8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise† Prayer of Adoration† God of Grace and God of Glory† Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon For the Beauty of the Earth† Life of the Congregation Elder Ordination & Installation 10:00 (see page 6) Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer It Is Well with My Soul Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow†
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
NOT CARRY GRUDGES
Matthew 18:21–35 (Pew Bible 1527–1528) FOLLOWING GOD INTO THE WORLD Because I Believe† Invitation & Benediction Postlude
Items in bold are congregational.
† Those who are able, please stand.
11:15
This Is Amazing Grace† Glorious Day† Welcome & Greeting Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer What a Beautiful Name
PREACHING:
Dr. Richard Kannwischer Senior Pastor
O Praise the Name (Anástasis)† Invitation & Benediction
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of each service are available in the Williams Center and the Nursing Mothers & Infants Room off the Williams Center.
Life of the Congregation
As to Disney properties/artwork: Š Disney
HOLY LAND INFO MEETING Today | 12:30 pm | St. Andrews Room If you have signed up or want to sign up for the Holy Land Trip in March 2018, join us for an informational meeting this afternoon. peachtreechurch.org/holyland2018
REFORMATION’S MOUNT RUSHMORE Sundays, Oct. 29–Nov. 19 | 10:00 am Join Kelly Kannwischer in a combined Sunday School as she discusses four major figures from the Reformation. peachtreechurch.org/reformation
ERIC METAXAS RETURNS October 29 | 5:00 pm | Sanctuary Come see acclaimed author and speaker, Eric Metaxas, discuss his new biography on Martin Luther. No registration necessary. peachtreechurch.org/metaxas
PEACHTREE GROUPS Groups Begin October 22 Find a place where you can grow spiritually and find genuine community. Join a group based on Peachtree’s next sermon series. peachtreechurch.org/groups
Elder Ordination
Today, during the 10:00 am service, we ordain and install the 2020 Class of Peachtree Elders. The following will serve a three year term as part of our Session: Jim Beddingfield* Philip Bosshardt* Steve Cesari Liz Cooper
Leslie Curran* Virginia Eiland Robin English* Jeff Graham*
Carrie McWilliams* Bill Serravezza Rick Stevens Bonnie Wurzbacher * To be ordained
We would also like to give special thanks to the outgoing class of elders: Shanon Bell Stefan Brecher Julianna Rue Cagle Bruce Cook Douglas Gooding Steve Hunter Andy McGhee
Terry Moore Raechel Moorhead Robert Owen Mitch Purvis Donna Ray Stephanie Sparkmon Sheldon Staples
Kelly Trotter Nancy Williams Betty Adams Williams Steven Wray Michael Wren Ben Wright
Milestones
Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.
BIRTHS Georgia Grace Borghi 9/24 Ginny & Nathan Borghi
HOSPITALS Ann Bullard Signature Healthcare Hospice
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Carol Close 10/1 Mother of Carolyn White; Grandmother of Cody (IV), Stewart & Wilson White
To submit Milestones for you or a member of your family, contact Celeste Cody at 404-842-5853 or ccody@peachtreepres.org.
ACOLYTES
An acolyte plays an important role in our traditional worship, bringing the light of Christ into the service and leading us out into the world to be the light of Christ. Today’s acolytes:
8:45 Kate Lim Isaac Lim
10:00 Adair Weeks Henry Shell
Hospitality
peachtreechurch.org/hospitality The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Robert (Bob) W. Storey by his wife, Julia
The hospitality ministry at Peachtree exists to ensure that our church is a welcoming and vibrant place for visitors and members alike. In the past several months, we have made great strides in creating a guest experience to reflect the welcome and warmth of the body of Jesus Christ.
WAYS TO SERVE There are many ways to become a part of the hospitality team. If you have a heart for making everyone that walks through the doors of Peachtree feel welcome, then consider any of these exciting positions: • Greeter • Usher • Peachtree Express Mini (Golf Carts)
CONTACT Liz Tash Director of Hospitality ltash@peachtreepres.org
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