Peachtree Road United Methodist Church July 15, 2012 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Summer in the City 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, 1992. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church 3180 Peachtree Road Northwest. Atlanta, Georgia 30305. www. prumc. org Main / 404. 266. 2373. Pastoral Care Emergency / 404. 419. 7591
Morning Worship July 15, 2012. 8:45 & 11:15 am the gathering Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland Opening Voluntary Be thou my vision Irish Folk Melody arr. Ted Smith and Don Hustad Nicole Marane, organ; Jeremy McElroy, piano The Greeting At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. The Call to Worship * To God Be the Glory William H. Doane, 1875 To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the lifegate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done! Fanny J. Crosby, 1875 Choir and Congregation Praise and Thanksgiving Invocation* Hymns We Love to Sing * Hymn 469 Jesus Is All the World to Me Elizabeth Hymn 462 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882 Ritual of Christian Fellowship * ** The people are seated. 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 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 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,* Hymn Revive Us Again John J. Husband
Prayer* Anthem Lord, here am I John Ness Beck (1930-1987) Master, Thou callest, I gladly obey; only direct me, and I ll find Thy way. Teach me the mission appointed for me. What is my labor, and where it shall be. Master, Thou callest, and this I reply, Ready and willing, Lord, here am I. Willing, my Savior, to take up the cross; willing to suffer reproaches and loss; willing to follow, if Thou will but lead; only support me with grace in my need. Living or dying, I still would be Thine, yet I am mortal while Thou art divine. Pardon, whenever I turn from the right; pity and bring me again to the light. (8:45 am) The Parish Choir (11:15 am) The Chancel Choir Fannie Crosby (1820-1915) 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* Mark 6:14-29 following the reading Minister The Gospel of the Lord. People Thanks be to God! Sermon Under the Influence Response to the word Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn 186 Alleluia Jerry Sinclair, 1972 sending forth Benediction* 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* Tune: Edelweiss 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 Eugene Gigout (1844-1925) * 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. Please Welcome to our Church Community These Children Being Baptized Today: Abigail Sarah Fuller, born July 27, 2011, daughter of Lori and Brett Fuller; Lila Reese Paidipalli, born August 9, 2011, daughter of Melanie and Vinod Paidipalli; and Emily Ann Schilpp, born December 16, 2011, daughter of Lauren and Matt Schilpp. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Buck and Sara Elizabeth Appleton by their daughters, Libba Wilson and Coker Appleton, and their grandsons, Brett Wilson and Clay Wilson and their families. In Celebration of the Wedding of: Kelsey Ferris and Preston Davis. Altar Flowers: If you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, please contact Linda Schutte at 770.329.2075. Preaching: Liturgists: Music: Holy Communion Moore Chapel: Rev. Thomas Martin, Associate Minister Mark 6:14-29 Jordan Black, Associate Director of Children s Ministries, Rev. Lindley Curtis, Associate Minister, Beth Spencer, Director of Lay Volunteer Service. Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist, Jeremy McElroy, Assistant Organist, David R. White, Director of the Georgia Boy Choir, The Parish Choir, The Chancel Choir. Hannah Stubblefield, Duke Divinity Intern, is the celebrant today. Jeremy McElroy, Assistant Organist, leads the music. Upcoming Celebrants: July 22 Leslie Lyons Watkins, Director of Single Professionals and Creation Care Ministries July 29 Rev. Darren Hensley, Deacon August 5 Communion will be celebrated in the Sanctuary.
