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Why Did The Cross Have to Happen?
SANCTUARY WORSHIP
March 9, 2014 | 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 AM Services | Communion Sunday
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME Prelude *Congregational Introit
Lead On O King Eternal - #332 (verse 3) *Prayer of Adoration
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Offering Our Gifts Kyrie from Requiem *Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - #544
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
Why Did The Cross Have to Happen? Vic Pentz (8:45 & 10:00), Mark Crumpler (11:15) 2 Corinthians 5:21....................................Pew Bible, page 1779
**Hymn of Praise
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT - PAGE 4
Lighting of the Candles
GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Prayer of Confession Merciful God, as we prepare to come to your table we hear the story of the cross in the bread and the cup. On the cross the body of your son was broken and his life was poured out for the sins of the world. We confess that we work hard to keep our lives intact, fearful of what it might mean for us to take up a cross and follow Jesus. We have sought to save ourselves and in doing so we have lost the life you intend for us to have. Only because of the cross can we seek your mercy, confident that you will forgive us and send us into the world to share the good news of your grace. Pour out your grace on us yet again as we offer silent prayers of confession... Assurance of Pardon *Congregational Response
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus **Life of the Congregation 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.
*Hymn of Response
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross- #198 Congregational Meeting (10:00) *Invitation and Benediction *Postlude
LEADING THE WORSHIP - 8:45, 10:00 & 11:15
Vic Pentz, SENIOR PASTOR Chuck Roberts, PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Vicki Harrington Franch, PASTOR FOR PASTORAL CARE
Vic Pentz, SENIOR PASTOR Marnie Crumpler, EXECUTIVE PASTOR Mark Crumpler, PASTOR FOR TEACHING AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION Mark Crumpler, PASTOR FOR TEACHING & SPIRITUAL FORMATION Jay Madden, PASTOR FOR MISSION Chuck Roberts, PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
LEADING THE MUSIC
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Nicholas Bowden, PRINCIPAL ORGANIST Christina Smith, FLUTE Carolyn Hancock, VIOLIN Jessica Wu, VIOLIN Yinzi Kong, VIOLA David Hancock, CELLO John Lawless, TIMPANI
Christ of Saint John of the Cross Salvador Dali ~ 1951
LIGHTING THE CANDLES - 8:45 & 10:00 Katie Gerrick & Will Gerrick Thomas Eidbo & Will Eidbo
FLOWERS IN WORSHIP 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, and daughter, Robyn Williamson and in Loving Memory of Ethel and H.P. (Hic) Williamson Given by their son, Jack Williamson, and granddaughter, Robyn Williamson. *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 Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
MILESTONES WEDDING
Leesa Dwin Akins & Roger Lee Flora Saturday, March 8, 2014
BIRTHS
Stephanie & Josh Wood Boy: Jackson Thomas, 2/26 Sarah & Derick Cooper Boy: Brooks Frederick, 3/1
What’s the most important thing that’s ever happened to you? Your first job. Meeting your spouse. Marriage. A baby. These are significant moments by which we mark our lives. Perhaps you have moments that are bad, as well: a business failure, the death of a loved one. As important as these milestones are, none are the most important thing that’s ever happened to you. The most important thing happened 2000 years ago on the cross. Jesus’ death and resurrection is the complete solution to your life. The work is done and victory is at hand. Whatever issues are tugging at you from all directions, come discover the CRUX of the matter.
IN THE HOSPITAL Grady Theresa Swindall
MEMBER DEATH
Dr. James Ehlers, 2/19
FAMILY MEMBER DEATH
Martha Jane Thompson Griffin, 2/23 Mother of Carrie Griffin
THE SESSION HAS CALLED A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 10 AM SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE 2014-2015 OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE. SEE PAGE 6 FOR LIST OF NOMINEES.
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT THE COMMUNION PRAYER Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: We give you thanks for your Son Jesus Christ. In obedience to you he went to the cross taking our sin on himself that we might be forgiven and free from sin. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on this bread and wine, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ, all glory and honor is yours, Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD* * The communion bread was made gluten free but not cut in a dedicated facility.
MUSICAL MEDITATION
Suite Antique
DISTRIBUTION OF THE CUP
UNISON PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you for your mercy and grace. Give us now and in the days to come a living hope in you; and as we serve you in the world, help us look and work for that day when at your name every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess you Lord to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
“I am the bread of life. All who come to me shall not hunger, and all who believe in me shall never be thirsty.”
