S I X 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 T W E N T Y- F O U R T H D A Y of S E P T E M B E R,

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

2 Morning Worship September 24, :45 & 11:15 am THE GATHERING Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland The Opening Voluntary (8:45 am) Adagio, Sonata I The Choral Prelude (11:15 am) 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. PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING Invocation* Ezekial saw the wheel Pilgrims hymn Ride on King Jesus Reinhardt University Chamber Singers Dr. Martha Shaw, Director At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. Felix Mendelssohn ( ) William Dawson ( ) Stephen Paulus ( ) Moses Hogan ( ) The Choral Introit arr. Richard Proulx ( ) Rise up in early morning; Sing of the risen Savior. Sing tidings of salvation with alleluias ringing: In cymbalis bene sonantibus. St. John Damascene ( ) At the Procession,* Hymn 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Beecher 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.

3 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. Ministry of Music And can it be? Dan Forrest (b. 1978) And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain - for me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? He left His Father s throne above so free, so infinite His grace - emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam s helpless race: Tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me! Tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me! No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine; alive in Him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Reinhardt University Chamber Singers Charles Wesley, 1738 Sacrament of Christian Baptism 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 Reception of New Members (11:15 am) Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer

4 PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD At the Offertory, Prayer* An offering is collected to support the work of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church sharing God s love with the world. Hymn 369* Blessed Assurance Phoebe Knapp, 1873 Anthem Daniel, Daniel, servant of the Lord arr. Undine S. Moore ( ) Oh, the king cried, Oh! Daniel, Daniel, oh! A-that-a Hebrew Daniel, servant of the Lord! Among the Hebrew nation, one Hebrew, Daniel was found. They put him in a-the lion s den. He stayed there all night long. Now the king in his sleep was troubled, and early in the morning he rose, to find God had sent a-his angel down to lock the lion s jaws! The Chancel Choir William Green, tenor, Michael Lindsay, bass 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 Lesson Ephesians 5:15-20 following the reading Minister: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon The Good Life: Alcohol: Playing with Fire RESPONSE TO THE WORD Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn 462 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882 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

5 Closing Voluntary Fugue in E Major, BWV 566 J.S. Bach ( ) * 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. 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 These Children Being Baptized Today: Watson Bryant Dobrin, born April 10, 2017, son of Sloan and Ryan Dobrin; Amelia Anne Hopkins, born March 20, 2017, daughter of Anne and Hunter Hopkins; and William Edward Johnson, born March 23, 2017, son of Brooke and Michael Johnson. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Charles H. Ponder by his daughter, Aileen Hatcher. In Loving Memory of: Katherine D. Hill by Reid and Tammy Harbin. In Loving Memory of: Robert P. McKibbon, Jr. by Mrs. R. P. McKibbon, Jr., Mary McKibbon, Anne and Scott Smith, and grandchildren Emma, Robert, and Caroline. In Loving Memory of: Ann Hailey Epps by her family, Pat, Patrick, Marion, and Elaine. In Honor of: The Timothy Sunday School Class and In Memory of: Those members who are no longer with us by Sandra and Don Davis. In Loving Memory of: Vera Bryant Smith by her daughter, Martha Tate, and granddaughters, Laura Tate Yellig and Anne Tate Pearce. In Loving Memory of: Julie Brantley Grundhoefer by her family, Mary & Marvin Brantley, Caroline, Frank, Julia, Whit, Price and Lawson Doherty, and Bryant, Laura, and Sarah Brantley. 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 Ephesians 5:15-20 Rev. Julie Schendel, Associate Minister, Rev. Carolyn Stephens, Associate Minister, Rev. Julie Wright, Associate Minister, Rev. Darren Hensley, Deacon, Geoff Beakley, Student Minister Scott H. Atchison, Director of Music and Organist, Nicole Marane, Associate Music Director and Associate Organist, The Chancel Choir Holy Communion Moore Chapel, 9:00 am Rev. Leslie Lyons Watkins, Associate Minister Leslie Boyette, Guest Organist 5 Moore Chapel, 5:00 pm Rev. Carolyn Stephens, Associate Minister Elizabeth Byrd, Worship Leader For information on upcoming worship services please visit

