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Worship ServicesAugust 4, 20138:30 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 from the

wedding of Melissa Walters and Lance McLeroy.

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.

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available in our Welcome Center, located through the doorways on either side of the high pulpit. You can also visit our website at firstpresaugusta.org.

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.

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.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—My Song Is Love Unknown .......................................................Ireland

Theme: Mercy

The Flute Prelude—The Prayer ..........................................................................Foster

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

*Welcome & Announcements.................................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

†The Call to Worship .......................................................................................... Psalm 36:5-7

Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.

How priceless is your unfailing love!

Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

My song is love unknown, my Savior’s love to me,Love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely be.O who am I, that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh and die?

He came from his blest throne, salvation to bestow;But men cared not, and none the longed-for Christ would know.But O, my Friend, my Friend indeed who at his need his life did spend.

Here might I stay and sing, no story so divine;Never was love, dear King, never was grief like thine.This is my Friend in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend.

Yoonmi and Yoonji Choi, flutes; Hyangbin Choi, piano

Nancy Miller and Ellen Hoover

Words: Samuel Crossman, 1624-1683 | Music: John Ireland, 1879-1962 | © John Ireland Trust

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*†The Hymn of Praise—All Praise to God Who Reigns Above .........Mit Freuden Zart

Johann J. Schütz, 1675 | Bohemian Brethren’s Gesangbuch, 1566

(Verses 1, 2, 4)

1.2.3.

4.

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

†The Response—Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart............................ Morecambe

†The Confession of Faith ................................................................. Heidelberg Catechism

The Response

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

*The New Testament Lesson ............................................................ Romans 12: 9-21page 1764 in the pew Bible

Q. 4: What does God's law require of us?

Christ teaches us this in summary in Matthew 22—You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.

(Sung by all)

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art;And make me love thee as I ought to love.

Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,One holy passion filling all my frame;The kindling of the heaven descended Dove,My heart an altar, and thy love the flame.

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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 Confession of Sin

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ................................................ 2 Chronicles 7:14If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

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

Most holy and merciful Father,We confess to you and to one another,That we have sinned against you By what we have done and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength.We have not fully loved our neighbors as ourselves.We have not always had in us the mind of Christ.You alone know how often we have grieved youBy wasting your gifts, by wandering from your ways.Forgive us, we pray you, most merciful Father; and free us from our sin.Renew in us the grace and strength of your Holy Spirit,For the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. Amen.

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Words: William Cowper, 1731-1800 | Music: Craig Courtney, 1993 | ©2005 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

The Offertory—Sometimes a Light Surprises .................................................... Courtney

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

Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings;It is the Lord who rises with healing in his wings:When comforts are declining, he grants the soul againA season of clear shining to cheer it after rain.

In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursueThe theme of God’s salvation, and find it ever new;Set free from present sorrow, we cheerfully can say,Let the unknown tomorrow bring with it what it may.

It can bring with it nothing but he will bear us through:Who gives the lilies clothing will clothe his people too;Beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed;And he who feeds the ravens will give his children bread.

Though vine nor fig tree neither their wanted fruit should bear,Though all the fields should wither, nor flocks nor herds be there:Yet God the same abiding, his praise shall tune my voice;For while in him confiding, I cannot but rejoice.

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

And also with you.

*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat ............Dalehurst(All Verses; Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit at this time)

John Newton, 1779 | Arthur Cottman, 1874

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For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Sermon—Seek Me and Live, part 2...........................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson .....................................................................Amos 5:1-27page 1424 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

1. Help Without Hurting (1-11)

3. Worship With Sincerity (18-27)

2. Maintain Justice in the Courts (12-17)

a. Relief

a. No Despair

b. Rehabilitation

c. Development

b. No Little People

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The Postlude—O Clap Your Hands ...........................................................................HandelPaul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts

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

†The Hymn of Response—O Jesus, I Have Promised .............................Angel’s Story

John E. Bode, 1868 | Arthur H. Mann, 1883

(All Verses)

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 82:

Q. Can anyone perfectly keep the commandments of God?A. Since the fall no ordinary man can perfectly keep the commandments of God in this life but breaks them every day in thought, word and action.

