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welcom e to Pe achtree Presby terian Church Where everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.
Today’s message I Believe In Doubt: Does Science Disprove God? Scripture: Psalm 8 Preacher: Vic Pentz at 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. In all three services this morning, we celebrate the sacrament of baptism. Baptism of infants is one way we look to the future. As we welcome these children into our fellowship, we also pledge that we will nurture their faith in the hope that they will one day profess their own faith in Jesus Christ.
New to peachtree
Tours of Peachtree: If you are new to Peachtree and would like to learn more about all of our exciting environments, begin by taking a tour of Peachtree! Tours are offered the second Sunday of every month and begin in the Williams Center after each worship service. Next Tour: TODAY
xploring Peachtree: E Join us in Room 2315 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. where you’ll learn more about Peachtree and have the opportunity to join our community. This interactive class is led by Executive Pastor Marnie Crumpler and other leaders. A light breakfast will be served. Next Class: APRIL 21st
To schedule a tour or register for Exploring Peachtree, please contact Rebecca Madden at 404.842.2173 or rmadden@peachtreepres.org.
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APRIL 14, 2013 - 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 AM Services
BAPTISM SUNDAY Assemble in god’s name Prelude....................................................................................................Nicholas Bowden *Congregational Introit (Please stand and join in singing together) Christ is Made the Sure Foundation.....................................WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Isaac Watts first published I Sing the Mighty Power of God in 1715 in a volume of songs for children. He kept his texts simple so that all could understand and sing God’s praise. “My design was not to exalt myself to the rank and glory of poets, but I was ambitious to be a servant to the churches, and a helper to the joy of the meanest Christian.” Watts started writing poetry at age 8 and his first hymn at 15.
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Give praise to God * *Hymn of Praise I Sing the Mighty Power of God...........................................................ELLACOMBE Page 8 Lighting of the Candles Placement of the Bible Sacrament of Baptism Congregational Response (all singing, remain seated) Jesus Loves Me....................................................................................................JESUS LOVES ME Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
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** Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Our 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. John Rutter wrote the simple words and music for Look at the World as a song of thanksgiving, a recognition that every good and perfect thing in the world comes from God.
Offering Our Gifts Look at the World ....................................................................................John Rutter The Chancel Choir L ook at the world, everything all around us: Look at the world, and marvel every day. Look at the world: so many joys and wonders, So many miracles along our way. Refrain: Praise to Thee, O Lord, for all creation, Give us thankful hearts, that we may see: All the gifts we share, and every blessing, All things come of Thee. Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower; Look at the sky, the sunshine and the rain; Look at the hills, look at the tress and mountains, Valley and flowing river, field and plain. (Refrain) Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summer Bringing the harvest before the winter’s cold. Everything grows, everything has a season, Till it is gathered to the Father’s fold. (Refrain) Every good gift, all that we need and cherish Comes from the Lord in token of His love; We are His hands, stewards of all His bounty; His is the earth, and His the heavens above. (Refrain)
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*Hymn of Thanksgiving Holy, Holy, Holy (all singing)...........................................................................NICAEA Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning, our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty. God in three Persons, blessed Trinity: Amen!
Listen to god’s word read and proclaimed I Believe in Doubt: Does Science Disprove God?.............................................................Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Psalm 8.....................................................................................................Pew Bible, page 842 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. 2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 1
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? 5 You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. 3
You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: 7 all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, 8 the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. 6
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
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Caught in a violent thunderstorm in 1886, Swedish pastor, Carl Boberg, fell to his knees as the sun quickly reappeared and the birds began to sing. In awe and adoration, Boberg wrote 9 stanzas of praise to God which his congregation sang to an old folk tune. This text was later translated into English by a missionary to the Ukraine, Stuart Hine, who brought it home to England as war broke out in 1939.
