August 12, 2018
Consider How You’ve Fared Haggai 1:3–6
8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Prayer of Adoration God of Grace and God of Glory Sacrament of Baptism Jesus Shall Reign* Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer The Lord Is My Shepherd Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
CONSIDER HOW YOU’VE FARED Haggai 1:3–6 (Pew Bible 1468–1469)
FOLLOWING GOD INTO THE WORLD In Christ Alone Invitation & Benediction Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
* In the 8:45 & 11:15 services, children are invited to come forward and be escorted to their classrooms.
11:15
Glorious Day Christ Is Enough Baptisms Life of the Congregation* Pastoral Prayer We Will Feast in the House of Zion
PREACHING:
Dr. M. Craig Barnes President of Princeton Theological Seminary
Be Thou My Vision Invitation & Benediction Postlude
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
UNEXPECTED TOGETHERNESS belonging at the heart of the gospel
Next Sermon Series August 19–October 28
YOUNIQUE God created you with one-of-a-kind potential and placed you on earth for a specific purpose. We are offering a 24-week program on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings and a 4-day accelerator in October. REGISTER: PeachtreeChurch.org/Younique
RED DOT PICNICS August 26 | 5:00–7:00 pm Meet fellow Peachtree people who live in your neighborhood with one of several simultaneous picnics held throughout the Atlanta area. SIGN UP: PeachtreeChurch.org/Picnic
ALPHA Thursdays, August 30–October 18 | 6:30 pm Alpha is a series of nine sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. SIGN UP: PeachtreeChurch.org/Alpha
HOPE HEALS September 12 | 7:00–8:30 pm | The Lodge Join us for our annual Women’s Fall Kickoff for a night of worship and a story of heartache and hope with Katherine Wolf. Registration is free, so bring a friend. SIGN UP: PeachtreeChurch.org/HopeHeals
Baptisms 8:45 Harper Grace Albertson Daughter | Born: 6/16/18 Parents: Lindsey & Bennett Albertson Grandparents: Manya & James Albertson; Pam & John Kuyk MARK 9:36–37
He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”
Georgia Mae Jones Daughter | Born: 4/7/18 Parents: Ashley & Steven Jones Grandparents: Diane & Tim Crow; Lynn & Norman Jones; Debra & Damon Runion 2 PETER 1:5–7
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
William Bradford Kay Son | Born: 7/19/17 Parents: Kathryn & Adam Kay Siblings: Eliza (3) Grandparents: Jan & Tripp Kay; Sara & Craig Kuykendall 1 TIMOTHY 6:11–12
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith.
10:00 Madalyn Windrow (Maddie) McWilliams Daughter | Born: 1/28/18 Parents: Carrie & Jeremiah McWilliams Grandparents: Susan & Clark Crabill; Linda & Tim McWilliams PSALM 139:14–16
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Jessica Kelly (Jessa) Roberts Daughter | Born: 1/23/18 Parents: Lauren & Victor Roberts Siblings: Lennon (11); Ella (2) Grandparents: Laurie & Paul Folger; Susan Folger; Suzy & Victor Roberts JOHN 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
Olivia Grace Shannon Daughter | Born: 12/20/17 Parents: Alexandra & Jonathan Shannon Grandparents: Sandi Garcia; James Shannon; Kathryn Shannon COLOSSIANS 3:12–15
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Baptisms Wiley Everett Wadsworth Son | Born: 12/4/17 Parents: Merri-Ellen & Harvey Wadsworth Siblings: Ryals (2) Grandparents: Susan Aldridge & Eddie Ryals; Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Brooks; Allan Wadsworth; Janice Wadsworth COLOSSIANS 3:12–15
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
11:15 Hollis Rose Hurley Daughter | Born: 4/9/18 Parents: Kaylen & Bo Hurley Siblings: Boyd (2.5) Grandparents: Diana & Joe Hurley; Sandy & Walt Keith; Sally & Bill Rockwell 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13–14
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
Cooper William Mingle Son | Born: 11/22/17 Parents: Jill & Ben Mingle Grandparents: Jean & David Cooper; Carol & Mike Mingle PHILIPPIANS 1:9–11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ— to the glory and praise of God.
Samantha Joann Palmer Daughter | Born: 7/21/17 Parents: Jori & Justin Palmer Grandparents: Debbie & Rick McMurtrey; Robin Palmer EPHESIANS 3:18
And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
Baylor Bradley Socci Son | Born: 12/31/17 Parents: Jenna & Chris Socci Siblings: Sawyer (2) Grandparents: Keith Bradley; Robyn Bradley; Sandy & Mike Socci; Ann Vickery PSALM 139:14–16
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
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 Emmett Alexander Stowe 7/29 Dessie & Jordan Stowe Grandparents: Sally & Oran Woodall Maddox Bayne Morgan 8/2 Laura & Billy Morgan Grandparents: Becky & Howard Young
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 Willa Kirk Megan Snipes
10:00 Alexandria Knudsen Trenton Knudsen
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@ PeachtreePres.org.
Stephen Ministry
PeachtreeChurch.org/StephenMinistry Because we follow the Good Shepherd who tenderly cares for his flock, we care for the people of Peachtree and the community. Our Stephen Ministers are trained, caring Christian listeners who support others in times of deep personal need to help bring about God’s healing in some of life’s hardest situations like divorce or loss of a loved one.
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, consider taking part in the next Stephen Ministry training session, beginning September 12. Vicki Franch | Pastor for Pastoral Care VFranch@PeachtreePres.org 404-842-2571
DIVORCE RECOVERY Linda Schaeffer Linda@UResolve.net | 404-626-0445
GRIEFSHARE Carol Hughes Hug.Carol@GMail.com | 770-449-7451
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