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Worship ServicesDecember 30, 2012
8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.
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To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available in our Welcome Center or on our website, 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 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 equipped with audio located beside Nursery 1. Ushers are available to direct you.
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 attendance pad folder to contact a pastor. Our church elders are also available to speak with you. An elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service.
Worship LocationsWhile our sanctuary is undergoing renovations we are worshiping in St. Andrew’s Hall with additional seating in the Geneva Room and simulcasting of the service available in the Young Married Community Classroom.
Parish WorshipOur church is organized into parishes to strengthen our connection with each other and with our community. During the time we are renovating our sanctuary two parishes will be sharing worship and fellowship together in the Youth Ministry Building via simulcast during the 11 a.m. service. The parishes for the month of January—Grovetown Parish, Evans Parish and Belair Parish.
WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshipping 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.
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The Morning Services
The Meditation—This Little Babe ....................................................................Britten
Salvation has Come!
The Prelude
(† Indicates the congregation standing)(*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)
*Welcome & Announcements .............................................................Mr. John Barrett
†The Call to Worship ..................... adapted from The Nativity Prayer of St. Augustine
Let Sinners rejoice
For their Savior is born
Let the just rejoice,
For their Justifier is born.
Let the sick and infirm rejoice,
For their Great Physician is born.
Let the captives rejoice,
For their Redeemer is born.
Let slaves rejoice,
For their Master is born.
Let free men rejoice,
For their Liberator is born.
Let all Christians rejoice,
For Jesus Christ is born.
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Let us worship God!
This little Babe so few days oldIs come to rifle Satan’s fold.All hell doth at his presence quakeThough he himself for cold do shake;For in this weak unarmed wiseThe gates of hell he will surprise.
With tears he fights and wins the field,His naked breast stands for a shield.His battering shot are babish cries,His arrows looks of weeping eyes.His martial ensigns Cold and Need,And feeble flesh his warrior’s steed.
His camp is pitched in a stall,His bulwark but a broken wall.The crib his trench, haystalks his stakes.Of he his muster makes;And thus, as sure his foe to wound,The angels’ trumps alarum sound.
My soul, with Christ join thou in fight,Stick to the tents that he hath pight (pitched).Within his crib is surest ward.This little Babe will be thy guard.If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy,Then flit not from this heavenly Boy!
The Christmas QuartetAmy Patton, Ann and Michael Erickson, Jonathan Davis
Words: Robert Southwell, 1561-1595 | Music: Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976 | ©1943 Boosey & Hawkes & Co.
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*†The Hymn of Praise—God Rest You Merry Gentlemen ....................God Rest You Merry
English carol, 18th century | English melody, 18th century
(All Verses)
†The Invocation (Please lift hands)
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†The Confession of Faith .........................................................................Nicene Creed
The Response
The grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.
*The Old Testament Lesson ...................................................................Isaiah 42:1-13page 1124 in the pew Bible
*universal
Gloria Patri .......................................................................................................... Gloria
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And we believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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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.
†Response to Assurance of Pardoning Grace...................................Man of Sorrows
The Assurance of Pardoning Grace .................................................... 1 Timothy 1:15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
The Corporate Confession of Sin
The Personal Confession of Sin
Almighty God, You despise nothing you have made, And you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and contrite hearts, That, truly repenting of our sins And acknowledging our brokenness, We may obtain from you, the God of all mercy, Full pardon and forgiveness, Through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.
Man of Sorrows! what a nameFor the Son of God, who cameRuined sinners to reclaim.Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Bearing shame and scoffing rude,In my place condemned he stood;Sealed my pardon with his blood.Hallelujah! What a Savior!
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The Offertory—Birthday Carol .................................................................... Willcocks
The Offering* (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)
Rejoice today with one accord, Alleluia.This is the birthday of our Lord, Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds abiding in the field, Alleluia.To them God’s glory was revealed, Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
And to the shepherds sore afraid, Alleluia.An angel said, “Be not dismayed,” Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
“Tidings of joy to you I bring,” Alleluia.“Today is born a heavenly King,” Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
“And ye shall find in manger laid,” Alleluia.“the Babe in swaddling cloths arrayed,” Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
A host of angels filled the sky, Alleluia.Thus singing praise to God on high, Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Now join we all the angel throng, Alleluia.And let our voices swell the song, Alleluia.Gloria in excelsis Deo!
*†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 See Amid the Winter’s Snow ........................................ see amid the winter’s snow
(1, 3, 4 Verses; Children in K4 through fourth grade exit at this time)
Edward Caswall, 1851 | John Goss, 1870
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2.3.4.
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3. Simeon’s Prophecy
1. Simeon’s Personality
2. Simeon’s Prayer
For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.
Sermon—Simeon’s Prayer and Ultimately Our’s .............................Dr. Leslie Holmes
The Gospel Lesson ................................................................................. Luke 2:21-35 page 1591 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
a. Righteousness
b. Devotion
c. Holy Spirit Controlled
d. Expectation
a. A Note of Adoration
b. A Recognition of Sovereignty
c. A Mark of Humility
d. A Declaration of Authentic Salvation
e. A Spirit of Discernment
b. Calvary’s Agony
a. Christ’s Work
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The Postlude—Gentle Mary Laid Her Child .......................Tempus Adest Floridum
Paul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts
Medieval Latin carol | German melody, 14th cent.