Go in god’s name *Hymn of Response How Great Thou Art...........................................................................................O STORE GUD Page 9 *Invitation and Benediction *Postlude............................................................................................Nicholas Bowden
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of Bevelyn Lummis Hardy. They are given by Max and George Lane and Luke and Sabrina Hardy. w w w. p e ac h t r e e p r e s . o r g
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sanctuary services Leading the worship 8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 8:45
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Vic Pentz, senior pastor Jay Madden, pastor for mission Steve Huntley, pastor for grand adults Chuck Roberts, pastor for congregational life Marnie Crumpler, executive pastor Mark Crumpler, pastor for teaching and spiritual formation Vicki Harrington Franch, pastor for pastoral care Miriam Ryan, director of women and young adult community
Leading the MUSIC 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman, director of music ministries Nicholas Bowden, principal organist
LIGHTING THE CANDLES 8:45 10:00
George Wray & Cater Lawson Lindsay Little & Camille McCraw
elders placing the bible 8:45 10:00 11:15
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Wendy Eavenson Wendy Eavenson Beth Figaretti
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Parents: Michael & Stacy Harder Daughter: Elena Mae Date of Birth: August 1, 2012 Grandparents: Leslie & Joe Closic Jay & Leslie DiFrank Cindy & Tom Harder Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 “I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give her to the LORD. For her whole life she will be given over to the LORD.” And she worshiped the LORD there.
Parents: Alek & Kathryn Nabulsi Daughter: Kathryn Elizabeth (Kate) Date of Birth: April 16, 2012 Grandparents: Robert & Kathy Pender Mahmoud & Susan Nabulsi Great Grandparents: Gibbon & Nelle Pender Ann Smith Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Parents: Andrew & Christine Lindsay Daughter: Olivia James Date of Birth: April 10, 2012 Grandparents: Ted & Carolyn Lindsay Debora Lindsay Diane Nycz Wes Nycz Great Grandparents: Audrey Lindsay Martha Lowe Oliver Maubin Stefania Nycz Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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Parents: Michael & Emily Trammell Son: Tyler McKinney Date of Birth: December 5, 2012 Grandparents: Allen & Randy Trammell Jo Ellen Trammell John & Dale White Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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Parents: David & Heather Kochamba Son: David Asher (Asher) Date of Birth: October 17, 2012 Grandparents: Reggie & Becky Hill Mike & Dianne Kochamba Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Parents: Matthew & Kathleen Minton Son: Jackson Keyes (Jack) Date of Birth: April 28, 2012 Grandparents: Morris & Nancy Minton Jim & Ingrid Weber Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Parents: Nick & Sarah LaDart Son: Sloan Willliam Date of Birth: October 22, 2012 Grandparents: Brad & Sandy Christenson Sam & Anna LaDart John & Becky Smith Great Grandmother: Lucille Lane Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Parents: Benjamin & Amanda Price Daughter: Evelyn Joyce Date of Birth: December 14, 2012 Siblings: Elizabeth: age 2 Grandparents: Clayton & June Dark Tracy Minjauw Robin & Susan Price Scripture: Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Parents: Rob & Lindsay Capobianco Daughter: Caroline Mullen Date of Birth: August 31, 2012 Grandparents: Bill & Kathy Capobianco Jack Martin Marylou Martin Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Parents: Jon & Catherine Marti Daughter: Mary Reid (Mary Reid) Date of Birth: August 19, 2012 Grandparents: Dick & Luz Marti John & Jean Norton Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4 My daughter, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Parents: Joel & Kari Hilyer Son: Jeffrey Garrett (Garrett) Date of Birth: April 8, 2012 Siblings: Caffey: age 3 Grandparents: Kenneth Hilyer (deceased) Carolyn Jordan Gary Schenks (deceased) Patricia Schenks (deceased) Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
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Parents: Tyler & Elizabeth Warden Son: Blake Fairbanks Date of Birth: September 25, 2012 Grandparents: John & Ellen Warden Patricia Willis Mark & Clare Pecce Great Grandmothers: Helen Nemesnyik Alice Pecce Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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11:15 a . m . Summit Service
Parents: Drew & Kathryn Gersmehl Daughter: Anna Margaret Date of Birth: September 16, 2012 Grandparents: Jim & Leslie Binder David & Helen Gersmehl Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 “I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him. So now I give her to the LORD. For her whole life she will be given over to the LORD.” And she worshiped the LORD there.
