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
Congregational Introit * Christ is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God
Hymn of Praise** Crown Him with Many Crowns Lighting of the Candles Placing of the Bible Sacrament of Baptism 10:00, 11:15 See pages 4– 5
Congregational Response 10:00, 11:15 Jesus Loves Me Life of the Congregation ** Presentation of 4th Grade Bibles 8:45 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 I Was Glad (Psalm 122) C. Hurbert H. Parry I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city, that is at unity in itself. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces. Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
Listen to God’s Word
Behind and Before Hebrews 12:1–2 (Pew Bible 1877) Dave Peterson 8:45, 10:00 Mark Crumpler 11:15
Go in God’s Name
Hymn of Response* My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less #368 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Drew Pogue by his parents, Tom & Susan Pogue, and his sister, Rebecca * **
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
Family Member Deaths
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Mary Hoffman Director of Music
Carmen Duvic Pottinger 3/29 Mother of Chip Pottinger, III; Grandmother of Chip Pottinger, IV
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Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor Mark Crumpler
4th Grade Bibles
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation Mary Hoffman Director of Music 11:15
Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Miriam Ryan Director of Women’s Ministries Mary Hoffman Director of Music
Lighting the Candles
Stanton Aldridge, Sam Brooks 10:00 Makayla Kontz 11:15
Placing the Bible Sheldon Staples 8:45 Beth Stevens 10:00 Michelle Tart 11:15
WELCOME
DAVE PETERSON
INTERIM SENIOR PASTOR
Join us today in welcoming Dr. Dave Peterson as Peachtree’s Interim Senior Pastor. Dave served as Senior Pastor at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas, for eighteen years, retiring in June 2013. Dave is the Director of Community Relations for The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation and Scholarly Consultant for the HEB Foundation for Lay Renewal. In 2006, Dave joined with Vic Pentz, Marnie Crumpler, and other Presbyterian leaders across the globe to share the vision of the missional church through the Presbyterian Global Fellowship. He and his wife, Terri, are excited about serving Peachtree. Learn more about Dave at: peachtreechurch.org/ davepeterson
Today, we uphold a priceless and historical tradition of presenting our 4th graders with their own personalized Bible. These Bibles represent Peachtree’s commitment to the infallibility of scripture and the spiritual growth of the next generation. It is through the Bible that these covenant children will continue to piece together God’s drama of redemption that is weaved through the stories of both the Old and New Testaments. It is this drama of Christ’s redemptive work that will imprint on their hearts their need for Jesus and the free grace He gives. Wyatt Alford Hannah Arberg Katherine Billian Julie Anne Bush Kaki Bush Kaitlyn Castellaw Lauren Davis Katherine Davis Alex Ebert Katherine Egl Helen Fishman Will Fishman Millicent Gray Michael Gullett Lizzie Hunter Luke Jardina Wyatt Jones Christian Rix Lawler
Logan Lutz Caden McLary Grace Neumann James Payne Jack Peters Langley Pickens Charles Ray Preston Rogers Trista Grace Rohrer Davis Saad Drew Saad Lillian Schaffer Adair Smith Walker Turner Sydney Vincent Tally Walsh Molly Wells Dorsey Yates
sacrament of baptism Sanctuary 10:00
Winston Howard Etzen Son | Born 12/16/15 Parents Heather & Jason Etzen Grandparents Barb Etzen; Faye Yager; Dr. Howard Yager My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. —Proverbs 3:1– 4
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Blythe Catherine Ryan Daughter | Born 6/30/15 Parents Sara & Billy Ryan Grandparents Debbie & Steve Moore; Kathy & Bill Ryan Great Grandparents Lucy & Ernest Gardner 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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John Robert Kehl Son | Born 1/12/16 Parents Jill & Christopher Kehl Siblings Brooke (6); Matthew (4) Grandparents Joan & Bob Hansen And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16
Lila Ellicott Bacon Daughter | Born 1/11/16 Parents Leslie & Tripp Bacon Siblings Andrew (2) Grandparents Dianne & Bob Bacon; Wade Rhodes; Laura & Terry Rogers 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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Anna Grace Nabulsi Daughter | Born 11/24/15 Parents Kathryn & Alek Nabulsi Siblings Kate (3); Max (2) Grandparents Susan & Mahmoud Nabulsi; Robert & Kathy Pender My [daughter], do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. —Proverbs 3:1– 4
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Emma Douglas Lovoy Daughter | Born 1/8/16 Parents Emily & Steve Lovoy Grandparents Patricia & Douglas Farman; Sue & Steve Lovoy 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
Summit 8:45
Louisa Candler (Lula) Byrd Daughter | Born 8/23/15 Parents Allie & Josh Byrd Siblings Florrie (3) Grandparents Nancey & Karl Byrd; Helen & Laurin McSwain Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. — Colossians 3:12–15
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George Watts Brewster Son | Born 11/20/15 Parents Paige & Stephen Brewster Grandparents Denise Brewster; Ed Brewster; Robert Dohoney; Alice Watts 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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Felicity Rose Martin Daughter | Born 7/8/15 Parents Laura & Jeremy Martin Siblings Lillian Louise (2) Grandparents Pam & Richard Farmer; Debbie & Brian Martin Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! —Philippians 4:4
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Addison Mae Runager Daughter | Born 12/25/15 Parents Meredith & Justin Runager Grandparents Carol & J. T. Bailey; Laurel & Mike Runager; Anne & Kevin Theard “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.” — Jeremiah 29:11
Caroline Blake McGarrigle Daughter | Born 10/29/15 Parents Kelsey & Christian McGarrigle Grandparents Carol McGarrigle; Mary & Hank McGarrigle; Alon Stewart (deceased); Debby Stewart 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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GIVE AN HOUR, GAIN A COMMUNITY. Here’s a deal worth your precious time: Join the Peachtree Volunteers Club and give the children of Peachtree one hour a month. Discover a community of friends to last a lifetime. With every moment you serve as a Children and Family Ministries volunteer on Sundays, the blessings on your life grow. Discover how much fun it is to use your gifts.
Learn more about your relationship with God, specific ways to get involved with the church, and about joining Peachtree in this exciting, interactive class. The next Exploring Peachtree class takes place Sunday, June 5, in room 2315 from 10:00 am – 12:15 pm. peachtreechurch.org/exppeachtree
I WANT TO SERVE IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY… Name
Peachtree is proud to recognize our high school graduates. If you are heading off to college, please let us know where you attended high school and where you plan to study in the fall. All graduate submissions must be made by Friday, May 27, to Elizabeth Gross. egross@peachtreepres.org
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Simply drop this card in the offering plate during worship or visit the volunteer table in the Williams Center, Welcome Center, or Lodge Lobby to learn more about volunteering with Children & Family or Student Ministry. For more information, contact mwilliams@peachtreepres.org.
Young adults, get away for a relaxing weekend at the beautiful beach in Wilmington, NC. Take time to recharge and connect with God through worship. Registration cost is $250 per person. peachtreechurch.org/beachretreat