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 Let Us Rejoice Cynthia Dobrinski
Congregational Introit* Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Hymn of Praise** Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #21
Offering Our Gifts Psalm 23 Paul Basler The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
A WORLD WITHOUT LOSERS
Mark 10:46–52 (Pew Bible 1572) Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hymn of Response* Compassion Hymn Not in Hymnal Congregational Meeting 10:00
Lighting of Candles/Placing the Bible Sacrament of Baptism 10:00, 11:15 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.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Invitation and Benediction* Postlude Trumpet Tune N. L. Bowden
Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of my enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. The Lord is my shepherd, forever. Amen 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: Peggy and A. J. Gordon by their daughter, Judy Collier
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Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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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 Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Steve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults 10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor 11:15
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Mark Crumpler
Luke Robert Colyer 4/4 Krystina & Brian Colyer
HOSPITALS
Julie Bellem MD Anderson Jim Bicknell Home Hospice Care Fred Cox Home Hospice Care
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
LEADING THE MUSIC
Marion Morgan Home Hospice Care
The Chancel Choir The Celebration Ringers
Nancy Vason Piedmont
Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Heather Ellison Director, Celebration Ringers Anna Dodd Horn Jonathan Swygert Trumpet Michael Kurth Bass Butch Sievers Percussion Amy Little Soloist
Mary Belle Wilkins Piedmont
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Hayden Shoup, Jostlyn Pierce 10:00 Ella Hart 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE Roy Dickson 8:45 Tom Gay 10:00 Tom Gay 11:15
TODAY IN WORSHIP
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake has struck Nepal, killing thousands and putting millions in harm’s way. Peachtree is working with partner organization World Vision International and its Chief Resource Development Officer, Bonnie Wurzbacher, who is one of our church elders, to provide relief.
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FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
Morgan Bass 4/22 Granddaughter of Coy & Leigh Mayerson
Text 404-800-7578 and enter any amount, then the keyword “Nepal” (e.g. “100 NEPAL” creates a $100 gift). Follow the link to complete your gift.
Billy D. Martin 4/27 Father of Steve Martin; Grandfather of Hill Martin Carolyn Welch Sasser 4/25 Mother of Cathy Sasser
Put cash or checks in the offering envelope and drop in the plate. If giving by check, write the word “Nepal” in the memo.
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Peachtree is a multigenerational church. We believe in forming spiritual legacies that last for generations. Lifegate’s annual MamaBear 5K race is about honoring moms. Lifegate offers counseling services to help overcome past wounds and create a spiritual heritage to pass on. The race is Saturday, May 9. mamabear5k.com | lifegatecenter.org
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SANCTUARY 10:00
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Catherine Grace (Katie Grace) Freed Daughter | Born 8/12/14 Parents Rebecca & Mike Freed Siblings Libby (2) Grandparents Ed Freed; Linda Freed; Liz McGowan Great Grandfather Bob Carlson
John Walter Shiver Son | Born 2/25/15 Parents Mary Margaret & Jeff Shiver Siblings Jack (3); Mary Ellis (2) Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ewing; Mrs. Gail Melton; Dr. & Mrs. Steve Shiver
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. —2 Corinthians 12:9
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart. So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. —Proverbs 3:3 – 4
