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February 28, 2010

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Leading The ServiceS

Dr. George Robertson .................................................................................. Senior PastorRev. Chris Florence ..................................................................................Associate Pastor Mr. Paul Roberts .................................................... Director of Music Ministry, OrganistMr. Paul Owen.................................................. Director of Chancel & Handbell Choirs

Welcome

But for me it is good to be near God. — Psalm 73:28

We have no greater privilege than to draw near to God. We come to him through the merit of Christ crucified. We come by the power of the Holy Spirit. And we come with God’s promise that he will draw near to us (James 4:8).

If your faith has not yet come to rest in Christ, and if God is awakening in your heart a desire to take the next step, please use one of the prayer cards in the pew rack to contact the pastor or speak to him as you leave the sanctuary. A husband and wife team will also be available at the front of the sanctuary following the service to speak with anyone interested in exploring what it means to know Jesus Christ or to join this church.

May our gracious Lord draw near to you wonderfully in this service today.

The Theme: Building Up in Love

February greeTerS

Dan Boone, Jim Carroll, Jim Clark, Ike Holton ................................................ 8:30 a.m.Gene Betts, Sylvester Brown, Eric Chou, Cliff Eckles. ..........................................11 a.m.

Elders

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THE MORNING SERVICESFebruary 28, 2010

8:30 and 11 a.m.

(† Indicates the congregation standing)

The Handbell Prelude - Two Psalms ....................................................................... Keller(The congregation is invited to read Genesis 2:18-25 page 2 in the pew Bible)

“Great is the Lord”“Sing to the Lord”

† The Peace

† The Call to Worship ............................................................................ Nehemiah 9:5-6

Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting.

Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.

You alone are the LORD.

You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God.

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† The Hymn - Come, Christians, Join to Sing ......................................................Madrid

(All Verses)

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† The Invocation

† The Confession of Faith .......................................................................Apostle’s 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 .................................................................. Philippians 2:1-11 page 1827 in the pew Bible

The Response

The grass withers and the flowers fall,

But the word of our God stands forever.

The Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) ................................................Harrison Scott LongMitchell Alan Westmoreland

*Suffered separation from God **universal

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The Personal Confession of Sin

The Corporate Confession of Sin (Please kneel)

Most merciful Father, we have sinned against you and are guilty before you. Forgive us the sins of our tongues -

For the deception and untruthfulness in our dealings with others; for the resentments, coldness, impatience and tempers out of control.

Forgive us the sins of our eyes -

For impurity in our glances and imaginations; for hungering after more beauty, comfort, status and wealth than you have given us.

Forgive the sins of our hearts -

For hard-heartedness toward you and our neighbors; for pride, self-absorption and self-pity; and above all, for rebelling against your Lordship and doubting your love. Forgive us we pray, most merciful Father, and free us from our sin.

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace

This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, “I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me.”

from Jeremiah 33

† The Doxology .......................................................................................Old HundredtH

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† The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer (Please stand)

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 Handbell Offertory - This is My Father’s World .....................................arr. Billings

This is my Father’s world, and to my listening earsall nature sings, and round me ringsthe music of the spheres.This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thoughtof rocks and trees, of skies and seas:his hand the wonders wrought.

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† The Hymn of Preparation - God Moves in a Mysterious Way ......................... dundee(Children in K4 through fourth grade exit at this time.)

(All Verses)

The Sermon - Not Good ...........................................................................Genesis 2:18-25(Sermon Outline on the back of the announcement sheet)

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

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† The Hymn of Response - O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus ........................... ebenezer

(All Verses)

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The SancTuary FLowerS

The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God from the wedding ofLibby Gates and Patrick Daugherty.

CCLI License Number 425646

† The Benediction (Please be seated following the benediction)

The Handbell Postlude - He is the All-Powerful God ..............................................Keller

Please note that an elder is available at the front of the sanctuary following the service for prayer, counsel, or information about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Evening ServiceSing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Psalm 96:1

Jazz Prelude - Fire and Lightning

The Shorter Catechism in Modern English, Question 90: Q: How is the word to be read and heard in order to become effective for salvation?A: For the word to become effective for salvation, we must pay careful attention to it,

prepare ourselves, and pray for understanding. We must also receive it with faith and love, treasure it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.

