ORDER OF WORSHIP JUNE 14, 2026
ORDER OF WORSHIP
9:45
Prelude
The Solid Rock | Hymn #120
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | Hymn #45
The Sacrament of Baptism
For the Beauty of the Earth | Hymn #73
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Music Down in My Soul
KINDNESS THAT CONVICTS
ROMANS 2:1–4
DR. JAY MADDEN
Executive Pastor
God of Every Grace | Hymn #149
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
11:15
Praise
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
The Sacrament of Baptism
Be Thou My Vision
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
10,000 Reasons
KINDNESS THAT CONVICTS
ROMANS 2:1–4
DR. JAY MADDEN
Executive Pastor
In Christ Alone
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
Prayer Available After Worship
If you are carrying a burden or have a prayer need, you are invited to receive prayer following both 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.
SERMON OUTLINE
KINDNESS THAT CONVICTS
Romans 2:1–4
“God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance.” –Romans 2:4
Kindness: The Fruit That Transforms
Kindness is more than being nice. It is the fruit of the Spirit, rooted in God’s kindness toward us, formed through practice, and expressed with courage.
Kindness Begins with God’s Kindness to Us
True kindness begins when we realize that God has shown us grace we did not earn and mercy we did not deserve. His kindness does not ignore truth; it leads us toward repentance and transformation.
Ten Ways Kindness Changes Us:
1. Kindness softens our hearts.
2. Kindness turns our attention to others.
3. Kindness reshapes our instincts.
4. Kindness deepens our humility.
5. Kindness heals broken relationships.
6. Kindness cultivates compassion.
7. Kindness creates a sweet aroma in our culture.
8. Kindness lowers the temperature.
9. Kindness brings healing to us as well as others.
10. Kindness bears fruit beyond what we can see.
• Kindness Is Inspired by the Spirit: Kindness is not rooted in personality, politeness, or self-interest. It grows from the Spirit’s work in us. The soil of kindness is the recognition that we are broken people saved by grace, and that every person we encounter is made in the image of God.
• Kindness Is Formed Through Practice: Kindness grows as we practice it. It may be expressed through large acts of service, but it often begins with simple, ordinary choices: greeting someone, noticing the lonely, encouraging the discouraged, or serving quietly where there is a need.
• Kindness Is Expressed Through Courage: Kindness often requires courage because it may place us in difficult, messy, or misunderstood situations. Kingdom kindness is not weakness. It is strength shaped by grace.
“A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” –Matthew 7:16-20
BAPTISMS
9:45
JAMES BURL BANDY
Son | Born: September 11, 2025
Parents: Taylor and Tyler Bandy
Sibling: Rose, 2 ½
Grandparents: Rosemary and Murray Bandy; Jackie and Jeff Thul
JAMES 1:25
But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
JOHN COOPER (COOPER) CASWELL
Son | Born: June 27, 2025
Parents: Katy and Alden Caswell
Sibling: Aly, 3
Grandparents: Betsy and Charlie Caswell; Su and Marc Hodges
1 JOHN 4:16
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
ELIZABETH FLORENCE (BETSY) PERRY
Daughter | Born: July 25, 2025
Parents: Lucy and Graham Perry
Sibling: Hollins, 3
Grandparents: Sherrill and Don Perry; Ashley and Thom Wille
3 JOHN 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
BAPTISMS
WILLIAM WESLEY (WESLEY) VEAL
Son | Born: March 17, 2025
Parents: Katharine and Stuart Veal
Siblings: Sidney, 5; Mac, 3
Grandparents: Sarah and Brent McCauley; Kay and Jim Veal
JEREMIAH 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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NADINE ROSE LABELLA
Daughter | Born: October 17, 2025
Parents: Melissa and Vincent LaBella
Siblings: Amaya †; Nico, 12
Grandparents: Maryann and Vincent LaBella; Annmarie and Joe Viti
EPHESIANS 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
JOHN HUBERT (HUGH) MITCHELL, V
Son | Born: December 24, 2025
Parents: Abby and John Mitchell, IV
Grandparents: Tracy Leonard; Lynn and Jay Mitchell
1 TIMOTHY 4:12
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
NEW MEMBERS
Join us in welcoming the following new members to Peachtree.
