Psalm 8 | What is Man that You are Mindful of Him?
Psalm 137 | How Can We Sing In A Foreign Land?
Psalm 13 | How Long?
Psalm 22 | Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Psalm 121 | Where Will My Help Come From?
APRIL
Hopeful: Choosing Anticipation Over Despair
Psalm 40 | Waiting: From Pit to Rock
Psalm 118 | Rescuing: From Surrounded to Salvation
Psalm 16 | Rising: From Death to Life
Psalm 42 | Hoping: From Tears to Trust
MAY
Vulnerable: Asking God for What You Need
Psalm 39 | Hear Me
Psalm 139 | Search Me
Psalm 67 | Bless Me
Psalm 25 | Remember Me
JUNE
Faithful: Relying on God in Uncertain Times
Psalm 62 | Salvation: A Rocky Shelter
Psalm 91 | Trust: A Feathered Nest
Psalm 130 | Patience: A Watchful Guardian
Psalm 18 | Help: A Sure Step
Psalm 85 | Righteousness: An Unlikely Kiss
JULY
Persevering: Struggling with God
Psalm 2 | The Raging Nations
Psalm 70 | The Slow Response
Psalm 142 | The Cave Prison
Psalm 88 | The Closest Friend
AUGUST
Teachable: Following God’s Guidance and Wisdom
Psalm 119 | A Bright Lamp
Psalm 37 | A Heart’s Desire
Psalm 127 | A Deep Sleep
Psalm 73 | A Forever Portion
Psalm 32 | A Loving Eye
SEPTEMBER
Unifying: Pursuing a Deeper Togetherness
Psalm 133 | The Goal: Dwelling in Unity
Psalm 55 | The Problem: A Lack of Trust
Psalm 34 | The Solution: The Lord is Good
Psalm 15 | The Result: A New Way to Live
OCTOBER
Gracious: Healing Our Brokenness
Psalm 36 | Aware
Psalm 51 | Admit
Psalm 31 | Trust
Psalm 103 | Remember
NOVEMBER
Grateful: Giving Thanks Every Day
Psalm 100 | Because You Belong to Him
Psalm 50 | Because He is Not Silent
Psalm 136 | Because of His Love
Psalm 107 | Because of Your Story
DECEMBER / ADVENT
Joyful: Celebrating the Savior
Psalm 131 | Joy as Humble Presence
Psalm 46 | Joy as Peaceful Presence
Psalm 63 | Joy as Loving Presence
Psalm 23 | Joy as Hopeful Presence
SERMON OUTLINE
TELL THE STORY
Psalm 107
“Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story…” - Psalm 107:2a
“One of the things we’ve lost in this country is our story. It is the narrative that unites us around a common multi-generational project, that gives an overarching sense of meaning and purpose to our history. For most of the past 400 years, Americans did have an overarching story. It was the Exodus story…. Many people don’t know what this country is here for, and what we are here for. If you don’t know what your goal is, then every setback sends you into cynicism and selfishness.” – David Brooks
1. Story – We live in narrative, not ideas.
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a story [parable]. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. – Mark 4:33-34
“The best arguments in the world won’t change a single person’s mind. The only thing that can do that is a good story.” – Richard Powers
“Stories are like flight simulators for the brain.” – Chip and Dan Heath
2. Their – Everyone has a story and is part of a larger story.
“One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” – John 9:25
Structure of a good story (Kindra Hall):
• Normal – things as they are
• Explosion – something happens
• New normal – things are different
“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he [Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.” – Luke 24:27
3. Tell – Stories are meant to be shared.
“In the future, when your son asks you, “What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the L ord our God has commanded you?” tell him: “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the L ord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. Before our eyes the L ord …”
–Deuteronomy 6:20-22a
4. Redeemed – The heart of every story is restoration.
The Pixar formula … Once upon a time there was
Every day .
One day
Because of that .
Because of that
Until finally .
5. Let – Stories are an invitation, not a demand.
“For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.” – Ernest Hemingway
“Story is the most natural way of enlarging and deepening our sense of reality, and then enlisting us as participants in it…. They welcome us in. Stories are verbal acts of hospitality. ” – Eugene H. Peterson.
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?” – Romans 10:14a
Daily Dwell: November 23-November 29
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story…” - Psalm 107:2
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Sunday, December 21 | 6pm
Tuesday, December 23 | 4pm and 6pm Wednesday, December 24 | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm | 8pm
The majesty of the Advent season is captured in music, message, and the beauty of sharing the light of Christ with candles, as we are led by our choir and orchestra and sing our favorite Christmas hymns.
