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Worship ServicesJune 26, 2011

8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.

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(† Indicates the congregation standing)

The Theme: Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,

for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Elders: Phin Hitchcock, Bruce Van Peursem, David Whitcomb, Stan Smith ...8:30 a.m. Elders: Billy English, Dale Martin, Gerald Killian, Byron Morris .......................11 a.m.

June Greeters

Dr. Mark Ross .......................................................................................... Pulpit Guest Rev. John Franks ....................................................... Associate Pastor, Family NurtureMr. Paul Roberts ............................................................... Director of Music and Arts

Welcome

But as 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 standing next to the pastor 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.

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The Morning ServicesThe Flute Prelude - Morning Has Broken ....................................................Bunessan

Flute Choir(The congregation is invited to read Mark 10: 13-16, page 1570 in the pew Bible)

† The Peace

The Call to Worship .................................................................................... Psalm 145†

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

One generation will commend your works to another;

they will tell of your mighty acts.

They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,

and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

They will tell of the power of your awesome works,

and I will proclaim your great deeds.

They will celebrate your abundant goodness

and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God.

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The Hymn of Praise - Come, Christians, Join to Sing ....................................Madrid(All Verses)

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*suffered separation from God**universal

† The Invocation (Please lift hands)

† 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 Old Testament Lesson ................................................................... Isaiah 40:1-11page 1119 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.) ..........................................Ezekiel Thomas Mills

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The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ................................................. Romans 4:25-5:2

Jesus was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

The Corporate Confession of Sin (Please kneel)

Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being; whose face is hidden from us by our sins; and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts. We confess that we have not loved you as we ought. We have neglected to glorify you in thought, word, and deed, and we have sought our own interests without reference to you. Cleanse us, we beseech you, from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with lowliness and meekness we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

The Personal Confession of Sin

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

The Offertory - Flocks in Pastures Green Abiding ...............................................Bach

Online giving available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk in the Narthex.

Flocks in pastures green abiding,safely with their Shepherd rest.Cooled by waters swiftly gliding,with the flood of life he feeds them.To the fold he gently leads them,there to dwell forever blest.

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The Hymn of Preparation - God, Be Merciful to Me ..................................Redhead(Children in K4 through fourth grade exit at this time.)

(Verses 1, 5, 6)

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The Solo - He Shall Feed His Flock .................................................................HandelMelissa Schultz

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; and he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Come unto him, all ye that labor, come unto him that are heavy laden, and he will give you rest. Take his yoke upon you, and learn of him, for he is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. from Isaiah 40:11, and Matthew 11:28-29

The Sermon - A Moving Portrait of Jesus ............................................ Dr. Mark RossMark 10:13-16 (Sermon Outline on the back of the announcement sheet)

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

The Response

This is the Word of God,

Thanks be to you, O God.

The Scripture Lesson ...........................................................................Mark 10:13-16

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CCLI License Number 425646

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

The Organ Postlude - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee .....................................Beethoven

Please note that an elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service for prayer, counsel, or information about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

the sanctuary FloWersThe sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter Baggs, III in honor of their sons,

Wm. Hunter Baggs, IV and Charles Harrison Baggs and with thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness in giving them their precious children.

“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.” 1 Samuel 1:27

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The Evening Service

Invocation and Prayer of Confession

Welcome and Call to Worship

The Shorter Catechism in Modern English, Question 103: Q: For what do we pray in the third request? A: In the third request (your will be done on earth as it is in heaven) we pray that by his grace God would make us have the capability and the will to know, obey, and submit to his will in everything, as the angels do in heaven.

Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

1 Thessalonians 2:8b

leadinG the service Mr. Mike Hearon .......................................... Executive Director of OutreachRev. John Franks ......................................... Associate Pastor, Family NurtureMr. Jamie Anderegg ............................................................... Worship Leader

June Greeters

Elders: Mike Watts, Chip Fisher, Steve Hubbard, Tom Harley

Jazz Prelude - The Cross and the Crown

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Song - Holy, Holy, Holy

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Song - I Stand in Awe

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Song - Isaiah 43

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One day when heaven was filled with his praises, one day when sin was as black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin, dwelt among men, my example is he.Word became flesh and the light shined among us, his glory revealed.

