CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
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ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME Prelude Congregational Introit† Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty #1 Prayer of Adoration†
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD Hymn of Praise† All Creatures of Our God and King #100
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD 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.
Lighting of the Candles Placement of the Bible Prayer of Confession God of wonder, we confess to you today that we like surprises when they do not disrupt our lives, but when your call interrupts the plans we make for ourselves, we can grow anxious. We like to play life safe and can become fearful when we do not know what the future holds. Give us grace to trust you with every dimension of our lives. Forgive our fear and the other sins in our lives which we now confess in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed (see page 3) Congregational Response† Now Thank We All Our God #9
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Luke 1:26–38 (Pew Bible 1588) Kelly Kannwischer
GO IN GOD’S NAME Hymn of Response† Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Congregational Meeting 10:00 Invitation and Benediction†
Offering Our Gifts My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord Hank Beebe
Postlude
My soul doth magnify the Lord, My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior, For he hath regarded the lowliness of me his servant. Behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done great things, and holy is his name. His mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He showed strength with his arm, he hath scattered the proud, He hath put down the mighty and exalted the low. He hath filled the hungry with good things, the rich he sent empty away. He hath helped his servant Israel as he spake to our fathers Abraham and his seed forever.
Life of the Congregation My soul doth magnify the Lord… —Luke 1:46–55 Doxology† Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
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Those who are able, please stand.
Sunday morning sanctuary 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, please contact Heather Oliver at holiver@peachtreepres.org or 404-842-3146.
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
HOSPITALS
Kelly Kannwischer Mark Brewer Interim Associate Pastor Dr. Richard Kannwischer Senior Pastor
Ann Bullard Signature Healthcare (Hospice Care)
10:00
Kelly Kannwischer Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Dr. Richard Kannwischer Senior Pastor
PLACING THE BIBLE Jon Naphin 8:45 Kitty Correll 10:00
LIGHTING THE CANDLES Molly Schaffer, Grace Graham 8:45 Kate & Isaac Lim 10:00
LEADING THE MUSIC The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Associate Director of Music & Worship Steven Wooddell Organist Jonathan Swygert Trumpet Paul Poovey Trumpet Alan Brown French Horn Hollie Lawing Pritchard Trombone Bill Pritchard Tuba Joel Morris Percussion
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Session has called a Congregational Meeting at the conclusion of the 10:00 service this morning for the purpose of hearing and acting on the report of the Elder Nominating Committee for the Class of 2020. New Elder bios can be found on pages 4–5.
Elder Nominees CLASS OF 2020
Jim Beddingfield
Liz Cooper
Jim Beddingfield is a Georgia native, a graduate of the University of
Liz has been attending Peachtree since she was in the nursery and was
Georgia for his undergraduate degree, and a graduate of Georgia State
in the first confirmation class under Frank Harrington. Over the years,
University for his MBA. He currently works for National Distributing
she has been involved in the Youth Fellowship as a participant and then
Company as a Sales Finance Manager. Jim started attending Peachtree
as an Adult Advisor as well as various Adult Sunday School Classes. She
in 2011. A year later, he met his wife, Christy, at Peachtree, and they
has three wonderful nephews (Blucher Cooper, V; Chris Snyder; and
joined the church in 2013. Jim teaches Confirmation and facilitates a
Robert Snyder) and three wonderful godchildren (Madeline Lansing,
couples small group which formed out of the Launch class. He has
Alex Stergios, and Lee Wickham). She is a First Vice President in Private
been on mission trips to both Cuba and Ecuador and serves on his
Wealth Management at SunTrust Bank. Currently, she is a member of The
neighborhood’s HOA board.
Vine Sunday School class and on the leadership team of the Stephen Ministry group. She is honored to serve this great congregation.
Philip Bosshardt Philip Bosshardt is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He works for a large company that makes products everyone uses…just check out the drinks
Leslie Curran
aisle at your grocery store. He’s been happily married for 26 years. He’s
Leslie Curran and her husband, Josh, joined Peachtree over 20 years
also a Georgia Tech graduate in Industrial Engineering. He loves water
ago. The Currans were original members of the Commitments Sunday
sports in any form and swims 3 miles a week in anything resembling
School class and were married by Dr. Harrington in 1996. They have
water. He and his wife, Barbie, were married at Peachtree by Dr. Frank
two children, Ansley (15) and Josh Jr. “JJ” (13) who were both baptized
Harrington in 1991. They have no children. They do, however, have one
at Peachtree and are active members in the youth program. Leslie is a
terribly spoiled dog named Kelsey. Phil has been a Peachtree member
Communications graduate of Syracuse University and worked in real
since 1989, an usher for nearly that long, and has been teaching Adult
estate at Lane Company. During her time at Peachtree, Leslie has served
Sunday School for the last 15 years. Both Phil and Barbie are members of
on the Global Missions Board, led a Women’s Mission Trip to Costa Rica,
Heritage Sunday School class.
and went on a family mission trip to Jamaica. Leslie has taught children’s and adult Sunday School classes and served in The Pond, KidJam, and at VBS. Leslie has also been actively involved in MOPS, Women Mentoring Women, Women’s Bible Studies, and Red Dot.
