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Worship ServicesDecember 21, 2014

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

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

from the wedding of Megan Clark and Wyatt Mobley.

The Advent Wreath CelebrationEach Sunday during the Advent season we light a candle in our morning services and read the corresponding Scripture to focus our attention on Jesus and glorify him. We use three purple candles representing Hope, Love and Peace, and a pink candle representing the Joy that is ours because of Christ’s coming into the world and into our hearts and lives. The white candle in the center of the wreath is lit on Christmas Eve and represents the birth of Jesus. This tradition, dating back to A.D. 600, reminds us that the center of the Church and the center of our Christmas celebration is Christ Jesus.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—He Shall Feed His Flock (from Messiah) .................... G.F. Handel

Theme: Jesus the Familiar Stranger

The Prelude—Christmas Carols .................................................... arr. Canadian Brass

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

*Welcome and Announcements.......................................................Rev. Mike Phillips

†The Call to Worship ........................................from Matthew 21:9 and Zechariah 9:9Hosanna to the Son of David!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord;Hosanna in the highest!

Rejoice greatly! Behold, your king is coming to you;

Righteous and victorious is he!

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

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, and he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

Come unto him, all ye that labor; come unto him, that are heave laden, and he will give you rest. Take his yoke upon you, and learn of him, for he is meek and lowly of heart, ye shall find rest unto your souls. Isaiah 40:11, Matthew 11:28-29

Melissa Schultz, Soprano

Bassam Mussad, trumpet

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*†The Hymn of Praise—Angels We Have Heard on High ......................................Gloria

Traditional French Carol | Arr. Edward S. Barnes, 1937

(All Verses)

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The Lighting of the Advent Candle—Joy

8:30 a.m. ................................................................... The Burnside FamilyDiane, Beth, Thomas, Donna, Aubrey, Ben, Hampton

11 a.m. .......................................................................... The Baggs FamilyMary Ann and Hunter

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

The Advent Response ........................................................................ Joy to the World

(Sung by all)Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy

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The Corporate Confession of Sin

Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. We are stained by our sins and desperately long to be made clean. Shepherds and Wise Men bowed down to worship you, but we have bowed our hearts to idols of self –indulgence, money, power, image, and comfort. Forgive us for calling evil good and good evil. Forgive us for the evil that is within us and forgive us for our passivity and cowardice concerning the evil around us. Forgive us for remaining silent when we should be sharing the good news of the Savior who has been born to us. Have mercy on us, Christ our Lord and King. Amen.

†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 ...................................................... Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

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

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The Offertory—Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion (from Messiah) .... G.F. Handel

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

Joy to the world, the Lord is come:Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Behold, thy King cometh unto thee; he is the righteous Savior, and he shall speak peace unto the heathen. Zechariah 9:9-10

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

And also with you.

*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.* *Children in pre-k and kindergarten exit at this time.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night ........Christmas(All Verses)

Nahum Tate, 1700 | From George Frederick Handel, Siroe, 1728 | arr. Lowell Mason, 1821

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†The Hymn of Preparation—While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night ........Christmas

1. Lord (41-44)

2. Life (45-47)

Sermon—Son of David .............................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ................................................................. Luke 20:41-47page 1634 in the pew Bible

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

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

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Hail To The Lord's AnointedMusic by Sandra McCracken, Words by James Montgomery

Arranged by Ben Shear

Music by Sandra McCracken, Words by James Montgomery (alt. McCracken) ©2012 Drink Your Tea Music (ASCAP) Admin. by Simpleville, INC

The Postlude—Christmas Carols .................................................. arr. Canadian BrassDr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts

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

Music: Sandra McCracken | Words: James Montgomery (alt. McCracken) | ©2012 Drink Your Tea Music

(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—Hail To The Lord’s Anointed ......................... McCracken

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 32:

Q. What benefits do those who are effectively called share in this life?

A. In this life those who are effectively called share justification, adoption, sanctification and the other benefits that either go with or come from them.

Theme: Worship

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Rejoice, Rejoice, Ye Christians

Call to Worship ...............................................................................Rev. Mike Phillips

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†Song—What Child Is This

Words: Traditional English Carol | Music: English Melody, 16 century | Arr: ©2011 Gettymusic and Fionan de Barra

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—Joy To the World

Based on Psalm 98 | Words: Isaac Watts, 1719 | Music: George Frederick Handel, 1742 and Lowell Mason, 1836 | Arr. Keith Getty and Fionan de Barra |

©2011 Gettymusic and Fionan de Barra

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†Song—On Christmas Night

Traditional English Carol, Sussex Carol

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Words and Music: Andrew Peterson | ©2005 New Spring

While shepherds watched their flocks by nightAll seated on the groundThe angel of the Lord came downAnd glory shone around

Fear not said he for mighty dreadHad seized their troubled mindsGlad tidings of great joy I bringTo you and all mankind

To you in David’s house this dayIs born of David’s lineThe Savior, who is Christ the LordAnd this shall be the sign

The heavenly babe you there shall findTo human view displayedAll meanly wrapped in swaddling bandsAnd in a manger laid

Hallelujah, HallelujahHallelujah, Christ is bornHallelujah, HallelujahHallelujah, Christ is born

All glory be to God on highAnd to the earth be peaceGood will henceforth from God to manBegin and never cease

Evening Prayers

Offertory—While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks ......................................Peterson

Video Testimony ........................................................... PCA Ministerial Relief Fund

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†Song—Rejoice, Rejoice, Ye ChristiansChildren in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

Words: Geistliche Lieder, 1540 | Translated: Catherine Winkworth, 1863 | Music: Katy Bowser | ©2012 Katy Bowser

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Sermon —Decently and in Order .............................................. Dr. George Robertson1 Corinthians 14:26-40

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Strengthen the Weak (26-28)

2. Instruct the Discouraged (29-33)

3. Dignify the Beloved (34-40)

a. Basics

a. Relaying the Word

a. Context

b. Body

c. Balance

c. Conclusion

b. Removing Distractions

b. Clues

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

†Song—Angels From the Realms of Glory

Words: James Montgomery, 1816, 1825 | Music: Henry Smart, 1867

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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

John L. WilsonDirector of Music and Artsjwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

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 Outreach Operations 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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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.

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of December:

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

8:30 a.m. Robert Campbell, Bill McCartney, Mike Harris, Ken Lanclos, Phin Hitchcock11 a.m. Billy English, Allen Pelletier, Ron Jeffcoat, Dave Haburchak, Chip Fisher6:30 p.m. Billy English, Bill McCartney, Robert Campbell, Dave Haburchak, Ken Lanclos, Ron Jeffcoat