Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

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1 Peachtree Road United Methodist Church June 24, 2012 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Celebration of Freedom In God We Trust...Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us as a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: In God is our trust. And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O er the land of the free and the home of the brave! The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from Defence of Fort McHenry, a poem written in 1814 by the 35-year-old amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church 3180 Peachtree Road Northwest. Atlanta, Georgia www. prumc. org Main / Pastoral Care Emergency /

2 Morning Worship June 24, :45 & 11:15 am The Gathering Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland Opening Voluntary Psalm 19 Benedetto Marcello ( ) arr. Douglas Smith The Greeting At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship 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; Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Hallelujah! Psalm 150 Praise and Thanksgiving At the Procession,* Hymn 698 God of the Ages National Hymn Invocation* ** The people are seated. Ministry of Music Festival piece on St. Anne Eugene Butler (b. 1935) O God our Help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home. Before the hills in order stood or earth received her frame from everlasting Thou art God to endless years the same. A thousand ages in Thy sight are like an evening gone. Short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun. Time like an ever rolling stream bears all its sons away. They fly forgotten as a dream dies at the opening day. O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. Be Thou our Guard while life shall last and our eternal home! Amen! The Festival Chorus The Atlanta Brassworks Isaac Watts ( )

3 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 interested in more information about Peachtree Road. We pray that this time together will be a blessing in your life. Prayer for Our Nation Choral Response Eternal Father, strong to save John Dykes ( ) Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave, who bidst the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea. Amen. The Gentlemen of the Choir Proclamation of the word At the Offertory,* Hymn 697 My Country, Tis of Thee America Prayer* (During the singing of the offertory hymn, veterans are invited to gather in the narthex to join the veterans procession.) Anthem Battle hymn of the republic arr. Peter Wilhousky (Twentieth Century) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. I have seen Him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps; they have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence in the dim and flaring lamps, His day is marching on! In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me: as He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on! The Festival Chorus The Atlanta Brassworks Please join the choir at the conductor s cue: Glory, glory, Hallelujah! Glory, glory, Hallelujah! Glory, glory, Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. Julia Ward Howe ( )

4 Pledge to the American Flag*PLt. Col. Chris Sodemann I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Hymn* The Star-Spangled Banner Eighteenth Century O say, can you see, by the dawn s early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight s last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, o er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 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. At the Presentation* 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! The Lesson Jeremiah 29:4-14 following the reading Minister The Word of God for the people of God. People Thanks be to God! Sermon A Future with Hope Response to the word Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn 696 America the Beautiful Materna sending forth Benediction*

5 Peace* Minister People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people offer each other signs of God s peace. Response* God Bless America Irving Berlin God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home. Choir and Congregation Closing Voluntary Stars and stripes forever John Philip Sousa ( ) Nicole Marane and Jeremy McElroy, organ The Atlanta Brassworks * 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 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 Guest Musicians participating in the 2012 Celebration of Freedom are a gift offered in loving memory of Harry Holding by Dottie Holding and their children Ashley and Ron Sprinkle and Kelly and Haynes Holding. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Jackson Cook by his wife, Malinda Cook, and family, Scott and Sara Cook, Jack and Monique Cook, Andrew and Tracy Cook and granddaughters, Carson, Emily and Rose. In Loving Memory of: Harry Holding by his wife, Dottie and son, Haynes Holding and daughter, Ashley Sprinkle. In Loving Memory of: Chris Floyd by his parents, Jim and Nancy Floyd. In Celebration of the Wedding of: Ellen Christian and Roy Long. 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 Jeremiah 29:4-14 Rev. Lindley Curtis, Associate Minister, Susan Marshall, Director of Evangelism and Programs, Rev. Thomas Martin, Associate Minister, Rev. Karla Otroszko, Associate Minister, Hannah Stubblefield, Duke Divinity Intern. Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist, Jeremy McElroy, Assistant Organist, The Festival Chorus, The Atlanta Brassworks. Rev. Manfred Hoffmann, Theologian in Residence, is the celebrant today. Robin Hensley, Guest Organist, leads the music.