Parents: Cochran Albert, III & Elizabeth Scott Son: Cochran Albert, IV (Cade) Date of Birth: August 16, 2012 Grandparents: Bill Driscoll Virginia Lane Cochran & Sheila Scott Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Weekly Recommended Resource
The Language of Science and Faith: Straight Answers to Genuine Questions By Karl W. Giberson
Christians affirm that everything exists because of God--from subatomic quarks to black holes. Science often claims to explain nature without including God at all. And thinking Christians often feel forced to choose between the two. But the good news is that we don’t have to make a choice. Science does not overthrow the Bible. World-renowned scientist Francis Collins, along with fellow scientist Karl Giberson, show how we can embrace both. The authors disentangle the false conclusions of Christians and atheists alike about science and evolution from the actual results of research in astronomy, physics, geology and genetics. In its place they find a story of the grandeur and beauty of a world made by a supremely creative God. Available in the Peachtree Bookstore and the Williams Center. 14
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Support Groups & Pastoral Care For complete information, visit www.peachtreepres.org/support • Stephen Ministers • Cancer Care Team • Spiritual Life Recovery Group • Women’s Fertility & Prayer Support Group • Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon
• Grief Support Group Harrington Library
• NAMI Family Support Group
• Minor Brain Injury Support Group
• NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group
• Divorce Recovery Support Groups • The National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) Family-to-Family Educational Course
CAREGIVING CONCERNS For pastoral care after hours (a personal crisis, death in the family, etc.) please call 404.693.6667 HOSPITALS Emory Hamp Vason, Sr.
BIRTHS Megan & Taylor Raines Girl: Hannah Britton, 3/27
Manor Care Shirley Cagle
Shelley & Andrew Wade Girl: Mary Glenn, 3/29 Grandparents: Barbara & Mickey Pityer Nancy & Ed Wade
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS David Coberth, 4/4 Husband of Sandra Coberth and Father of Alli Coberth Jack Swertfeger, 4/5 Father of Sheree Henry & Grandfather of Patrick Henry, III Bruce Danielson, 4/7 Husband of Claire Kerby Danielson
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Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27 This Memorial Day come relax and recharge with our young adult community (singles and married couples, ages 21-35) as we head down to St. Simons Island for a weekend to worship, grow together, and start the summer off right. Jeff Shinabarger, Catalyst creative director, founder of Plywood People, and author of “More or Less: Choosing a Life of Excessive Generosity” will be leading us with a series of powerful messages that will challenge and inspire you to rethink what it means to follow Christ today. To learn more visit: plywoodpeople.com/profiles/jeff And that’s not all… Ryan Horne will be leading us in worship that’ll make you feel like you sneaked into a private concert at Eddie’s Attic. And then there’s the beach! Bring some friends, meet new people and take it easy for a few days. Register by April 15 to save!
Cost: $195 when you register by April 15 and $225 when you register after April 16
6th Annual Furniture Drive Ages 4 (prior to Sept. 1, 2013) thru rising 6th grade* Leader 2’s/3’s program for children, ages 2 or 3 prior to Sept. 1, 2013, whose parents are serving the week of VBS *Special program for rising 5th/6th graders All children, including those with special developmental are welcome. $40 per childBank for our 6th Annual Furniture Peachtreeand/or Studentmedical Ministriesneeds, is partnering with the Atlanta Furniture Drive on April 27th. TheCamp, Atlantawill Furniture Bank provides used furniture to formerly homeless VBS Extended Day be offered for K’s slightly thru 4th graders individuals and families who have secured housing but don’t have any furniture.
by the Gym at Peachtree, 12:30 – 5:00 pm each day of VBS, $175.
