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
Choral Introit 8:45 & 10:00 Make a Joyful Noise Jeff Reeves Congregational Introit * Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Call to Worship Psalm 103 Litany* Pastor: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! People: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, Pastor: Who forgives all your iniquity People: Who heals all your diseases Pastor: Who redeems your life from the pit People: Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy Pastor: Who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. ALL: Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!
Give Praise to God
Hymn of Praise ** Rejoice, the Lord Is King (not in hymnal) Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Life of the Congregation**
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 10,000 Reasons Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes
** Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
Chorus x 2 (congregation join in singing)
Listen to God’s Word
THE FROG KING: PLEASURE
Ecclesiastes 2:1–11 (Pew Bible, 1035–1036) Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00 | Mark Crumpler 11:15
Come Forward in Generosity Hymn of Response* Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #21 Prayer of Dedication*
Go in God’s Name
Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
Chorus
You’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger Your name is great, and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find Chorus
* Those who are able, please stand.
And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Ellis Gordon McNeel by his wife, Eleanor Lanham McNeel
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 THE WORSHIP 8:45
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor
Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor
Steve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults 10:00
Vic Pentz
MILESTONES
TODAY IN WORSHIP
Weddings
Caroline Elizabeth Davis & William Vinson Hughes 11/1 Kellett Chapel
Births
Piper Ann Flickinger 10/27 Tara & Mark Flickinger
Senior Pastor
Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission 11:15
Mark Crumpler
Hospitals
Dorothy Boice Piedmont Leisa Marshall Piedmont
IN THE SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE FOR ALL OF GOD’S BENEFITS COMES OUR GENEROSITY.
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care
Leading the Music
The Chancel Choir The Kingdom Singers The Praise Singers The Cherub Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist John Phillips Children’s Music Accompanist Benito Thompson Violin Guang Wang Cello Butch Sievers Percussion
Lighting the Candles
George Wray, Cater Lawson 8:45 Katherine Davis 11:15
Placing the Bible Mead Grady 8:45 Keene Reese 10:00 Steven Wray 11:15
Ned Stiemke (No Visitors) St. Joseph
Family Member Death Paula Kent Breedlove 10/20 Mother of Jan Smith
William Brent Mackenzie 10/22 Father of Kristin Combs; Grandfather of Mackenzie & Ian Combs Millard Robbins 10/26 Grandfather of Gary Blackmon; Great Grandfather of Charlie & Sydney Blackmon Gladys Elmore Williamson 10/24 Grandmother of Jan Williamson
We invite you to consider God’s work in your life and your financial commitment to the mission and ministries of Peachtree in 2015. Use the commitment card in the pew in front of you to make your estimate of giving in worship today. You may also go online to make your commitment. peachtree-church.org/2015giving Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of his benefits… —Psalm 103:2
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