Home. It s good to be. Faith, friends, fellowship and family it's all here at Peachtree Road.. September 14, 2014

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1 Home It s good to be Faith, friends, fellowship and family it's all here at Peachtree Road.. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church September 14, 2014 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 Northwest. Atlanta, Georgia www. prumc. org Main / Pastoral Care Emergency /

2 Morning Worship September 14, :45 & 11:15 am the gathering Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland Opening Voluntary Chorale-prelude on Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams ( ) At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. The Choral Introit All that hath life and breath praise ye the Lord, alleluia! Praise Him! Alleluia! René Clausen (b. 1953) Praise and Thanksgiving At the Procession,* Hymn 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy Invocation* Affirmation of Faith* 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.

3 Ritual of Christian Fellowship* ** The people are seated. 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 Reception of New Members (11:15 am) Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation 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. 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 529* How Firm a Foundation Early USA Melody Prayer*

4 Anthem Amazing Grace David Ashley White (b. 1965) Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The Lord hath promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures. Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease; I shall possess within the veil, a life of joy and peace. This earth will soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine; but God who called me here below will be forever mine. John Newton ( ) The Parish Choir (8:45 am) The Chancel Choir (11:15 am) Betsy Stuart, oboe 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* Luke 19:1-10 following the reading Minister The Gospel of the Lord. People Thanks be to God! Sermon Welcoming Christ into Our Lives Response to the word Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn Love Lifted Me Charlie D. Tillman (see insert) 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 G minor Marcel Dupré ( ) * 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. Please Welcome to our Church Community These Children Being Baptized Today: Jax Tucker Brewer, born February 14, 2014, son of Ashley and Jesse Brewer; and Scott Braden Carlock, Jr., born February 15, 2014, son of Becky and Scott Carlock. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Otis Alvin (Al) Barge, III honoring his September 19th birthday by his family. In Loving Memory of: Vera Bryant Smith honoring her September 15th birthday by her daughter, Martha Tate, and granddaughters, Laura Tate and Anne Tate Pearce. In Loving Memory of: Lee H. Henkel, Jr. by the Henkel and Wilson families. In Celebration of the Wedding of: Maureen Bedient and Dan Rogers. 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 Luke 19:1-10 Rev. Leslie Lyons Watkins, Associate Minister, Beth Spencer, Director of Lay Volunteer Service and Local Outreach Scott Atchison, Director of Music and Organist, Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist, The Parish Choir, The Chancel Choir Holy Communion Moore Chapel, 9:00 am Rev. Lindsay Geist, Deacon Jeremy McElroy, Assistant Organist New Traditions Heritage Hall, 11:15 am Rev. Karla Otroszko Daniel, Associate Minister 5 Moore Chapel, 5:00 pm Rev. Karla Otroszko Daniel, Associate Minister Dakin Andone, Worship Leader For information on upcoming worship services please visit

6 Announcements. September 14, 2014 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. Today Nicaragua Mission Information Meeting Today, 10:00 am, A201 Come learn about our November women s mission trip to Nicaragua. Space still available. Interested but can t make it? Contact Jan Bilthouse at bilthouse4@earthlink.net for more information. Breakfast is Served Today, 9:30 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall Breakfast buffet or a la carte items available every Sunday. Sweets, savories and great coffee too! Come on by and fill up. Swing Night Tickets on Sale Today 2nd Floor Rollins Hallway & Fellowship Hall Desk If you like Michael Bublé, you will love Joe Gransden and his Big Band! Joe has been praised by such greats as Smokey Robinson, Kenny G and Freddy Cole. Childcare is available for this event. Stop by our tables or the Fellowship Hall Desk for tickets! Cozy Cashmere at the Dogwood Shop Today, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dogwood Shop Pop by our missions gift shop to check out our colorful new collection of yummy cashmere capes, wraps and scarves. All proceeds benefit PRUMC missions. We are open: Sundays, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm; Mondays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. Teachers Needed We still need a few more teachers for our children! The commitment is simple. Teach adorable children twice a month for one hour 8:45 or 10:00 am. We provide the lesson, and all the supplies you will need are gathered for you. It s a fun and rewarding experience to help the young children in our church family grow in their love of Christ and His church. To volunteer, contact Martha Christopher at marthac@prumc.org. Enrichment Creating a Sacred Space in Your Home Tuesdays, September 16, 23, 30, 6:30 pm, B116 Led by designer Pebbles Nix, this sacred workshop will focus on designing a special place in your home where you can feel God s presence. $20. Details and registration at Worship It s Good to Be Home! Please join us each Sunday this fall as we affirm how good it is to be home! For complete worship information, including webcasts of our previous services, please visit the Worship menu at www. prumc.org. Coming up: Sep 21 3rd Grade Bibles Sep 28 Children s Sunday Oct 5 Blessing of the Animals Oct 19 Generosity Sunday Oct 26 Rev. Bill Self Preaching Nov 2 All Saints Day Nov 16 Creation Care Sunday Nov 23 Harvest Sunday Music & Arts Big Band Swing Night! Thursday, September 25, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall PRUMC Friends of Music proudly present Joe Gransden and his Big Band for a great night of swing music, dancing and fun! Tickets now available at You can hear Joe on itunes, YouTube or at PRUMC Choirs It s not too late to join one of our many choirs and share the gift of music! We have singing and handbell choirs for children, youth and adults. Learn more at or contact the Music Office at Food & Fellowship New! Dinner and a Movie Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, $9/$5 Join us for a fun new feature to our Wednesday night meals. Each week we will feature a favorite movie for our children s enjoyment! We will have Family Dining in the Fellowship Hall and Adult Only Dining in Heritage Hall. On September 17, we will have a spaghetti dinner and show Dolphin Tale. Prepaid Meal Options The congregation now has the option to pre-pay for an entire season s worth of meals. Choose lunch, dinner or both! Forms available at the Fellowship Hall Desk or online at

