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Worship ServicesPalm Sunday March 29, 20158:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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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.

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 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 Check-inWe are committed to the highest level of protection possible for the children placed in our care on Sundays and at all church events. For this reason, we require parents of newborns through fifth grade children to check in their children before they go to the nursery, Sunday School, Catechism, Children’s Church or any other children’s activity. Several kiosks are available in the Welcome Center. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available if you need assistance checking in.

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 from the sanctuary 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 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 morning and evening worship services is available each week in St. Andrew’s Hall.

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—Lo, He Comes ....................................................... John D. Horman

Theme: Generosity

The Prelude—Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (Ellacombe) ....................... arr. Albert Travis

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

*Welcome and Announcements ......................................................... Rev. John Franks

†The Call to Worship ..............................................from Zechariah 9 and Matthew 21

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

“Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

Lo, he comes! Sing we “Hosanna!” Lo, he comes, let us sing to the Lord!

Enter his gates with shouts of thanksgiving, Into his courts with songs of praise. Come, let us march in glad procession. Loud Hosannas now we raise.

Open your heart and welcome the Savior. Join with the song that has no end.This is the day for which we have waited; The coming of our Lord is surely at hand.

Canterbury ChoirMallory Sides, director; John Wilson, accompanist

Chancel ChoirLisa Wilson, organ; Hyangbin Choi, piano; Brandt Fincher, cello; Carl Purdy, violin

Dr. John L. Wilson, director

Words and Music: John D. Horman | ©1989 Choristers Guild

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

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

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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 New Testament Lesson .....................................................................Matthew 21:1-17page 1531 in the pew Bible

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

The Corporate Confession of Sin

Most Gracious Lord, we proclaim you to be our King, but our duplicity is exposed by your question, “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” Forgive us for disobeying the word of the Lord and failing to keep your commandments. Have mercy on us…for worshiping the gods of our culture and clinging to our worthless idols,for misusing and not defending your name,for neglecting your holy day and for carelessness in worship,for not honoring our parents or those in authority over us,for murderous hearts and actions and for failing to protect innocent life,for adulterous thoughts, lustful glances, and impure actions,for taking what is not rightfully ours, for cheating, and for dishonest gain,for failing to speak the truth and for deceitful words,for wanting more than you have given us and for coveting what belongs to others.Cleanse us from our sin and cause us to submit to your kingly rule in our lives. We pray these things through Jesus Christ, who ever lives to make intercession for us. 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.

Words: Thomas Ken, alt. by T. Yount | Music: Vikki Cook | ©1977 Sovereign Grace Worship

†Doxology ....................................................................................Before the Throne

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ................................................ from Zephaniah 3Sing, O Daughter of Zion, shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The Lord your God is with you and he rejoices over you with singing.

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Canterbury Choir

The Offertory—A Carol for Easter ....................................................... Cradle Song

Words: Kilby Austin | Music: William James Kirkpatrick | arr. Susan Powell | ©2011 Choristers Guild

Away in a manger, where cows ate their hay, The Lord God of heaven was laid one dayBy Mary, his mother, whose heart sang of love, While “glory” and “peace” sang the angels above.

Away on a hilltop, a place called “the skull,” The Lord God of heaven was hung on a pole By all of his people and all of their sin, And all of their punishment fell upon him.

Away in a tomb that a rich man had loaned, The Lord God of heaven was laid behind stone By some of his sad friends who’d watched as he died And wondered how God’s Son could be crucified.

Away rolled the tombstone and sin, death, and hell: The Lord God of heaven has done all things well, And now he has risen, and us with him raised That we may forever sing songs in his praise.

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

Scan forOnline Giving

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

And also with you.

* Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit for Catechism classes at this time.**Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Ride On, Ride On in Majesty ..................St. Drostane(Verses 1, 2, 4, 5)

Henry H. Milman, 1827 | John B. Dykes, 1662

Great is his love toward us, and the fatihfulness of the Lord endures forever. Psalm 117:2

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Sermons are available on the church website at firstpresaugusta.org/resources/sermons.

