CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to follow God in heart, mind, and strength.
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Invitation to Prayer Run Deep, O Well of Mercy William Dailey
Congregational Introit* Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
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.
Prelude
Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD Hymn of Praise** Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven #31 Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Gracious and loving God, we give you thanks for the mercies that come to us with each new day. We thank you for the mercy that was given to us in your son and in his death on the cross. In love you reconciled us to yourself and did not deal with us as our sin deserved. We confess that we have not extended that same mercy to others. We are stingy with our compassion. We rush to judgment and jump to conclusions. Forgive us, and cover us with your mercy yet again as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response* Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #379 (v. 1) 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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Offering Our Gifts Jesus Paid It All arr. Robert Sterling I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small! Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim. I’ll wash my garment white In the blood of Calv’ry’s lamb Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. And when before the throne I stand in Him complete, “Jesus died my soul to save,” My lips shall still repeat. Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.
Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
MERCY: A PREFERENCE FOR THE POOR James 2:1–13 (Pew Bible 1881–1882) Chuck Roberts 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hymn of Response* Lead On, O King Eternal #332 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Gwen Williamson by her husband, Jack Williamson and daughter, Robyn Williamson Ethel and H. P. (Hic) Williamson by their son, Jack Williamson and granddaughter Robyn Williamson
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
MILESTONES
8:45
WEDDINGS
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Nancy Matossian Minister to Families 10:00
Elizabeth (Libby) Kerr Justice & William (Will) Michael DeCamps 3/7 Kellett Chapel
HOSPITALS
Fred Cox Home Hospice Care
INDIA
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Vicki Harrington Franch
TODAY IN WORSHIP A Global Perspective
LEADING WORSHIP
Pastor for Pastoral Care 11:15
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Steve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults
LEADING THE MUSIC
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Director of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Jonathan Swygert Trumpet Anna Dodd Horn Butch Sievers Percussion
Amelia Holley Cohen’s Children’s Hospital (Hyde Park, NY) Cantey Smith Home Hospice Care Payton Szpindor Home Hospice Care
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
Tom Johnson 2/28 Father of Dana Patton; Father-in-law of Dave Patton; Husband of Anita Johnson; Grandfather of Ashley & Rachel Patton
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Preston Rogers, Andrew Ellis 10:00 Jack & Olivia Schramkowski 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE Ben Wright 8:45 Robert Owen 10:00 Keene Reese 11:15
Two years ago Peachtree member Haley Vincent went on a global mission trip to India to help address the tragedy of human trafficking. As you can imagine, her parents were cautious, but moved by her passion to help girls her own age. Last month, her parents went on the same mission trip. Experience their story today. Haley’s passion changed an entire family’s perspective. Your picture gets bigger when you do something about the enormous challenges of injustice in the world.
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 peachtree-church.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 April 5th bulletin.
Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, and mail both the check and this form to: Kristy Blackmon 3434 Roswell Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305 In Memory Of: In Honor Of: Given By:
Forms and checks must be received or dropped at the Welcome Center desk by Wednesday, March 25th. Please do not
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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Ambassador Young at the next Big Breakfast on Tuesday, March 17, in the Fellowship Hall. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am. Tickets are $15 (table of eight can be reserved for $100) and can be purchased in the Peachtree Bookstore or online through March 10. peachtree-church.org/news/bigbreakfast
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Join us each Thursday during the Lenten season for a time of worship and reflection as we make our way to resurrection Sunday.
This year at VBS, we’re going to learn how to live fully UpNOut for Christ. VBS will be June 1–4. Register online. peachtree-church.org/vbs
Join us as Dr. Atef Gendy discusses the circumstances and witness of the Evangelical Church in Egypt. He is the President of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo and a leader in the Synod of the Nile. peachtree-church.org/egypt
Peachtree Tours —Today! Tours of Peachtree will be given today following each worship service. Please meet in the Williams Center by the piano at the close of each service. peachtree-church.org/tours
I would like to join a volunteer team for: ( ) Usher/Greeter ( ) Children’s Ministry ( ) Student Ministry ( ) Music Ministry ( ) Media Production I would like prayer:
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