Living he loved me, dying he saved me, and buried he carried my sins far away. Rising he justified freely forever. One day he’s coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day.

One day they led him up Calvary’s mountain. One day they nailed him to die on a tree. Suffering anguish, despised and rejected, bearing our sins, my Redeemer is he,hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree, and took the nails for me.

One day the grave could conceal him no longer. One day the stone rolled away from the door. Then he arose, over death he had conquered. Now he’s ascended, my Lord evermore.Death could not hold him. The grave could not keep him from rising again.

One day the trumpet will sound for his coming. One day the skies with his glories will shine. Wonderful day, my beloved One bringing, my Savior Jesus is mine.

Words and music by John Mark Hall and Michael Jr Bleecker CCLI #425646

Offertory Anthem ........................................................................Casting CrownsBrett Parsons

Offering and Prayer of Dedication

Testimony - Children’s Ministry

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Song - Lead Me to the Cross(Children in K4 through second grade exit at this time.)

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Sermon - Gospel-Centered Discipleship ..........................................Mike Hearon1 Thessalonians 2:7-16page 1838 in the pew Bible

I. What are You Imparting?

II. Loving that is Gospel-Centered

III. Leading that is Gospel-Centered

Fear-Based Discipleship

Image-Controlled Parenting

Herd-Mentality Parenting

Child-Centered Parenting

Behavior-Modification Parenting

High-Control Parenting Convictions

Grace filled love and acceptance

Relationship that is connected

Modeling that is authentic and transparent

Leadership with authority that is credible

Clear finish line; relationship with God/Worshipper

Aim at the heart-transformation/building convictions

Application to Parenting

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Song - Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Benediction

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Diaconate

Sam AcevedoLee BakerJulian BattleDavid BlairAllen BlalockRandall BoutwellChuck BrownTodd BrownMark BruckerMichael ByarsChris CawleyTommy Day

Mark FulcherJustin HalversonGlen JohnsonDennis JonesDave Kassner, chairJeff LeeJason LongScott MartinJohn MasseyJason MedlinTony MusgroveJohn Price

David RobertsBill RogersFrank StaffordEric SwierskiJason VitalDexter WalkerJeff WestergreenPalmer WestmorelandDon Yarid

Deacon Emeritus:James O. Brady

Session

Matt AitkenGary BeaudreauGene BettsJim BoddenDan BooneJim CarrollEric ChouJim ClarkTom HarleyMike HarrisPhin HitchcockSteve HubbardRon JeffcoatGerald KillianKen Lanclos

Dale MartinBill McCartneyByron MorrisAshley PaulkBruce Van PeursemRon SkenesMike WattsDavid WhitcombSkip WigginsMatt WillisElders Emeriti:W. Hunter Baggs, Jr.Hal D. Beman, Jr.Philip E. Hedges, Jr.C. Barry Whitney, Jr.

Ministry Directors

Chris White .............................................................................................Director of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Mike Hearon ............................................................................................. Executive Director of Outreachmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John Barrett .......................................................................................... Executive Director of Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Chris Drinkard ............................................................................... Regional Director of Campus Outreachchrisdrinkard@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Emily Freeman ....................................................................................... Director of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8853

Rick Keuroglian ....................................................................................................Director of Evangelismrkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

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

Paul Roberts ....................................................................................................Director of Music and Artsproberts@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

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

Glenn Wilkins ............................................................................................... Director of Vision Pathwaysgwilkins@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8900

George Robertson .............................................................................................................Senior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Pastors

John Franks ........................................................................................ Associate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849Peter Letchford ....................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Carepletchford@firstpresaugusta.orgRobert Vasholz ....................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Carervasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

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Visitor InformationTo 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 firstpresaugusta.org.

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.