CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to love God in heart, mind, soul, and strength.
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude Chancel Bells Come, Christians Join to Sing arr. Cynthia Dobrinski Congregational Introit* Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Hymn of Praise** Lead On, O King Eternal #332
Offering Our Gifts Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Eric Nelson What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hymn of Response* Take My Life and Let It Be #310 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
Refrain
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Lighting of the Candles Placing of the Bible Sacrament of Baptism Congregational Response Jesus Loves Me
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come:
Life of the Congregation** 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.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain
Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
IT’S IMPORTANT TO STRETCH Risk Taking Mission
Luke 5:17–26 (Pew Bible, 1598 –1599) Jay Madden 8:45, 11:15 | Joe Skillen 10:00
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Gwen Williamson Ethel and H. P. (Hic) Williamson by Jack Williamson and Robyn Williamson
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Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mary Hoffman Director of Music
Nancy Richards & Buddy Collier 3/5 Wilson Chapel Lexi Vassell & Jordan Poer 3/5 Sanctuary
10:00
Joe Skillen Pastor for Young Adults Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mary Hoffman Director of Music 11:15
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mary Hoffman Director of Music
LIGHTING THE CANDLES Gavin & Trista Rohrer 10:00 Ella Hart 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE Mike Elting 8:45 Tim Gartland 10:00 Bill Gaston 11:15
MEMBER DEATH
Jane Oglesby Caldwell 2/22 Wife of Jim Caldwell; Mother of Jimmy, Allen, Kelly & Christie Caldwell; Daughter of Jane & Lamar Oglesby; Sister of Bill Oglesby
FAMILY MEMBER DEATH Claudia Gordon 2/18 Daughter of Mary Edwards
This morning we are joined in worship by Ramin and Nassrin Bakhtiavand. Ramin and Nassrin grew up in Muslim homes before hearing the gospel and committing their lives to Christ. As believers, they risked everything to lead a house church in Iran. Three years ago they were arrested and forced to flee Iran. Two months ago they arrived in the United States as refugees. They live in the Atlanta area and today are interviewed by Dr. Sasan Tavassoli. Peachtree partners with Dr. Tavassoli and PARS Theological Center to equip young Iranian Christians to teach God’s story and serve humbly as agents of change in Iran. Join God’s redemptive work around the world through the ministry of Peachtree in worship or online at: peachtreechurch.org/global
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SANCTUARY 8:45
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Jackson Henry Burleson Son | Born 8/31/15 Parents Jocelyn & Alan Burleson Siblings Pearson (3); Parker (2) Grandparents Jan & Gene Burleson; Calvin Gilleland; Rosemary & Robb Huff
Evelyn Grace Swartwood Daughter | Born 9/14/15 Parents Amanda & Robert Swartwood Siblings Trey (6); Harper (3) Grandparents Judy & Bob Harper; Sandy & Bob Swartwood
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. —Proverbs 3:5–6
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” —Jeremiah 29:11–13
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Cole Miller Capobianco Son | Born 7/2/15 Parents Lindsay & Rob Capobianco Siblings Caroline (3) Grandparents Kathy & Bill Capobianco; Jack Martin; Mary Lou Martin …let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith… — Hebrews 12:1–2
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Frances Louise Alias Daughter | Born 8/5/15 Parents Patricia & Shaler Alias Siblings Hendee Hayes (2) Grandparents Fred Alias; Becky & Don Blalock; Raye & Rusty Gregory “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there. —1 Samuel 1:27–28
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Keller Foster Doyle Son | Born 9/6/15 Parents Suzanne & Mike Doyle Siblings Michael (6); Marion (3) Grandparents Mike Doyle; Noel Doyle; Mechele & Glenn Jones There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called — one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. —Ephesians 4:4–6
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Mary Catherine Ellison Daughter | Born 11/7/15 Parents Heather & Richard Ellison Siblings Thomas (8); David (6) Grandparents Mary Wain & Boyd Ellison; Julie & George Van de Voort The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. —Zephaniah 3:17
