JANUARY 7, 2024
T HE WAY OF JE S U S HOW ARE YOU? PSALM 23
ORDER OF WORSHIP 8 :4 5 // 10
Prelude O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Welcome and Prayer of Adoration Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
T H E WAY O F J E S U S H O W A R E YO U ? // P S A L M 2 3 DR. RICHARD K ANNWISCHER S E N I O R PA S T O R
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Take My Life and Let It Be Invitation and Benediction Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
ORDER OF WORSHIP 11: 15
Graves Into Gardens Be Thou My Vision Call to Worship Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Holy Forever
T H E WAY O F J E S U S H O W A R E YO U ? // P S A L M 2 3 DR. RICHARD K ANNWISCHER S E N I O R PA S T O R
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper The Goodness of God Invitation and Benediction Postlude
OVERFLOW SERMON O U T LINE
// HOW A RE YO U? Green Pasture = Good Times •
“The Lord is my shepherd.” (v. 1)—Personal Obedience
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“I lack nothing.” (v. 1) □
Longing test—What do you lack?
Dark Valley = Hard Times •
“You are with me.” (v. 4)—Personal Presence
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“I will fear no evil.” (v. 4) □
Fear test—What are you worried about?
Home = For All Time •
“You anoint my head with oil.” (v. 5)—Personal Acceptance
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“Surely your goodness and love will follow me.” (v. 6) □
Fruit test—What follows behind you?
“ GOD CARES FAR MORE ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOU THAN IN WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOU.” DA LL A S WILL A RD
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THE P
PE
SPEAK
CONV CHRIS
Peachtree Church is excited to welcome John Mark Comer as a Pentz Series Speaker. To enrich our Overflow initiative, Peachtree will gift the congregation with Comer’s newest book Practicing the Way. The book focuses on how the first followers of Jesus developed a Rule of Life, or habits and practices based on the life of Jesus himself. As they learned to live like their teacher, they became people who made space for God to do his most transformative work in their lives.
OV ERF LOW SPRE A D
2024
OVERFLOW PR ACTICES
In 2022, our church read through the Bible together during Quest. In 2023, we spent the year diving deep into the books of Matthew and Romans. In 2024, we will strive to become more like Jesus by rediscovering the ancient practices of prayer, study, sabbath, celebration, and many more. Our knowledge of scripture, coupled with studying how Jesus lived his life while on earth, will help us become people who Overflow with the goodness of God.
JANUARY
THE WAY OF JESUS
FEBRUARY PR AYER
MARCH
SABBATH
APRIL
SECRECY & CONFESSION
MAY
SOLITUDE & SILENCE
JUNE
LISTENING & DISCERNMENT
PeachtreeChurch.com/ Overflow
JULY
SIMPLICIT Y & FASTING
AUGUST
STUDY OF GOD’S WORD
Sermon Series | Groups | Videos Podcasts | Journals | Family Resources
SEPTEMBER
WORSHIP & CELEBR ATION
OCTOBER
SERVICE & GENEROSIT Y
NOVEMBER
A LIFE WITH JESUS
OVERFLOW GROUPS In his life and ministry, Jesus walked alongside others. We grow best as individuals when we allow ourselves to be part of a trusted community. We encourage you to find your place within an Overflow Group, where you will meet to explore what it means to follow the way of Jesus through spiritual practices.
Group gatherings will take place either monthly or more. Most groups will meet for an hour to 90 minutes.
Groups are more than welcome to have meals during their gatherings.
During the gathering, you will watch a 2-3 minute welcome video from Pastor Rich, watch a 10-15 minute teaching video from a staff member or pastor, and spend time together exploring the spiritual practice for the given month.
FIND A GROUP
S TA R T A G R O U P
OVERFLOW GROUP LEADERSHIP TRAINING
S U N D AY S I N J A N U A R Y Following the 11:15 Service | Room 2202
Are you interested in facilitating an Overflow Group in 2024? Join Rev. Cody Jensen in Room 2202 any Sunday in January after the 11:15 service. Discover more about this opportunity and receive training to become a facilitator.
S T EPHEN MINIS T RY T R A INING BEGIN S JA N UA RY 31
Do you want to strengthen your ability to care for others? The Stephen Ministry training program provides you with the perfect opportunity. Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential, caring support and encouragement to others.
W EDNE SDAYS | 7PM | ZOOM Please contact us to inquire about an application and the interview process. Rev. Vicki Franch | 404-842-2571 VFranch@PeachtreeChurch.com
NOT E S
MIL E S TONE S
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.
HO SPITA L S Cheryl Mitchell | A.G. Rhodes (Marietta)
MEMBE R DE AT H Mary Margaret Harris | 1/2
FA MILY MEMBE R DE AT H Mary Margaret Harris | 1/2 Mother of Charlotte Beltrami Grandmother of Henry and Caroline Beltrami
Sunday morning flowers may be dedicated in the memory or honor of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion such as a baptism. For details or to reserve a date, contact Marsha Sims at 404-842-3146 or MSims@PeachtreeChurch.com The flowers this morning are donated by
The Peachtree Flower Fund
CONNEC T W IT H U S We are glad you joined us today at Peachtree! We want to know more about you, and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
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