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Jackson Lawrence (Jax) Hutchinson Son | Born 1/26/15 Parents Lawren & Reid Hutchinson Siblings Evans (2) Grandparents Jim Hutchinson; Trisha & Larry Thompson; Jan Thompson; Robyn & Bob Turrill
Sadie Noelle Brandon Daughter | Born 12/2/14 Parents Crystal & Matthew Brandon Siblings Shay (20 mos.) Grandparents Lee Ann & Ted Brandon; Leslie & Don Stone
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” —Psalm 91:1–2
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.” —Luke 10:27 11:15
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Crawford King Richards Son | Born 9/28/14 Parents Britt & Adam Richards Siblings Finn (2) Grandparents Kathryn & Hank Coleman; Bill Dennis (deceased); Sharon C. Dennis; Jeannie & Steve Richards Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. —James 1:2– 4
Cora Elizabeth Chesley Daughter | Born 6/24/14 Parents Jana & Steve Chesley Siblings Carter (4); Tilghmon (2); Reid (2) Grandparents Ev Chesley; Nell Chesley; Brenda Hanson; Steve Hanson Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.” —Luke 10:27 11:15
Skylar Grace Kim Daughter | Born 4/1/13 Parents Jessica & Matthew Kim Grandparents Jennifer & Mark Hager; Vivi Yoon Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. —1 Corinthians 13:4–7
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Elizabeth Louise (Libby) Mills Daugther | Born 1/8/15 Parents Emily & Austin Mills Siblings Mary Carlyle (2) Grandparents Louise & Wayne LaRue; Judy & Nelson Mills
William Andres Guevara Son | Born 10/2/14 Parents Lindsay & Ignacio Guevara Grandparents Martha & Andres Guevara; Cheryl & Frank Venzara
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
SUMMIT 8:45
Piper Ann Flickinger Daughter | Born 10/27/14 Parents Tara & Mark Flickinger Siblings Finley (2) Grandparents Meg & Bob Fiscella; Caryl Flickinger Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.” —Luke 10:27
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there. —1 Samuel 1:27–28 11:15
Millie Dodd Jones Daughter | Born 3/11/15 Parents Lindsay & Kurt Jones Grandparents Maria & Jim Licata; Howard Jones; Kay Jones Great Grandparents Irene & Giles Chavous; Robert & Barbara Licata; Mildred & Herb Waterhouse “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give her to the Lord. For her whole life she will be given over to the Lord.” And she worshiped the Lord there. —1 Samuel 1:27–28
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Miles Bradley Mosteller Son | Born 5/3/11 Parents Anjali & Matt Mosteller Siblings Charley (2) Grandparents Barbara & Naresh Khanna; Charlotte & Bill Mosteller Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. —1 Timothy 4:12 8:45
Charlotte Ann (Charley) Mosteller Daughter | Born 12/10/12 Parents Anjali & Matt Mosteller Siblings Miles (4) Grandparents Barbara & Naresh Khanna; Charlotte & Bill Mosteller 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
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Alida Britt Samoylov Daughter | Born 9/14/14 Parents Brittany & Alexei Samoylov Grandparents Jean & Mark Larson; Tatiana & Alexander Samoylov 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
Benjamin Barclay Adams Brooke Brumfield Matera Chasteen Lucas Chen Kaleb Christman Julia Clemente Grayson Collier Katie Creel Joshua Curran Nicholas DeCarlo John Drambel Katie Drambel Pearson Dyslin
Addie Ellis Fletcher Fogle Jack Frederick Jonathan French Madeleine Grace Hawkins Randolph Gregson, III Hunter Guttery Madison Hadley Victoria Hadley James Hall Conor Hart Davis Hill Everett Hughen
Chase Hunsicker Kiefer Hurtado Watts Johnston William Keagle Makayla Kontz Stella Kuramoto Jackson Mathis Lindy Matossian Brayden May Will McAskill Laney McDowell Davis McMillian Lily Mercer
Terry Moore, V Reagan Morgan Brayden Motes Reese Neumann Will Nicholson Conner Phelan Cameron Pollock Neil L. Pruitt, III William Russell, III Eric Sharabura Joslyn Wilson Margaux Yates
NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Session has called a congregational meeting in the Sanctuary immediately following 10:00 am worship today for the purpose of electing the 2015–2016 nominating committee and honoring the request of Dr. Steve Huntley to dissolve the relationship with the church effective June 1, 2015.
