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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: How Do I Discover God’s Plan For My Life? Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5, 15:4-6 Preacher: Vic Pentz at 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m.
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: May 12
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: MAY 19
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 28, 2013 - 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 AM Services
Assemble in god’s name Prelude Scherzo from Second Suite for Handbells......................Michael Helman The Peachtree Youth Bells
*Congregational Introit (Please stand and join in singing together) Christ is Made the Sure Foundation.....................................WESTMINSTER ABBEY
The author of this hymn text, Walter Chalmers Smith, was ordained as pastor of Chadwell Street Scottish Church in London on Christmas Day, 1850. His exalted view of God’s wisdom and rule over all things is the basis of our confidence in seeking God’s direction for our lives. In what area of life do you need God’s wisdom today?
*Prayer of Adoration
Give praise to God * *Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise..........................................................JOANNA Page 8 Lighting of the Candles Placement of the Bible
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Prayer of Confession Gracious and Loving God, you have promised that when we seek you, you will be found. You have given us your word to be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. You have invited us to ask for the wisdom we need, knowing that you will give it. We confess that we often seek guidance for our lives from other sources. We are surrounded by popular opinions and the latest trends. We are drawn to paths of least resistance. Our prayers are hurried and we are not patient in listening for your answer to us. Forgive us, O God, and guide our steps. Help us to hear your voice and make us bold to risk obeying what we hear. Speak you guiding word even now as we continue our prayer in silence . . . Assurance of God’s Forgiveness *Congregational Response Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing..............................................................NETTLETON O to grace how great a debtor, daily I’m constrained to be; Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to Thee. Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart: O, take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above. ** Life of the Congregation This poem I believe in the sun… was discovered written on a wall in the Cologne concentration camp during World War II, and it has been set to music by many composers.
Invitation to Prayer I Believe.........................................................................................................................Mark Miller The Peachtree Youth Choir Chancel Ensemble
I believe in sun even when it’s not shining. I believe in love even when I don’t feel it. I believe in God even when God is silent. 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.
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In this anthem based on Jeremiah 29:11-14, the prophet speaks to the exiles in Babylon, reminding them that God has promised to lead his people out of their exile and bring them back home.
Offering Our Gifts If You Search with All Your Heart ............................................Craig Courtney The Chancel Choir W hen you seek Me, you shall find Me if you search with all your heart. For I know the plans I have for you: Plans of welfare, not of evil. For I know the plans I have for you: Plans of hope and a future. I will bring you out of bondage to the land I have prepared. I will bring you out of bondage, I will bring you home to Me. *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: How Do I Discover God’s Plan For My Life? .............................Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Genesis 12:1-5.........................................................................................Pew Bible, page 17 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.
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“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
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I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran.
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He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there.
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Genesis 15:4-6........................................................................................Pew Bible, page 21 Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 4
He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
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Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
Go in god’s name The text of the hymn we sing as Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah dates back to 1745 authored by William Williams. It was not until 1771 that the words were translated from Welsh to English. The tune we sing came much later, composed in 1905 by John Hughes. The hymn is based on Exodus 16:4 in which the Lord provides for his people in the wilderness by giving bread from heaven.
*Hymn of Response Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah......................................................CWM RHONDDA 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 my parents, Polly and Bob Stephenson. They are given by Alice Stephens. Weekly Recommended Resource
Risk is Right By John Piper
As social justice, environmental causes, and not-for-profit ministries rise in popularity, more and more people are looking for a life of adventure, to live for something greater than themselves. Helping Christians put their faith into action for the glory of God, popular pastor John Piper is releasing this stand-alone edition of chapter 5 from his best-selling book Don’t Waste Your Life. Piper teaches that risk is an action that opens us up to the possibility of loss or injury, but that living for Christ necessarily involves taking risks in faith, a road that ultimately leads to fullness of joy, the glory of God, and the good of others. Available in the Peachtree Bookstore and the Williams Center. 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
Vic Pentz, senior pastor
8:45
Chuck Roberts, pastor for congregational life Steve Huntley, pastor for grand adults Leslie Espenschied high school senior
10:00
Chuck Roberts, pastor for congregational life Marnie Crumpler, executive pastor Leslie Espenschied high school senior
11:15
Mark Crumpler, pastor for teaching and spiritual formation Jay Madden, pastor for mission Mimi Wirth senior
Leading the MUSIC 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
The Chancel Choir The Peachtree Youth Bells The Peachtree Youth Choir Chris Barry, director of youth and children’s music Nicholas Bowden, principal organist Heather Ellison, director of youth and children’s bells John Phillips, youth and children’s choir accompanist
LIGHTING THE CANDLES 8:45 10:00 11:15
Rachel Whitfield & Annabelle Lawson Makayla Kontz & Camille McCraw Mackenzie Combs
elders placing the bible 8:45 10:00 11:15
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Duncan Beard Barbie Bosshardt Andy Hamilton
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Support Groups & Pastoral Care For complete information, visit www.peachtreepres.org/support • Grief Support Group Harrington Library
• Stephen Ministers • Cancer Care Team
• Minor Brain Injury Support Group
• Spiritual Life Recovery Group
• Divorce Recovery Support Groups
• Women’s Fertility & Prayer Support Group • Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) Family-to-Family Educational Course • NAMI Family Support Group • NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group
CAREGIVING CONCERNS For pastoral care after hours (a personal crisis, death in the family, etc.) please call 404.693.6667 HOSPITALS Manor Care Jean Goldberg Jane Marquis St. Joseph Bernie Bierman BIRTHS Monica Okuno & James Juracka Boy: Luca Okuno, 1/10 Stephanie & Austin McDonald Girl: Alden Elizabeth, 3/30 Grandparents: Betty & Jim Crawford
MEMBER DEATHS Jim Young, 4/21 Sue Groover, 4/22 FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Grace Morelli, 4/16 Mother of Peter Morelli and Grandmother of Douglas Morelli Jim Young, 4/21 Husband of Alice Young Sue Groover, 4/22 Mother of Ken & Bill Poole and Grandmother of Suzanne Foret
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER THURSDAY May 2, 2013
Julia & Graham Carpenter Boy: Graham Paul, Jr., 4/2 Ceili & Bryan Cascarano Boy: Braeden Thomas, 4/6 Nicole & Stephen Williams Girl: Isabella Marie, 4/20 Grandparents: Kathy & Alec Williams Riali & Blake Lyons Boy: Duncan Blake, Jr., 4/22 Theresa & Andrew Gervin Boy: Gareth Sander, 4/23
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12:30 – 1:15 pm Kellett Chapel Prayer Ministry invites you to join together to pray for our nation.
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N E W S E R i es s t a r t i n g ne x t wee k
Upcoming Key Dates at Peachtree May 2 May 5 May 19 June 3-6 June 9 June 9-13 June 16-21
National Day of Prayer | 12:30 PM 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