CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Assemble in God’s NamePrelude

Congregational Introit*

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Prayer of Adoration*

Give Praise to GodHymn of Praise**

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #91

Lighting of the Candles

Placing the Bible

Prayer of ConfessionGracious and Loving God, day after day we hear of nations and cities that are ravaged with trouble and disgrace. We see images of people struggling to survive, defenseless and destitute. Unlike Nehemiah we have not wept over what we see. We confess that often we work hard to avoid the brokenness around us. We are quick to place blame and slow to offer blessing. Forgive us for the ways we turn our eyes from injustice. Renew our hearts that we might yearn to see this world made right and be people through whom justice is done. Empower us for this task as we continue our confession in silence.

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

Congregational Response*

Blessed Assurance #139 (v. 1)

Life of the Congregation**

Invitation to PrayerEven Here Mark Miller

Pastoral Prayer & 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 evilFor Thine is the kingdom and the

power and the glory forever. Amen.

Offering Our GiftsSaints Bound for Heavenarr. Mack Wilberg

Our bondage it shall end by and by, by and by.

From Egypt’s yoke set free, hail the glorious jubilee,

And to Canaan we’ll return by and by, by and by.

Our deliverer he shall come by and by, by and by.

And our sorrows have an end with our threescore years and ten,

And vast glory crown the day by and by, by and by.

And when to Jordan’s floods we are come, we are come.

Jehovah rules the tide and the waters he’ll divide,

And the ransomed host shall shout “We are come, we are come.”

Then with all the happy throng we’ll rejoice, we’ll rejoice.

Shouting glory to our King, till the vaults of heaven ring,

And through all eternity we’ll rejoice, we’ll rejoice.

Doxology*

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544

Listen to God’s Word

IF YOU BUILD IT: HOPENehemiah 1:1–11 (Pew Bible, 750–751)Jay Madden 8:45, 10:00Mark Crumpler 11:15

Go in God’s NameHymn of Response*

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less #368

Invitation and Benediction*

Postlude*

* Those who are able, please stand.

** Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.

Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to follow God in heart, mind, and strength.

If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.

The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Celebration of:

Kathryn Montgomery Richards and Hunter Blythe Fleetwood who were married on August 31, 2014.They are given by the Fleetwood family.

LEADING THE WORSHIP MILESTONES

8:45Jay Madden Pastor for MissionChuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeSteve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults

10:00Jay Madden Pastor for MissionChuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeMarnie Crumpler Executive Pastor

11:15Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation Marnie Crumpler Executive PastorVicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care

Leading the MusicThe Chancel ChoirThe Peachtree Youth ChoirMary Hoffman Director of MusicAndy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & WorshipKenneth Axelson Interim OrganistJohn Phillips Youth Music AccompanistTania Maxwell Clements ViolaEmory Clements BassJoel Morris PercussionZach Schaefer Soloist

Lighting the CandlesRachel Whitfield 8:45Annabelle Lawson 8:45Makayla Kontz 10:00Hayden Shoup 10:00

Placing the BibleJoe King 8:45Kathy Anderson 10:00June Adkinson 11:15

HospitalsAl SaylorSt. Joseph

Ned StiemkeSt. Joseph

Betty TaylorPiedmont

Member DeathMarion Granade 11/4

Justice is more than a social, political or legal topic. It is making what is broken whole and complete and is a glimpse at the heart of God.

Join us in Fellowship Hall today as we focus on justice. Follow the stories of six individuals in our Journey to Justice exhibit, meet with some of Peachtree’s Mission partners, and shop for beautiful handmade items at the Fair Trade Marketplace.

peachtree-church.org/justice

GUEST SPEAKERS

Fidelis Kambalame leads Peachtree’s student sponsorship program in Chitipa, Malawi. He is a graduate of African Bible College. Kimberlie Marsh recently returned to Atlanta after two years serving as an After Care Fellow with International Justice Mission in Kolkata, India.

TODAY IN WORSHIP

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Come hear author Rebekah Lyons in the Fellowship Hall as she describes how she found freedom when facing her greatest fear. Tickets for the annual Women’s Christmas Tea can be purchased online for $20.peachtree-church.org/tea

You can help kids wake up with gifts under the tree this Christmas. The Joyous Toys Store provides low-income parents the means of finding the perfect gifts for their children to open on Christmas morning. peachtree-church.org/news/toys

Come to a seminar for 5th–12th grade parents hosted by the Student Ministries of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, and Northside Methodist Church in the Lodge featuring Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of Sticky Faith and The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family.peachtree-church.org/news/karapowell

In the spirit of gratitude for all of God’s benefits comes our generosity.Consider God’s work in your life and your financial commitment to the mission and ministries of Peachtree in 2015. Make an estimate of giving today using a commitment card located in the pew back in front of you or visit us online.peachtree-church.org/2015giving