Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

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1 Peachtree Road United Methodist Church November 9, 2014 Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost 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 9, :45 & 11:15 am THE GATHERING Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland Opening Voluntary Hark, a voice saith all are mortal J.S. Bach ( ) At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. The Choral Introit René Clausen (b. 1953) All that hath life and breath praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, alleluia! Praise Him! Alleluia! PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING At the Procession* Hymn 702 Sing with all the Saints in Glory Hymn to Joy 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 Ministry of Music Make a joyful noise William B. Petricko (Twentieth Century) Make a joyful noise! Make a joyful noise to the Lord all people, come join your voices to raise, letting every note that we bring in worship be filled with gladness and praise. God s steadfast love made all earth s people, and in love s pasture God leads us along, so let s lift our voices as one together with joyful noises and song. Make a joyful noise! Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all people, let s swell the courts as we sing, lauding all the wonders of Love s Creator with all the noise we can bring. God s steadfast love endures forever, and with thanksgiving the gates open wide, so the joyful noises of all creation in God s great heart may abide, in God s great heart may make a joyful noise! William B. Petricko Doxology 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) Reception of New Members (11:15 am) Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer 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 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. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD At the Offertory, Hymn 540* I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord St. Thomas Prayer*

4 Anthem Seek Ye First Karen Lafferty (Twentieth Century) Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness. And all these things shall be added unto you, allelu, alleluia! Oh take no thought what tomorrow will bring, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink. For He knows you have need of these things; allelu, alleluia! The Parish Choir (8:45 am) New Beginnings, Family Ties and Blazers Sunday School Classes Based on Matthew 6:33 Thou, O God, art praised in Sion Malcolm Boyle ( ) Thou, O God, art praised in Sion, and unto Thee shall the vow be perform d in Jerusalem. Thou that hearest the prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come. Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and receivest unto Thee. He shall dwell in Thy courts and shall be satisfied with the pleasures of Thy house, e en of Thy holy temple. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stay d on Thee. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Let the people praise Thee, O God, yea, let all the people praise Thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase: and God shall give us his blessing. Psalm 65:1, 2, 4; Isaiah 23:3, 4; Psalm 67:3, 6, 7 The Chancel Choir (11:15 am) 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* Matthew 9:35-38 following the reading Minister The Gospel of God. People Thanks be to God! Sermon For the Church RESPONSE TO THE WORD Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Assam

5 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, Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, BWV 564 J. S. Bach ( ) * 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: Everly Hughes Eade, born February 26, 2014, daughter of Lynmarie and Nathan Eade; Virginia Dupree Mullis, born June 9, 2014, daughter of Brooke and Carl Mullis; David Joseph Naglee, born April 28, 2014, son of Ali and Phil Naglee; Michael Parker Outlaw, born May 5, 2014, son of Laura and Michael Outlaw; and Arthur Hodgens Smith, born April 4, 2014, son of Ashley and Clint Smith. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Her daughter, Sydney Blanchard Smith, honoring her November birthday by Nancy Blanchard. In Loving Memory of: Annette Penn Thomason honoring her November 10th birthday by her daughter, Patricia Thomason. In Loving Memory of: Lonnie and Marie Hughes and David and Eldora Morris by Linda, Mike and Michael Morris and Lynmarie Eade. 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. In Celebration of: The Baptism of Everly Hughes Eade by her grandparents, Linda and Mike Morris. In Celebration of the Wedding of: Krista Lulicci and Gregg Waddell. 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, 9:00 am Rev. Leslie Lyons Watkins, Associate Minister Jeremy McElroy, Assistant Organist Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister Matthew 9:35-38 Rev. Thomas Martin, Associate Minister, Rev. Julie Wright, Associate Minister, Susan Marshall, Director of Spiritual Initiatives, Martha Christopher, Director of Children s Ministries Scott H. Atchison, Director of Music and Organist, Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist, Kathy Fletcher, Director of Youth and Children s Music, Greg Matteson, Music Associate, The Parish Choir, The Chancel Choir, Doxology New Traditions Heritage Hall, 11:15 am Rev. Karla Otroszko Daniel, Associate Minister For information on upcoming worship services please visit 5 Moore Chapel, 5:00 pm Rev. Karla Otroszko Daniel, Associate Minister Dakin Andone, Worship Leader

