11 AM WORSHIP MAY 1, 2022 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
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MAY 1, 2022 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 11 AM WORSHIP
Welcome to Peachtree Christian Church,
a cathedral for the city of Atlanta,
a community of reconciliation, cultivation, and care.
It is good to be here with you. Your presence makes us more whole. Here is some info we
hope will help you fully, consciously, and actively participate in the liturgy.
What is "liturgy?"
Liturgy comes from a Greek word meaning “work of the people.” When we gather to
worship, we are collaborating together with God in blessing, restoring, and reconciling all
things through the Son and Spirit. Today’s liturgy is approximately 65 minutes.
Do I have to identify as a Christian to participate?
No. Many who are here do, but these liturgies are for anyone who wants to join. More than
anything this is a community, so make an effort to meet those worshipping with you.
How do I participate?
Speak aloud the words in bold. Stand if you are able with each +. Additional explanations
are in italics. Throughout, the margins mark which "movement" we are making with
headings for each "moment." Otherwise, simply be attentive. Engage all your senses, and
be open to whatever God wants to give.
What about Communion?
We invite you to the Lord's table, which is open to all. Due to current safety protocols, you
will receive an individual kit with this order of worship. If you
haven't already, someone will make sure you have one during
Communion.
What about children?
As the main window above the altar depicts, we welcome
children as full participants. We encourage generations to
worship together and grown-ups to guide children in what is
happening. There is also childcare and children's programming
on the second floor, to your right off the elevator.
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
ADVENT Easter refers to both Resurrection Sunday and the seven
week season that follows, celebrating the resurrection of
CHRISTMASTIDE Jesus.
EPIPHANY
LENT
EASTER Weekly Readings
PENTECOST Acts 9:1-6
Revelation 5:11-14
ORDINARY TIME John 21:1-19
KINGDOMTIDE Psalm 30
G AT H E R
WELCOME Ms. Sarah Brasington
Thank you for joining in worship. Throughout the liturgy, please speak aloud
the bold text and stand if you are able whenever indicated (+)
PRELUDE The Beauty of Sweet Briar
Carol Williams
Dr. Carol Williams, Artist in Residence & Organist
+CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Jim Bell
Great Spirit of God, you have healed our wounds.
You have brought us from paths of hurt and anger.
You have blessed our life that we might be a blessing to others.
Let us worship you in great joy.
Let us remember the ways you have turned our mourning into dancing.
Let us give thanks to you forever.
+OPENING HYMN
#220 "O Sons and Daughters, Sing Your Praise"
O Filii Et Filiae
(Stanzas 1, 2 & 3)
O sons and daughters, sing your paise
on this most holy day of days.
For Christ from death to life is raised.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
When Magdelene and Salome
and Mary went where Jesus lay
they found the stone was rolled away.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
An angel greeted them and said,
"The Christ is risen from the dead.
To Galilee he goes ahead."
Alleluia! Alleluia!
P R AY E R
+INVOCATION & LORD'S PRAYER Ms. Brasington
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 trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC "Kum Ba Yah"
traditional/arr. Patsy Ford Simms
The Sanctuary Choir & Brad Ritchie, cello
CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE Mr. Cecil Pharr
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought,
word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart; We have not loved our neigh-
bors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of
your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight
in your will and walk in your ways, to the gory of your Name. Amen.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!P R AY E R
+PASSING OF THE PEACE Mr. Pharr
Please take a moment to greet your neighbor, saying "Peace be with you."
TITHES & GIFTS Rev. Dee Stone
You can give online at peachtree.org/give or text 678-509-6476.
OFFERTORY MUSIC "Berceuse"
Vierne
Carol Williams, Organ
+DOXOLOGY
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.WO R D
+SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 6:9-13
“Pray then in this way:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And do not bring us to the time of trial,
but rescue us from the evil one.