Sermon—The Good News About Marriage, Part 4 ...................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ................................................................. Malachi 2:6-10

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

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

2. Nurturing your Marriage (13-16)

3. Adopting God's Heart for Children (15)

1. Marrying in the Lord (10-12)

page 1489 in the pew Bible

10Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music and Arts

The Postlude—When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ........................... arr. Diane Bish

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

(Verses 1, 2, 3, 5) †The Hymn of Response—Lift Up Your Heads ....................................................Truro

Based on Psalm 24 | Georg Welssel, 1642 | Tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1855; alt. | Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 45:

Q. What is the first commandment?

A. The first commandment is: You shall have no other gods before me.

Theme: Giving

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—All I Have Is Yours

Call to Worship ...............................................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

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†Song—O Worship the King

Words: William Kethe, 1561 | alt. Robert Grant, 1833 | Music for verses: Johann M. Haydn | arr. William Gardiner, 1815 | Chorus music and words:

Chris Tomlin | ©2004 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—The Gift of Love

Words: Hal H. Hopson | Appalachian folk melody | ©1972 Hope Publishing Company

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†Song—What Wondrous Love Is This

Words and Music: American Folk Hymn | Arranged: Jill Phillips | ©2005 Jill Phillips

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Evening Prayers

Offertory—Hosanna ........................................................................................ Phillips

Words and Music: Jill Phillips | ©2005 Jill Phillips

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your nameYour kingdom come, your will be doneOn earth as it is in heavenGive us today our daily breadForgive our sins and teach us to forgiveLead us not on the wicked pathSave us from wickedness

Holy, holy, holy, LordGod of power, God of mightHeaven and earth are full of your glory

Holy, holy, holy, LordGod of power, God of mightBlessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna in the highestHosanna in the highestHosanna in the highest

Christ has diedChrist is risenChrist will come again

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†Song—All I Have Is Yours

Words and Music: Bobby Gilles and Rebecca Elliot | ©2006 Sojourn Community Church

Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

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Sermon—Giving by Grace ...............................................................Dr. George Robertson

a. Tithe

a. Free

2.Regularly (2)

3. Generously (2b)

4. Responsibly (2c, 3-4)

1 Corinthians 16:1-4

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1.Purposefully (1)

a. Church

a. Worship

b. Lost

b. Treasury

b. Freewill

b. Protected

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†Song—Blessed Assurance

Lyrics: Fanny J. Crosby, 1873 | Music: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1873 | Arr. Steven Curtis Chapman | ©2013 Steven Curtis Chapman

†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

CCLI License Number 425646

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Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Emily FreemanDirector of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentDirector of City Hope Alliancerkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

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

Vonnie EidsonDirector of Communicationveidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

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

Louise ColemanDirector of Nursery Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

John L. WilsonDirector of Music and Artsjwilson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Michael InghamDirector of COA MobilizationDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Bryn Towner Director of Hope for Augustabryn@hopeforaugusta.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeperbbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8840

Mackenzie Burgess, Youth Internmburgess@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions AssociateJharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

Elaine Janik, Children’s Admin Assistantejanik@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operationsslanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Ann Elizabeth Lazari, MCO Women’s Director annelizabeth@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjtmartin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office Assistantkaitlyn.mcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Luke Niday, Director of Outreach Operations and CO Global Resource Coordinatorluke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

Stephen Pittman, Hope for AugustaDirector of Educationstephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

Alissa Preston, Family Nurture and Youthapreston@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jess Romer, Ministry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

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

Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT Directorbterry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director ctippins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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

Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Meghann Williams, Hope for AugustaArt Program Coordinatormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

Erica Wright, Youth Internewright@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorofficeofsrpastor@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855

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

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreach and Missionsmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

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

Mike PhillipsAssistant Pastor, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusta.org

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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CLass CLass desCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30s, single or married Greene Street BuildingYoung Married Young married couples Eve RoomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Telfair RoomStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew's HallCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult Classroom

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.

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of March:

8:30 a.m. Cliff Eckles, Stan Smith, Dan Boone, Mike Harris, Charlie Green11 a.m. Matt Aitken, Gene Betts, Chip Fisher, Ashley Paulk, Tom Harley6:30 p.m. Matt Aitken, Gene Betts, Dan Boone, Robert Campbell, Jim Carroll