Sarah Borders has been a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church since 1989. She and her husband, Jim (who is an elder), were married at Peachtree and have raised their children, Savannah (20) and Maggie (17) in the church. Sarah is a lawyer and a partner at King & Spalding. She has been a member of the LSU Business School Dean’s Advisory Board, the University of Virginia Law School Alumni Council, the Alliance Theatre Board of Directors, Georgia Women of Achievement Board of Directors, Peachtree Presbyterian Childcare Center Board of Directors and a Sunday School teacher.
Bo Briggs has been a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church since 2002. He and his wife, Beverly, joined Peachtree prior to the birth of their first son, John (11). John and his two brothers, Charlie (8) and Bobby (5) were baptized at Peachtree and are enthusiastic participants in Sunday School. Bo and Beverly are currently serving as the Parent Giving Chairs for the Lovett School’s annual fund. Bo previously served as the Alumni Giving Chair for the Westminster School’s Annual Fund and served on Westminster’s Board of Trustees during that time. Bo is a Managing Director at the investment banking firm, Croft & Bender and is a partner in Croft & Bender’s affiliated private equity fund, C&B Capital.
2014-2015 OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE Sally Hinkle, a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church since 1976, has previously served on the Session as a member of the Administration Committee, as Chairman of the Education Committee, Chairman of the Community Concerns Committee and Chairman of the Elder Nominating Committee. She is a Bethel Bible Series instructor, a Stephen Minister, an adult Sunday School teacher and a Presbyterian Women’s Bible Moderator. She was instrumental in beginning Peachtree’s Habitat for Humanity program and in the writing of the Core Curriculum courses. She was named Adult Sunday School Teacher of the Year in 1996. Sally is currently serving on the Benevolence Committee. She is a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class. Sally is a member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. She and her husband Jim, an anesthesiologist, have 3 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren.
Billy Holley has been a member of Peachtree since 1997. He and his wife, Claire, have been active members of the Breadbreakers Sunday School Class since 1998 and he has served as president of the class. He is a current elder and a Clerk of Session. Billy has taught Sunday School and served on the Discipleship Committee in 2010. He currently serves as chairman of the Board of Kindred Spirit, a Christian home for pregnant teens. He, Claire and their daughters, Amelia and Megan, served as a host family for Childspring International, co-hosting a toddler from Haiti for two years with another Peachtree family. Amelia and Megan are active in Peachtree’s student ministries. He is the chief financial officer of the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
William D. Schaeffer, Jr. joined Peachtree in 2007 and is a greeter, Ironmen table leader, member of the Heritage Sunday School class and an elder. He is active in Peachtree’s Global Mission Ministry and will soon go on his sixth mission trip to Ecuador to build homes for the poor. A graduate of Bucknell University, Bill has 40+ years of senior/executive management experience in the healthcare industry. Since 2006, Bill has held executive positions with Ciba Vision Corporation and InVasc Therapeutics, Inc., and is now president of IOQ Solutions, LLC, a boutique consulting firm focused on commercializing innovation. He presently serves on the Board of InVasc Therapeutics and the Alumni Association for Kappa Delta Rho. He and his wife, Linda, have been married for 38 years and have one son, Matthew, who resides in Denver with his wife and son. Steve Tart is a lifelong Presbyterian. He and his wife Michelle began attending Peachtree in 2004. They joined and were married at Peachtree in 2005. Ironmen, Sandy Springs Red Dot small group host and Faithmates Sunday School class are vital elements of their Peachtree life. Steve serves on the Buckhead - South Cobb Fellowship of Christian Athletes Board, as Vice Chairman of the Sandy Springs Planning Commission. He is one of the Founding Partners of Genesis Real Estate Advises, LLC “Genesis”. Steve has four grown children and 6 grandchildren. The Tarts enjoy traveling, working-out, cooking, outdoor activities, and watching their youngest son play college football for Berry College. Ashley Marsh Tyndal has been a member of Peachtree for 6 years. Ashley and her husband, Chris, are members of the Connections Sunday School class where they currently serve as class presidents. They have a 2.5 year old daughter, McClendon, and a 6 month old son, Henry. Ashley has been active at Peachtree in various ways over the years, attending Coffee Talks, volunteering in the nursery, growing through MOPS and her small group and leading a women’s Bible study group. She has worked at Ernst & Young doing tax and legal work and most recently taught Accounting and Business Law at Oglethorpe University.
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