THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY THE TWENTY SECOND D AY of JANUARY, 2 0 1 7 3180 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE . ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30305 . WWW.PRUMC.ORG MORNING WORSHIP JANUARY 22, 2017 . 8:45 & 11:15 AM THE GATHERING Carillon Prelude Sally Westmoreland The Opening Voluntary Pastorale, Sonata No. 1, Op. 42 Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) † At the sound of the bells, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. The Choral Introit arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010) Rise up in early morning; Sing of the risen Savior. Sing tidings of salvation with alleluias ringing: In cymbalis bene sonantibus. St. John Damascene (676-749) PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING At the Procession,* Hymn 577 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM Rhondda 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. Ministry of Music The Lord is great John Erickson (Twentieth Century) The Lord is great, everybody sing Alleluia. God made the birds, the beasts in the field, the fish in the water and God made me. Alleluia, praise the Lord. The Cherub Choir (8:45 am) from Psalm 8 Sing, rejoice, clap your hands Mark Patterson (b. 1969) Sing, rejoice, clap your hands, sing a song of praise to the Lord. Let your voice be raised. Shout from the mountaintops, whisper through the trees, come every one now rejoice and sing. The Carol Choir (11:15 am) Sacrament of Christian Baptism (11:15 am) 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 Reception of New Members 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. Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD At the Offertory,* † An offering is collected to support the work of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church sharing God’s love with the world. Hymn 514* Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Webb Prayer Anthem The call David Ashley White (b. 1944) Come, my way, my truth, my life: such a way as gives us breath, such a truth as ends all strife, such a life as killeth death. Come, my light, my feast, my strength: such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest. Come, my joy, my love, my heart: such a joy as none can move, such a love as none can part, such a heart as joys in love. The Chancel Choir George Herbert 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 4:12-23 † following the reading Minister The Gospel of the Lord. People Thanks be to God! Sermon Reset Your Life: Following Jesus RESPONSE TO THE WORD Invitation to Christian Discipleship At the Invitation,* Hymn 576 Rise Up, O Men of God Festal Song SENDING FORTH Benediction* Peace* Minister The peace of the Lord be always with you. People 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 Allegro maestoso, Sonata II Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) * Stand as you are able. ** Ushers will seat all those who are waiting. Please turn off all mobile and electronic devices while in the Sanctuary. Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available in the Narthex from any member of our usher team. 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: Claire Elizabeth Evans, born August 29, 2016, daughter of Ashley and Scott Evans; and Claire Brooks Newcomb and Elizabeth Langley Newcomb, born July 14, 2014, daughters of Laura and Billy Newcomb. The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God In Loving Memory of: Charles C. Barton, William A. and Anna C. Amsie and Rose Whittemore by Mrs. Charles C. Barton. In Honor of: Marilyn Memory McMullan on her 80th birthday on January 24th by her family, John F., Ted & Catherine, Jane, and Tom McMullan. 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: Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister Matthew 4:12-23 Liturgists: Rev. Leslie Lyons Watkins, Associate Minister, Rev. Jamie Jenkins, Minister of Visitation, Diane Hary, Mary Kathryn Allen, Candler Interns Music: 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, Nicole Lewis, Jo Grodzicki, Associate Musicians, The Chancel Choir, The Cherub Choir, The Carol Choir Holy Communion New Traditions Sundays @ 5 Moore Chapel, 9:00 am Harp Student Center, 11:15 am Moore Chapel, 5:00 pm Rev. Darren Hensley, Deacon Rev. Matthew Nelson, Rev. Matthew Nelson, Associate Minister Robin Hensley, Guest Organist Associate Minister Dakin Andone, Worship Leader For information on upcoming worship services please visit www.prumc.org. Announcements . January 22, 2017 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 your row. TODAY Services Youth Sunday is February 5 On this day PRUMC students will lead all aspects of Stop Hunger Now Meal Packing FULL worship. We recognize and appreciate our youth’s Today, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Grace Hall leadership at Peachtree Road and look forward to Today, PRUMC comes together to pack 15,000 the many great things happening in their growing nutritious meals for those who suffer from hunger ministry. in Haiti. Our volunteer slots are full, but come down to Grace Hall to see, encourage and be a part! Jeremy McElroy’s Farewell Services Donations welcome. All those who are registered Sunday, February 12, 9:00, Moore Chapel to help pack, please report to the sign-in table. Sunday, February 19, 8:45 & 11:15 am, Sanctuary Assistant organist Jeremy McElroy will soon Youth Sunday Rehearsal relocate to Chicago. Please join us in worship to Today, 5:30 pm, Sanctuary celebrate his talents and service to PRUMC. On Sunday, February 5, PRUMC students will lead Sunday worship. We will rehearse during MYF today and Sunday, January 29 and at 10:00 am on Sunday, February 4. LEARN Special Guests IF YOU ARE NEW Sami Cone: Raising Uncommon Kids Wednesday, February 1, 9:30 am, Grace Hall Author, blogger, radio host and TV correspondent New Member Brunch Sami Cone will discuss shepherding the hearts of Sunday, January 29*, 10:00 am, Hospitality Suite our children and modeling Christ in our homes. We’d like to extend a special welcome to all those RSVP at prumc.org/register. who joined PRUMC in 2016. Please join us for brunch and fellowship next Sunday. *Note date An Evening with Bob Goff and time change from January 22 dinner. Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary PRUMC’s Men of IMPACT proudly present Bob Goff, Second Sunday Snapshot philanthropist, speaker, human rights advocate Sunday, February 12, 10:00 am, Hospitality Suite and best-selling author of Love Does. Highly Are you a newcomer to Peachtree Road and sought-after for his powerful and relatable talks, looking for programs and events of interest to Bob gets to the core of living a life of meaning. you? Let us help! Join us at a casual gathering to Learn about a life of love-in-action and be inspired! hear about current opportunities from staff and Tickets at prumc.org/register.