E I G H T E E N T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T T H E E I G H T H D A Y of O C T O B E R,

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1 E I G H T E E N T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T T H E E I G H T H D A Y of O C T O B E R, peachtree road, ne. atlanta, georgia

2 Morning Worship October 8, :45 & 11:15 am THE GATHERING Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland Opening Voluntary Solemn Melody Sir Walford Davies ( ) The Greeting 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. At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. The Choral Introit H. Hamilton Smith (Twentieth Century) He shall rule from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth. Alleluia! Psalm 71:8, 11 Daniel 7:14 PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING At the Procession,* Hymn 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM Rhondda 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. Gloria Patri* Charles Meineke Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ritual of Christian Fellowship* ** The people are seated.

3 Sacrament of Christian Baptism (11:15 am) Response: With God s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child (these children,) surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. Prayer of Dedication Hymn Tune: Stuttgart Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit s sign; with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Children s Moments with the Minister Hymn 147 All Things Bright and Beautiful Royal Oak (stanza one) All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, and made their tiny wings. Refrain Ministry Moment Nancy Toon Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD At the Offertory, An offering is collected to support the work of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church sharing God s love with the world. Hymn 445* Happy the Home When God is There St. Agnes Prayer* Anthem This is the day John Rutter (b. 1945) This is the day, the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it. O praise the Lord of heav n: praise Him in the height. Praise Him all ye angels of his: praise Him, all his host. Praise him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light, let them praise the Name of the Lord; For he shall give His angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways. The Lord himself is thy keeper: the Lord is thy defense upon thy right hand; So that the sun shall not burn thee by day: neither the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in: from this time forth for ever more. He shall defend thee under his wings. Be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the Lord. Psalms 118, 148, 91, 121, and 27 The Chancel Choir Composed for the wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton and first performed in Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011.

4 At the Presentation* Hymn 95 Tune: Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. The Gospel Lesson* John 19:23-27 following the reading Minister: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon The Good Life: Aging and Changing Roles RESPONSE TO THE WORD Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn 133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Showalter SENDING FORTH Benediction* Peace* Minister: People: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Response* 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 Toccata Eugène Gigout ( ) * Stand as you are able. ** Ushers will seat all those who are waiting. Please turn off all mobile and electronic devices while in the Sanctuary.

5 Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available in the Narthex from any member of our usher team. Following the service, Stephen Ministers are available in the chapel for prayer and support. Please Welcome to our Church Community This Child Being Baptized Today: Elizabeth Allen Milligan, born November 7, 2016, daughter of Molly and Heath Milligan. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Honor of: Peggy Bowden Moore by the Dudley L. Moore, Jr. family and In Loving Memory of: Mildred Lane Moore by the Dudley L. Moore, Jr. family. In Loving Memory of: O. Wayne Rollins by his family. In Loving Memory of: their parents, Mr. and Mrs Charles Nicholas Allen Avera and Dr. and Mrs. William George Whitaker, Jr. by Dr. and Mrs. William George Whitaker, III. 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: Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister John 19:23-27 Rev. Julie Wright, Associate Minister, Rev. Julie Schendel, Associate Minister Jo Grodzicki, Nancy Toon, Dick Dietz, Louis Drane, Lindley Small (8:45 am) Jo Grodzicki, Nancy Toon, Frank Boykin, Ty Tippett, Kay Dietz (11:15 am) Scott H. Atchison, Director of Music and Organist, Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist, The Chancel Choir Holy Communion Moore Chapel, 9:00 am Rev. Lindsay Geist, Deacon Cliff Frierson, Guest Organist 5 Moore Chapel, 5:00 pm Rev. Jamie Jenkins, Minister of Visitation Elizabeth Byrd, Worship Leader For information on upcoming worship services please visit

6 Announcements. October 8, 2017 Complete details at Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to receive our weekly E.newsletter by using the red pads in your row. TODAY Fill the Pantry for BCM Each October, PRUMC helps fill the food pantry at BCM so Atlanta s working poor can feed their families. Grocery bags with a list of needed items are available each Sunday after worship or you can find the list online at prumc.org/events. Drop off filled bags at bins in the Rollins Lobby or Grace Hall. Second Sunday Snapshot Today, 10:00 am, Hospitality Suite Join others new to Peachtree Road for fellowship and a light breakfast. We ll discuss ways to connect and grow in this great community. Dogwood Gift Shop Open Today, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Lower Level Sanctuary Come shop our exciting new fall inventory! Beautiful pieces for your home and whimsical items for children. All proceeds benefit PRUMC missions. Also open Mondays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Wednesdays 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. WORSHIP Services & Guilds New Traditions (2.0) Preview Service Sunday, October 15, 11:15 am, Heritage Hall Join us this season for special preview services. Hear our new worship leaders and prepare for fresh possibilities in Come for something different, with your children, as you are! New! Midweek Renewal Service Wednesday, October 18, 6:00 pm, Moore Chapel All are welcome to renew and reconnect to God with great music, heart stirring prayers and a timely message. Come be refilled for the rest of your week! Annual Flower Guild Luncheon Sunday, November 5, 12:30 pm, Hospitality Suite Lunch and learn about this dedicated team who create beautiful arrangements for our worship spaces. Open to members and all those interested. Bow-making project after lunch. RSVP to Wendie Britt at by October 20. Music & Arts Coro Vocati: Come to the Woods Sunday, October 15, 3:00 pm, Moore Chapel Nature in all of its quiet reflection and awesome grandeur will be explored through Runestad s composition inspired by Thoreau, Berry and Muir. John Dickson, conductor. $10 suggested donation. Seraphic Fire: Monteverdi Sunday, October 22, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Come experience exquisite music in a divine space. Join us for a Monteverdi s Selva Morale et Spirituale - a musical voyage through Baroque Italy presented by this Grammy-nominated choral ensemble led by Patrick Dupré Quigley. Presented by PRUMC Friends of Music. $25/$15 tickets at prumc.org/events. Children and Youth Choirs in Worship Oct 15 Cherub Choirs in 11:15 am service Oct 22 Carol & Covenant Choirs Nov 12 Doxology Youth Choir Nov 19 Celebration Singers & Doxology Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints Sunday, November 5, Sanctuary 4:30 pm Organ Recital, Stacy Yang 5:00 pm Choral Evensong LEARN Sunday Forums Sunday Forum: Understanding Depression with Larry Adams and Susan Bennett Sunday, October 15, 10:00 am, Hospitality Suite Larry Adams and Susan Bennett will discuss a spiritual understanding of depression. How does that translate into living with depression meaningfully? They will also examine relational and clinical dynamics in this special forum. Panel Discussion and Q&A on Church Finances Sunday, November 5, 10:00 am, Harp Center Gain a better understanding of the church budget and how your financial support impacts the work of the church now and in the year ahead. Lay leaders will form our panel and Raymond Reynolds will moderate.

7 Reformation Weekend Reformation Concert: The Doors Are Open Saturday, October 28, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, choirs, orchestras, and organists from Atlanta churches will perform works by Bach, Vaughan Williams, Parry, Reger and others. Free. Dr. Jonathan Strom: The Reformation Manfred Hoffmann Lecture Series Sunday, October 29, 5:30 pm, Grace Hall In loving memory of our theologian-in-residence, Dr. Manfred Hoffmann, PRUMC will begin a special lecture series. We will welcome Dr. Jonathan Strom, Professor of Church History at Candler as our inaugural speaker. Dr. Strom will discuss how the Reformation has shaped many faiths and what that means for us in our time. A special selection of Reformation artifacts will be on display and dinner will be served. RSVP at prumc.org/events. Missions Market Sunday, November 12, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us in Grace Hall to give creatively and generously this Christmas. Global gifts, regional crafts, gourmet food available at this special market. All proceeds benefit PRUMC outreach efforts. Hurricane Relief Update Thank you PRUMC for your generous response to recent storm victims. Our goal is to aid in longterm recovery with partner agencies by providing food, clean water, temporary shelter, hygiene and other critical needs. Funds and items have been distributed in the following ways. UMCOR $21,658 Direct storm victim aid BCM $10,000 Direct evacuee aid SERV $5000 UZima water filters Florida $4000 Chain saws, batteries, lights St. Tmas $3000 UZima water filter packs SERVE Local Outreach Same Kind of Different as Me Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 pm, Atlanta Station Rediscover what it means to view others through God s eyes of compassion. Join us to watch Same Kind of Different as Me as it comes to life on the big screen! After the movie, David Smith, Trinity Board Member will speak briefly about efforts to end homelessness in our city. Tickets at prumc.org/ events - no limit! Annual Turkey Drive Sunday, October 29 Save the date to donate! $10 provides a turkey, $20 provides an entire family dinner. Make a gift during worship on this day, or give online at prumc.org. Christmas Kindness Registration Now Open Volunteer spots fill up quickly for this favorite opportunity. Sign up at prumc.org/events. Global Missions Kenya Spring Mission Trip Meeting Sunday, October 15, 10:00 am, A101 Join us to discuss the upcoming Spring Mission Trip to Kenya. The trip dates are March 15-25, For more information contact Team Leader, Clint Smith at clintonw.smith@gmail.com or Anne French at annef@prumc.org. CONNECT Food & Fellowship New! Pancake Sunday Sunday, October 15, 9:30 11:00 am, Grace Hall Come one, come all to Grace Hall for a hot stack of pancakes! Served with maple syrup or berry compote, and sausage or bacon. $5/adults, $3 children under 10. Oatmeal bar will still be available on this day. Harvest Sunday Congregational Luncheon Sunday, November 19, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Save the date to celebrate and give thanks for the many blessings of Peachtree Road. We ll gather as a church family and enjoy a traditional thanksgiving meal together. We hope you will be a part. Weekly Meals Wednesday Lunch: Baked Ziti October 11, 11:30 am 1:00 pm, Grace Hall, $7 Wednesday Dinner: Spaghetti & Meatballs October 11, 5:00 pm 7:00 pm, Grace Hall $9/adults, $6/children under 10 Sunday Breakfast Sundays, 9:30 11:00 am, Grace Hall Buffet, $4. Individual items, $ Candy Donations Requested! Now through October 22 Help supply our Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Extravaganza by dropping off bags of candy in the black cauldrons located throughout the church.

8 If You Are New Harvest Sunday Special Joining Day Sunday, November 19, 8:45 & 11:15 am New Members are welcomed into the congregation during our Sunday morning worship services. We will be hosting a special joining day during our Harvest Sunday festival worship celebration. For more information, please contact Mimi Brunson at or mimib@prumc.org. Children & Families Halloween Extravaganza! Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 pm, Harp Center This is a family-friendly event that is open to all ages and the community. For more information and to RSVP, visit prumc.org/events. Carnival & Trunk-or-Treat: Games, DJ, photo booth, Haunted Hallway & more! Tickets at prumc.org/events. Host / Volunteer / Donate: Host a trunk (decorate and display) or help work at the event. Sign up at prumc.org/events. Donate candy October 1-22 on campus. UMKF - Bingo! Sunday, October 15, 5:30 pm, Meet in the Loft 3rd, 4th and 5th graders - join us for food, fellowship and fun Bingo prizes! $10 includes pizza dinner. Details and RSVP at prumc.org/events. Youth Confirmation Retreat October 20-22, Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA Get to know each other and our amazing leaders in a weekend filled with zip lining, climbing towers, ropes courses, daily devotions, and more! $250. Details and registration at prumc.org/events. Halloween Volunteers Needed! Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 pm Help with carnival games, Haunted Hallway, jumpees, food, and the trunk-or-treat. All proceeds will support Youth Missions. To help, contact Luke Massee at lukem@prumc.org. Young Adults Corn Maze at Jaemore Farms Saturday, October 21, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Meet at PRUMC back parking lot to caravan to Jaemore Farms. Corn maze $14/person. Bring extra money for lunch. Contact Jessica Tripp for more information at jessicaltripp@msn.com. Sports & Recreation Now Registering for Basketball Season Register by October 26 Leagues for youth and high school as well as preseason clinics for both. Visit prumcsports.org. Men Men s Breakfast with Chris Mucha Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 am, Heritage Hall Chris will discuss how we can support our youth with the particular challenges of their generation. RSVP at prumc.org/events. Opportunities for Men Contact Geoff Beakley at geoffb@prumc.org. Wednesday Meet Up Groups 7:00, C105 12:00, Grace Hall Bible Study with Dr. Ken Boa Fridays, 7:00 am, C106 Adults Wednesday Seasoned Saints 12:00 pm lunch, 1:00 pm program, C104 Oct 11 Julia Forbes, Art History Oct 18 Service Project Vineyards, Leaves, and Apples Trip Tuesday, October 24, 9:30 am departure, $25 Join us for wine tastings and lunch at Stonewall Winery in Sautee, Georgia. We ll stop at Hillside Orchards for apples on the way home. RSVP to Julie Wright at or juliew@prumc.org. The Preschool The Preschool Prospective Parent Meetings Tuesday, October 24, 9:30 am, D316 Wednesday, October 25, 9:30 am, D316 For more information, contact Kathy Schoen at or kathys@prumc.org. The Preschool Book Fair November 7 & 8, Barnes and Noble The Peach Shopping Center Begin your Christmas shopping as you support The Preschool. Books, toys and games are included. New Student Applications 2018 Accepted starting Thursday, November 9 Applications are available for children age 1-5 at thepreschool.org.