9/7/14
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
Invitation to Prayer How Great Thou Art (v. 1 & 2)
Congregational Introit * Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
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.
Prelude
Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God Hymn of Praise ** Holy, Holy, Holy #11
Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Gracious and loving God, your ways with us are unsearchable. Your paths are beyond tracing out. So often we rely on our own reason when we assess your love. When we cannot comprehend your plans or purposes, we easily question your love for us. We confess that we cannot know your mind. We are never in a position to give you advice. Forgive us for rushing to conclusions about things that are beyond us. Grasp us now with your love that surpasses knowledge, that we might hold firmly to you in all things, living each day with humble gratitude. Take hold of us in these moments as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response* Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #379 (v. 3) Life of the Congregation**
* Those who are able, please stand. ** Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
Offering Our Gifts The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Tom Fettke When I gaze into the night skies And see the work of Your fingers; The moon and stars suspended in space. Oh what is man that You are mindful of him?
O Lord, our God, little children praise You perfectly, And so would we and so would we. Alleluia, Alleluia, the majesty and glory of Your name. Alleluia! Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
Listen to God’s Word
DIMENSIONS: HOW HIGH? 2 Samuel 6:14–21 (Pew Bible, 479–480) Romans 11:33–36 (Pew Bible, 1763) Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
Go in God’s Name
Hymn of Response* Lift High the Cross (not in hymnal) Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
You have given man a crown of glory and honor, And have made him a little lower than the angels. You have put him in charge of all creation: The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea. But what is man, oh, what is man that You are mindful of him? O Lord, our God, the majesty and glory of Your name Transcends the earth and fills the heavens.
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: William N. Blake by his wife, Ellen, and his daughter and her husband, Virginia and Matt Maguire
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
MILESTONES
TODAY IN WORSHIP
Weddings
Susan Childs & Steve Zavodnick 9/6 Wilson Chapel
Pastor for Congregational Life
Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor
Alison Lindsay Faux & Thomas Launceston Short 9/6 Kellett Chapel In God’s story we find our own story.
10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission
Births
We often think of our life as a mishmash of hundreds of individual moments in time. But what if everything we experience is really part of one great narrative?
In the Hospital
Starting with our new series on September 14, we’re going to learn to see the Bible as one story and find a daily purpose in God’s eternal plan.
Family Member Deaths
The Story Group Signups Dive deeper into the power of God’s story through our 8-week group study beginning September 28.
Matthew Sany Anderson 8/18 Lina & Matt Michaelides
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 11:15
Vic Pentz
John Heetderks Manor Care (East Cobb)
Senior Pastor
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Nancy Matossian Minister to Families
Evelyn Harris 8/26 Mother of Sandra Harris Jones
Leading the Music
Nancy McElroy Long 8/21 Mother of Kel Long
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Ken Axelson Organist Andy Bayles Staff Pianist Anna Dodd Horn Clayton Chastain Trumpet Benito Thompson Violin Guang Wang Cello Butch Sievers Percussion
Lighting the Candles
Noah Gerrick, Will Gerrick 8:45 Emilie Jacobus, Katie Jacobus 10:00
Placing the Bible Laura Little 8:45 Margaret Long 10:00 Margaret McAskill 11:15
Connect and grow in your relationship with Jesus and with others. Choose among women’s groups, men’s groups, young adult groups, parent groups and community groups. Groups will meet weekly, about an hour and a half, and you’ll receive a specially written curriculum to help you learn more about how your story fits into the greatest story ever. Sign up now at: peachtree-church.org/storyseries
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Women’s Fall Bible Study: 1 & 2 Samuel Thursdays, 9/11–12/11 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm Room 2202
Ken Boa Bible Study: Life Principles from James Mondays, 9/15–5/19 | 7:30–8:30 pm Kellett Chapel
The Story for Moms: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People Tuesdays, bi-weekly | 9:45–11:30 am The Lodge, Room 4204
Ken Boa Bible Study: The Gospel of John Wednesdays | 7:00–8:00 a.m. The Lodge, Canyon Room
Anchor Class Women’s Bible Study: Book of Revelation Fridays in Sept. | 10:30–11:30 am Room 2202
Women’s Community Bible Study: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Wednesdays beginning 9/17 | 9:00–10:30 am Sanctuary
Rev. Vicki Franch’s Women’s Bible Study: Gospel of Mark Mondays beginning 9/15 | 10:30–11:30 am Room 2202
Grand Adults Bible Study Fridays | 12:00–2:00 pm Room 2203
IRONMEN Tuesdays | 7:00–8:00 am The Lodge, Room 4211 Dr. Mark Crumpler’s Midweek Bible Study: The Bible as One Continuing Story Weds. beginning 9/3, 6:00–7:00 pm Room 2202
Sola Scriptura: 1 John Sundays | 9:00–9:45 am Room 4303 The Amazing Collection: The Bible, Book by Book Sundays | 10:00–11:00 am Room 4311
I would like to join a volunteer team for: [ ] Usher/Greeter [ ] Children’s Ministry [ ] Student Ministry [ ] Music Ministry—Instrumental/Vocal [ ] Worship Video Production I would like prayer:
* Please fold and drop in the offering plate.
On September 14 from 5:00–7:00 pm, we encourage parents with students in 5th–12th grades to drop by for a visit to meet the Student Ministry team, learn about what we have planned for this upcoming year of ministry, and hear our vision for making a lasting impact on the spiritual lives of students.
Covenant House Georgia provides services to homeless and runaway youth ages 12–21 and is in need of travel-size personal care items for both men and women. Donation bins are located in the Welcome Center, The Lodge, The Gym, and Rear Elevator Entrance. peachtree-church.org/covenanthouse