Savannah Allen
Suzanne Amick
Wesley Amick
Megan Armstrong
Dianne Bain
Peter Bain
Charles Batcheller
Marjorie Batcheller
Steve Bostic
Tina Bostic
Claudia Bradley
Greg Brigman
Katie Brown
Mattie Burleigh
Emma Buyarski
Philip Canale
Allison Chebuhar
Ben Clary
Mary Kelly Clary
Amelia Cobb
Kieran Cronin
Jeff Cross
Jackson Davis
Kara Davis
Hunter Davis
Meg Davis
Carlton DeLany
Sarah Dickinson
Steve Dils
Sarah Dollacker
Angie Edgerton
Laura Ethridge
Kim Fadel
Dale Ferris
Charlotte Few
Anthony Fontana
Madeleine Fontana
Char Fortune
Larsen Gilbert
James Godbold
Morgan Godbold
BJ Green
Mary Kathryn Green
Ryan Greene
John Griner
Saretta Griner
Colin Grove
Kathryn Guilbeau
Anna Gulledge
Stephen Gulledge
Nani Haden
Emily Hall
Lyndsey Harrell
Michael Harrell
Lisa Hartman
Michael Hartman
Charlotte Hedgepeth
Vincent Ho
Sarah Holdrup
Andrew Hotchkiss
Josh Huffaker
Meredith
Huffaker
Ben Jackson
Caroline
Jackson
Gabriel Johnson
Parker Julian
Andy Kearney
Lacy Kennedy
Molly Keskonis
Alice Kittrell
Colby Kittrell
Alex Koes
May Koes
Melissa Labella
Jack Landers
Lee Leavell
Ashley Letson
Drew Lewis
Madeline Lewis
Doug Lewis
Anne Lindsey
Anjum Mandani
NEW MEMBERS
Harriet McGowan
Carl McLaren
Katie Mendolera
Mike Mendolera
Christina Minner
Drew Minner
Thomas Mirth
Abby Mitchell
Cecilia Morales
Perez
Valerie Mote
Lauren Newell
Annie O’Keefe
Jackson O'Brien
Allison O'Toole
Melanie Paidipalli
Sim Patrick
Garth Peters
Lori Peters
Kiki Popescu
Celeste Porter
Jim Porter
Emily Posey
Will Posey
Dorie Ramey
Harris Reed
Eliza Reul
Michael Reul
Doni Rhineheart
Gary Rhineheart
Brandon Riley
Sydney Riley
Annabelle
Rowland
Patrick Rowland
Fred Runner
Nancy Runner
Elizabeth Ryan
William Ryan
Shannon
Seagraves
Frank Semmes
Margaret Semmes
Alan Shaw
John Simpson
Michelle
Simpson
Olivia Smith
Katherine Stowe
Leigh Stowe
Jane Sutcliff
Valerie Toporoff
Jim Waldrop
Madeline Waldrop
Kikky Waller
Brady Walsh
Jordan Walsh
Kaki Watson
Ryan Watson
Catherine Weems
Matthew Weems
Doug Williams
Lauren Williams
Lee Williams
Karen Wilmer
Natalie Wilmer
Kara Woodall
Lauren Woodward
Mark Woodward
Billy Wren
Sherry Wren
If you’re on a journey searching for God, new to the city or looking for a church to grow in your faith, you are welcome here at Peachtree! We invite you to take a next step by joining us for an Exploring Peachtree class to learn more.
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
Katharine Porter Bridges | 5/13 Lee and Elwyn Bridges
Estelle Louise Thompson | 6/2
Shayne and Tyler Thompson
HOSPITALS
Marge Anderson | Georgian Lakeside (Rehab)
Jane Ghegan | Home Hospice Care
Elizabeth Munson | Home Hospice Care
Mary Patton | Home Hospice Care
Steve Sharabura | Piedmont Hospital
Thorne Winter, III | Home Hospice Care
MEMBER DEATHS
Lillouise Nelson | 4/30
Annette Satterfield | 6/9
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of
Sarah Shepherd's birthday
by Jamie Shepherd