6 Announcements. September 24, 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 WORSHIP September Outreach Drives - Last Week! Drop off formula and any size diapers in Children s Building Lobby bin to help BCM, Feed My Lambs and Our House/Genesis Shelter. Drop off new underwear and socks ages PreK - 6th grade in Rollins Lobby or Grace Hall bins for Hollis students. You may also order items online and have them delivered to the church through our Amazon Lists linked to prumc.org/events. Sunday Forum: Real Recovery Experience Today, 10:00 am, Moore Chapel Chances are that you know someone facing addiction. Join us for a conversation on how to recognize the signs and know what recovery truly looks like. Don t miss this important discussion! Women s Nicaragua Mission Trip Meeting Today, 10:00 am, Dogwood Shop Come learn about our February 2018 trip as we continue our work in Nicaragua. Please contact Jan Bilthouse with questions at janbilthouse@ gmail.com. UMKF: Games & Zaxby s! Today, 5:00 pm, Meet in The Loft 3rd, 4th and 5th graders - kick-off the fall with faith, food, fun, fellowship and awesome games on the soccer field! RSVP at prumc.org/events. 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. Financial Peace Class Begins Today, 6:00 pm, C208 Bill O Shields and Chris Blackman will lead A 9-week, money-management course by America s most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Learn the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more. Sign up at prumc. org/events. Services Blessing of the Animals Next Sunday, October 1, Sanctuary 4:30 pm Gathering on the Front Lawn 5:00 pm Procession and Blessing in Sanctuary We will gather with our furry friends on the front lawn for lemonade, and then process into the Sanctuary for our special service and pet blessing. All creatures great and small are welcome! Worship of a Different Kind - New Traditions 2.0 Oct 15, Nov 5, Dec 17, 11:15 am, Heritage Hall Join us this fall for three preview services to hear our new worship leaders and help us prepare for new possibilities in January Come for something different, with your children, in your jeans - just come to worship! For more information, contact Julie Schendel at julies@prumc.org or Carolyn Stephens at carolyns@prumc.org. 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. If you are on campus for dinner or study, or just in the neighborhood, come be refilled for the rest of your week! Julie Schendel preaching. 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. Friends of Music Concert of the Season Seraphic Fire: Monteverdi Sunday, October 22, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Join us for a sacred musical voyage through Baroque Italy presented by top national artists. This Grammy-nominated choral ensemble led by Patrick Dupré Quigley will present Selva Morale et Spirituale, Monteverdi s most significant anthology of liturgical works. $25/$15 tickets at prumc.org/ events. To learn more, visit

7 Local Outreach New! Hollis Academy & Westside Tour Wednesday, September 27, 9:30 am departure Tour the academy and meet Principal Dr. Diamond Jack. This is a great way to see how PRUMC outreach impacts our community. RSVP at prumc. org/register or contact Beth Spencer at beths@ prumc.org. Global Missions 2017 International Mission Trips Join us for a life-changing experience! Go global and be transformed through the incredible mission opportunities we offer for all ages. Contact Anne French at annef@prumc.org. Sep 28 - Oct 7 Kenya (Men) Dec 27 - Jan 2 Nicaragua (Family) LEARN Bible Study Fall Bible Studies Studying God s word can be transformative! Challenge yourself to deepen your faith this fall. We offer many topics, course lengths, facilitators and class levels. Visit for complete details and registration. Starting: Sep 24 Financial Peace University Sep 25 The Road Back to You Oct 13 Falling Upward (Richard Rohr) Nov 1 Marriage Enrichment 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 spent their professional careers as Pastoral Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists. Relational and clinical dynamics will be discussed, as well as our spiritual capacities to understand what depression means in living meaningfully. Panel Discussion and Q&A on Church Finances Sunday, November 5, 10:00 am 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. EVENTS Special Events Next Week! An Evening with Dan Cathy Tuesday, October 3, 6:00 pm, Grace Hall Join us for a very special evening as we welcome Dan T. Cathy, CEO and Chairman of Chick-fil-A and the Chick-fil-A Foundation. At the heart of this successful leader is a humility and willingness to lead by example, endearing him to his colleagues and contemporaries. Mr. Cathy will share how experiences can lead to understanding and gratitude, generosity and purpose. Recommended for ages 12 and up. RSVP at prumc.org/events. PRUMC Golf Tournament Monday, October 9, Druid Hills Country Club Join us on the green to make a difference on the Westside. Proceeds will provide supplies and support for Hollis Innovation Academy, and resources for those living nearby as they improve their neighborhoods. Visit Same Kind of Different as Me Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 pm, Atlanta Station This fall we will have an opportunity to recall the inspirational message of Same Kind of Different as Me. We will be offered a private screening of this true story of unlikely friendships and life-changing love. Join us to watch this moving novel as it comes to the big screen and rediscover what it means to view others through God s eyes of compassion. Tickets at prumc.org/events. Manfred Hoffmann Lecture Series Dr. Jonathan Strom: The Reformation 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 Candler as our inaugural speaker. RSVP at prumc.org/events. Food & Fellowship Weekly Lunches Wednesdays, 11:30 am 1:00 pm, Grace Hall, $7 Weekly Dinner & Program Wednesdays, 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, $ Details and menus at prumc.org/food-fellowship.

