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 The Chancel Bells Great Is Thy Faithfulness Cynthia Dobrinski Congregational Introit* Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD Hymn of Praise** Blessed Assurance #139 Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Gracious and loving God, the Psalmist tells us that day after day the heavens declare your glory, and the skies proclaim the work of your hands. We confess that we often fail to hear what echoes all around us. We try to pray, and the heavens seem silent in response. We seek to draw near to you, but you are nowhere to be found. Soon, we stop praying at all. We confess that as we sense your absence, we have been the ones to walk away. Forgive us, O God, for giving up too easily. Give us the grace we need to persevere in prayer, to attend to your voice, and to lean on the presence that will not leave or forsake us. Encourage us in these quiet moments as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #21 (v. 3) *
Life of the Congregation**
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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.
Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Sev’n, Died and ris’n an’ went to Heav’n, Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Eight, John seen Him standin’ at de Golden Gate. Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Nine, Lord God turned de water to wine, Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Ten, John says He’s comin’ in de world again.
Offering Our Gifts Timothy Miller, soloist My God Is a Rock arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw
Jesus, hear me, Jesus! Hallelu my Lord! O, my Jesus!
My God is a rock in a weary land, Shelter in a time of storm. Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter One, When de Lord God’s work was jes’ begun, Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Two, When de Lord God’s written His Bible through. Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Three, When de Lord God died on Calvary! Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Four, When de Lord God visit among de poor, Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Five, When de Lord brought de dead alive, Hallelujah! Stop ’n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Six, He went in Jerusalem an’ healed de sick.
Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
WHY IS GOD ON MUTE? Psalm 22 (Pew Bible 860–862) Vic Pentz 10:00 Chuck Roberts 8:45, 11:15
GO IN GOD’S NAME Hymn of Response* Before You I Kneel (not in hymnal) Caitlyn Andrews Bayle, soloist
Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Family Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
8:45
WEDDINGS
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care
Mary Hoffman Director of Music 10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Drew Adams
TODAY IN WORSHIP
Grace Wilson & A. J. Ablitt 10/3 Sanctuary Becca Yoder & Allan Williams 10/10 Kellett Chapel
HOSPITALS
Fred Cox Home Hospice Care
Director of Middle School Ministries
Mary Hoffman Director of Music
Margie Glover Home Hospice Care During the month of October, Peachtree is collecting non-perishable food to distribute to children in partnership with Buckhead Christian Ministries.
11:15
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Vicki Harrington Franch
Amelia Holley Scottish Rite
Pastor for Pastoral Care
Mary Hoffman Director of Music
June Mindrup Lenbrook Nursing Unit—Hospice Care
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
MEMBER DEATHS
Kiya Burke, Evelyn Hare 10:00
PLACING THE BIBLE Steve Hunter 8:45 Jay O’Meara 10:00 Doug Justice 11:15
Elnora Wells 9/30
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Denise Barauskas 9/29 Sister of Marcia Macy
You can help by bringing food to the collection bins located in the Family Commons, Lodge, Gym, and in front of the second floor double elevators outside Fellowship Hall. Small/medium containers of the food are needed. A complete list can be found on our website. You may also buy a bag online.
Robert Harris Nephew of Thomas C. Harris
peachtree-church.org/mission
PRAYER MINISTRY Oswald Chambers said, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” At Peachtree we believe this is true. We want every ministry in our church to flourish in the rich soil of prayer. Learn more about resources and events designed to create a culture of prayer at Peachtree. peachtree-church.org/prayer
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Mark Crumpler will lead a book study on Tim Keller’s Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. The book club begins Thursday, October 22, and will last for five weeks. peachtree-church.org/news/brownbag
Next week, October 18, come learn more about your relationship with God, specific ways to get involved with the church, and about joining Peachtree in this exciting, interactive class. peachtree-church.org/exppeachtree
This year’s Champions for Change Dinner speaker is Atlanta-native Dr. Tim Irwin, organizational psychologist, speaker and New York Times best selling author. Hosted by Lifegate. lifegategroup.org
Peachtree Tours —Today! Tours of Peachtree will be given today following each worship service. Please meet in the Williams Center by the piano at the close of each service. peachtree-church.org/tours
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