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 Prelude
Life of the Congregation**
Choral Introit 8:45, 10:00 Rejoice in the Lord Jane Lindner
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.
Congregational Introit* Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Hymn of Praise** We Are Called to Be God’s People (not in hymnal) Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible
Offering Our Gifts Tunaomba Mungu Atawale arr. John R. Paradowski
Prayer of Confession Merciful God, you call us to listen carefully to your words and to act on what we hear. We confess that too often we hear the word without doing what it says. We eagerly read scripture, attend classes, and listen to teachers— but we are not always changed by what we hear. Forgive our failure to shape our daily living around the words you have spoken. A true change of life can only come about by the gift and power of your Spirit. Grant that gift to us now, renewing us in heart and mind, as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response* Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #379 (v. 3)
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Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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Tunaomba Mungu atawale (We pray God to reign) Tunaomba Jesu atawale (We pray Jesus to reign)
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
ACTION: YOU TALK A GOOD GAME James 1:22–25; 2:14–26 (Pew Bible 1881, 1882–1883)
Vic Pentz Presentation of Global Offerings Thula Sizwe Freedom Song from South Africa “Nation, do not cry, Jehovah will protect us.”
GO IN GOD’S NAME Hymn of Response* In Christ There Is No East or West #479
Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
We pray that our God may be praised here forever, May we find strength in God’s mercy and love, We thank our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, Sing out our song to all people everywhere: Tunaomba Roho atawale (We pray Spirit to reign) Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Bevelyn Lummis Hardy by Max and George Lane and by Luke and Sabrina Hardy
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.
LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
8:45
BIRTHS
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor
TODAY IN WORSHIP
Charlotte Elizabeth Clanton 3/1 Lea & William Clanton
HOSPITALS
Fred Cox Home Hospice Care Amelia Holley Cohen’s Children’s Hospital (Hyde Park, NY)
11:15
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation Joe Ryan Director of Student Ministry
LEADING THE MUSIC
The Chancel Choir The Cherub Choir 8:45, 10:00 Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Director of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Jennifer Hanna Director of Cherub Choir Hannah Lee Cherub Choir Accompanist Carl Hall Flute, Piccolo Jake Parker Percussion Jacob Sherwin Percussion Ethan Dupier Percussion Ryan Hibbison Percussion Paula Williams Percussion
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Cater Lawson, George Wray 8:45 Sutter Guttery, Jostlyn Pierce 10:00 Marshall Smith 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE Nancy Williams 8:45 Steve Wray 10:00 Michael Wren 11:15
MEMBER DEATHS David Brinkley 3/9 Husband of Daryl Brinkley Myra Carter 3/10 Boyd John Jones 3/9 Father of Brad Jones Jim Kincaid, Jr. 3/13 Husband of Diana Kincaid; Son of Glenn & Jim Kincaid; Brother of Whit Kincaid; Grandson of Dot Byers Max Staples, Jr. 3/12 Husband of Susan Staples; Father of Max (III), Shannon, Claire & Jeb Staples; Grandfather of Jack & Carson Staples; Father-in-law of Sheldon Staples Payton Szpindor 3/15 Wife of Ed Szpindor
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Hugh Edgar Bowman 3/7 Father of Will Bowman; Grandfather of Halley & Stewart Bowman
Jan Marsh 3/8 Mother of Rob Marsh; Grandmother of Jones Marsh
Thoughts of people in other parts of the world can easily include a sense of helplessness: those trapped in poverty, suffering great injustices, with little hope for a better life. But perhaps this view is just a small snapshot, a narrow perspective on a larger story. When we see not just small images, but the larger picture — as God sees it— we realize that in the midst of enormous challenges, God is transforming lives. Consider the bigger perspective, and how you can be a part of bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to a broken world. To see more about our global mission, see pages 4–5. peachtree-church.org/globalgive
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Global statistics
53%
of the Malawi population lives in poverty.
FIFTH
Every household in Liberia is food insecure.
2-3MILLION women and young children are being trafficked in India.
The basic literacy rate for girls and women is overall.
12%
spective global mission 2015
HOW CAN I HELP? Be A PART of God’s work around the
world through Peachtree’s Global Mission in 2015.
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ray that God will transform P lives and communities through our partnerships and YOUR generosity
Give
to Peachtree’s Global Mission to give now; • Bring Your Commitment card Forward During worship •T ext 404-800-7578 and enter any amount, then the keyword “GLOBALVIEW” (e.g. “50 GLOBALVIEW” creates a $50 gift). Follow the link to complete your gift. •v isit www.peachtree-church.org/globalgive
MARCH 29 PALM SUNDAY
Sanctuary Services | 8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 am Summit Services | 8:45 & 11:15 am Celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem as Peachtree’s children process with palm fronds in the 10:00 Sanctuary service and a live donkey at all services.
APRIL 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY
Communion Service | 7:00 pm Remember the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at our Maundy Thursday Communion Service. Worship concludes with a Tenebrae (Extinguishing of the Lights) service.
APRIL 2–5 PRAYER VIGIL APRIL 3 GOOD FRIDAY
Buckhead Community Service | Wieuca Road Baptist Church | 12:00 pm Gather together with Buckhead’s congregations to commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion at this community-wide worship service.
APRIL 4 EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 5 EASTER SUNDAY
Sanctuary Services | 8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 am Summit Services | 8:45 & 11:15 am He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Awe at the glory of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with inspiring music, message, and a special gift from Dr. Vic Pentz at all Sanctuary and Summit services.
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
u H n t g e g E h T ter ! e s APRIL 4 r e a h 10 a.m.–12:00 noon E is Chastain Park Chick-fil-A
lunch!
Playground
Ages 2 and under, 10:30 am, ages 3 - 5, 10:45 am, and ages 6 and up, 11:00 am. $5 Donation per Meal
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Dr. Kutter Callaway of Fuller Theological Seminary explores how to make the gospel meaningful in today’s rapidly changing, media-saturated world. This class takes place April 19 from 7:00– 8:30 pm in the Canyon. peachtree-church.org/news/takemetochurch
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Camp Rutledge, since 1943! High schoolers, join us for an incredible week of life-changing encounters with God, building friendships, and creating memories you will value forever. You don’t want to miss it! peachtreestudents.org
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