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Worship ServicesMay 8, 2011

8:30 and 11 a.M.; 6:30 p.M.

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(† Indicates the congregation standing)

The Flute and Harp Prelude - Abide in Christ ....................................................KendallKirsten Hughes, flute; Katie Taylor, harp

(The congregation is invited to read Genesis 20:1-18, page 28 in the pew Bible)

† The Peace

† The Call to Worship ............................................................................. 1 Chronicles 29

Praise 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.

Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.

Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.

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.

The Theme: Besetting Sin

Leading The ServiceS

Dr. George Robertson .................................................................................. Senior PastorRev. John Barrett ........................................................ Executive Director of DiscipleshipMr. Paul Roberts .................................................................... Director of Music and Arts

May greeTerS

Elders: Mike Harris, Jerry Miller, Gary Beaudreau, Ron Jeffcoat ..................... 8:30 a.m.Elders: Ron Skenes, Jim Bodden, Sean Lynch, Skip Wiggins ...............................11 a.m.

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† The Hymn - The Day of Resurrection ..........................................................Lancashire

(All Verses)

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*Suffered separation from God **universal

† The Invocation (Please lift hands)

† The Confession of Faith .......................................................................Apostles' Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell.* The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The New Testament Lesson ............................................................1 Corinthians 10:1-13 page 1782 in the pew Bible

The Response

This is the gospel of Christ,

Praise be to you, O Christ.

The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) ............................................ Graham Jackson Wells

The Personal Confession of Sin

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The Corporate Confession of Sin (Please kneel)

Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being; whose face is hidden from us by our sins; and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts. We confess that we have not loved you as we ought. We have neglected to glorify you in thought, word, and deed, and we have sought our own interests without reference to you. Cleanse us, we beseech you, from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with lowliness and meekness we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ..............................................................Isaiah 55:6-7

Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

† The Doxology (Please stand) ..................................................................OLd hundredth

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† The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Our 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 Offering* *Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.

The Offertory - Jew and Greek ............................................................................. Roberts

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:28

Online giving available at www.firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk in the Narthex.

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† The Hymn of Preparation - Jesus Paid it All ..........................................aLL tO christ(Children in K4 through fourth grade exit at this time.)

(All Verses)

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† The Hymn of Response - And Can it Be that I Should Gain ............................ sagina

(Verses 1,3,5)

The Sermon - I Did It Again! ....................................................................Genesis 20:1-18(Sermon Outline on the back of the announcement sheet)

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

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The SancTuary FLowerS

The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God by the Bassali and Mussad families, in honor of all FPC mothers and in memory of Ansaf Amir.

CCLI License Number 425646

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

The Organ Postlude - Jesus has Triumphed ................................................. Resurrection

Please note that an elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service for prayer, counsel, or information about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Evening ServiceYour word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

Psalm 119:89

Jazz Prelude - Comfort in Your Ancient Laws

Welcome and Call to Worship

Invocation and Prayer of Confession

Leading the ServiceGeorge Robertson ........................................................................Senior PastorMike Hearon ..................................................... Executive Director of OutreachWill Bebee .....................................................................Guest Worship Leader

May Greeters

Elders: Bill McCartney, Dan Boone, Jim Carroll, Jim Clark

The Shorter Catechism in Modern English, Question 96: Q: What is the Lord’s Supper?

A: The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament in which bread and wine are given and received as Christ directed to proclaim his death. Those who receive the Lord’s Supper in the right way

share in his body and blood with all his benefits, not physically but by faith, and become spiritually stronger and grow in grace.

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Song - Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

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Song - My Deliverer

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Song - Marvelous Light

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Testimony - Kristen and Nathan Henson (MCO Peru)

Offering and Prayer of Dedication

Offertory Anthems .......................................................................... Canterbury ChoirMallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, accompanist

Hear Us, Holy Jesus ..................................................................................... Eddleman

Jesus, Son of God, most high, who did in a manger lie, who upon the cross did die: Hear us, holy Jesus.Jesus, once an infant small, cradled in the oxen’s stall,though the God and Lord of all: Hear us, holy Jesus. Make us brave without a fear, make us happy, full of cheer,sure that thou art always near: Hear us, holy Jesus.May our thoughts be undefiled, may our words be true and mild. Make us each a holy child: Hear us, holy Jesus.

Little David, Play on Your Harp .................................................................. arr. Bailey

Little David, play on your harp, hallelu, hallelu.Little David, play on your harp, hallelu. Now David watched his father’s sheep and played his harp to help them sleep.He played his harp and sang with joy, God’s faithful child and shepherd boy. Goliath dared him to a fight while every soldier shook with fright.That giant stood so big and tall ‘til David’s slingshot made him fall. Though David grew to be a king, he loved to play his harp and sing.He played his harp and sang for joy, God’s faithful child and shepherd boy.

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Song - May the Words of My Mouth(Children in K4 through second grade exit at this time.)

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Sermon - Given by a Trustworthy God .......................................Dr. George RobertsonPsalm 119:89-96, 137-144

I. Inspired (138)

A. Plenary

B. Verbal

C. Concursus

II. Inerrant (96, 137, 138, 140, 142, 144)

A. Church History

B. Original Autographs

C. Tested

D. Literalism

III. Infallible (89-91)

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Song - Lead On, O King Eternal

Benediction

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viSiTor inForMaTion

To Our Guests,

We especially welcome you today! Information about our church is available in our Welcome Center, located through the doorway to the right of the high pulpit. You can also visit our website at www.firstpresaugusta.org.

Spring 2011 aduLT educaTion coMMuniTieS (Sunday SchooL)Sunday School is provided for all ages. Specific classroom information can be found in the Welcome Center. The following adult classes are offered for this spring. All are encouraged to attend the class of their choosing.

chiLdren’S worShipA specially designed program is offered for children in pre-K through fourth grade during the morning services. A leader will escort children from the sanctuary to their rooms during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe and/or know 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.

nurSeryNurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We also provide a Mother/Infant Room equipped with audio located beside Nursery 1. Ushers are available to direct you.

church MeMberShipIf you are interested in making First Presbyterian your church home or in simply knowing more about our church, please call the church office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 706.262.8900.

cLaSS STudy LocaTion

College (for those in college or of college age) The Kingdom of God Greene Street Building

Medical Campus Outreach (medical professionals/students) 1 Thessalonians 623 Building

Young Adults (for those in their 20s) Christ’s Leaders in the Old Testament Old MCG Building

Single Adults (for those in their 30s and above) Colossians Telfair Room

Young Married Community James Young Married Classroom

Student Families (those with elementary through high school children) Parenting & Marriage Old MCG Building, 2nd Floor

Adult Families (those with children in college and above) Investing Well St. Andrew’s Hall

Trinity (those with grandchildren & above) By Grace Alone Eve Room

Elective Class 2 Samuel Geneva Room