Theme: Lord, Teach Us to Pray

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Love Came Down ............................................ Johnson, Riddle, McIntosh

Call to Worship ...............................................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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†Song—Come, People of the Risen King

Keith Getty, Stuart Townend | ©2007 Thankyou Music

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†Song—In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Words: John Bowring and Alex Mejias | Music: Alex Mejias and Ross Byrd | ©High Street Hymns

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Chris Tomlin | ©2002 worshiptogether.com songs/sixsteps Music

†Song—Unchanging

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Emily Aceves and Jill Odom

Beautiful Lord wonderful Savior I know for sureAll of my days are held in your handCrafted into your perfect planYou gently call me into your presenceGuiding me by your Holy SpiritTeach me dear Lord to live all of my life through your eyesI’m captured by your holy calling Set me apart I know you’re drawing me to yourselfLead me Lord I pray

Take me mold me use me fill meI give my life to the Potter’s handCall me guide me lead me walk beside meI give my life to the Potter’s hand the Potter’s hand

Evening Prayers

Offertory—The Potter’s Hand .........................................................................Zschech

Words and music: Darlene Zschech, 1997 | ©2013 Wondrous Worship Music

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†Song—Here Is LoveChildren in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

Words: Williams Rees | Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

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Sermon —Powerful Prayer .................................................................... Mr. Chris DrinkardJames 5:13-18

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Our Priority (13-14)

2. God’s Power (15-16)

2. Our Privilege (17-18)

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

†Song—Forever

Chris Tomlin | ©2001 worshiptogether.com songs Six Steps Music

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

Caleb ClickDirector of Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Chris DrinkardRegional Director of Campus Outreachcdrinkard@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Emily FreemanDirector of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentExecutive Director, Hope for Augustarkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

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

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

Clifford EcklesDirector of Virtual Outreach and ITclifford@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Paul RobertsDirector of Music and Artsproberts@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

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

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

Michael InghamDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Asher Allen, Assistant to Mike HearonCO Global Resource Staffaallen@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8860

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

Whitney FeeAdministrative Assistant, Family Nurturewfee@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Matt Humble, MCO Administratormatt@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

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

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

Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office Assistantkmcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Luke Niday, CO Global Resource Directorlniday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

Stephen Pittman, Hope for AugustaDirector of Educationstephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

Jess Romer, Ministry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

John Saye, Assistant to Director of Operationsjsaye@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

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

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

Bryn Towner, Hope for AugustaMinistry Coordinatorbryn@hopeforaugusta.org

Gregory Trent Assistant Director of Maintenancegtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Pam TurleyFinance & Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Meghann Williams, Hope for AugustaArt Program Directormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

Andrew Woods, Hope for AugustaResource Coordinatorawoods@hopeforaugusta.org, ext. 8842

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

Jen Young, Vision PathwaysWomen’s Mobilization Coordinatorjyoung@visionpathways.org

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

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Mike PhillipsPastoral Associate, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusts.org

Robert VasholzPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carebvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

Peter LetchfordPastoral Associate, Emeritus

Brandon TerryPastoral Internbmeionterry@gmail.com

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CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Adults For those in their 20s Murphy HallYoung Married Young married couples Young Married ClassroomSingle Adults For those in their 30s LibraryStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallAdult Families Parents of college students and older Eve RoomCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult Classroom

8:30 a.m. Gary Beaudreau, Jim Clark, Mike Harris, Jerry Miller11 a.m. Jim Bodden, Sylvester Brown, Steve Hubbard, Ron Skenes6:30 p.m. Dan Boone, Jim Carroll, Bill McCartney, Skip Wiggins

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 July: