ORDER OF WORSHIP
8:45 // 10
Prelude
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Welcome
Sacrament of Baptism
Jesus Loves Me
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Out of the Deep | Psalm 130
SOLITUDE & SILENCE
THE SILENT ROAR // 1 KINGS 19
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER SENIOR PASTOR
Lord Here Am I
Congregational Meeting | 10am Only
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic .
ORDER OF WORSHIP
11:15
Sing to the King
Welcome
Sacrament of Baptism
How Great Is Our God
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer
Lamb, Lion, King
SOLITUDE & SILENCE
THE SILENT ROAR // 1 KINGS 19
DR.
RICHARD KANNWISCHER SENIOR PASTORMy Jesus, I Love Thee
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
BAPTISMS
8:45AM
ESTELLE HOLLINGSWORTH (HOLLINS) PERRY
Daughter | Born: July 27, 2023
Parents: Lucy and Graham Perry
Grandparents: Jack Dawson; Donald Perry; Ashley and Thom Wille; Late Linda Woody Perry
PROVERBS 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
10AM
ELEANOR JANE (NORA) EDWARDS
Daughter | Born: December 10, 2023
Parents: Emily and Ray Edwards
Grandparents: Janis and Ray Edwards; Amy and Ron Trenney
MATTHEW 6:33-34
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
GABRIEL GARNETT GOUDY
Son | Born: November 4, 2023
Parents: Shelby and Drew Goudy
Grandparents: Jane and Sean Connors; Jan and Bob Goudy
ISAIAH 60:1
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.”
BAPTISMS
CHARLES MATTHEW (CHARLIE) JOHNSON
Son | Born: October 1, 2023
Parents: Lauren and Matthew Johnson
Siblings: William: age 3, Thomas: 7 months
Grandparents: Beverly and Larry Eubanks; Marsha and Curt Johnson; Late Annette and Bill Rucker
ROMANS 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
THOMAS HENRY JOHNSON
Son | Born: October 1, 2023
Parents: Lauren and Matthew Johnson
Siblings: William: age 3, Charlie: 7 months
Grandparents: Beverly and Larry Eubanks; Marsha and Curt Johnson; Late Annette and Bill Rucker
JOSHUA 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
11:15AM
BROOKS WILSON ABBLITT
Son | Born: October 26, 2023
Parents: Grace and A.J. Abblitt
Grandparents: Betty Ann and Larry Abblitt; Sharon and Joe Wilson
JOSHUA 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
BAPTISMS
11:15AM
EDWARD O'NEILL (TEDDY) HERBERT
Son | Born: July 21, 2023
Parents: Sarah and Sam Herbert
Grandparents: Jeanne and Tony Herbert; Jackie and Joe Salinas
EPHESIANS 4:1-2
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”
ROBERT HUDSON (HUDSON) HILL
Son | Born: January 19, 2023
Parents: Mary Katharine and Haynes Hill
Grandparents: Carol and Robert Hill; Mary Bett and John Thorne
1 THESSALONIANS 5:8
“But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.”
CHARLOTTE LOUISE JONES
Daughter | Born: October 3, 2023
Parents: KD and Madison Jones
Grandparents: Karen and Tim Askins; Caren and Powell Jones
EPHESIANS 3:17-19
“I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love, and to know Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
SERMON OUTLINE /
THE SILENT ROAR: 1 KINGS 19
“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”
// John Bunyan
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
// 1 KINGS 19:3-4A
• Winning will not sustain you
• Running will not save you
• Exhaustion will catch up with you
WHAT YOU MUST DO
// 1 KINGS 19:4B-9A
• Be honest
• Get back to basics
• Let God attend to you
• Seek God’s presence
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
// 1 KINGS 19:9B-18
• You can get out of your own way
• You can hear God
• You can move ahead with hope
“The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.”
Habakkuk 2:20
We are excited to announce the Final Phase of our Renewing the Promise capital campaign. As we look to reach future generations, we are preparing our campus for a new century of ministry.
Important Upcoming Dates
May 6 | The Lodge Café closed for construction.
May 27 | The Lodge Building, Family Commons, and second floor Family Ministry spaces close for construction.
June 2 | 1st–12th grades shift Sunday location to The Gym; Belong Communities shift Sunday locations to Kellett Chapel and the rooms on the second floor next to the double elevators outside of the Fellowship Hall.
Please visit PeachtreeChurch.com/FinalPhase for up-to-date information during the Final Phase of Renewing the Promise.
ELDER NOMINEES CLASS
OF 2027
KITTY CORRELL
Kitty Correll has been a member of Peachtree for more than 15 years and has previously served on the Session. Kitty has been active with the Hospitality and Stephen Ministry at Peachtree and has chaired many philanthropic events in Atlanta. She and her husband, Alston, raised their three adult children at Peachtree Church. Their kids now participate in student ministry leadership and Young Professionals. Kitty is the co-founder of Wonderfully Made, a ministry at Peachtree Church that cultivates community for adults with intellectual disabilities.
CHRIS FELLOWS
Chris Fellows grew up attending Peachtree with his family, and is an alum of Peachtree’s preschool, children’s choir, and basketball league. He is married to Kathryn and they have three children, Henry (11), Amelia (9), and Robert (7). At Peachtree he is involved in the Connections Class, Children’s Ministry, and IRONMEN. Chris is the Managing Director of Fountain Gate Advisors, a corporate finance advisory firm.
SARAH FICKE
Sarah Ficke grew up in Louisville, KY, and has lived in Atlanta since 2017. After attending Samford University, Sarah worked in fundraising in Birmingham and was an active member of Redeemer Community Church. Sarah and Brooks were married at Peachtree Church in Kellett Chapel in 2013. They have two children, Savannah (7) and Bryce (5). Sarah is a member of the Connections Class, has participated in both Peachtree Women’s Ministry Bible Studies and WCBS, and has volunteered with VBS and in Children’s Ministry. Sarah joined Peachtree Church and MOPS shortly after moving to Atlanta. Involvement in that ministry helped her get settled in Atlanta and feel more at home. Sarah chaired MOPS in 2020-2021 and is excited and honored to serve Peachtree Church in a new way as an Elder.
MISSIE GOODING
Missie Gooding and her husband, Doug, have been members of Peachtree since 2003, after moving to Atlanta from South Florida with their three daughters.
Missie attended SMU, and later worked as a Flight Attendant for Delta before focusing all of her time on family. She now stays busy through a range of activities including tennis, Bible studies, walking Chastain Park, and golf as well as working part-time at Frolic Boutique. She is on the Board of Directors for Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation (AYTEF) and volunteers for other Atlanta-based organizations.
Missie and Doug are currently members of the Builders Class but treasure their many friendships from the FaithMates Class. She also serves on the Hospitality Team as an Usher on Sunday mornings.
JOANNE JOINER
Joanne Joiner and her husband, Mike, have been members of Peachtree Church for over 40 years. During this time, she has served as an Elder, Stephen Ministry Leader, member of the Prayer Team, Elder Nominating Committee, Benevolence Committee, a Children’s Ministry Volunteer, and a MOPS Mentor mom. She served on the Board of the Lifegate Counseling Center and the Buckhead Christian Ministry, and has been serving as a Women’s Community Bible Study leader for over 20 years. Joanne grew up in Atlanta, attended the University of Georgia, and was a Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines for 33 years.
TODD MARKLE
Todd and his wife, Beverly, have been members of Peachtree since 1998. Over the years, they have been active in the Children’s Ministry and in the Lifemates Sunday School class. They raised both of their now adult children at Peachtree. Todd continues to be involved in IRONMEN and recently participated in the Men’s mission trip to Guatemala.
Todd serves as a judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals, a position he was appointed to by Governor Nathan Deal in 2018. Todd previously worked as Governor Deal’s executive counsel until Governor Deal named him to the Superior Court of Fulton County in 2011. Before entering public service, Todd practiced law in Atlanta for more than 20 years, most of which were with his own firm.
In his spare time, Todd enjoys reading, traveling, and playing golf.
ANDREW S. MCGHEE
Andy McGhee is the Founding Partner of Archway Equity Partners. He previously served as the Vice- Chairman of White Oak Commercial Finance, the President and CEO of AloStar Capital Finance, and as a Senior Vice President of SunTrust Bank.
Currently, Andy serves on the Terry College of Business Alumni Board at the University of Georgia and as a member of the Board of Directors for Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta. He has also served on the SFNet Board of Directors, IFA Southeast Board of Directors as well as the Atlanta ACG Board. Andy received a BA in Economics from the University of Georgia.
MITCH PURVIS
Mitch Purvis has been a member of Peachtree since 1984. After graduating from Davidson College and Vanderbilt Law School, he practiced as a business attorney in Atlanta for 44 years. Mitch is actively involved in IRONMEN at Peachtree and has served on the Session three times previously. He is married to Dixie Purvis, and they have three sons and seven grandchildren.
STEPHEN ROGERS
Stephen and his wife, Mary, have been members of Peachtree for 9 years. He made his profession of faith and was baptized in a Baptist church at age 8, where he was an active member for 47 years. He recently completed a 27-year career as a local homebuilder, preceded by a 12-year career as a management consultant. He received his BBA degree from Emory University, and his MS Finance degree from Georgia State University. At Peachtree, Stephen is active in the Chancel Choir and IRONMEN. He volunteers with Urban Recipe, Habitat for Humanity, Seeds of Hope, and has been with IRONMEN to Kids Alive International in Guatemala. Stephen and Mary have two adult children, Will and Stephanie, and a daughter-in-law, Lauren, who are all members of Peachtree.
PAT STEVENS
Pat Stevens and his wife, Kathy, have been active members of Peachtree Church since 2014. They live in Historic Brookhaven and have three kids Austin, Kate and Andrew who are all actively involved in the Peachtree Church youth programs. Pat grew up in Atlanta, GA, and graduated from the University of Georgia. Pat has been with Truist Securities for more than 20-years and leads the firm’s Healthcare Investment Banking practice. Pat serves numerous community organizations including as a Circle of Care member of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Tocqueville Society of United Way of Greater Atlanta. He is Past President and Executive Board Member for Buckhead Baseball. Pat also serves on the Alumni Board for the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. The Stevens family has a deep passion for Peachtree Church and currently enjoys hosting small group Overflow sessions at their home.
AMY WHITE
Amy White is a native Atlantan and long-time member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and has been happily married to Buzz for 49 years. They have two adult daughters, Jennifer (John Hocutt) and Molly (Lee Webb), and seven grandchildren.
In her professional life, Amy had a successful career at The Coca-Cola Company for 23 years where she became one of the company’s first female executives. In 2000, she co-founded and led a management consulting practice which provided leadership and business strategy services to Fortune 500 companies for 21 years.
Amy’s current and best chapter is focused on the joys of being a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and volunteer. She has been a tutor for LaAmistad, a children’s Sunday School teacher, a Younique Coach, a long-time member and table leader for Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study, and a Mentor Mom for MOPS. She has also served on the Board of the Peachtree Trust, the Board of LEAD (now Orchard), and on the Elder Nominating Committee. Additionally, she and Buzz are committed members of Full Cup, Finishing Well, and The Last Supper Club. She is honored and excited to serve as a first-time elder.
LORETTA ZIMMERMANN
Loretta is originally from the Philadelphia area and graduated from Lehigh University. She has been married to Eric for 35 years and the proud mother of two adult daughters. Loretta has been committed to serving Wellspring Living and young girls who have been exploited for 16 years.
Additionally, she plays a leadership role in Friends in Faith Bible study and MOPS fostering community and spiritual growth among its members. She has also had the privilege to be a part of a Fuller Spiritual Formation Cohort in 2020 and traveled with Peachtree on mission trips to India, Bolivia, Jordan and Louisiana after hurricane Katrina.
Outside of her volunteer work, Loretta finds joy in tutoring students at Lake Forest Elementary School, hoping to make a positive impact on young minds. Her recreational activities include biking, cooking, gardening, bridge, pickleball and anything outdoors.
Loretta is honored and simultaneously humbled to serve on Peachtree's session for the third time.
2025 OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Rebecca Coppedge
Hazen Dempster
Sarah Middlebrooks
Chandler Pope
Mitch Purvis
Dana Tucker
Ellen Warden
PASTOR/ASSOCIATE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Tom Aderhold
Joe Ellis
Joe King
Jon Naphin
Boyton Smith
Dana Tucker
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
TODAY, MAY 19
The Session of Peachtree has called a Congregational Meeting as part of our worship service for the purpose of:
Electing the Elder Class of 2027
Electing the 2025 Officer Nominating Committee
Formally appointing the Human Resources Committee as the Pastor/Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (should the need arise)
Receiving the 2023 Annual Report
NEW SERVICE TIMES
Beginning in June, we are making modifications to our worship schedule to help address long-standing challenges with parking, create more breathing room between services, and make Sunday mornings a more hospitable experience for all.
9:45am | Traditional Worship 11:15am | Contemporary Worship Summer Worship Schedule
JUNE-JULY
Fall Worship Schedule
BEGINNING IN AUGUST
8:30am | Traditional Worship (45 -minute format)
9:45am | Traditional Worship
11:15am | Contemporary Worship
MILESTONES
Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.
HOSPITAL
Bob Lyford | Shepherd Center
Joanie Michaels | Emory Decatur Hospital (No Visitors)
Ellen Rouch | Emory Midtown
Curtis Walker | Holbrook Decatur—Hospice Care
MEMBER DEATH
Dora Dennard | 5/9
FAMILY MEMBER DEATH
Dora Dennard | 5/9 Mother of Don Dennard and Jan Arms, Grandmother of Wesley and Grace Dennard and Andrew Arms, Great Grandmother of William and Henry Dennard
MAY 26 SCHEDULE
On Sunday, May 26, we will have one worship service at 10am in Fellowship Hall. There will be no children’s or student programming, but the nursery will be available. We invite you to join us in person or online at PeachtreeChurch.com/Watch.
Sunday morning flowers may be dedicated in the memory or honor of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion such as a baptism. For details or to reserve a date, contact Marsha Sims at 404-842-3146 or MSims@PeachtreeChurch.com
The Flowers this morning are donated by The Peachtree Flower Fund