Sunday, July 17, 2011 1. Missionaries in Focus Brooke and David Daniel – MTW, Peru Brooke and David have been in language school in Costa Rica for the past nine months as they prepare to minister in Cusco, Peru. David is the team leader for the five families that have committed to pioneer this ministry in Cusco, focusing on evangelism and discipleship of Peruvian medical students and providing mercy medical care to the Quechua people. Pray for God to give them wisdom in many details as they transition: housing, transitioning their family again, and fixing their eyes on Christ and what he has called them to. David, Brooke, Anna Grace, Eliza, and Caleb will get to visit us in August for a short time before they leave for Peru. 2. Weddings We congratulate Mary Bethany [Owen] and Christopher Caraza who were married on July 9 in Augusta; and Michelle Leann [Hawkins] and Mark Alan Stephens, Jr. who were married on July 9 in Augusta. 3. Christian Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to Vicki and Donald Shapiro and family on the death of Donald’s father, Harold Shapiro, on Monday, July 11, in Augusta. 4. McKnight Lectures, Summer 2011 The theme for this year’s McKnight Lectures is “Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity.” Continuing through July 31, guest speakers will lead us on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Hall. More information is available in the Welcome Center or on the church website, firstpresaugusta.org/McKnight-2011. Today, Dr. Duncan Rankin, Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Executive Director, International Council on Biblical Inerrancy, will teach about “The Generous Life of Robert Murray M’Cheyne,” preacher, pastor and poet who was instrumental in the establishment of missions to the Jews by the Church of Scotland. 5. Holy Communion The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered in the 6:30 p.m. service tonight. As you experience the mercy of God through his sacraments we invite you help provide for deeds of mercy within and beyond the congregation by giving to the Diaconate Mercy Fund. You may use the pew envelope or write a check, clearly indicating that your gift is for the Diaconate Mercy Fund. 6. Mercy Ministry The Diaconate Mercy Ministry was created to help live out the challenge of 1 John 3:7-9 to serve and provide for others in the context of our local church family. Throughout the year, monies are collected to be used to relieve the burdens and hearts of those in our fellowship with financial need. If you or anyone you know could be helped by this ministry of the Deacons, please make your Parish Elder or Deacon aware of the need, or contact your class Elder or other class leader. All requests are handled with the confidentiality and sensitivity they deserve. 7. Tornado Relief Trip #2—Call for Volunteers On July 22 we will be sending another team of volunteers to Pisgah, Alabama, for tornado relief work. Both skilled and unskilled laborers are needed, and a moderate level of physical fitness and heat tolerance is required. The team will stay at a Christian youth camp facility, Camp ToknowHim. The only cost to participants will be meals while traveling. The team will depart on Friday, July 22 and return Tuesday evening, July 26. Please call Gerald Killian 803.649.7875 (h) or 803.257.4721 (c) by July 18 to volunteer.
8. Park Hopper This Wednesday, July 20, families of all ages are invited to the Park Hopper event at Brookfield Park, 2740 Mayo Rd., Augusta, 30907, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Children’s Ministry will provide crafts and drinks. No RSVP is required. The Park Hopper series will end with a finale at the Presbyterian Peninsula on August 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more details including directions, please visit firstpresaugusta.org/children. 9. Fifth Grade Friday Service Day On July 22, fifth grade students have the opportunity to make snack bags for the hungry and serve dinner at the Garden City Rescue Mission. Parents may drop fifth graders off at the church at 2:30 p.m. and pick them up at 6 p.m. To sign up, email Jessica Tatro,
[email protected], or call 706.262.8832 by Tuesday, July 19. 10. Pass Your Faith—Volunteer Training On Saturday, August 6, the Children’s and Nursery Ministries will host a Volunteer Training and Orientation from 9 a.m. - noon for all 2011-2012 volunteers. Volunteers will receive their schedules and curriculum materials for the upcoming year and hear from two special guest speakers. Breakfast will be served and many door prizes will be awarded. Please respond by July 22 to Louise Coleman,
[email protected] or Jessica Tatro,
[email protected] to confirm they can count on you to attend! Child care will be provided by reservation only. To learn more visit firstpresaugusta.org/volunteer-training2011. 11. Interested in Joining? If you are interested in making First Presbyterian your church home, or are interested simply in knowing more about our church, you are encouraged to attend the upcoming Inquirers Class on Friday night, July 22, 6:30 - 9 p.m., and Saturday morning, July 23, 8:30 - 11 a.m. The pastors will lead you in understanding our doctrine, vision and opportunities to serve in the church. Please contact Lesley Hamm, 706.262.8831, or
[email protected], if you would like to attend. 12. Medical Mentors Needed Medical Campus Outreach is seeking physicians to participate in the medical mission trip to Costa Rica for physician assistant students from December 10 - 18, 2011. The team is looking for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are willing to mentor PA students and are comfortable with primary care. For more information, visit the SMI Costa Rica Team page on the MCO website at mcoaugusta.org and click on the Missions tab. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Nunziato,
[email protected] or 706.262.8842.
Widows Home Dedication Service
Christ Community Health Services of Augusta cordially invites you to join in expressing thanks to God for his faithful provision and to celebrate the opening of the new Health Center at the historic Widows Home. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10 a.m. 124 Greene Street Augusta Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord and demonstrating his love by providing affordable, quality health care to the underserved of Augusta.
Our Weekly Calendar Today 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m.
Morning Worship, Sanctuary Sunday School for children, youth and college The McKnight Lectures, for adult classes, St. Andrew’s Hall Morning Worship, Sanctuary Shepherding a Child’s Heart Study, Young Married Classroom Evening Worship Service with Communion, Sanctuary Campus Outreach Prayer
Monday, July 18 7 p.m. Summer Upward Bound the Gibbs Home, 5 Prather Woods Lane, Augusta, 30909 Tuesday, July 19 7 a.m. MCO Prayer Wednesday, July 20 9:30 a.m. Park Hopper, Brookfield Park, 2740 Mayo Rd., Augusta, 30907 7:30 p.m. Summer High Life, The Schafer Home, 13 Rockbrook Rd., Augusta, 30909 Thursday, July 21 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Meeting, Session Room 11:15 a.m. Midweek Bible Hour, Eve Room 12:15 p.m. Trinity Class Luncheon, St. Andrew’s Hall 5:45 p.m. New Towne Children’s Bible Study Friday, July 22 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Fifth Grade Service Day Inquirers Class, 623 Building
Saturday, July 23 8:30 a.m. Inquirers Class, 623 Building 6:30 p.m. High Life Bigger & Better Hunt, Teresa’s on Boy Scout Road Sunday, July 24 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m.
Morning Worship, Sanctuary Sunday School for children, youth and college The McKnight Lectures, for adult classes, St. Andrew’s Hall Morning Worship, Sanctuary Shepherding a Child’s Heart Study, Young Married Classroom Missionary Prayer Hour, St. Andrew’s Hall Evening Worship Service, Sanctuary Campus Outreach Prayer
Upcoming Events
Building GeneroCity Launch........................................................................................ August 7 Covenanters Class Reunion Lunch............................................................................. August 14
Sermon - Compel Them to Come............................................................Dr. George Robertson Luke 14:15-35, page 1622 in the pew Bible
1. Generosity (v. 17-20) a. Invitation
b. Excuses
c. Graces
2. Indiscretion (v. 21) a. Categories
b. Practical
3. Urgency (v. 23, 24)
For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.