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
Congregational Introit* Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Hymn of Praise** God of Grace and God of Glory #358 Lighting of Candles/Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Merciful God, from time to time we face things in life that we cannot manage. Problems confront us that expose our limits and evoke our fears. And yet we insist on relying only upon ourselves. We hide our struggles from those around us, and we only pray to ask your help for the plans we have made for our own salvation. Forgive our reluctance to fall at your feet. Forgive the pride that leaves us weak, and grant us the humility that truly makes us bold. We acknowledge our need, looking to you and your power even now as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response* Fairest Lord Jesus #135 (v. 4) Life of the Congregation
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Invitation to Prayer Hear My Prayer Moses Hogan
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Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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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. Offering Our Gifts Nearer, My God, to Thee John Gardner
Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee. Or if, on joyful wing, cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upwards I fly; Still all my song shall be. “Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee.” Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! E’en though it be across that raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, “Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee.”
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
Though, like the wanderer, the sun gone down, Darkness be over me, my rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee.
GO IN GOD’S NAME
There let the way appear steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me in mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee. Then, with my waking thoughts bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I raise; So by my woes to be
LOVE ME TENDER
Luke 8:40 –56 (Pew Bible 1607–1608) Chuck Roberts 8:45, 11:15 Marnie Crumpler 10:00
Hymn of Response* And Can It Be? Not in hymnal Invitation and Benediction* Postlude How Firm a Foundation Gilbert Martin
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Mrs. Malcolm (Ida Mae) Gailey and her sister, L. Grace Criswell by C. Malcolm Gailey
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Families Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
8:45
BIRTHS
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Steve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults 10:00
Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 11:15
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Miriam Ryan
Hallie Ann Black 5/6 Laura & Marty Black Reese Jillian Linenger 4/22 Jessica & Danny Linenger Catherine Ann Thompson 4/26 Elizabeth & Garrett Thompson
HOSPITALS
Julie Bellem Northside Fred Cox Home Hospice Care
Director of Women & Young Adult Community
LEADING THE MUSIC
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Emory Clements Bass Butch Sievers Percussion
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Margie Glover Northside Audrey Keller St. Joseph Marion Morgan Home Hospice Care Al Saylor Home Hospice Care
Gabriella Loomis, Rachel Axelson 8:45 Olivia & Nicholas Schramkowski 10:00
Ned Stiemke St. Joseph
PLACING THE BIBLE
Ron Toland Wellstar Cobb
Rick Haughey 8:45 Sally Hinkle 10:00 Billy Holley 11:15
MEMBER DEATHS
Jim Bicknell 5/9 Husband of Judy Bicknell
Get connected with student ministries by attending one of these lifechanging camps. Camp Ducktown (Middle School): June 7–11 Year after year this camp is a lifechanging week t hat draws students closer to each other and to G od. Mark your calendars and sign up for the best week of your student’s summer. Camp Rutledge (High School): June 14–19 The ultimate week away—hunting for watermelons, singing, hanging by the lake, and more, all in an environment with friends while learning more about God. City Plunge (Fifty6): July 23–25 Fifty6ers will experience the city in a new light. A s we serve with our various ministry partners i n the city, it will be a fun, challenging, and a quick entrance into what it means to care for those in need. Register at: peachtreestudents.org
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