MAY 5 BULLETIN

Planting

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S p e c i a l e a S t e r O f f e r i n g

O n m i r a c u l O u s O c c a s i O n s , D e a t h V a l l e y b l O O m s .

With the right combination of rain, sunlight and warmth, the barren landscape of one of the driest places on the planet springs to life. Bursts of colorful flowers transform roads and byways through the desert, as if seeded for show to those driving by.

New life can grow in the driest of places.

But seedlings are fragile. They need to be carefully planted and nurtured in order to grow. The act of cultivating such life is what we as the body of Christ do when we invest in people and communities around the world.

This takes time and a sustained relationship. When we do the work of ministry in places such as Malawi, Costa Rica , India, and around the world, we act as God’s gardeners, putting a trowel to the world with the light and peace of Jesus.

This month we celebrate our ongoing work and call each other to even greater works of growing new life.

Sprout. Planting the seeds of God’s kingdom.

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w e l c o m e t o P e a c h t r e e P r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h

Where everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

new to Peachtree

Tours of Peachtree: if you are new to Peachtree and would like to learn more about all of our exciting environments, begin by taking a tour of Peachtree! tours are offered the second sunday of every month and begin in the williams center after each worship service. Next Tour: May 12

Exploring Peachtree: Join us in room 2315 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. where you’ll learn more about Peachtree and have the opportunity to join our community. this interactive class is led by executive Pastor Marnie crumpler and other leaders. a light breakfast will be served. Next Class: May 19

to schedule a tour or register for exploring Peachtree, please contact rebecca Madden at 404.842.2173 or [email protected].

today’s MessageSprout: Planting Life: The Bible Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16 Preacher: Vic Pentz at 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m.

at our 8:45 service, our 4th graders will receive bibles honoring them and their transition into student Ministry (see page 10 for a list of our 4th graders). in the 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m services this morning, we celebrate the sacrament of baptism. baptism of infants is one way we look to the future. as we welcome these children into our fellowship, we also pledge that we will nurture their faith in the hope that they will one day profess their own faith in Jesus christ. the water being used for baptisms this morning comes from a new well in the village of chipakama, Malawi, funded by Peachtree’s Vacation bible school in 2010.

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asseMble in god’s naMe

Prelude...............................................................................................nicholas bowden *congregational introit (Please stand and join in singing together) Christ is Made the Sure Foundation.....................................weSTmINSTeR ABBeY

*Prayer of adoration

giVe Praise to god

**hymn of Praise How Firm a Foundation........................................................................FoUNDATIoN

Page 8 lighting of the candles Placement of the bible (10:00 & 11:15) sacrament of baptism *Those who are able, please stand. **Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.

though little is known about the author of this hymn, the text is

solidly based on scripture.

Verse 2 from isaiah 41:10; verse 3 from 2 corinthians 12:9; and verse 4 from

hebrews 13:5. all of these scriptures are

promises of god. it is fitting that we sing his promises as we bring children for baptism

this morning.

May 5, 2013 - 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 aM serVices baPtisM sunday

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*congregational response (all singing, remain seated) Jesus Loves Me ................................................................................................Jesus loVes Me Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.

Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

** life of the congregation (8:45) Presentation of 4th grade bibles

Pastoral Prayer and the lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. amen. offering our gifts Order My Steps .........................................glenn burleigh/arr. Jack schrader the chancel choir

Order my steps in your word, dear Lord,

Lead me, guide me, every day. Send your anointing, Father, I pray. Order my steps in your word, Please, order my steps in your word. Humbly I ask Thee, teach me your will, While you are working, help me be still. Tho’ Satan is busy, God is real! Order my steps in your word, Please, order my steps in your word. I want to walk worthy Lord, my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps, Lord, and I’ ll do your blessed will. The world is ever changing, but you are still the same. If you order my steps, I’ ll praise your name. Order my steps in your word, order my tongue in your word. Guide my feet in your word, wash my heart, O Lord, in your word. Show me how to walk in your word, Show me how to talk in your word. When I need a brand new song to sing, Show me how to let your praises ring, in your word. Please, order my steps in your word.

Order My Steps by gospel composer

glenn burleigh is a paraphrase of Psalm

119:133-135 - - a song of praise for god’s law and a prayer for him to help us follow his ways and save us from oppression.

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the beautiful flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of god and in loving Memory of

Peggy and a. J. Gordon. they are the gift of their daughter, Judy collier.

*hymn of thanksgiving Holy, Holy, Holy (all singing)..........................................................................nicaea

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning, our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty. God in three Persons, blessed Trinity: Amen!

listen to god’s word read and ProclaiMed

sprout: Planting life: the bible.........................................................Vic Pentz senior Pastor

scripture: Psalm 119:9-16................................................Pew bible, pages 957-9589 how can a young person stay on the path of purity?

by living according to your word.10 i seek you with all my heart;

do not let me stray from your commands.11 i have hidden your word in my heart

that i might not sin against you.12 Praise be to you, lord;

teach me your decrees.13 with my lips i recount

all the laws that come from your mouth.14 i rejoice in following your statutes

as one rejoices in great riches.15 i meditate on your precepts

and consider your ways.16 i delight in your decrees;

i will not neglect your word.

