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April 5, 20158:30 and 11 a.m.

Easter Sunday

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

Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given this Resurrection Day to the glory of God

in celebration and praise of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

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 if 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 WorshipWe offer a program for children in pre-k and kindergarten this morning. A leader will escort children from the sanctuary to their classrooms during the passing of the peace. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. A special bulletin is available for children ages 4 and older, as children will remain in the service.

Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services today. 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 Easter worship services is available in St. Andrew’s Hall.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Enter His Sanctuary Singing ........................................... Hal Hopson

Theme: Resurrection

The Brass Prelude—Christ the Lord Is Risen Today ........................... arr. Diane Bish

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

*Welcome and Announcements (8:30 a.m.) ...............................................Rev. John Franks (11 a.m.) ................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

†The Call to Worship .............................................................. John 11; Revelation 5:12

The Lord is risen!

He is risen indeed: Alleluia!

Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.

Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

Christ the Lord is risen, enter his sanctuary singing. Shout to the Lord, “Alleluia;” bless His holy name forever! Enter his gates with thanksgiving; come into his courts with praise. Let all the nations, all men and children everywhere Unite in singing, the Lord of Hosts is with us. We lift our voices, our joyful songs break forth. Alleluia, to God the Lord be glory evermore. Alleluia, sing praises evermore!

Lisa B. Wilson, director; Dr. John L. Wilson, organBrass Ensemble

The Chancel Choir and Brass EnsembleDr. John L. Wilson, director; Lisa B. Wilson, organ

Amy Patton, solo

Words: Psalm 100 | Music: Hal Hopson | ©1971 Choristers Guild

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*†The Processional Hymn of Praise—Christ the Lord Is Risen Today .....Easter Hymn

Charles Wesley, 1739 | Lyra Davidica, 1708

(All Verses) Children's Handbell Choir; Mallory Sides, director

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

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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.

*suffered separation from God**universal

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

The Corporate Confession of Sin

O Lord, we marvel that you would become incarnate, be crucified, dead, andburied. The tomb calls forth my adoring wonder, for it is empty and you are risen; the four gospels attest it, the living witnesses prove it, my heart’s experience knows it.

Permit me to die with you that I may rise to new life, for I wish to be as dead and buried to sin, to selfishness, to the world; that I might not hear the voice of the charmer, and might be delivered from his lusts.

O Lord, there is much sin in me—crucify it, much flesh within me—mortify it. Help me consider my old life dead because of crucifixion, and never feed it as a living thing.

Help me to be resolute and Christ-contained. Never let me wander from the path of obedience to your will. Help me to be a holy, happy person, free from every wrong desire, from everything contrary to your will. Grant me more and more of the resurrection life: may it rule me, may I walk in its power, and be strengthened through its influence. adapted from Easter Prayer, From the Valley of Vision

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

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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 ...................................................... Romans 6:4-7We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.

Chancel Choir

Words and Music: Lari Goss | arr. David Glydesdale | ©1976 HeartWarming Music Co. (Benson Music Group)

The Response—Cornerstone ............................................................ arr. David Clydesdale

Jesus is the Cornerstone, came for sinners to atone;Though rejected by his own, he became the Cornerstone.When I am by sin oppressed, on the Stone I am at rest,And where the seeds of truth are sown,He remains the Cornerstone, Jesus is the Cornerstone.

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee.Rock of Ages, so secure, for all time it will endure,Till his children reach their home, he remains the Cornerstone.Till the breaking of the dawn, till all footsteps cease to roam,Ever let this truth be known, Jesus is the Cornerstone!

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The Offertory—Hallelujah! (from Messiah) ............................................G. F. HandelChancel Choir

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

And also with you.

Words: Revelation 19:6, 11:15; 19:16 | Music: George Frederick Handel

Hallelujah, for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.The kingdom of this world is becomeThe Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ,And he shall reign for ever and ever.King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

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

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

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†The Hymn of Preparation—In Christ Alone ............ In Christ Alone/Solid Rock(All Verses)

1.2.3.

Ketih Getty, Stuart Townend | ©2001 Thankyou Music | Arranged: Travis Cottrell, Paul Mills and Dan Galbraith | ©2004 Integrity's Hosanna! Music

9For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Sermon—He Rose to Heal ........................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ................................................................... Malachi 4:1-2

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Sun

3. Empty Tomb

2. Wings

page 1491 in the pew Bible

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The Postlude—Toccata (from Symphony No. 5) ........................... Charles-Marie WidorDr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts

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

John of Damascus, 8th century | Henry Smart, 1836

†The Hymn of Response—The Day of Resurrection ...................................Lancashire(All Verses)

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” Luke 24:5-6

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Children's Handbell Choir

Daniel HarperJordan MartinLuke Martin

Caitlin EdmondsAnson WessnerJulia Wessner

Brass Ensemble

John Wojcik, Chris Martinez, Todd Hamilton, trumpetAndrew Douglas, Liam Russell, trombone

Rudy Volkmann, tubaJonathan Harper, percussion

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8:30 a.m. Ken Lanclos, Mike Watts, David Haburchak, Ed Hartmann, Ron Skenes11 a.m. Sylvester Brown, Jim Bodden, Steve Hubbard, Bruce VanPeursem, Ron Jeffcoat6:30 p.m. Sylvester Brown, Billy English, David Haburchak, Ed Hartmann, Ron Jeffcoat

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of April: