Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

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1 Peachtree Road United Methodist Church November 24, 2013 Christ the King Sunday Harvest Sunday The Season After Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time, begins the day after Pentecost and ends the day before the First Sunday of Advent. The first Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday and the last Sunday is the Sunday of the Reign of Christ or Christ the King. The season also includes All Saints and Thanksgiving. Paraments, stoles, and banners may show a variety of color, texture, and symbols in Ordinary Time. - Adapted from the United Methodist Book of Worship, published by The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, Tennessee, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church 3180 Peachtree Road Northwest. Atlanta, Georgia www. prumc. org Main / Pastoral Care Emergency /

2 Morning Worship November 24, :45 & 11:15 am The Gathering Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland Opening Voluntary Canzona bergamasca Samuel Scheidt ( ) The Atlanta Brassworks The Greeting At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. The Choral Introit Chant: George S. Talbot ( ) Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy temple; praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him for his excellent greatness. Praise him with the blast of the ram s horn; praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timbrel and dance; praise him with strings and pipe. Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with loud clanging cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Hallelujah! Psalm 150 (sung in procession) Praise and Thanksgiving At the Procession,* Hymn 131 We Gather Together Kremser Invocation* Affirmation of Faith* The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Ritual of Christian Fellowship * The people are seated.

3 Ministry of Music Come, celebrate God s gift of music Mark Patterson (Twentieth Century) Come, celebrate God s gift of music. Come, sing a song of gladness to the Lord this day. One by one we join together singing a mighty chorus of praise. Praise God with singing. Praise God with a dance. Bring every instrument to praise God s holy name! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts. Creator, Son and Holy Ghost, alleluia! Celebration Singers Richard Brock, flute Reception of New Members Response: We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ s holy church and bid you welcome to this congregation of The United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Welcome to Peachtree Road. Parish Notes We welcome each of you to this service! Please register your attendance on the Ritual of Christian Fellowship. Let us know if you are new, would like to become a member or are interested in more information about Peachtree Road. We pray that this time together will be a blessing in your life. Prayer of Thanksgiving Leader: Gracious God, creator of all things, you have given us much to be thankful for: this place of worship, the blessings of this day, the world around us. People: With grateful hearts, we give thanks. Leader: Apart from you, we can do nothing. With you, we can do everything. By the power of your Holy Spirit, we live and serve you at home, at work, and at play. People: With grateful hearts, we give thanks. Leader: We remember how much we have, in the face of a world that says we need more. We are reminded of your graciousness as we see those who go without. Yet in the face of little, you give us much. People: With grateful hearts, we give thanks. Leader: The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Give us the courage and strength to put our hands to plow your fields. As we do, help us remember the laborers who first shared with us the good news. People: With grateful hearts, we give thanks. Leader: As we prepare to gather with family to give thanks and feast upon the blessings of a day set apart for rest, Bread of Heaven, Water of Life, fill us until we want for nothing. Pour out yourself for us. Let us take, eat, and see that the Lord is good. People: With grateful hearts, we give thanks. All: Thanks be to God. Amen. Proclamation of the word The First Lesson Minister: People: Psalm 118:1-6a following the reading The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

4 At the Gospel Procession,* Hymn 694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come St. George s Windsor The Gospel Lesson* John 6:30-35 before the reading Cantor: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John. Choir: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! People: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! following the reading Minister: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! the Alleluia is repeated. Sermon We Are Thankful For All God s Blessings Response to the word At the Offertory, Prayer* Anthem Behold, the Tabernacle of God John Rutter (b. 1945) Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men; and the spirit of God dwelleth within you: for the temple of God is holy. Which temple ye are: for the love of whom ye do this day celebrate the joys of the temple with season of festivity. Alleluia. The Combined Choirs Sarum Antiphon At the Presentation* Hymn 95 Doxology with Alleluias Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn 102 Now Thank We All Our God Nun Danket (stanzas one and three) sending forth Benediction* Peace* Minister: People: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

5 Response* Tune: Edelweiss May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Grant you peace; perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever. May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Choir and Congregation Closing Voluntary Praise the Lord with drums and cymbals Sigfrid Karg-Elert Scott Atchison, organ ( ) The Atlanta Brassworks arr. Johnnie Carl * Stand as you are able. ** Ushers will seat all those who are waiting. Please turn off all pagers, cellular phones and similar devices while in the Sanctuary. Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available through our usher teams. Following the service, Stephen Ministers are available in the chapel for prayer and support. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Martha Ann Dodd in honor of her birthday by Ann, Bill, Will and Vivian Schuh. In Honor of: Roy and Betty Drukenmiller on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. In Thanksgiving for: The November 15, 1992 Baptism of Grayson Foster Turnbull and the November 10, 1996 Baptism of Madeline Elizabeth Turnbull by their parents, Betty and Mike Turnbull. Altar Flowers: If you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, please contact Linda Schutte at Preaching: Liturgists: Music: Holy Communion Moore Chapel: Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister Psalm 118:1-6a Rev. Peter Chapman, Exchange Minister, Gerringong Uniting Church, Rev. Lindley Curtis, Associate Minister, Rev. Karla Otroszko Daniel, Associate Minister, Susan Marshall, Director of Evangelism and Programs, Rev. Leslie Lyons Watkins, Associate Minister, Carrol Wilson, Candler Seminary Intern Scott Atchison, Director of Music and Organist, Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist, Kathy Fletcher, Director of Children s and Youth Music, Greg Matteson, Music Associate, Celebration Singers, The Parish Choir, The Chancel Choir, The Atlanta Brassworks Rev. Lindsay Geist, Deacon, is the celebrant today. Jeremy McElroy, Assistant Organist, leads the music. Upcoming Celebrants: December 1 Rev. Ron Greer, Pastoral Counselor December 8 Rev. Darren Hensley, Deacon

6 Announcements. November 24, 2013 Complete details at Join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter. Sign up to receive our weekly E.newsletter by using the red pads in the pews. This Week Thank you Peachtree Road! Since arriving in September, we have been treated to the most wonderful fellowship and hospitality here at Peachtree Road. So many of you have gone the extra mile to care for us and share a slice of your life with us - for this we are very grateful. We have made many new friends, and will remember our time among y all with great fondness and thanksgiving. You have been a blessing to us all. We look forward to continuing our friendship over the years as members of the extended Peachtree Road family. Philippians 1:3. The Chapman family Peter, Carlie, Beth, Seb, Elijah & Ethan Grand Opening Reception! Today, 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall Please join us for the official grand opening of our beautiful renovated spaces. We will celebrate our updated Hall of Apostles, Fellowship Hall and kitchen with a special reception, litany and ribbon cutting this morning. Be sure to drop by! NT13 Discussion Forum: Book of James Today, 10:00 am, C106 As we continue our study of the New Testament, we offer monthly discussions on each book. Wylly Harrison will lead our session today on James. Advent Workshop! Today, 4:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Fellowship, food, fun and crafts to kick off Advent! $15 per family (with optional $6 per person for Willy s.) Bring children s hats, gloves and scarves for CK. Register at prumcadventws.eventbrite.com. To volunteer to help with this fun event contact Noel at or noelm@prumc.org. Many Moods Tickets Available Please stop by the new Information Desk in the Fellowship Hall today to pick up complimentary tickets to our classic Christmas concert taking place on Sunday, December 8 at 5:30 pm. Thanksgiving Holiday The church offices will close at 2:00 pm this Wednesday, November 27, and remain closed through the Thanksgiving Holiday. Join us for worship and the Tree Lighting on December 1! Music & Arts The Great Tree Lighting! Sunday, December 1, 5:30 pm, Sanctuary Children and Youth choirs kick off the season with music, the lighting of the Chrismon Tree, then cookies, cocoa and live jazz in the Fellowship Hall! The Many Moods of Christmas Sunday, December 8, 5:30 pm, Sanctuary The Chancel Choir, soloists, and orchestra present our Christmas classic featuring Handel s Messiah and other favorites. Tickets now available at the Fellowship Hall Information Desk. Carols by Candlelight Sunday, December 15, 5:30 pm, Sanctuary Experience the Christmas Story told through music and narration at a joyful sing-a-long for all ages, combining English and Australian traditions. Christmas with The Georgia Boy Choir December 20 & 21, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary For tickets, visit Christmas Giving We have three wonderful Christmas giving opportunities that allow you to change lives with a simple gift. You may give any Sunday in December during worship or any time at December 7-11: Christmas Kindness offers a dignified way for Atlantans in need to bring Christmas to their families. We make available toys, coats and household items so families in our community can share the joy of the holiday while living within their means. December 8: The Missions Market brings an international marketplace to our Fellowship Hall! Purchase beautiful handcrafted items selected by our mission teams or enjoy gourmet food items by PRUMC s top chefs! All proceeds go to Christmas Kindness and PRUMC global missions. December 24: Our Christmas Eve Offering is dedicated to our global missions. The need for global help is critical and our donations can do so much. A gift can provide life-saving clean water in Kenya, shelter in Nicaragua and Honduras, and much love to orphans in the nation of Georgia. Give now or look for a special offering envelope at worship on December 24.