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go in god’s naMe

*hymn of response Lead Me, Guide Me..............................................................................lead Me, guide Me

Congregation, sing the refrain below, after each verse sung by soloists:

soloist, Verse 1:

I am weak, and I need Thy strength and power To help me over my weakest hour; Help me through the darkness Thy face to see: Lead me, O Lord, lead me! (refrain)

soloist, Verse 2:

Help me tread in the paths of righteousness, Be my aid when Satan and sin oppress. I am putting all my trust in Thee: Lead me, O Lord, lead me! (refrain)

soloist, Verse 3: I am lost if you take your hand from me, I am blind without Thy light to see. Lord, always let me Thy servant be: Lead me, O Lord, lead me! (refrain) *invitation and benediction

*Postlude............................................................................................nicholas bowden

in the world of hymnody, this

hymn is relatively “new,” composed by doris Mae akers in 1953. akers was an american gospel music composer,

arranger and singer. Known for her

work with the sky Pilot choir, she was inducted into the

gospel Music hall of Fame in 2001.

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gillian adamswill adamsgray aldridgehuston alfordavery bargeronnicholas benderreese bentleyrobert blackchristopher brasherJack brecherJohn briggsalexandra burgerbella carraustin chastainlaura claxtonMargaret anne colemangriffin collierriley cooper andrew currentbeck edmistonwill eidboleah eilandtrey ellissophie elveharper FosgateJackson FrickeMatthew Furrcaleb gerstelella gerstelsean glennoncaroline gricecaroline hagood

emory halfordcatherine hamiltonhailey hammondMadison harrellMay harveyconor haugheybentley-grace hicksaudrey holtonwilliam hudakwilliam hullaidan hurtadoian hutchersonemilie JacobusKatie Jacobuschandler Kennyelizabeth grace KhanMary evelyn Kingsophie Kingsam Kuramotohampton langenbeckanabela lassingashton leegabriella loomisJames Maichledavis MarksPatrick Marsdenchase Mathisonruth Mccradycamille MccrawKate Mcduffiegrace McKennaabigail Miller

tiana MillerJulia naphinashley nestorgrant nicholsonemily noahrachel Patton dagny PetersKate Powersbrianna Queencourtney raymerJoey sandelFraser searingKate sharaburawilliam sharpelle shoresrobert shultschristian spichernicholas spicherwyatt strassmanngrace thomasonhugh trotterJack Valentinehanna Vincentsydney wadeinessa watsonabbie wickhamchristian wilsongreer windom

FoURTh gRADeRS ReceIvINg BIBleS

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B A p T I S m S10:00 A.m.Parents: lige & dana gillisSon: Charles Richard (Charlie)date of birth: november 20, 2012siblings: brice: age 5 emma Jane: age 3grandparents: anne gillis charles & shirley gillis richard & darlene schultzscripture: i corinthians 13:4-7Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Parents: Kevin & beth greeneDaughter: Mary Margaret (Mary Margaret)date of birth: June 25, 2012siblings: shep: age 3grandparents: John & linda greene bill & beverly tarpyscripture: hebrews 13:5-6…God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

10:00 A.m.Parents: robert & laura owenDaughter: Campbell Gwyndate of birth: october 29, 2012siblings: ben: age 5 cooper: age 3grandparents: John & lynn Massey duncan & irene owenscripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Parents: bryan & casey reaDaughter: Emme Layne (Emme Layne)date of birth: april 17, 2012grandparents: norma rea Paul & laurie rea layne & nancy smithscripture: Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

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B A p T I S m S10:00 A.m.Parents: ryan & lindsey schoultzSon: Jackson Porterdate of birth: october 30, 2012grandparents: connie rogers lin rogers Janelle schoultz Mike & Kathleen schoultzscripture: i corinthians 13:4-7Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

11:15 A.m.Parents: Jack & nicky arnoldSon: Parker James (Parks)date of birth: october 3, 2012siblings: caroline: age 2grandparents: scott & chris arnold hunter & susan lapellescripture: Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Parents: Michael & rebecca FreedDaughter: Elizabeth Valliant (Libby)date of birth: July 31, 2012grandparents: linda Freed edward Freed Mary liz Mcgowan great grandfather: bob carlsonscripture: deuteronomy 6:5-6Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.

