CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
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Assemble in God's Name Prelude
Congregational Introit * Christ is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God
Hymn of Praise ** All Creatures of Our God and King
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Placing of the Bible Prayer of Confession Merciful God, You are the great conversationalist. You never cease speaking to us through the things You have made. The heavens declare Your glory and our bodies declare Your handiwork. The world sings anthems of Your praise. The Word You speak in scripture creates, comforts and corrects us. Your Word, embodied in the perfect flesh of Jesus, touches every aspect of our humanity. How strange that we must confess that though we have eyes we choose not to see. Though we have ears, we close them to Your voice. Forgive us for the hardness of our souls. Release us from the prison of our sins, and hear us as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response* Glory Be to the Father #546 Life of the Congregation **
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Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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Pastoral Prayer & 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. Offering Our Gifts Refuge and Strength
Mark Hayes
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.
Listen to God's Word
Sailing Against the Wind Jonah 1 (Pew Bible 1436–1437) Dave Peterson 8:45, 1O:OO, 11:15
Go in God's Name Hymn of Response* It Is Well with My Soul
Congregational Meeting 1O:OO Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
Though the earth should change, Though the earth should crumble into the sea, Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city. It shall not be moved. God will help when the morning dawns. The nations are in an uproar. The kingdoms of men have tottered. God thunders, the earth melts. The God of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress. —Psalm 46:1–7 Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Nursing Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
8:45
Weddings
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Jay Madden Pastor for Mission 1O:OO
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 11:15
Kathleen Block & Charlie Low 8/6 Kellett Chapel
Births
Alexander (Alex) Henry 7/28 Jennifer & Todd Jackson
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Elizabeth (Ellie) Clayton Katie & Doug Miller
Placing the Bible
Ezra Phillip Searles 7/3O Lauren & Phillip Searles
Doug Gooding 8:45 Bill Gray 1O:OO Rick Haughey 11:15
Leading the Music
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Steven Wooddell Organist John Phillips Piano Jonathan Swygert Trumpet Hollie Pritchard Trombone Paula Williams Percussion
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Hospitals Sharron Beck Emory Mary Jordan North Fulton Polley Lawrence Emory Ned Stiemke Emory
Family Member Deaths Zane Wallace Witherspoon 7/28 Grandfather of Danielle Jones
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing the 2019 class of Elders and receiving the 2015 annual report this morning following the 10:00 am service.
Elder Nominees CLASS OF 2019
Kappy Kellett deButts
E. G. Lassiter
Kappy is an Atlanta native and graduate of The Westminster Schools
E. G. is a lifelong Presbyterian, growing up in Covington, attending
and The University of Georgia Terry College of Business. Kappy and
Presbyterian College, and as a member of several Atlanta area
her husband, William, have three young children: Will (10), Jack (9),
Presbyterian churches. He earned a BA from Presbyterian College
and Caroline (6). Kappy has been attending Peachtree since she was a
and an MBA from the University of Georgia. He served 3 terms on
toddler and was baptized, confirmed, and married at Peachtree.
the Session at St. Andrews Presbyterian in Tucker. At Peachtree, he is
Since 2005, Kappy has served as the Executive Director of The Zeist
currently co-President of Credence Sunday school class and regularly
Foundation, a family foundation whose mission is to support non-profit
attends Ironmen. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Presbyterian
organizations that focus on children, youth, and families in the areas of
College, and the Board of the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts.
education, arts and culture, and health and human services.
He is the retired CEO of RSUI Group, a specialty P&C underwriting company based in Atlanta. He and Marianne are the proud parents of Rich and Ann Marie, along with four grandsons.
Andrew Hamilton Andrew has been a member of Peachtree since 1974. This will be his
Karen Lim
fifth term on Peachtree’s Session. He has taught Sunday school since
A Tennessee native, Karen is a communications graduate of East
1981. He served on the Board of Directors of Covenant House Georgia
Tennessee State University. She has a background in journalism and
for nine years and is a past general counsel for Interfaith, Inc. Andy
international ministry, having worked for three daily newspapers in
served in the United States Marine Corp from 1966 until 1972. He
Tennessee as well as for the ministries of Leading The Way with Dr.
has more than 40 years as an attorney and is a founding partner at
Michael Youssef, Samaritan’s Purse, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic
Hamilton, Westby, Antonowich and Anderson. Mr. Hamilton has served
Association. She and her husband, Tanna, have two children, Kate
as the Adjunct Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law
and Isaac, and have been members of Peachtree since 2007. She has
and is a faculty member at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
served on the VBS Planning Team, as a VBS crew leader, as a children’s
He is married to Lynn.
