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Worship ServicesPalm Sunday

March 24, 20138:30 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 addi-tional 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 parishes are sharing worship and fellowship together in the Youth Ministry Building via simulcast during the 11 a.m. service. March Parishes—Savannah Rapids and Stevens Creek. April Parishes—River and Downtown.

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 in loving memory of

Deacon and Mrs. Harry W. Thomas by Mr. and Mrs. James O. Brady

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—Sanctus and Benedictus ................................................................... Pote

Theme: True Repentance

The Prelude—At the Name of Jesus ......................................................King’s Weston

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

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

†The Call to Worship ........................................................................................Psalm 145:1-2

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might.Heaven and earth are full of your glory, your glory.Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name, Who comes in the name of the Lord.

Fabio Mann, Andrew House; trumpets

Canterbury Choir; Mallory Sides, director; Julie Blakey, accompanist

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*†The Processional Hymn of Praise—All Glory Laud and Honor ...............St. Theodulph

Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 820 | Melchoir Teschner, ca. 1615

(All Verses)

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†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

The Response

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

*The Old Testament Lesson .................................................................................. Psalm 110page 951 in the pew Bible

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 Confession of Faith .............................................................................. Apostles’ Creed

†The Response—Rejoice, The Lord Is King! .........................................................Darwall

(Sung by all)Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore;Rejoice, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

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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 .................................................................. Isaiah 6:5-6

“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

The Personal Confession of Sin

The Corporate Confession of Sin

Loving God, you rode a donkey and came in peace. You humbled yourself and gave yourself for us. We confess our lack of humility and our desire to be king. As you entered Jerusalem, the crowds shouted “Hosanna: Save us now!” On Good Friday they shouted, “Crucify!”

We confess that our faith is often more show than substance. Our hearts are in need of your cleansing. We sing “Hosanna,” but cry “Crucify.” We confess that our praise of your majesty is often faint and empty. As the crowds laid their palms in front of you, you took no glory for yourself. We confess that we yearn for glory and the praise of men. We want to be accepted and take the easy way. We do not stay true to your will. Our performance as citizens of your kingdom is often treasonous. For we have surrendered to the enemy by our secret and our known sins.

For our treason you died, Lord Jesus. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to follow in the way of obedience. By your grace, make us loyal and loving servants of King Jesus. Amen.

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Words and Music: Dan Edwards | ©2012 Choristers Guild

The Offertory—Come and Sing a Song Unto the Lord ..................................... Edwards

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

Come and sing a song unto the Lord, oh come rejoice, Lift up your voice and sing in one accord.Shout for joy to God who reigns on high, oh raise a mighty song of praise, let all the earth reply! Play the pipe and let the timbrel sound, come strike the harp, Let cymbals crash and raise a joyful sound.Let the earth in every corner sing, rejoice, give thanks unto the Lord, Our glorious God and King!

Sing hosanna unto our God and King, sing hosanna, our joyful tidings bring!Sing hosanna, let every voice be raised, sing hosanna with hymns of grateful praise!

*†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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1.2.3.4.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—O Worship The King ...................................................Lyons(Verses 1, 2, 5; Children in Pre-K through fourth grade exit at this time)

Based on Psalm 104 | Robert Grant, 1833 | Johann Michael Haydn, 1737-1806

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a. Confession of particular sins particularly

b. Contrition

c. Conversion

a. God is merciful

b. Great things come from small steps

1. Marks of true repentance (12-13)

2. Motives for true repentance (13-14)

3. Models of true repentance (15-17)

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

Sermon—True Repentance ............................................................... Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ..................................................................................Joel 2:1-17page 1414 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

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The Postlude—Ride On, Ride On in Majesty ................................................ St. DrostanePaul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts

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

Words: Isaac Watts, 1707 | Music: J.L. Macbeth Bain, 1840-1925

†The Hymn of Response—Adore and Tremble .................................Brother James’ Air(Verses 1–4)

1.2.3.4.5.

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 65:

Q. What does the fifth commandment forbid?A. The fifth commandment forbids being disrespectful to or not treating others as their position or relationship to us demands.

Unity

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Behold Your God ...........................................................................Anderson

Call to Worship

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Words: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 | Music: John B. Dykes, 1862

†Song—Come Boldly to the Throne of GraceMeredith Williams,Worship Leader

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Words and Music: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman |©2011 Thankyou Music

†Song—10,000 Reasons

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†Song—What the Lord Has Done in Me

Words and Music: Reuben Morgan | ©1998 Hillsong Music Publishing

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Words: ©2013 Wendell Kimbrough; from Psalm 113, Phil 2, 3| Music: Bruce Benedict and Wendell Kimbrough

Missions Testimony ................................................................................. Tiffany Schlueter

John Saye & Meredith Williams

Our Father, he lifts from the ashes He raises the poor and the lost; He seats them to dine at his table, To feast without money or cost.

The lonely he settles in families The barren, a mother he makes; O happy the heart of the stranger Who’s welcomed by this King of Grace. Who is like the Lord our God, Whose glory fills the skies, But humbles himself with the broken to dwell Who is like our God?

Though equal to God in his glory, Christ Jesus became like a slave; He humbled himself in obedience To Death, and the Cross, and the Grave.

Victorious, he rose to the highest; In glory, the Savior was raised. His name above all names exalted; The heavens and earth sing his praise

O Saints, fix your eyes on the Savior And count all your righteousness lost Be found in his love and his favor And share in his death on the cross

That all of his power in victory, Imparted to you, may abound And sharing the suff ’rings of Jesus, You share in his glory and crown.

Evening Prayers

Offertory —Who Is Like the Lord Our God (Psalm 113) .........................Kimbrough

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Words and Music: Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan |©2007 Hillsong Music Publishing

†Song—StrongerChildren in Pre-K through second grade exit at this time

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Sermon —Living Like Paupers ......................................................... Dr. George Robertson1 Corinthians 3:1-23

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Field (5-9)

2. Building (10-15)

2. Temple (16-23)

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†The Benediction (Please lift hands)CCLI License Number 425646

Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, J.C. Walt and Isaac Watts |©200 worshiptogether.com songs, Six Steps Music

†Song—The Wonderful Cross

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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. 8853

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism and Community Developmentrkeuroglian@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 Artproberts@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

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

Louise ColemanDirector of Nursery Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8834

Michael InghamDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Asher Allen, Campus OutreachAdministrative Assistant, Missions and Outreachaallen@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Bonnie BowlesBookkeeperbbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8840 Whitney FeeAdministrative Assistant, Family Nurturewfee@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Janna GillIntern, Youth Ministryjgill@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Lesley HammDiscipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Matt Humble, MCO Administrator, Medical Campus Outreachmatt@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Rachel HyattCommunication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

Amanda LeDuc, MCOWomen’s Director, Medical Campus Outreachamanda@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

John LawlerIntern, Youth Ministryjlawler@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

J.T. Martin, Campus OutreachCampus Outreach Accountingjtmartin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, Campus OutreachCampus Outreach Office Assistantkmcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

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

Jess RomerMinistry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

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

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

Clifton TippinsAssistant Director of Youth Ministriesctippins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Pam Turley Finance & Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

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

Virginia WrightAssistant Youth Director, Girls Discipleshipvwright@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreachmhearson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

John BarrettAssistant Pastor, Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Peter LetchfordPastoral Associate, Emeritus

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

PastoraL InternsJay MillerBrandon Terry

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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 HallCovenanters Parents of college students and older Telfair RoomAdult Families Parents of college students and older Eve RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult ClassroomInquirers Class For those interested in church membership Geneva 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.