7 Local Outreach Diaper & Formula Drive In September we are collecting baby formula and disposable diapers (for infants and toddlers) to help our local agency partners who shelter and care for young children. Drop off items in the bin located in the Children s Lobby. Student Missions Wreath & Garland Sale Sundays, September 21, 28 and October 5 Support Student Missions by purchasing beautiful wreaths and garlands for the holidays. Stop by our tables next week or visit Our 43rd Habitat for Humanity Build Saturdays, Oct 18 - Dec 6, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm We ll join Christ the King and Decatur Pres in building a home for another deserving family! We have ten volunteer spots per Saturday so be sure to sign up soon, especially if you are signing up as a group. Visit for links and info. Global Missions Dogwood Volunteers Needed Come help in the shop! Training provided - contact Wendy Mattson at wmattson@me.com. Kenya Mission Information Meeting Sunday, October 19, 12:30 pm, C106 Learn about our 2015 trip. Contact Scott Alexander at scalexander@deloitte.com. Upcoming Mission Trips For more information, contact Anne French at or annef@prumc.org. Nov 8 Women s Mission Trip to Nicaragua Dec 28 Family Mission Trip to Nicaragua (full) Feb 1 Women s Mission Trip to Bahamas Feb 26 Mission Trip to Kenya April Nicaragua Mission Trip May Georgia Trip Mission Trip PRUMC Online If you haven t checked out our social media options, be sure to follow us! We are PRUMC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Also visit each week for worship details, inspirational blogs, ministry info, meal menus and much more! May We Text You? We would like to expand our communications via text message (SMS). If you would like to receive texts from the church, please complete a brief form under the Subscribe menu of Children & Parents 3rd Grade Bible Presentation Sunday, September 21, :45 am Bible presentation in Sanctuary 9:45 am Class meeting with parents in Chapel, followed by brunch in Fellowship Hall Children s Sunday Sunday, September 28, 2014 Our children lead worship in song, prayer and scripture. UMCH special offering on this day. UMKF! Sunday, Sep 28, 5:00 pm, Meet on the Playground 3rd, 4th & 5th graders - join us for faith, food, fun and fellowship with church friends! Details and registration at Students & Confirmation MYF September Small Groups Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm, Youth Lounge Small groups, games and dinner included! 6th Grade Confirmation Retreat September 19-21, Camp Glisson Our 6th grade confirmands get to know each other and our great leaders! Zip-lining, ropes courses, devotions and more! Register at Annual Wreath & Garland Sale Sundays, September 21, 28 and October 5 Sign up now to help with this favorite fundraiser for our summer mission trips! 50 Plus Peachtree RoadTrips RSVP to Julie Gohring at or julieg@ prumc.org. Your check confirms your reservation. Explorations in Antiquity, LaGrange, GA Tuesday, September 16, Departs at 9:00 am, $45 Biblical meal, garden and artifacts tour. Beltline Tour Friday, September 26, Departs at 8:30 am, $40 Tour of the Beltline and lunch at Mary Mac s. Seasoned Saints Wednesday Programs 12:00 pm Lunch ($7), 1:00 pm Program, C106 RSVP to Julie at or julieg@prumc.org. Sep 17 School Days Lunch Bunch Sep 24 Movie: Up Save the Date for Driver Certification (AARP) Tuesday, October 21, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Contact Julie at or julieg@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. Come Worship! Try one of our many worship offerings! The hour you spend here will help you refocus and refresh your faith, which will carry you through the week! 8:45 am Traditional Worship 9:00 am Holy Communion 11:15 am Traditional Worship 11:15 am New Traditions Modern music and liturgy 11:15 am Worship & Praise For 3rd - 5th graders 5:00 pm 5 Come as you are - 45 minutes Calendar Today 10:00 am Nicaragua Mission Meeting (Women) Sep 16 9:00 am 50+ Trip: Explorations in Antiquity 6:30 pm Creating a Sacred Space Begins Sep 21 Student Wreath Sale 8:45 am 3rd Grade Bibles 9:45 am Parent Meeting in Chapel, then Brunch Sep 25 7:00 pm Big Band Swing Night with Joe Gransden Sep 26 8:30 am 50+ Beltline Tour Sep 28 Children s Sunday / UMCH Offering Student Wreath Sale 5:00 pm UMKF If You Are New Childcare is available in our nursery for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years each Sunday. 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. To learn more, please contact Susan Marshall at or susanm@prumc.org. Oct 5 World Communion Student Wreath Sale 5:00 pm Blessing of the Animals Oct 7 9:30 am 50+ Ellijay Apple Trip Oct 12 7:00 pm Harris/McElroy Recital Oct 18 8:00 am Habitat Build Begins (through Dec 6) Oct 19 Generosity Sunday 12:30 pm Kenya Mission Meeting 5:00 pm UMKF Joining Peachtree Road Have you been visiting Peachtree Road? If so, we invite you to become a member! New Members are welcomed into the congregation during our 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 Mimi Brunson at or mimib@prumc.org.

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