8 CONNECT If You Are New Campus Tour Sunday, October 1, 10:00 am, Sanctuary If you are new to PRUMC or just can t seem to find your way around, join us for a 30-minute tour of the campus. We ll tour the Sanctuary, Grace Hall, the Children s Building, and other keys areas of the church. For more information, please contact Mimi Brunson at or mimib@prumc.org. Second Sunday Snapshot Sunday, October 8, 10:00 am, Hospitality Suite Join others new to Peachtree Road, as well as current members, for fellowship and the chance to discuss ways to connect and grow with this community. A light breakfast will be served. RSVP to Mimi Brunson at or mimib@ prumc.org. Children & Families Halloween Extravaganza! Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 pm, Harp Center A frightfully fun fundraiser for Youth missions! This is a family-friendly event that is open to all ages and the community. For more information and to RSVP, visit Carnival & Trunk-or-Treat: Games, DJ, photo booth, Haunted Hallway & more! $10 per child. Adults free. Food for purchase at event. Tickets at Host / Volunteer / Donate: Sign up at www. prumc.org/events to host a trunk (decorate and display) or to help work at the event. Donate candy October 1-22 on campus. Youth Confirmation Retreat October 20-22, Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA Get to know each other and our amazing volunteer leaders in a weekend filled with zip lining, climbing towers, ropes courses, daily devotions, and more! $250. Details, forms and online registration at prumc.org/events. Halloween Volunteers Needed! Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 pm Opportunities will include helping with carnival games, the Haunted Hallway, jumpees, food service, and the trunk-or-treat. All proceeds will support Youth Missions! To help, contact Luke Massee at lukem@prumc.org. Young Adults Young Professionals Fall Series Today, 10:00 am, C210 Join us for coffee and light breakfast each Sunday through November 26 as we discuss Soul Food: What have you been feeding your spirit lately? Men NGUMM Igniting Faith Retreat at PRUMC Friday, September 29, 6:00-9:00 pm Saturday, September 30, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Guest speakers, meaningful worship, passionate music, workshops and more. $50 includes breakfasts and lunches. Register at ngcumm.com. Opportunities for Men All PRUMC men are encouraged to participate in our outreach and study opportunities. Contact Geoff Beakley at geoffb@prumc.org. Weekly Bible Study with Dr. Ken Boa Fridays, 7:00 am, C106 CLC Accountability Groups Equipping men for a life of Christian leadership Adults Wednesday Seasoned Saints 12:00 pm lunch, 1:00 pm program*, C104 Sep 27 Movie: War Room Oct 4 Fall Bingo! * Movies begin at 12:30 pm. On Bingo days, please bring a $5 wrapped gift/prize. 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 Learn about The Preschool, our philosophy, unique teaching methods, and how we nurture students while preparing them socially and academically for kindergarten. For more information, contact Kathy Schoen at or kathys@prumc.org.