Steve Cesari Steve Cesari is the Co-Founder of Cesari Ignite and President and CEO at The Cesari Companies. The best-selling author of Clarity: How to
Virginia Eiland
Get it, How to Keep it, and How to Use It to Balance Your Life has been
Virginia Carron Eiland joined Peachtree while attending law school at
vitally involved at Peachtree Presbyterian since 1984, serving as a Sunday
Emory University in the early 90s. Virginia was married at Peachtree by
School teacher, Student Ministry leader, and most recently as one of the
Dr. Harrington to Brent H. Eiland. Virginia and Brent currently attend the
central leaders of IRONMEN. Steve and his wife, Indy, raised their four
Anchor class. They spent many years teaching preschool Sunday School
children in the church and have just welcomed their first grandchild into
classes and Virginia is also a Stephen Minister currently on inactive duty.
the family!
They have three children, Joshua (18), Anna (16), and Leah (14). This will be her second term on the Session. Virginia is the managing partner of the Atlanta office of a large intellectual property law firm, practicing patent & trademark litigation and counseling.
Robin English
William J. Serravezza
Robin English is a native of Marietta, a life-long Presbyterian, and a
Bill Serravezza retired after 35 years with SunTrust Banks as Executive
graduate from The University of Georgia. She and her husband, Ryan,
Vice President, Line of Business Manager for Commercial Real Estate. He
were married in 2008 and joined Peachtree soon thereafter. They have
received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his MBA
two children, MacRae (7) and Evie (5), and occasionally foster young
from Georgia State University. He currently is serving as the chairman of
children for the state of Georgia. They are members of the Explorers
the board of Kingdom Advisors, a discipleship ministry serving Christian
Sunday School class and have enjoyed leading their children’s Sunday
financial services professionals. He has been a member of Peachtree
School classes as well. Robin has been active in leading different
for the past 17 years, has previously served as an Elder, currently serves
Peachtree women’s Bible studies and fellowships for a number of years.
on the Global Missions leadership team, and is a member of the Anchor
This is Robin’s first term on Session.
Sunday School class. Bill is married to Liz and has two daughters and two granddaughters.
Jeff Graham Jeff Graham, a native of Alabama, moved to Atlanta in 1984. He and his
Rick Stevens
wife, Linda, were married in 2003 and have a daughter, Grace (9). Jeff
Rick Stevens was born in New Jersey and was raised in the Catholic
is a member of IRONMEN, serves as an usher for the 8:45 am Sanctuary
Church. He married his wife, Beth, at Peachtree in 1984 and joined the
service, participates in the Brookhaven Peachtree Group, and volunteers
church shortly thereafter. He and Beth have three children, Taylor, Kelly,
with Exploring Peachtree and Peachtree’s Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
and Blake, and one grandson, George. Rick has been an active member of
Home Builds. Jeff is a Principal with AGSI, a management consulting firm,
Partners in Faith Sunday School class for 31 years and has served in many
in their IT Strategy and Governance practice.
leadership roles. Rick has previously served as an Elder and has been involved in coaching, teaching in the children’s ministry, stewardship, homelessness, and foster care ministries over the years.
Carrie McWilliams Carrie McWilliams joined Peachtree in 2007. Over the past ten years, she has been actively involved in Peachtree’s youth and young adult
Bonnie Wurzbacher
ministries. She has taught Confirmation, led Peachtree’s young adult
Bonnie Wurzbacher has been a Peachtree member since 1988 and this
Sunday School class, participated in the planning committee for Launch,
will be her second term on the Session. She has served as a Sunday
an eight-week class for newlyweds, and helped lead a couples’ Bible
School teacher, Stephen Minister, Word Before Work leader, youth
study with her husband, Jeremiah. Carrie was raised in Cincinnati and
sponsor, usher, global missions committee member, and is currently a
attended The Ohio State University. Since moving to Atlanta in 2006,
member of the choir. Bonnie recently completed a four-year assignment
she has worked in marketing and communications and is currently a
with World Vision, Int’l (a Christian humanitarian aid organization) as their
Marketing Manager for Deloitte. Carrie and Jeremiah live on the Westside
global Chief Resource Development Officer, based in London. Prior to
and are expecting their first child in early 2018, praise be to God.
World Vision, she was Senior Vice President, Global Customer Leadership at The Coca-Cola Company. She also served as a director on several public, private, and non-profit Boards. Bonnie holds a B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois) and an MBA from Emory University. She and her husband, Steve, have been married for 23 years and live in Brookhaven.
picnics what? A casual dinner you don’t want to miss!
when? TODAY from 5–7 pm
where? A park in your community brookhaven: ashford park • buckhead: chastain park • dunwoody: brook run park intown: candler park • marietta/east cobb: east cobb park norcross/johns creek: thrasher park • roswell/alpharetta: don white park sandy springs: morgan falls park • vinings: olde ivy clubhouse
why? For fun! Meet fellow Peachtree people in your community. The agenda is simple: Enjoy a picnic & new relationships!
who? Peachtree adults, families, and friends
bring? A picnic blanket and the following: Last name A–L: salads or sandwiches & chips to share Last name M–Z: fruit & dessert to share Fried chicken & drinks will be provided
rsvp? peachtreechurch.org/picnic
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Join us Friday, September 8, at 7:30 pm in Kellett Chapel for a night of unforgettable and unique music featuring Atlanta artists donating their time and talents to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. This concert is a part of the Kellett Chapel Recital Series. peachtreechurch.org/baroqueandblue
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