James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you
may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons
"Journeying through Doubt, #2"
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Katie Bond
Please respond at the conclusion of each prayer
Lord, in your mercy...
hear our prayer.TA B L E
HYMN OF PREPARATION #590 "Kum Ba Yah"
Desmond
(Stanzas 1-4)
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah! kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah! kum ba yah,
my Lord, kum ba yah! O Lord, kum ba yah!
Someone's crying, Lord, kum, ba, yah! Someone's crying, Lord, kum, ba, yah!
Someone's crying, Lord, kum, ba, yah! O Lord, kum, ba, yah!
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba yah! Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba, yah!
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba yah! O Lord, Kum ba yah!
Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba yah! Someone's praying Lord, kum ba yah!
Someone's praying Lord, kum ba yah! O Lord, kum ba yah!
INVITATION & SHARING OF HOLY COMMUNION
Rev. Stone
The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he
had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do
this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new cov-
enant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance
of me.”
“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the
Lord’s death until he comes.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The minister blesses and breaks the bread.
Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ
died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
COMMUNION MUSIC "Jupiter" from The Planets
Holst
Brad Ritchie, celloSEND
+HYMN OF RESPONSE #220 "O Sons and Daughters, Sing Your Praise"
O Filii Et Filiae
(Stanzas 4, 5 & 6)
Among disciples Christ appeared. "My peace be with you," was his word, but
Thomas doubted when he heard. Alleluia! Alleluia!
"Come, Thomas, see my hands and side. I am the one they crucified." My God,
my Savior!" Thomas cried. Alleluia! Alleluia!
"How blest are those who do not see yet place their faith and trust in me. They
shall have life eternally." Alleluia! Alleluia!
BENEDICTION Dr. Longbons
POSTLUDE
Song of Praise
H. Chappell
Dr. Carol Williams, Organist
(You are invited to remain for the Postlude, but should you need to leave, please
do so quietly.)
The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory
of Evelyn Chesney Taylor and Fred Medlock Taylor by the Leavitt family.Our Common Life RECEPTION TO HONOR THE CLASS OF 2022 Today | 12:15pm | Burns Hall Please join us for light refreshments and drinks in Burns Hall following the 11am service to celebrate and recognize the graduating class of 2022. Aubrey Alkhazraji Kai Cook Bella Fisk Will Johnson STARTING POINT CLASS Today | 12:30-1:30 pm | Library Would you like to know more about our church, our history, and the tenets of our faith? Would you like to join us and participate more fully with us in your spiritual journey? Or maybe you’re a member and would like a “refresher course” on the basic elements of our faith. All are welcome to Starting Point Class on May 1. Lunch is free; RSVP requested so that we have enough food for everyone. To register for this class and view other Sunday classes visit peachtree.org/classes Contact: Dee Stone | dstone@peachtree.org CHILDREN'S CATECHISM RETREAT Today | 12:30-4:00pm | Burns Hall Marvelous Faith! In the pages of Scripture, we discover that men and women who exhibit great bravery and obedience to God are heroes of our faith. They will realize how they can be a hero too, by trusting God and having faith in Jesus. At the Catechism Retreat, kids (grades 2nd–5th) will learn about the sacraments of baptism and communion. Contact: Sarah Brasington | sbrasington@peachtree.org | 404.876.5535 x313 PARABLES: A SIX-WEEK SHORT COURSE Sundays, thru May 29, 2022 | 10:00AM | Library By all indications, Jesus was an excellent teacher. Although His methods included proverbs, discourses and (what we would call) the Socratic method, His main form of teaching was the parable. Join us as we consider Jesus' parables to explore His teaching method and to hear what Jesus continues to teach us today. Contact: Mary-Elizabeth Ellard | ellardw@bellsouth.net