Announcements. July 15, 2012 Complete details at www.prumc.org. 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 Singles Mission Trip Forum Today, 10:00 am, C208 Join us for a discussion and slide show of our upcoming Labor Day mission trip to Alabama. Junior High Mission Team Leaves Today Please keep our students and staff in your prayers as our Junior High team heads to Asheville, NC to help a family in need with home repairs. Summer in the City In our July and August worship services we will revisit some of our favorite hymns and welcome special guests for Summer in the City. After services we will meet on the front lawn for fellowship and a glass of lemonade. We hope you enjoy this time of relaxed Sundays. Evening Worship : What s Not in the Bible! Sundays, July, 6:00 pm, Moore Chapel Join us for casual evening worship for all ages. Families are welcome to worship together or childcare is available. Dogwood Shop Southern Proper ties, Nest candles, wedding gifts, summer books and bags. Hours: Sun 9:30 am- 12:30 pm and Mon-Thur 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Special Events Spiritual Retreat: Finding God in Ordinary Time August 17-19, Nantahala Outdoor Center We all lead busy lives, pulling us in different directions. 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 www.prumc.org. UMW s Taste of Summer Tuesday, August 21, 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall All women are invited to a ladies night out with dinner, silent auction, recipes, live auction and great fellowship! Proceeds from this event will benefit My House - a safe haven for homeless, medically fragile infants. You may RSVP, sponsor a table, or donate online at www.prumc.org or call 404.266.2373, ext. 344 to make reservations. Local Outreach Feed the Hungry Food Drive This month we are collecting food items for Feed the Hungry Foundation which delivers food to families in crisis. Grocery bags with a list of needed items will be available after worship today. Information is also online and in the church kiosks. Bring items to the bins in the Rollins Center or Fellowship Hall. Clothing for BCM THRIFTique BCM s THRIFTique is a boutique-style thrift store that provides free clothing to people in need, and affordable clothing to the community. The shop is in critical need of clothing donations - especially men s items and shoes. Please bring items to BCM 800 Miami Circle, Mon-Sat, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Music & Arts Cherub Choir Camp - A Few Spots Open 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. Only ten spaces remain. Sign up today at www.prumc.org. Handbell Workshops & Recruitment This summer we are offering workshops for beginners and returning players. No music reading required - we ll teach you everything you need to know. Contact Nicole Marane at 404.240.8206 or nicolem@prumc.org. Choir Registration for 2012/2013 begins August 1 at www.prumc.org. Creation Care Called to Care for God s Creation 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
Sports & Recreation 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. Now Registering for Fall Programs & Camps Visit www.prumcsports.org to sign up for fall sports programs including soccer leagues and kids classes. We still have some great weekly summer camps to enjoy. Details at www.prumcsports.org. Children & Parents Bible Olympics! Today, 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall Completed K-5th learn Bible stories through crazy competition! Bring your Bible and a friend. New to the Nursery Sunday, August 5, 9:30-10:00 am, D323 All new and expectant parents are invited to learn about our Nursery Ministry, Drop-In, The Preschool and all the PRUMC offerings for young families. Leaving the Nursery Sunday, August 5, 10:15-10:45 am, D323 All parents with children born in 2009 are invited to join us and learn about our three year old Sunday School and Young Worshiper classes. Teacher Training Sunday, August 12, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm All teachers will gather for a light snack supper and then cover the what, why, when and how of teaching our precious children this coming school year. A few teaching spots are still available! Single Professionals Singles Mission Trip Friday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 4 We ll repair tornado-damaged homes and spend a day off at a nearby lake. $75 includes meal, lodging and transportation. Sign up at www.prumc.org. 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. $10/car. Contact jessieannmathison@gmail.com. Single Great Day of Service Saturday, Aug 4, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Around Atlanta Help us spruce up Wilderness Works or Mountain View Care Home. Sign up at www.prumc.org. Senior Adults 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 404.240.8203. Current Events Roundtable with Rev. Don Jordan July 25, 12:00 pm Lunch / 1:00 pm Progam, B156 Join us for a discussion of important current events. RSVP for deli lunch ($7) to Lindley at lindleyc@ prumc.org or 404.240.8203. Senior Adult Sunday Sunday, August 12, 8:45 & 11:15 am Worship Celebrate in our special worship services followed by a luncheon featuring entertainment by the Bitsyland String Band. $7 per person - reservations requested by Aug 3 to 404.266.2373, ext. 345. Men Men s Bible Study with Ken Boa Fridays, 7:00 am, Hall of Apostles Casual Bible study at the end of each week. Men s Bible Study with Thomas Martin 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8:00 pm, C105 No preparation required. Open to all ages. Global Missions Join an Upcoming Global Mission Team! You can find trip information online at www.prumc. org. Medical personnel needed on all mission trips. Kenya - Sep 5-15 Georgia - Sep 20 - Oct 6 or Sep 22-30 Nicaragua Family - Dec 27, 2012 - Jan 2, 2013 Honduras - Jan 19-26, 2013 Kenya - Feb 14-24, 2013 Nicaragua - Mar 2-9, 2013 Resources Career Transition Support Group Mondays, July 16 and August 20, 6:30 pm, B118 Join us for two helpful round table discussions this summer. No RSVP necessary. Library Resource Center Stock up on summer books. Hours: Sun 8:30 am- 12:30 pm and Tue-Thur 11:00 am-2:00 pm.
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 15 10:00 am Singles Mission Forum Jul 15-21 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 4 Single Great Day of Service Aug 6-10 Cherub Choir Camp Aug 12 Senior Adult Sunday Aug 17-19 Spiritual Formation Retreat Aug 21 UMW Taste of Summer Aug 26 Promotion Sunday 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 www.prumc.org. 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 404.240.8228 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 404.240.8228 or susanm@prumc.org.