6 Announcements. November 9, 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 Help Reach Pledge Goal by November 10 Thank you to all those who have made your pledge to the church s 2015 Operating Budget. We hope to record our 2015 pledges by tomorrow, November 10. Pledging helps us create, grow and maintain our ministries - from worship to outreach, from children to older adults, from prayer to song. Pledging also keeps the air, heat, lights and water on. Use the card in today s bulletin or pledge online at Thank you! Nicaragua Mission Information Meeting Today, 12:30 pm, A201 Learn about our April 2015 trip led by the Burmeisters. If you can t attend today s meeting, contact jeffburmeister@live.com for details. Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Help provide a low income family with Thanksgiving Dinner this year. $10 provides a turkey and $20 provides an entire meal! Use the card in today s bulletin or donate online at High School Service Night (Grades 9-12) Today, 4:30-7:30 pm, Trinity House Serve the men of Trinity Recovery Shelter and share their story. RSVP to Ashley at ashleyz@prumc.org. Middle School Dinner Out (Grades 7-8) Today, 5:30-7:00 pm, Gordon Biersch Enjoy dinner, pool & hanging out with friends! Please bring cash for meal and have your parents pick you up at 7:00 pm. Special Events Christmas Missions Market NEXT Sunday, November 16, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us at our open-air market to benefit PRUMC local and global outreach. The market will feature beautiful items from Kenya, Nicaragua and Georgia, plus yummy food made by our members. Don t miss this unique shopping experience under our tents on the front lawn! Creation Care Earth Fair NEXT Sunday, November 16, 9:00-11:30 am Enjoy delicious local food while you learn more about eco-theology and ways to care for God s good creation. Sign up for PRUMC Creation Care projects, analyze your carbon footprint, learn how to make your own rain barrel, and more! Worship Harvest Sunday Festival Worship Sunday, November 23, 8:45 & 11:15 am, Sanctuary Join us as we gather together as a church family to give gratitude for our many blessings. We will hold festival worship in the Sanctuary with a special message and music. We will also welcome new members into our church family on this day. For information on joining the church, contact Mimi Brunson at or mimib@prumc.org. Volunteers Needed for Sanctuary Guild Volunteers needed one hour each month to straighten and restock pews. Contact Malcolm at or jmorrison07@comcast.net. Food & Fellowship Halle. Brew. Jah Coffee Bar Expands Selection Our baristas are now offering espresso shots, lattes and cappuccinos, along with coffee each Sunday. Come by and get your favorite java fix! Harvest Sunday Congregational Luncheon Sunday, November 23, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, FH Enjoy a festive luncheon with your church friends and family celebrating our many blessings! Menu features turkey and gravy, dressing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, Joy s special brussel sprouts, chocolate cream pie. $9/$5/$25. Music & Arts The Great Tree Lighting Sunday, November 30, 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! Carols by Candlelight: Sing with Us! Sunday, December 7, 5:30 pm, Sanctuary It isn t too late to join the Parish Choir for a joyful Christmas sing-a-long! Contact Nicole at or nicolem@prumc.org today. The Many Moods of Christmas Sunday, December 14, 5:30 pm, Sanctuary The Chancel Choir, Georgia Boy Choir and Festival Orchestra help celebrate the 25th year of our Christmas classic! Reception to follow. Tickets available starting Sunday, November 23.