The nursery will be open for the 4pm service on December 23 and the 2pm and 4pm services on December 24.
We will be livestreaming our 6pm service at
PeachtreeChurch.com/Watch
YOUNG FAMILIES SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24 | 10am
Join us for this interactive service for families of toddlers and young preschoolers. This delightful telling of Christmas will capture the hearts of children and parents alike. Sing your favorite carols and experience God’s story in a fresh way. Visit the nativity animals on the front lawn before or after the service.
Nursery is available for children birth to age 3 for this service.
Registration is required for Christmas Eve Candlelight services so that we can prepare to welcome all who join us.
Registration will open Monday, December 1 at 10am at
On the Sunday after Christmas, December 28, we will hold one worship service at 9:45am.
LIGHT UP PEACHTREE
Sunday, November 30 | 4-6pm
Greenspace by the Sanctuary Tree Lighting | 5:30pm
Join us for Light Up Peachtree as we kick off the Christmas season with joy and fellowship!
Enjoy festive crafts, holiday treats, children’s choir, a sock skating rink and a special Christmas magnolia tree lighting as we gather to celebrate the light of the season.
Visit PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas to register.
A QUIET ADVENT
SPIRITUAL FORMATION EVENT
Thursday, December 4 | 7pm Kellett Chapel
Step away from the rush of Christmas and join us for A Quiet Advent. Experience a peaceful pause as we prepare our hearts for Christmas with a special evening of Scripture reading, inspiring music, and quiet reflection.
Visit PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas to register.
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS TEA
Saturday, December 6 | 11am-1pm Fellowship Hall
The Christmas Tea is sold out—but the celebration continues!
Host your own tea at home and join us via livestream to hear Ali Dunagan’s message of hope with friends, family, or neighbors. Let the message extend beyond the walls of Peachtree—into homes and communities across Atlanta and beyond.
Learn more/register for the Livestream at PeachtreeChurch.com/Tea
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT
Sunday, December 7 | 5pm
The Sanctuary
The Peachtree Christmas Festival Concert is here once again, to invite and inspire the joy of the season!
With our Chancel Choir and guests from The Choral Guild of Atlanta, plus handbells, our familiar orchestra players, favorite soloists, the beauty of congregational caroling and the warmth of being together, it is time once again to celebrate Christmas with music and with each other. No need to register in advance—just come!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Close Date: December 7 | 11:59pm
Price: $15 per dedication
A Christmas tradition here at Peachtree, honor and remember your friends, family, and loved ones this year with the purchase of a gorgeous poinsettia. Enjoy seeing their name printed in the December 14th bulletin and take home a poinsettia after the 8pm service on Christmas Eve if you would like!
Visit PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas to register.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Sunday, December 14 | 5pm
The Sanctuary
The camel, donkey, angels, wise men, and shepherds are back for the children’s Christmas pageant in the sanctuary! Join us as we reenact the Christmas story through costume, song, and Scripture and celebrate the arrival of Jesus. Afterwards, enjoy hot chocolate and live animals on the Greenspace by the sanctuary. No advanced registration needed.
Scan the QR code to sign up and for more information
December 15 | 4PM - December 17 | 11AM Hard Labor Creek State Park Price: $150 Grow in grace. Live your faith. Become more like Jesus. Sunday Evenings | January 11, 18 & 25 | 6pm Sunday Mornings | February 8-March 29 | 9:45am
We are excited for this year's College Winter Retreat! This is a time that will be fun for all and will allow you to be a camper again. We will have games, worship, sessions, small groups and surprises!
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
Frank Shields | 1/21
Candler and Shields Goodman
Grandparents: Leigh Ann and Foster Yeilding; Sarah and Scott Goodman
Robert (Robbie) Earl Hilburn, IV | 11/6
Annabelle and Rhett Hilburn, III
Zander Shepard | 11/17
Molly and Tyler Shepard
HOSPITALS
Marge Anderson | Georgian Lakes (Rehab)
Don Jordan | William Breman Home
Max King | CHOA
Elizabeth Munson | Home Hospice Care
Anne Watkins | Piedmont
MEMBER DEATH
Lori Secord | 11/14
FAMILY MEMBER DEATH
Mary Alice King | 11/13
Mother of Joe King, Grandmother of Mary Evelyn King
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Madeleine Margrit Forster Motamen
by her daughter, Helen, and family, Deepak and Annabella