DEBORAH ASHENDORF and her husband, Bruce, joined Peachtree in 1982. They are members of the Credence Sunday School class. Deborah serves as a mentor in Women Mentoring Women; coordinator of Peachtree’s Outreach to Journey, Druid Hills Men’s Shelter; and a member of the Sacraments Committee. She is also a facilitator in the Peachtree Corners Community Bible Study. Deborah and Bruce have two adult children. JAMES BEDDINGFIELD met his wife, Christy, in Peachtree Sunday School; they married on January 31 of this year. He has been a member since 2013, has taught Confirmation, and participated in mission trips to Cuba and Ecuador. Jim was raised as a presbyterian in Conyers, attended UGA and received his MBA in Finance and Risk Management from Georgia State. He recently passed his CFP exam and is a Financial Planner. STEVE MARTIN grew up in Powder Springs, began attending Peachtree in 1987, and joined in 1992 with his bride Robin. Steve has served as an Elder, Chair of the Property Committee, early childhood Sunday School teacher, and TOPS basketball coach. He is the managing principal at SDM Partners, a commercial real estate firm focused on acquiring office and industrial properties. Steve has a BA in Economics from Jacksonville State and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. FREDERICK MARX and his family joined Peachtree in 2004 following an expat assignment in Santiago, Chile. He has served as an Elder, an Ironman table leader, and in The Pond with his wife Robin. Frederick has also previously served on the elder nominating committee. A serial entrepreneur, one of Frederick’s companies, Keylingo, was #692 on the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of Americas fastest growing privately held companies. DONNAY RAY grew up on St. Simons Island as a member of the First Methodist Church. After graduating from UGA, she moved to Atlanta and joined Peachtree in 1985. She is a current Elder and has previously served as a Trustee of the Peachtree Trust and on The Gift Goes On planning committee, chaired the Evangelism Committee, and is on the Word Before Work leadership team. Donna is Senior VP and COO for Momar, Inc. and has been happily married to Mike, for 27 years. MURRAY SHEVLIN is a native Atlantan who grew up at Peachtree. Murray and his wife, Michelle, have three children, Ella, Rose, and Nathan, and are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year. Murray is a current Elder and chairs the Congregational Life Committee. The Shevlins are founding members of the Pathfinders Class, active in Children’s Ministry, and served on a mission trip in Malawi. Murray graduated from UGA, works for The Hackett Group, and serves on the school council at Sagamore Hills Elementary. TRISH SPRAIN began attending Peachtree shortly after moving from Minnesota in 2005 with her husband, Jeff. The Sprains have a daughter, Lily. Trish serves with Women Mentoring Women, KidJam, Women’s Bible Study, Exploring Peachtree, the Christmas Tea, Red Dot, and VBS. They have been active in a couples’ small group and are members of the Pathfinders class. She sits on the Board of the Andrew P. Stewart Center and the Mary Lin Foundation. Trish is a media attorney and has worked at CNN and CBS.
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I’M INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION. Peachtree is a multigenerational church. Help our children discover what it means to be rooted and established in faith as together we teach the next generation the love of Jesus Christ.
Join Drs. Mark & Marnie Crumpler on a special return pilgrimage to the Holy Land. See where Jesus was born, take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, and visit where Jesus taught and healed. msnipes@peachtreepres.org | peachtree-church.org/news/holyland PEACHTREE'S CHILDREN'S MUSICAL
Who can volunteer in the lives of young people at Peachtree? Anyone: Grand Adults, parents, young adults, couples, high school students, and more.
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the story of Esther by Allen Pote
about Children/Family Ministry about Student Ministry
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Join us this afternoon in the Sanctuary at 4:00 pm for Peachtree’s children’s musical. Hear young voices tell the story story of Esther with its powerful message that the smallest person acting bravely can make an enormous difference, and that God has placed us where we are for a reason. Filled with humor, pathos and inspiring music, it is sure to delight young performers and audiences alike. peachtree-church.org/esther
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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.
Join us for our 7th Annual American Pops Concert, featuring Peachtree musicians and special guests from around the city. This concert is free and open to the public. peachtree-church.org/pops
Get away for a relaxing Memorial Day weekend (May 22–25) at the beach with our young adult community for a time to recharge and connect with God through worship. peachtreeyoungadults.org