We need your help in donating gently used furniture!
In addition to all types of furniture, we are looking for small kitchen items, linens, TVs, etc. To view a comprehensive list of needed items, please go to www.furniturebankatlanta.org/donate.php For more information about donating furniture or volunteering on April 27th, please contact Jennifer Ferguson: jferguson@peachtreepres.org or 404-842-5867
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PEACHTREE’S
KidJam families, bring your friends and neighbors and join us for the first ever Peachtree KidJamFX!
What: KidJamFX
(KidJam “Family-style”)
When: Friday, April 19,
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: In the Lodge Wh0: Families with elementary-aged
children but younger siblings are welcome • Chick-fil-a box dinners will be available for $5, beginning at 5:45 pm • Reservations required for dinner only • Fun worship games, praise, message, prayer – the KidJam experience for your whole family (6:30 – 7:30 pm) • Followed by dessert and hang-out time with other families
Don’t miss it!
To make reservations for dinner or with questions? Contact Children and Family Ministry at 404-842-2188 or jwilliamson@peachtreepres.org.
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013 2 , 6 2 l i r Friday Ap 6:30pm Doors open e in The Lodg it The Summ
Purchase your ticket today and join us for a truly spectacular talent show! We are always looking for more talent to participate in “Peachtree’s Got Talent.” Let your child/group shine in the spotlight in front of peers, family, and the local community. If you have talent and would like to audition for the show, please contact us at info@laamistadfriendship.org.
Tickets are available at www.laamistadfriendship.org
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April 18, 2013 at 7:30 pm Kellett Chapel
Tickets for purchase online and at the door | $20 each Peachtree Presbyterian Music Ministry | 404.842.5846 peachtreepres.org/quartet
The Holy Land Peachtree P i lg r i m a g e to
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Walk in the footsteps of Jesus visiting Historcal Biblical Sites in Jerusalem Bethlehem | Dead Sea area Nazareth and the Galilee Meet Peachtree’s mission partners and worship with our Christian brothers and sisters. O c to b e r 8 - 2 0 Trip Leaders: JAY and REBECCA MADDEN and Staci Graham For more information, contact Staci Graham at 404-842-2198 or sgraham@peachtreepres.org Application Deadline: May 15, 2013
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June 3 – 6, 2013 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Family Night on Thursday, June 6 Ages 4 (prior to Sept. 1, 2013) thru rising 6th grade* Leader 2’s/3’s program for children, ages 2 or 3 prior to Sept. 1, 2013, whose parents are serving the week of VBS *Special program for rising 5th/6th graders All children, including those with special developmental and/or medical needs, are welcome. $40 per child VBS Extended Day Camp, will be offered for K’s thru 4th graders by the Gym at Peachtree, 12:30 – 5:00 pm each day of VBS, $175. Register online at www.peachtreepres.org. Follow the VBS links. | Register now thru April 15 Students (ages 12 and older prior to June 1, 2013) and adults are invited to serve as leaders.
Upcoming Key Dates at Peachtree April 18 April 21 May 2 May 5 May 19 June 3-6 June 9 June 9-13 June 16-21
Peachtree String Quartet | Kellett Chapel | 7:30 PM Ring A New Song! Handbell Concert: Peachtree Choirs and Atlanta Concert Ringers | 4:00 PM National Day of Prayer | 12:00 Noon The Story-Tellin’ Man - Annual Children’s Musical | 4:00 PM Global Impact Sunday Vacation Bible School An American Pops Concert | 6:00 pm Ducktown Middle School Camp Rutledge High School Camp
For more information visit www.peachtreepres.org 3434 Roswell Road NW | Atlanta, Georgia 30305 | www.peachtreepres.org | 404.842.5800