Welcome and Call to Worship

Leading the Service:George Robertson ........................................................................Senior PastorJohn Barrett ..................................................Executive Director of DiscipleshipKirk Sauers ..............................................................................Worship Leader

February Greeters

Stan Smith, David Whitcomb Skip Wiggins, Matt WillisElders

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Song - All Hail the Power of Jesus Name(Verses 1,3,5,6)

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Song - Before the Throne of God Above

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Song - Lead Me to the Cross

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Testimony - Bible and Missionary Conference

Offering and Prayer of Dedication

Offertory - Song of Joy, Song of Praise ..................................................arr. BrightonCanterbury Choir

Mallory Sides, director; Mary Beth Perpall, piano

Sing to the Lord, O sing a song of praise.People, now rejoice, come let your voice be raised.Sing to the Lord, O sing a song of joy.People, now rejoice, sing praises evermore.

Come, sing alleluia. Come, sing, let your voice be raised.Come, sing alleluia. Come, sing praises evermore.

Sing to the Lord, the King above all kings.People, now rejoice, let alleluias ring.Sing to the Lord, the Mighty One who reigns.People, now rejoice, come praise God’s holy name.

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Song - Jesus, Everlasting King(Children in K4 through second grade exit at this time.)

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Sermon - Christ Shall Have Dominion .......................................Dr. George RobertsonPsalm 96

I. Worship (1-2, 7-9)

A. New Song (1, 2)

B. New Values (7-9)

II. Witness (3-6, 10-13)

A. The Only God (3-6)

B. The Sovereign God (10-13)

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Benediction

Song - Indescribable

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Pastors

George Robertson ............................................................................................................................Senior PastorChristopher Florence .....................................................................Associate Pastor, Nurture & AdministrationJohn Franks ...................................................................................................... Associate Pastor, Family NurturePeter Letchford ..................................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral CareRobert Vasholz ..................................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Care

Ministry Directors

John Barrett ....................................................................................................Executive Director of DiscipleshipMike Hearon ...................................................................................................... Executive Director of OutreachRick Keuroglian ...............................................................................................................Director of EvangelismEmily Freeman ...............................................................................................Director of Women’s DiscipleshipCassie Dankovich ...................................................................................Women’s Coordinator, Youth MinistryJay Miller ...................................................................................................................... Director, Youth MinistryTyler Griffin .................................................................................................. Assistant Director, Youth MinistryKay Harris .............................................................................................................................Children’s MinistryPaul Roberts ..................................................................................................................................Music MinistryPaul Owen ................................................................................................................................................... ChoirClark Newton ............................................................................................................ Medical Campus OutreachKevin Figgins .................................................................................................................................Pastoral InternPam Willis ...............................................................................................................................Women’s Ministry

Diaconate

Session

Matt AitkenGary BeaudreauGene BettsDan BooneSylvester Brown

Jim CarrollEric ChouJim ClarkBilly EnglishMike Harris

Phin HitchcockIke HoltonSteve HubbardRon JeffcoatGerald Killian

Ken LanclosSean LynchDale MartinByron MorrisAshley Paulk

Sam AcevedoLee BakerReda BassaliJulian BattleDavid BlairAllen BlalockRandall BoutwellTodd Brown

Bobby MassuccoJason MedlinTony MusgroveDavid NyeJohn PriceBill RogersDavid RobertsFrank Stafford

Mark BruckerChris CawleyMichael ByarsTommy DayGeorge DownsJeff Drake (chair)Mark FulcherJim Gensheer

Justin HalversonLester HarperDennis JonesDave KassnerAl LaFavorTroy LorierDaren MarionneauxJohn Massey

Eric SwierskiJason VitalMike WeiksnerPalmer WestmorelandDon WilliamsonJeff WestergreenDon Yarid

Bruce Van PeursemSkip WigginsMatt Willis

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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.

winTer 2010 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 winter. 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 706-823-2450.

cLaSS STudy Teacher

Elective #1 Genesis: A Deeper Look Barrett, Robertson

Elective #2 Redeeming The Time Florence

Elective #3 Spiritual Renewal Select Leaders

Trinity (those with grandchildren & above) Old Testament Calendar Vasholz

Sojourners (those with elementary/middle school children) Abide in Me Class Leaders

Builders (young married couples) Romans Class Leaders

Medical Campus Outreach (medical professionals/students) Redeemed Desires Hudson

College (for those in college or of college age) 1 Timothy Drinkard, Hearon

Singles (ranging from early 20s to 30s) The Gospel of John Wilkins