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ORDER OF WORSHIP AUGUST 9, 2026

ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:30 | 9:45

Prelude All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name | Hymn #6 Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy To God Be the Glory | Hymn #152 Life of the Congregation * Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer My Help (Cometh from the Lord)

FAIT H F U LNE S S T HA T R I S K S M AT T H E W 2 5 : 1 4 – 3 0

DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Se n i or P a s t or

I Am Not My Own | Hymn #355 Congregational Meeting * Invitation and Benediction Postlude

* For 9:45 service only

ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:15

Prelude The Joy Blessed Be Your Name Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Praise the Lord Forever

FAITH F U LNE S S T HA T R I S K S M AT T H E W 2 5 : 1 4 – 3 0

DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Se n i or P a s t or

Good Plans Invitation and Benediction Postlude Prayer Available After Worship If you are carrying a burden or have a prayer need, you are invited to receive prayer following all services. Our prayer volunteers and Stephen Ministers will be available in the Wilson Chapel, located next to the sanctuary. We would be honored to pray with you.

Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.

SERMON OUTLINE FAITHFULNESS THAT RISKS

Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit In Us Matthew 25:14–30

Is being timid a sin? Jesus tells a series of stories about how to live while we await his return. Jesus’ Teaching

The question it asks

The ten bridesmaids Matthew 25:1-13

Are you prepared for his arrival?

The talents Matthew 25:14–30

What are you doing with what he entrusted to you?

The sheep and the goats Matthew 25:31–46

How are you treating others in Christ?

1. Faithfulness begins by receiving “He called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.” – Matthew 25:14 The parable begins with grace. Before the servants accomplish anything, the Master gives something extraordinarily valuable to each of them. It is not mine. It is entrusted to me.

2. Faithfulness puts what it receives to work “The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work.”– Matthew 25:16 The first two servants do not merely protect what the Master gave them. They act—immediately. They accept the possibility of loss because the Master entrusted his wealth to them for a purpose. Faithfulness asks, “How can I put what God has given me to work for what God loves?”

3. Fear buries what grace has given “So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground.” – Matthew 25:25 THE SERVANT’S PAT TERN "I knew…" → "I was afraid…" → "I hid…" What we believe about God determines how we invest our lives. The servant calls the Master harsh—even though the Master has entrusted him with a fortune! His distorted picture of the Master produces anxiety, withdrawal, and concealment. He feared failure more than he trusted his God.

4. Faithfulness enters the Master’s joy “Well done, good and faithful servant! … Come and share your master’s happiness!”– Matthew 25:21 We are created to live toward a goal and to long for someone’s approval. Faithfulness redirects that longing toward the only praise that finally matters. The Master’s joy is already there, and he invites us to enter it. The great ambition of the Christian life is to hear God’s “Well done!”

My Next Faithful Risk: What has God entrusted to me?

What have I been tempted to bury or protect?

What faithful risk may God be asking me to take?

Faithfulness invests. Fear buries. “The frontiers of the kingdom of God were never advanced by people of caution.” — J. Oswald Sanders

Grow in grace. Live your faith. Become more like Jesus.

“History as a Backdrop to HIS-story” August 16, 23, and 30 Sunday Mornings | 9:45am | Fellowship Hall

Scan the QR code to register and join anytime.

M A R K YO U R C A L E N D A R S

Sunday Evening Fall Honour Academy September 13, 20 & 27 | 6-7pm This September, we will offer three classes covering a variety of topics. To learn more and register, please scan the QR code or visit our website.

PeachtreeChurch.com/Honour

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING Do you feel led to offer your gifts of compassion and discernment to others? Join us for Stephen Ministry Training and learn to be a caring confidential listener to someone who is in crisis or transition.

Apply here or find more information on our website.

PeachtreeChurch.com/Pastoral-Care

We would love for you to join us! Come find your mom friends and a great community! Tables are assigned mid-August. Sign up by August 11 to be grouped with moms near you!

JO IN PEAC HT REE’S

STUDEN T MUSI C ENSEMBLES SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Beginning August 16 Open to all middle and high school students Scan the QR code to register

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JOIN THE PEACHTREE

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS WEDNESDAYS Beginning September 2 Open to children aged 3yo-5th grade Scan the QR code to register

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Wonderfully Made is a program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Cultivating Community is our mission.

Come Be Part of Something Wonderful Tuesday, August 25 | 6pm | The Lodge You’re invited! Come discover what it means to join the Wonderfully Made community as a volunteer.

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Bring your heart, bring a friend, and come find out how good it feels to belong.

TopGolf Atlanta

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Saturday, August 29 | 11am–1pm $30 PER PERSON (INCLUDES GAME PLAY & LUNCH) FAMILY MAXIMUM: $80 PER FAMILY

TO SCORE YOUR SPOT!

PW Presbyterian Women is a multi-generational community of women dedicated to the deepening of our faith, serving and caring for Peachtree Church, as well as the local and global community, while forging lasting friendships. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things.

Kickoff is September 14 September–May 2nd Monday | 9:30am | Fellowship Hall To register or for more information, please visit

PeachtreeChurch.com/PW

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT September 15–November 19 Join the women of Peachtree as we explore the Fruit of the Spirit and discover how God grows these qualities within us through His presence and grace. Each week will align with Peachtree’s sermon series and include teaching, reflection, discussion, and encouragement. Come be refreshed in your faith, strengthened by God’s Word, and inspired to live more fully in step with the Spirit—and with one another. Tuesdays | 7pm Thursdays | 7:20am* | 10am *Zoom Only

Scan the QR code for more information or to register.

SOCIAL EVENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 | 1-4PM FELLOWSHIP HALL REGISTRATION OPTIONS: Beginner Intermediate Open Play Scan the QR code to register.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING T ODAY The Session has called a Congregational Meeting at the conclusion of the 9:45am service today, for the purpose of hearing a report from the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee and to elect the Deacon Nominating Committee.

DE ACON NOMINATING COMMIT TEE Betsy Bunte

Bill Chappell

John Patrick

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.

HOSPI TA LS Glenda Crumpler | Emory John’s Creek Sue Rudder | Salude Rehabilitation Steve Sharabura | Piedmont

DE ATHS Peggy Mahorner Foster | 7/28 Mother of Kevin Foster Joe Buhr | 7/23 Father of Nancy Sharp, Grandfather of Henry and William Sharp

The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of

Eleanor Stuart Pettit by friends of the Pettit family

CONNECT WITH US We’re glad you’re here! We’d love to get to know you better.

Get connected now. Text Connect to 50700. To receive your Steeple Coffee welcome gift, stop by Connection Central on Sunday morning in the Williams Center and show your Connect Card confirmation to one of our staff or volunteers. Continue the conversation beyond Sunday with our monthly Cultivate Podcast. Each month, Pastor Rich is joined by special guests to explore the Fruit of the Spirit and discuss how these qualities shape our everyday lives.

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