Sunday school teacher and in The Pond. She previously served as an elder at New Bethel Presbyterian Church in Piney Flats, Tennessee. She volunteers at her children’s school and is the volunteer Georgia Director of Mission to Promote Adoption in Korea.
Billy Hull Billy has been a member of Peachtree since 2007. A native of Atlanta, he began his relationship at Peachtree through his involvement in the youth program, attending Camp Rutledge for six years. He and his
Willa McGimsey
family joined Peachtree after moving back to Atlanta in 2007. Billy
Willa is a native of Seneca, South Carolina, and a graduate of Clemson
is a member of the Builders Sunday school class and has served for
University. She and Charlie have one son, Myers. She retired from
many years in the Children and Family Ministry as a music leader in The
Delta Air Lines in 2005 following 27 years in In-Flight Service and
Pond. He has previously served on the Session. A graduate of Davidson
Flight Attendant Training. She has been a Peachtree member for 23
College and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, he works for
years. Willa and Charlie served as Presidents of Faithmates Sunday
Georgia-Pacific. He and his wife, Anne, have three children: William,
school class in 2003, and she served as Chairperson for The Gift Goes
Anna Clare, and Harley.
On in 2006. She has served on the Advisory Board for the Women’s Community Bible Study for eight years and has been a WCBS facilitator for nineteen years. This is Willa’s third term on Session.
Philip Millians
Bill Tucker
Philip and his wife, Julie, joined Peachtree in 1989. Philip is a University
Bill, a native of Kentucky, moved to Atlanta in 1986. He and his wife
of Georgia graduate and works for SunTrust, where he is Director
Dana were married at Peachtree in 1987. They along with their children,
of Client Service for the Foundations and Endowments Specialty
Colin and Haley, joined the church 10 years ago and have been active
Practice. Philip and Julie are members of the Legacy Sunday school
members of the congregation. Bill is a member of the Ironmen, and has
class and previously served as Class Presidents. They have two adult
served as an usher captain for the 11:15 Sanctuary service. He received
children, Davis (24) and Margaret (21). Philip previously served on the
his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA
Session as well as the Peachtree (LifeGate) Counseling Center Board
from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Bill is a partner in the
from 2003–2006, and was Board Chair in 2005. He currently serves
investment-banking firm of Tucker, Midis & Owen.
on the Advisory Board for the Shepherd Center, the Historic Oakland Foundation Board of Directors, and is a volunteer on the Woodruff Arts Center Annual Fund.
Jane Young David Thompson
Jane, a native Atlantan, grew up and was married at the First
David was born and raised in Cartersville, Georgia. After graduating
She has served as a Stephen Minister and is a member of the Seekers
from the University of Georgia, he moved to Atlanta and shortly
Sunday school class. She and her late husband, Bill, are parents to three
thereafter began attending Peachtree. David and his wife, Maggie, were
sons and grandparents to seven, who, along with their families are all
married in 2008 and have three children, Rees (6), Eli (3), and Sam
members of Peachtree. Their son, Howard, and daughters-in-law Becky
(11 months). David and Maggie are members of the Connections Sunday
and Margaret have all served as Peachtree elders.
Presbyterian Church. She has been a member of Peachtree since 1984.
school class and have taught children’s Sunday school together for the past several years. David works at Northside Hospital.
Loretta Zimmerman Todd Thompson
Loretta and her husband, Eric, joined Peachtree in 1992. Their two adult
Todd and his wife of 25 years, Constance, have been active members
Loretta is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a graduate
of Peachtree since 1993. Todd and Constance have two children,
of Lehigh University. She worked in Sales and Marketing for General
MaryConnor and Wyatt. MaryConnor is a junior studying nursing at the
Electric Medical Systems for 10 years. She has previously served on the
University of Georgia. Wyatt is a current fellow at Peachtree and is a
Session, and has had leadership roles in VBS, community ministries,
rising freshman at Texas A&M Maritime Academy. Todd is the Director
Bible study, and the building committee for the Lodge. Loretta and her
of Visual MED, a medical imaging software company and is an active
husband have taught children and adult Sunday school classes. Loretta
children, Whitney and Nikki, were baptized and raised at Peachtree.
has served on the board of Wellspring Living and Redeemed Ministries. In addition, she and her family have hosted many children through Childspring International and have been on several mission trips.
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