SUPPORT FOR COVENANT HOUSE Throughout May During May, Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) focuses support on Covenant House, a faith-based organization that offers crises shelter housing, health/wellness, support, and street outreach services to young adults 18-21 in Atlanta. More than 3,000 young adults are homeless in Atlanta, most have experienced or witnessed violence, and all of them need help and encouragement. Financial donations may be mailed to Covenant House Georgia, P.O. Box 94465, Atlanta, GA 30377; or in-kind items may be given through their Amazon Wish List. Contact: Annie Gillespie | agilles339@yahoo.com 8TH ANNUAL MIDTOWN RACE FOR MAC 5K Saturday, May 14, 2022 | 8:30AM | Piedmont Park | $35 Registration Fee Are you a walker or a runner? Sign up for this 5k and support our ministry partners, Midtown Assistance Center. The race is their largest fundraising event of the year! Volunteers are also needed. Register at https://midtownassistancecenter.org/mac-happenings/midtown-race-mac Contact: Midtown Assistance Center DADDY DAUGHTER BEACH BALL Saturday, May 14, 2022 | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Burns Hall | $10 per dad, $5 per daughter This dance is the perfect way to spend time with the special little lady in your life! Whether she is your daughter, granddaughter or niece, the Family Life Ministry invites you to join us for an evening of fun and music at our Beach Luau! Luau attire encouraged! The evening will include a DJ, a photo by Lyle Photos, and an assortment of delicious desserts! RSVP by May 12th: http://peachtree.org/beachball Contact: Robin Schulz | rschulz@peachtree.org MOM SON BEACH BLAST Sunday, May 15, 2022 | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Burns Hall/Playground | $10 per mom, $5 per son Whether he is your son, grandson or nephew, the Family Life Ministry invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun and games at our Beach Blast! Lunch, lawn games and laughter will be a part of this afternoon – come have a ball! RSVP by May 12th: http://peachtree.org/beachblast Contact: Robin Schulz | rschulz@peachtree.org CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH Sunday, May 22, 2022 | 12:15PM | Burns Hall | $5 per person; Free for children 3 & under Please mark your calendars and plan to join the church community for Sunday lunch. Contact: Robin Schulz | rschulz@peachtree.org | 404-876-3353 ext. 318
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AND YES! ATLANTA
July 18 - 22, 2022 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM | Early Bird $25
Preschoolers through 5th graders are invited to a Food Truck Party – where we will be On a Roll with God!
This party includes exciting new music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible
stories that will help children turn to God for all they need and join God in providing for the needs of others.
6th, 7th & 8th graders are invited to join the SERVING Team at YES! Atlanta and team up with VBS for
leadership opportunities and local mission projects. T-shirts are included with registration and are free for
on-site volunteers. *Fee increases to $30 per participant after June 20. Discounts for families with 3 or more
children. Scholarships available. Registration is open, and on-line payment is available:
PEACHTREE.ORG/VBS
Contact: Robin Schulz | rschulz@peachtree.org
BAPTISM
Baptism is a sacrament of the Christian faith. If you or a family member are interested in learning more
about being baptized at Peachtree Christian Church, please let a minister know.
Contact: Sarah Brasington | sbrasington@peachtree.org
DISASTER RELIEF FUND - UKRAINE
Urgent need for Ukrainian refugees
While we are in fervent prayer for the people of Ukraine, we are also taking action by sending money for
disaster relief via the Disciples of Christ Week of Compassion. They are working actively in and around
Ukraine to help the refugees directly. You may donate online at peachtree.org/give or by check mailed to the
church or with your Sunday offering. Mark contributions "Disaster Relief Fund."
Contact: Dee Stone | dstone@peachtree.org
BY THE NUMBERS
Online Worship: 46 | In-Person: 125 | Other Classes & Groups: 77 | Offering: Not Available
Worship attendance is from last Sunday and does not account for multiple people at one device. Classes and
groups attendance reflects the week previous to last Sunday.
Peachtree Christian Church is a Disciples of Christ congregationPEACHTREE.ORG 1580 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.876.5535
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