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
Life of the Congregation**
Congregational Introit * Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God Hymn of Praise O Worship the King #26 **
Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Merciful and Generous God, we confess today that while we speak often of your grace, we are more comfortable with our own works. By our works we prove ourselves to others. By our works we seek to accomplish great things in your name. And yet we know that our lives are a gift from you. Before we turned to you, you had claimed us. Before we could prove ourselves, you loved us. Forgive us for working so hard for what you freely give. Teach us to receive and respond to your grace in the way we live. Hear us now as we offer our silent prayers of confession… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response* Blessed Assurance #139 (v. 1)
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.
Listen to God’s Word
A KING-SIZED MISTAKE: GRATITUDE II Samuel 7:1–7 (Pew Bible, 480) Vic Pentz
Go in God’s Name
Hymn of Response* We Are Called to Be God’s People (not in hymnal) Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
Offering Our Gifts With Every Breath Ken Medema With every breath I take, O God, I will praise You. With every word I speak, new hope I will sing. When I lie down at night or when I greet the morning light, Love of my Heart, praise to You gladly I’ll bring. When I am weak, when I am strong, View the bright day all the night long. When there is hope, when hope is gone, With every breath I’ll sing on. 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: Peter K. Daniel by his loving family
* 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 Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING THE WORSHIP 8:45
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 10:00
Vic Pentz
MILESTONES
NEXT WEEK: GENEROSITY SUNDAY
Wedding
Sara Johnson Scheible & Andrew Gray Bernhardt 10/25 Sanctuary
Family Member Death William G. Beshears 10/12 Father of Paul Beshears
Senior Pastor
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Sasan Tavassoli Persian Ministries Coordinator 11:15
Vic Pentz
Jonathan Trulock Carter 10/2 Son of Beth Carter Wesley Wayne Pope 10/19 Brother-in-law of Kyle & Melissa Snipes; Uncle of Megan, Molly & Mary Mason Snipes
Senior Pastor
Nancy Matossian Minister to Families
Steve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults
Leading the Music
The Chancel Choir The Peachtree Youth Bells Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Benito Thompson Violin Hannah Lee Cello Joel Morris Percussion
Lighting the Candles
Rachel Axelson, Lindsey Little 8:45 Caroline & Graysen Stratton 10:00
Placing the Bible Beth Stevens 8:45 Kelly Trotter 10:00 Wendy Turner 11:15
Jean Prather 10/14 Grandmother of Leslie Lambert Mary L. Rhodes 10/14 Mother of Susan R. Watkins
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 10,000 REASONS TO PRAISE! Visit our exhibits in the Williams Center and Lodge lobby. Enjoy the reasons others have recorded to praise God, and add your own to the list. In the spirit of gratitude for all of God’s benefits comes our generosity. We invite you to consider your financial commitment for the mission and ministries of Peachtree in 2015. Make your estimate of giving today. peachtree-church.org/10kReasons 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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WE’RE ALMOST THERE!
With over 7,500, we’ve almost reached our goal of 10,000 reasons to praise! Help us reach 10,000 by writing down your praises below, tearing off this portion of the bulletin, and dropping it in the offering plate. peachtree-church.org/10kReasons 1.
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WHY DOES THE CHURCH STIR UP SUCH NEGATIVE FEELINGS? In the last twenty years, favorable opinions of Christianity have plummeted drastically. Leading author Philip Yancey explores vanishing grace in our culture. Reserve your seat online so you don’t miss this important event. “There is no writer in the evangelical world that I admire more.” —Billy Graham peachtree-church.org/news/yancey
FEED
During the month of October, Peachtree is collecting non-perishable food for BCM.
OUR ATLANTA CHILDREN
BCM FOOD DRIVE Throughout the rest of October, bring your non-perishable food items to the donation bins located around campus. peachtree-church.org/mission
FALL BACK THIS SATURDAY Daylight Savings time ends Saturday night, November 1. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour.
Come to a seminar for 5th–12th grade parents in the Lodge featuring Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of Sticky Faith. peachtree-church.org/karapowell
EXPLORING PEACHTREE Learn more about your relationship with God, specific ways to get involved with the church, and about joining Peachtree next week in room 2315 from 10:00 am–12:15 pm. peachtree-church.org/exppeachtree
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