ORDER OF WORSHIP
FEBRUARY 8, 2026
8:30 | 9:45
Prelude
O Worship the King | Hymn #9
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
All Creatures of Our God and King | Hymn #67
Nicene Creed *
Gloria Patri | Hymn #331 *
Life of the Congregation *
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
A Covenant Prayer
LOVE THAT REMAINS
RUTH 1-4
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Senior
Pastor
O God Beyond All Praising | Hymn #676
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
* For 9:45 service only
11:15
Praise
Who You Say I Am
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Let Me See Jesus
1-4
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Senior
Pastor
One Thing Remains
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
Ruth 1-4
Hesed = steadfast love, loyal love, unfailing love, loving-kindness. 247 times in Hebrew Old Testament. 3 times in book of Ruth.
Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home. May the Lord show you kindness (hesed), as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands and to me. May the Lord grant that each of you will find rest in the home of another husband.” – Ruth 1:8-9
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her. – Ruth 1:16-18
2. Love sees what others overlook.
Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the harvesters, “The Lord be with you!” “The Lord bless you!” they answered. Boaz asked the overseer of his harvesters, “Who does that young woman belong to?” – Ruth 2:4-5
Her mother-in-law asked her, “Where did you glean today? Where did you work? Blessed be the man who took notice of you!” Then Ruth told her mother-in-law about the one at whose place she had been working. “The name of the man I worked with today is Boaz,” she said. “The Lord bless him!” Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. “He has not stopped showing his kindness (hesed) to the living and the dead.” She added, “That man is our close relative; he is one of our guardian-redeemers.” – Ruth 2:19-20
3. Love finishes when others fall short.
“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer d of our family.” “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness (hesed) is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character. – Ruth 3:9-11
May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” – Ruth 2:12
He also said, “Bring me the shawl you are wearing and hold it out.” When she did so, he poured into it six measures of barley and placed the bundle on her. Then he went back to town. – Ruth 3:15
Looking for an easy way to get connected and serve at Peachtree? Join us for Open Table and learn more about becoming a Peachtree Greeter, Usher, or Wedding Guild volunteer. You’ll meet some of our current volunteers, hear why they serve, and discover how rewarding it is to create a first impression that helps others feel at home.
February 16 | 6:30pm | Room 2315 Join us for either date:
February 15 | 12:30pm | Room 2315
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February 16, March 16 and April 20 Monday | 6:30pm
Join us for our monthly gathering, called the Table, just for singles in their 30s and 40s. No pressure—just good food, shared stories, and a chance to build friendships.
The Treehouse Restaurant and Pub 7 Kings Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Scan the QR code for more information. No registration required.
Saturday, February 21 | 9am-12pm
A new monthly gathering where we learn about our mission partners, discover ways to serve them in the community, and take part in a hands-on service project together.
We’ll be serving with our partner, Kidz2Leaders by building family gift bags. We’ll also have breakfast and hear about ways we can continue to support and serve their work going forward. Ages 5 and up. We look forward to serving with you.
Scan the QR code for more information and to sign up.
Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.
James Hardin Tisdale | 1/8
Elizabeth and Patrick Tisdale
Fisher James Daniels | 1/22
Dana and Chris Daniels
Penelope Jane Nichols (Poppy) | 1/29
Andy and Catherine Nichols
Grandparents:
Kathy and Dennis Nichols
Aunts and Uncles: Wes, Caroline, Alex, Sarah, and William Nichols
Marge Anderson | Georgian Lakeside (Rehab)
Jeff Currier | Northside Forsyth
Elizabeth Munson | Home Hospice Care
Sue Rudder | North Fulton Medical Center
Liz Serravezza | Piedmont
Bob Smith | Heritage Hospice
Amy Bitler | 1/26
Cheryl Mitchell | 1/29
Nancy Lee Lewis | 1/20 Mother of Nancy Lee Couch, Grandmother of Harrison and Jackson Couch
Amy Bitler | 1/26 Mother of Tyler, Jake and Zach Bitler
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Kevin Brian Rudder by his parents, Sue and Paul Rudder and Family