6 Announcements. June 24, 2012 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 Celebration of Freedom Today, 8:45 & 11:15 am Worship During our special services we give thanks for our freedom and honor those who have so faithfully served our country. Today s worship features a procession of our honored veterans, and patriotic music with choirs, chorus and brass. A warm welcome to all! Prayers for Peace Today, 9:45 am & 12:15 pm, Front Lawn After worship today we will honor fallen soldiers at our Prayers for Peace outdoor memorial. Thousands of colored ribbons fly in honor of fallen American soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. While creating these ribbons, volunteers prayed for the soldiers families and for peace. All American Luncheon Today, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, FH Enjoy a great lunch with your church family! Fried & baked chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, biscuits, shortcake and watermelon. $8/$5. Family Mission Trip Interest Meeting Today, 9:00 am, C101 If you are considering joining us on the Nicaragua family mission trip (Dec 27 - Jan 2), please join us for this informational meeting. Special Forum: Finding Your Place in Mission Today, 10:00 am, C208 Jeff Upshaw offers a great testimony about the gratification of mission work with visuals from PRUMC s trips to Honduras. No RSVP necessary. Dogwood Shop Open Sun 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Mon-Thu 10 am-2 pm Back Pack Bibles for children s camp, mission trips or to VBS. Great striped ties from Southern Proper. Library Resource Center Open Sun 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Tue-Thu 11 am-2 pm Stock up on summer reading! We have great titles for all interests, fiction and non-fiction. Summer Evening Worship Series: What s Not in the Bible! Sundays, June and July, 6:00 pm, Moore Chapel Join us for our summer series for all ages. We ll touch on famous phrases that are often mistakenly attributed to the Bible! Families are welcome to worship together, or childcare is available. Fellowship Party on Peachtree! PRUMC s Annual Road Race Lawn Party Wednesday, July 4, 7:00-9:30 am, Front Lawn Bring your lawn chair & your friends to watch the 42nd annual Peachtree Road Race! We ll have great coffee, pastries, party favors, patriotic music and a great view of the Road Race! UMW s A Taste of Summer Tuesday, August 21, 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall All women are invited to a ladies night out with dinner, auctions, recipes and fun! Event proceeds will benefit My House - a safe haven for homeless, medically fragile infants. Registration begins today at Peachtree Road Classic Golf Tournament Tuesday, September 25, Settindown Creek Course Enjoy great golf and friendly competition at our annual tournament. Now registering at www. prumcsports.org. Enrichment Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living Thursdays, July 19 - Aug 2, 7:00 pm Discuss how John Wesley s three rules still impact the Methodist Church in a relevant way. Led by Deidra Harrell. Register at Spiritual Retreat: Finding God in Ordinary Time August 17-19, Nantahala Outdoor Center We all lead busy lives, pulling us in different directions. Through this weekend retreat we will look at what it means to live in what the church calls Ordinary Time. Adults are invited for a special time of fellowship around the bonfire, great meals, evening devotions, rafting on the Nantahala and worship together. Music and devotions led by Thomas Martin. $150 all inclusive. Details and registration at Music & Arts Jonathan Biggers Organ Recital Wednesday, July 11, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary PRUMC welcomes one of the most outstanding concert organists in the U.S. as part of the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival. $15 at the door. Dessert reception to follow the recital.