7 Local Outreach / Volunteer Sign Up for Christmas Kindness Limited spots left to help families in need shop for warm coats, toys and necessities, as well as help host, wrap gifts and provide snacks at the Christmas Kindness Shop. Volunteer at or visit our table today outside the Sanctuary. Our 43rd Habitat for Humanity Build Saturdays through December 6, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Details and registration at Global Missions Dogwood Gift Shop: Visit, Shop, Volunteer! Sun 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Mon 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Beautiful holiday items now at the Dogwood! 100% of the proceeds go towards PRUMC s mission work. To help during the holidays, contact wmattson@me.com. Students & Confirmation Wreath & Garland Delivery and Pick-up Sunday, December 7, 3 Shifts Available Help get wreath and garland orders to the congregation. Sign up in the Youth Lounge. The Great Tree Lighting Sunday, November 30, Meet at 5:00 pm in the Café Snacks, music and Chrismon tree lighting! Student Christmas Outreach Project Sunday, December 7, 5:00 pm, Youth Lounge Help stuff stockings for the UM Children s Home. Student Christmas Party Friday, December 12, 7:00-8:30 pm, Youth Lounge Wear your tackiest sweater and bring a gag gift! Ski Trip Registration & Deposits Due Don t miss this great weekend in Snowshoe, WV! Deposits are due now. Forms in the Youth Lounge and at Creation Care Faith, Business and the Environment Forum Sunday, November 16, 10:00 am, C208 Industry pro and consultant Jim Hartzfeld shares an inspirational message on Creation Care Sunday. Children & Parents Preschool Applications Due November 14, 2014 Applications are available in the Preschool Office or online at If mailing, please postmark on November 14, UMKF - Movie Night! Sunday, Nov 16, 5:00-6:30 pm, Heritage Hall 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders enjoy faith, food and fun with your church friends! $10 includes pizza dinner. Register at Advent Workshop: I ll Be Home for Christmas Sunday, November 23, 4:00-6:00 pm, FH Fellowship, food, fun and crafts galore to kick off the Advent season! We ll make gingerbread houses, family Advent wreaths, candle votives, pompom Christmas trees, and button wreaths! Details and registration at Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant Rehearsals: December 14, 9:45 am & 12:15 pm Angels, shepherds, sheep, manger animals, innkeeper and wisemen are needed! Ages 4 (as of 09/01/14) through 5th grade may participate in our Christmas pageant. Contact Martha Christopher at or marthac@prumc.org. Young Adults Young Adult Retreat with Rachel Held Evans November 14-16, Camp Glisson $130 per person includes meals and lodging. Open to single or married young adults. To register, visit Questions? Contact kathryn.schroeder23@gmail.com. 50 Plus Holiday Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden Tuesday, November 18, Depart 5:30 pm, $30 Spectacular lights at our beautiful in-town gardens! RSVP to or julieg@prumc.org. Thanksgiving Luncheon Wednesday, November 19, 12:00 pm, FH Hosted by Kauffman Tire for all those over 50. Entertainment by our very own Pops Choir. RSVP by calling , ext Outer Banks NC Tour: Legends, Lights and Lore Deposit Due Monday, December 1, 2014 Tours include famous lighthouses, wild horses, Wright Brothers, Lost Colony, gardens and aquarium. For complete details and cost, contact Julie Wright at or juliew@prumc.org. Wednesday Seasoned Saints 12:00 pm Lunch, Fellowship Hall 1:00 pm Program, C103 Nov 12 Write Letters to Soldiers Nov 19 Thanksgiving Luncheon (See above) Nov 26 No Seasoned Saints - Happy Thanksgiving

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. Calendar Today 12:30 pm Nicaragua Missions Meeting 4:30 pm High School Service Night 5:30 pm Middle School Dinner Out Nov 10 Turn in 2015 Pledges Nov 11 12:00 pm Veterans Luncheon Nov 14 Preschool Application Deadline 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 11:15 am Worship & Praise 5:00 pm 5 Nov Young Adult Retreat Nov 16 9:00 am Christmas Missions Market 9:00 am Creation Care Earth Fair 10:00 am Environment Forum 5:00 pm UMKF Movie Night Nov 18 5:30 pm 50+ Botanical Garden Lights Nov 19 12:00 pm 50+ Holiday Luncheon Nov 23 Harvest Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:15 am Worship in Sanctuary (only) 11:00 am Thanksgiving Luncheon 4:30 pm Advent Workshop Nov 26 Nov Church Closes at 2:00 pm Thanksgiving - Closed Nov 30 5:30 pm Great Tree Lighting (No 5) Dec 6-10 Christmas Kindness Shop Open Dec 7 Wreath and Garland pick-up 5:30 pm Carols by Candlelight (No Dec 12 5:00 pm Student Christmas Party Dec 14 5:30 pm Many Moods of Christmas Reception to follow. (No 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 Mimi Brunson at or mimib@prumc.org. Special Membership Day Harvest Sunday November 23, 2014 Have you been visiting Peachtree Road? If so, we invite you to become a member with others joining on this Special Membership Day! 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.