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B A p T I S m S8:45 A.m. suMMit serViceParents: James Juracka & Monica okunoSon: Luca Okunodate of birth: January 10, 2013siblings: noah: age 6 sophie: age 1grandparents: charles Juracka, sr. Mitsuya okuno lorraine Petersscripture: Psalm 139:14-16I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 11:15 A.m. suMMit serVice Parents: brent & catherine hilpertDaughter: Mackenzie Gracedate of birth: october 7, 2012siblings: Molly: age 3grandparents: dale & sharon hilpert billy chow & Penny oslund amy Pricescripture: ii corinthians 12:9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

11:15 A.m. suMMit serVice Parents: garrett & Kristen whiteDaughter: Merridy Nicoledate of birth: december 11, 2008siblings: william: age 1 1/2grandparents: rick & darby Moyer dan & betty whitescripture: Philippians 1:9-11And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Parents: garrett & Kristen whiteSon: William Christiandate of birth: october 25, 2011siblings: Merridy: age 4 1/2grandparents: rick & darby Moyer dan & betty whitescripture: Proverbs 3:1-4My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

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8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 8:45 10:00

11:15

8:45, 10:00, 11:15

8:45

10:00

8:45

10:00

11:15

sanctuary serVices leading the worshiP

Vic Pentz, SeNIoR pASToR Marnie crumpler, execUTIve pASToR

Vicki harrington Franch, pASToR FoR pASToRAl cARe

Marnie crumpler, execUTIve pASToR

chuck roberts, pASToR FoR coNgRegATIoNAl lIFe

Mark crumpler, pASToR FoR TeAchINg AND SpIRITUAl FoRmATIoN Jon glass, DIRecToR oF hIgh School mINISTRY

leading the Music

the chancel choir

Mary hoffman, DIRecToR oF mUSIc mINISTRIeS nicholas bowden, pRINcIpAl oRgANIST

andy bayles, STAFF pIANIST

lighting the candles

addie ellis & Matt ellis Kate Moore & terry Moore

elders Placing the bibledonna hyland

sally hinkle billy holley

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suPPort grouPs & Pastoral careFor complete information, visit www.peachtreepres.org/support

• Stephen Ministers

• Cancer Care Team

• Spiritual Life Recovery Group

• Women’s Fertility & Prayer Support Group

• alcoholics anonymous and al-anon

• Grief Support Group Harrington Library

• Minor Brain Injury Support Group

• Divorce Recovery Support Groups

• The National alliance on Mental Illness(NaMI) Family-to-Family Educational Course

• NaMI Family Support Group

• NaMI Connections Recovery Support Group

caregiVing concerns

HOSPITaLS Brighton Gardens Bernie Bierman

Piedmont a.B. Martin

MEMBER DEaTH Martha Kitchell, 4/26

FaMILy MEMBER DEaTH Martha Kitchell, 4/26 Wife of Jim Kitchell, 4/26

For pastoral care after hours (a personal crisis, death in the family, etc.) please call 404.693.6667

weeKly recoMMended resource

refuse to do nothing: Finding your Power to abolish Modern-day slavery by shayne Moore & Kimberly Mcowen yim

slavery didn’t end in 1833, when william wilberforce’s decades-long campaign finally resulted in the slavery abolition act. it didn’t end in 1863, when abraham lincoln signed the emancipation Proclamation. it didn’t end in 1949, when the united nations declared trafficking “incompatible with the dignity and worth of the human person.” the sad truth is, slavery never ended. it just went underground, where it continues to exploit powerless men, women and children in horrific ways throughout the world.

now for the good news: you have power.

available in the Peachtree Bookstore and the Williams Center.

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join uspopsicles in the park may 18 | 3:30-5:00pm

S A V E T H E D A T E

picnic in the park august 25 | 5:00-7:00pm

when? Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:30 - 5:00 PM

where? A park in your community why? Enjoy popsicles & new

relationships! who? Peachtree Presbyterian

families and friends rsvp: To the community park at peachtreepres.org/reddot

come join the fun at Preschool’s – camp Peaches.

children who will be two-years-old by February 28, 2013, through rising third graders may attend

one or both weeks.

June 10 – 14, 2013June 17 – 21, 2013

9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

cost: $180 per week or $340 for both weeks

To register:

peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org

Heritage Golf LinksThursday, May 16th, 2013

12:30pm

Registration available at thegymatpeachtree.org

Camp Peaches 2013 Registration!

The author of Sticky Faith and Hurt 2.0 will be joining us at Peachtree to discuss how we can influence kids to have a lifelong faith in a changing culture.

June 2, 2013

Dr. Chap Clark For Parents,

Youth Leaders & Coaches!

For more info: peachtreepres.org/news

Join us as we learn what God is doing through Peachtree to Plant, Nurture and Grow the next generation.

May 5 | Investing in Children | May 12 | Community Development

May 19 | Transformation and Global Giving Sunday

global giving 2013

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For more information visit www.peachtreepres.org

The Story-Tellin’ Man - annual Children’s Musical | 4:00 PM Popsicles in the Park | 3:30-5:30 PM Peachtree youth Choir in Concert | 7:00 PM Global Giving Sunday Vacation Bible School an american Pops Concert | 6:00 PM Ducktown Middle School Camp Rutledge High School Camp

TODay May 18 May 18 May 19

June 3-6 June 9

June 9-13 June 16-21

uPcoMing Key dates at Peachtree