7 Children Bible Olympics! Today, 10:00 am, PRUMC Gym Completed K-5th learn Bible stories through crazy competition! Bring your Bible and a friend. Summer Sunday School: Bible Superheroes! Preschoolers enjoy a new summer program full of cool Bible stories, games and fun for a hot summer! Please plan to join us when your family is in town. Sports & Recreation Summer Camps We offer almost every kind of camp you can imagine from sports to science to cooking! Details and registration at Cherub Choir Camp August 6-10, 9:30 am-12:00 pm 4 year olds (by 9/1/12) are introduced to choir at this fun camp filled with songs, games and stories! $125 per child. Sign up today at Students & Confirmation MYF: Sundays, 5:00 pm Jun 24 Movie Night Jul 1 No MYF Jul 8 Smart Lunch Outreach Project Jul 15 No MYF - Jr. High Mission Trip Run for Your Life! Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 am, Chastain Park Meet at the Chastain Park tennis courts to start with a devotion before we run or walk. All levels welcome - just show up! Junior High Mission Trip Meeting Sunday, July 8, 9:00 am, Youth Lounge We ll cover all details of our Asheville mission trip at this important meeting. Spots still open for our July trip. Details at Senior Adults Wednesday Summer Programs 12:00 pm Lunch, 1:00 pm Program, B156 RSVP for deli lunch ($7) by the Friday prior to Lindley at lindleyc@prumc.org or Jun 27 Current Events Roundtable Rev. Don Jordan facilitates a discussion of important current events. Jul 11 BINGO! Bring a small item ($5 or less) for a prize! Peach Run to Lane Southern Orchards Tuesday, July 17, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Fort Valley Guided bus tour through peach and pecan orchards. Lunch on your own at Peachtree Café. $10 includes tour and transportation. RSVP to Lindley at lindleyc@prumc.org or Men Men s Bible Studies Contact Thomas Martin at thomasm@prumc.org. Fridays, 7:00 am, Hall of Apostles Facilitated by Ken Boa. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8:00 pm, C105 Facilitated by Thomas Martin Creation Care Called to Care Forums Sundays, July 29 & August 5, 10:00 am, C208 Contact Leslie Watkins at lesliew@prumc.org. Jul 29 Environmental Justice Report Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, Executive Director, GreenLaw and David Deganian, Attorney Aug 5 The Environment and Justice Dr. Mark Douglas, Prof of Christian Ethics, Columbia Theological Seminary Single Professionals Singles Mission Trip Forum Sunday, July 15, 10:00 am, C208 Join us for a discussion and slide show of our upcoming Labor Day tornado-relief mission trip to northern Alabama. Coffee & biscuits served. Stone Mountain Park Laser Show Saturday, July 28, 3:30 pm, Meet at PRUMC Grab your friends and picnic dinner and hang with us at Stone Mtn. Park. Groups will carpool from PRUMC and stay for the laser show. For details, contact Jessie Ann at jessieannmathison@gmail. com. $10 per car park admission. Local Outreach Feed the Hungry Food Drive In July we will be collecting food items for Feed the Hungry Foundation, who delivers food to needy families. A list of needed items is now online and in the church kiosks. Please bring items to the bins in the Rollins Center or Fellowship Hall. Backpacks for Local Children Help low-income and homeless children go back to school with a new back pack stocked with school supplies. $20 provides a fully stocked pack. You may donate online at

8 Welcome to Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Thank you for worshiping with us today. We are grateful for your presence with us 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 and a place you can call home. Coming Up Jul 4 Independence Day 7:00 am Party on Peachtree Jul 8 Summer in the City Begins 9:00 am Jr. High Mission Trip Mtg Jul 11 7:30 pm Jonathan Biggers, Organ Jul 15 10:00 am Singles Mission Forum Jul Junior High Mission Trip Jul 17 9:30 am Traveling Saints Peach Run Jul 19 7:00 pm Three Simple Rules Begins Jul 28 3:30 pm Singles Laser Show at St. Mtn. Jul 29 10:00 am Called to Care Forum Coming in August Aug 6-10 Aug 12 Aug Aug 21 Cherub Choir Camp Senior Adult Sunday Spiritual Formation Retreat UMW Taste of Summer 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 on all events, programs, services and small groups can be found online at The Choir welcomes new members! Contact Nicole Marane at nicolem@prumc.org. Visitor and New Member Orientation classes offer information on the church, small group opportunities, Methodism and more. To learn more, or to RSVP for a class, please contact Susan Marshall at or susanm@prumc.org. Joining Peachtree Road New Members are welcomed into the congregation each Sunday. New members may: Transfer your membership from another Methodist church Transfer your membership from another denomination Join the church for the first time on Confession of Faith New Members are welcomed into the congregation during our Sunday morning worship services at 8:45 or 11:15 am. For more information on joining the church, contact Susan Marshall at or susanm@prumc.org.

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