7 Education & Enrichment Advent Forum Series: Reflections of Messiah Sundays, December 1-22, 10:00 am, C106 Reflect on the scriptures that inspired Handel s transormative work this Advent season. Faith & Film: Chariots of Fire Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall View and discuss the diverse themes of this awardwinning film with Ken Boa. All are welcome! Guilds Flower Guild Note Cards Sundays through December 22, Narthex Enjoy twelve all-occasion note cards featuring the stunning floral arrangements of our church. Perfect for gifts, the proceeds will support the PRUMC Flower Guild. Pick up yours in the Narthex today or contact donnaludtke@comcast.net. Sanctuary Guild Help is needed to keep our Sanctuary in tiptop shape! Volunteers needed to straighten and restock pew pockets. Serve one hour each month at your convenience. Great for individuals or small groups. Contact Malcolm Morrison at or jmorrison07@comcast.net. Worship The Longest Night Prayer Service Sunday, December 22, 7:00 pm, Chapel Join us for a reflective and hopeful candlelight service. Rev. Leslie Watkins preaching. Christmas Eve Worship Services Tuesday, December 24, 2013 All services webcast live at 12:00 pm. The First Communion of Christmas 4:00 pm. Family Candlelight & Pageant 6:00 pm. Family Candlelight & Pageant 8:00 pm. Festival of Lessons & Carols 10:30 pm. Festival Choral Eucharist Christmas Eve Volunteer Chorus Call to sing with us at 12:00 pm. One rehearsal at 11:00 am in the Music Ste on that day. Pastoral Care Advent Homebound Member Altar Cards Starting December 1, share God s love this season by taking a homebound card and making contact to our members through a visit, card or call. Children & Families Christmas Eve Nativity Rehearsals: December 15, 9:45 am & 12:15 pm Angels, shepherds, sheep, manger animals, innkeeper and wisemen are needed! Ages 4 (as of 09/01/13) through 5th grade may participate in our Christmas pageant. Contact Martha Christopher at or marthac@prumc.org. Nursery Volunteers Needed Shifts are from 8:30-10:30 am OR 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Contact Jordan Black at jordanb@prumc.org or to volunteer. Students & Confirmation No MYF Today: Happy Thanksgiving! The Great Tree Lighting Sunday, December 1, Meet at 5:00 pm in the Café Snacks, music and Chrismon tree lighting! Wreath & Garland Delivery and Pick-up Sunday, December 8, 3 Shifts Available Help get wreath and garland orders to the congregation! Sign up in the Youth Lounge. Student Christmas Outreach Project Sunday, December 8, 5:00 pm, Youth Lounge Help stuff stockings for the UM Children s Home. Student Christmas Party Friday, December 13, 7:00-8:30 pm, Youth Lounge Wear your tackiest sweater and bring a gag gift! Young Adults Young Singles: Christmas Brunch Sunday, December 8, 10:00-11:00 am Join your friends in Young Professionals, Cornerstone and Faith Seekers for brunch and an exciting Advent message from Dot Addison. Adults No Seasoned Saints 11.27: Happy Thanksgiving! Annual Christmas Luncheon Wednesday, Dec 4, 12:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Compliments of Kauffman Tire with music by the Pops! RSVP by Nov. 25 to , ext Ruth s Chris Steak House & Centennial Park Lights Tuesday, Dec 17, 4:30 pm departure Enjoy our annual dinner then stroll the park to enjoy the lights and even the Ferris Wheel! RSVP to or lindleyc@prumc.org.

8 Welcome! Welcome to Peachtree Road United Methodist Thank you for worshiping with us today! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, program and service life here at Peachtree Road. Our hope is to make a warm, caring community that you can call home. To keep up with PRUMC events, services and more we invite you to visit us at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. You may also sign up to receive our weekly E.newsletter by using the red pads in the pews. If You Are New Childcare is available in our nursery for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years each Sunday. A paging system for the nursery is located on the front pillars of the chancel area. Education for all ages is held at 10:00 am each Sunday. Please ask an ambassador for more information. Information and registration for events, programs, services and small groups can be found online at The Choir always welcomes new members! Contact Scott Atchison at scott@prumc.org. Visitor and New Member Orientation classes offer information on the church, small group opportunities, Methodism and more. For more information, or to RSVP for a class, please contact Susan Marshall at or susanm@prumc. org. Member News Congratulations to: To Lisa and Jeff Peterson on the birth of their son, William Benjamin Peterson on November 13. Sympathy to: The family of Phyllis Rice on her death on November 15. The family of Connie Harrold on her death on November 12. Pastoral Care To request pastoral care during weekdays, call the church offices at To request pastoral care after 5:00 pm or on weekends, call our Pastoral Care Emergency Line at for a minister on call. Joining Peachtree Road New Members are welcomed into the congregation during our Sunday morning worship services, at 8:45 or 11:15 am. You may: Transfer from another Methodist church Transfer from another denomination Join for the first time on Confession of Faith For more information please contact Susan Marshall at or susanm@prumc.org.

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