(All Verses)†The Hymn of Response—Good Christian Men Rejoice ................... In Dulci Jubilo
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The Shorter Catechism, Question 54
Q. What does the third commandment require?A. The third commandment requires the holy and reverent use of God’s names, titles, qualities, regulations, word, and works.
God Is Faithful
The Evening Service
Jazz Prelude—King of Kings
Call to Worship ..............................................................................Mr. Brandon Terry
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Words: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | Music: John B. Dykes, 1862
†Song—Indescribable
Laura Story | ©2004 worshiptogether.com songs | Six steps Music. Gleaning Publishing
Abe Okie, Guest Worship Leader
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†Song—Amazing Love How Can It Be
Graham Kendrick | ©1989 Make Way Music
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†Song—Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
John Newton (1725-1807) and Laura Taylor | ©2001 Laura Taylor Music
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Amrita vani teri, amrita vani teri(Your immortal word, your immortal word)
Jai jai Yeshu jai jai ho (Victory, victory be to Jesus, victory, victory)
Jai jai Pita jai jai ho (Victory, victory be to the Father, victory, victory)
Jai jai Putra jai jai ho (Victory, victory be to the Son, victory, victory)
Paawana Aatma jai jai ho (To the Holy Spirit be victory, victory)
Jeewana data jai jai ho (To the Life-giver be victory, victory)
Jai jai Yeshu Jai Jai ho (Victory, victory be to Jesus, victory, victory)
Abe and Bethany Okie
Evening Prayers
Offertory —Amrit Vani .......................................................................................Nitesh
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†Song—Thy Mercy, My GodChildren in Pre-K through second grade exit at this time
John Stocker, around 1776 and Sandra McCracken | ©2001 Same Old Dress Music
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1. The Beginning of Harvest (Ch. 1)
2. The End of Harvest (Ch. 2)
3. The Shawl of Plenty (Ch. 3)
4. The Line of Peace (Ch. 4)
Sermon —Breaking Through ..............................................................Mr. John BarrettRuth 1-4
The Silent Prayers of God’s People
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Thomas Obediah Chisholm and William Marion Runyan | ©1923 | Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company
†Song – Great is Thy Faithfulness
†The Benediction (Please lift hands)
CCLI License Number 425646
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DiaconateLee BakerJulian BattleDavid Blair, chairAllen BlalockRandall BoutwellBreck BrighamChuck BrownMark BruckerChris CawleyTommy DayTony DiRenzoJeff DrakeChris DriverMark Fulcher
Justin HalversonLester HarperAdam HooverGlen JohnsonDennis JonesTommy JonesScott KirchhoffJeff LeeJason LongTroy LorierScott MartinJohn MasseyBobby MassuccoByron Morris, Jr.
John PriceDavid RobertsChip StoryJason VitalDexter WalkerJeff WestergreenPalmer WestmorelandSteven WhitcombDon Yarid
Deacon Emeritus:James O. Brady
SessionMatt AitkenJim BoddenDan BooneSylvester BrownEric ChouBilly EnglishTom HarleyPhin HitchcockSteve HubbardRon JeffcoatKen LanclosDale MartinBill McCartneyJerry Miller
Ashley PaulkJim ScarbroughRon SkenesBruce Van PeursemMike WattsDavid WhitcombSkip WigginsMatt Willis
Elders Emeriti:W. Hunter Baggs, Jr.Hal D. Beman, Jr.Philip E. Hedges, Jr.C. Barry Whitney, Jr.
Mike Hearon ................................................................................................... Associate Pastor, [email protected], ext. 8846
George Robertson ...............................................................................................................Senior [email protected], ext. 8822
Pastors
John Franks ............................................................................................. Associate Pastor, Family [email protected], ext. 8849
Peter Letchford .........................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected]
Robert Vasholz .........................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral [email protected], ext. 8900
Rick Keuroglian ....................................................................................................Director of [email protected], ext. 8843
Ministry Directors
Chris White .............................................................................................Director of Ministry [email protected], ext. 8837
John Barrett .......................................................................................... Executive Director of [email protected], ext. 8852
Chris Drinkard ............................................................................... Regional Director of Campus [email protected], ext. 8844
Emily Freeman ....................................................................................... Director of Women’s [email protected], ext. 8853
Clark Newton .................................................................................. Director of Medical Campus [email protected], ext. 8841
Paul Roberts ....................................................................................................Director of Music and [email protected], ext. 8826
Jessica Tatro ...............................................................................................Director of Children’s [email protected], ext. 8832
Michael Ingham ............................................................................................. Director of Vision [email protected], ext. 8900
Caleb Click .................................................................................................................... Pastor to [email protected], ext. 8849
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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 Green Street (Downstairs)Student Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCovenanters Parents of college students and older Telfair RoomAdult Families Parents of college students and older Adult Families ClassroomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve RoomInquirers Class For those interested in church membership Geneva RoomOfficer Training For those nominated for church leadership Session Room
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.