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Max William Pace Son | Born 10/1/15 Parents Jean & Paul Pace Siblings Sophie (2) Grandparents Sandy & Bill Bontempo; Angela & Robert Pace
Harvey Michael Lambros Son | Born 8/19/15 Parents Jana & Michael Lambros Siblings Fiona (2) Grandparents Leanne & Gary Johnston; Mary Lambros; Theo Lambros
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. —Matthew 6:33–34
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Isaac Miller Quiner Son | Born 6/1/15 Parents Libby & Paul Quiner Siblings Harris (19); Sallie (17); Gardner (5); Banks (3) Grandparents Chris & Bill Burgess, Jr.; Winifred C. & the late Dave Quiner; Linda & Ed Silcott For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. —Ephesians 2:8
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Layla Marie Howell Daughter | Born 8/31/13 Parents Lisa & Kevin Howell Grandparents Elaine & Lee Howell; Issa Sayar; Layla Sayar “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind;” and, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Luke 10:27
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Warren Thomas Hudson Son | Born 8/12/15 Parents Melissa & Andrew Hudson Grandparents Carol & Tom Hudson; Marsha & John Warren
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but wealso glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. —Romans 5:1–5
SUMMIT 8:45
Lane Florence Brinkley Daughter | Born 8/7/15 Parents Emily & Paul Brinkley Siblings Charlotte Joan (3) Grandparents Jim & the late Jane Brinkley; the late Lee Childs; Cindy & Larry Higdon 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. —Proverbs 3:5–6
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Carter Neal Cagle Son | Born 10/22/15 Parents Julianna & Spencer Cagle Siblings Davis Harrison (4 mos.) Grandparents Nancy & Frank Cagle; Melinda & Jon Rue Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. —Romans 12:11–13
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there. — 1 Samuel 1:27–28 Continued on next page
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SUMMIT (CONT.) 8:45
11:15
Davis Harrison Cagle Son | Born 10/22/15 Parents Julianna & Spencer Cagle Siblings Carter Neal (4 mos.) Grandparents Nancy & Frank Cagle; Melinda & Jon Rue
Saunders Elizabeth Buchly Daughter | Born 8/24/15 Parents Lauren & Will Buchly Siblings Thomas (3) Grandparents Sarah & Pete Buchly; Kathy & Tom Cheek
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. —Romans 12:15–18
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. —Deuteronomy 6:5–6
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Maddox John Gutenberger Son | Born 7/28/15 Parents Shelby & Tim Gutenberger Siblings Miles (3) Grandparents Debi & Steve Clemans; Karla & Peter Gutenberger; Johnetta & Mike Kearns I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5
Aiden Joseph Geist Son | Born 9/6/15 Parents Rachel & David Geist Grandparents Laura & Steve Berube; Vicki & Joe Geist “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there. —1 Samuel 1:27–28
Easter Lilies On Easter morning, the Sanctuary will be decorated with beautiful Easter Lilies. If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones or special friends with a lily, please place your order online at peachtreechurch.org/lilies or simply fill out this form. Lilies are $10.00 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. and Mrs. are two persons). Names of those being honored will be published in the March 27 bulletin. Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, and mail both the check and this form to: Mary Catherine Durkin 3434 Roswell Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305 All submissions must be received or dropped at the Welcome Center or Williams Center desks by Wednesday, March 16. Please do not place orders in the collection plate. In Memory Of: In Honor Of: Given By: Day Telephone:
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The Wonder of Creation concert, presented by the Peachtree Music Ministry, promises to be a glorious evening with choir and orchestra, featuring premier works by Atlanta composers. New poetry by Jesse Breite, read by Atlanta actor Tom Key, will also be featured. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 or $10 for seniors and students. peachtreechurch.org/wonderofcreation
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Help the Pastoral Nominating Committee find Peachtree’s next Senior Pastor. The survey is available online and at campus stations in the Williams Center and the Lodge Lobby. peachtreechurch.org/2016survey
On Saturday, March 19, lace up your running shoes and come help us make miles of progress in closing the education gap that severely impacts the Latino community! peachtreechurch.org/laamistad5k