth of your mighty wings

All treasures of wisdom and things to be knownAre hidden inside your handAnd in this fortunate turn of eventsYou ask me to be your friendYou ask me to be your friend

And you,You are my firstYou are my lastYou are my future and my past

The constellations are swimming insideThe breadth of your desireWhere could I run, where could I hideFrom your heart’s jealous fire

You are the beginning and the end

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†Song—There Is A Redeemer

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

Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

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3. Perspective

4. Extend Grace

2. Your Greatest Need

Sermon —Having the Heart to Handle Criticism ...........................Rev. Mike Hearon2 Samuel 16:5-13

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Your Identity

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†Song—Create in Me a Clean Heart

Words: Psalm 51 | Music: Keith Green | ©1984 For the Stephen Music

†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

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

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 DevelopmentDirector of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

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

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

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

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

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Michael InghamDirector of COA MobilizationDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Bryn Towner Director of Hope for Augustabryn@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

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

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

Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@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

Ann Elizabeth Lazari, MCO Women’s Director annelizabeth@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Emily Martin, Family Nurture and Youthemartin@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office Assistantkaitlyn.mcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Luke Niday, Director of Ministry Operations (Outreach) and CO Global Resource Coordinatorluke.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

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

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

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

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 Coordinatormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

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

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

Mike PhillipsAssistant Pastor, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusta.org

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

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

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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 30's, single or married Greene Street BuildingYoung Married Young married couples Eve RoomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Telfair 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.

8:30 a.m. Jerry Miller, Mike Merwin, Ashley Paulk, Stan Smith, Ron Skenes11 a.m. Gerald Killian, Ed Hartmann, Sean Lynch, Tom Harley, Steve Hubbard6:30 p.m. Jerry Miller, Mike Merwin, Ashley Paulk, Stan Smith, Ron Skenes

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of September: