JANUARY 25, 2026
8:30 | 9:45
Prelude
Great Is Thy Faithfulness | Hymn #595
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
To God Be the Glory | Hymn #152
Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan
Amazing Grace | Hymn #392
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
THE WAR WITHIN
GALATIANS 5:13–26; PROVERBS 11:30
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Senior
Pastor
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God | Hymn #865
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Praise
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan
Amazing Grace
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Who Else
THE WAR WITHIN
GALATIANS 5:13–26; PROVERBS 11:30
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Senior Pastor
Made For More
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
In 2026, sewn by Jean Jakes and Sarah Dempster
In 2006-2011, 2013-2025, sewn by Jean Jakes
In 2012, sewn by Jean Jakes, Hyland Justice, and Margaret Taylor
In 2005, sewn by Jean Jakes, Marcia Raney, Eleanor Thumser, and Teena Everhart
Coordination of the Kirkin’ by Anne Wray and Sheldon Staples
The history of the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan takes us back to the months following the battle of Culloden in 1745. After defeating the Scots in a final battle, the English Duke of Cumberland knew he needed to do something to prevent any further rebellion. He was determined that this would be the last bloodshed over the divided countries and set out to ensure a union was formed.
The Duke passed the 1746 Act of Proscription, one of the most famous laws in Scottish history. This forbade members of any Scottish Clan from wearing their tartan, playing the bagpipes, and banned other traditions relating to Scottish culture at the time. There was outcry as the Highlanders felt suppressed. With tartan and piping being their aggressive symbols of battle, taking away their ability to use these symbols sent a strong message: that the war for independence was over. Although extreme, the Duke maintained that this be the only way to effectively assimilate the Highlanders into English society.
Although they couldn’t publicly rebel anymore, the Highlanders were determined not to lose all connection with their heritage. Hiding small pieces of their tartan on their person, they used this as a small comfort to get them through the almost four decades that followed. In 1782, the Act of Proscription was repealed, and Scots were enabled to wear their clan tartans again.
In 1941, to remember this history and recognize the roots of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, Reverend Dr. Peter Marshall, the pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. (who was originally from Coatbridge, Scotland), devised a ceremony called Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan. To this day a ceremony is held annually in many Presbyterian churches across the country.
ANDREWS Hunting
Given by Jane North Brown and family
ARMSTRONG Modern
Given by Nancy and Rick Armstrong
AYRSHIRE
Given by Andrea Ayers Lutz
BALFOUR
Given by Robert Balfour
BUCHANAN
Given by Rachel Bunte and family
BUCHANAN Hunting
Given by Walter Buchanan
CAMERON
Given by
Millie Martin Fite and Iris Heany
CAMERON OF LOCHIEL
Given by Beverly Cameron Plumlee and Leslie Plumlee Davis
CAMPBELL Ancient
Given by Grant, Michele and Cole Campbell
CRAWFORD
Given by Lucille and Harry Crawford
CRAWFORD
Given by Jim and Betty Crawford
CUMMING
Given by Betty and Tom Cummings
DAVIDSON
Given by Anne Wray
DUNCAN
Given by Judy and Duncan Gray
DUNCAN Modern
Given by Glenn and Ellen Duncan LaGrone
EDINBOROUGH
Given by Rick Kell
ELLIOT
Given by the families of Jim Elliot, John Elliot, and Sue Elliot Clineburg
FARQUHARSON Modern
Given by Steve, Alice and John Lyons
FERGUSON Modern
Given by Jason and Scarlett Ferguson
FRASER
Given by Powell A. Fraser, Jr. and Eloise Fraser Shepherd
GORDON Dress
Given by Joel and Pat Milne and family
GOW Modern
Given by Trey and Amy McGowan
GRAHAM
Given by Steven Graham Sharabura and family
GRAHAM OF MENTIETH
Given by Staci Graham
GRANT
Given by Jeannette Harris
GUNN
Given by Corwin Robison
HAMILTON
Given by Mary and Hamilton Williams
HAMILTON
Given by Andy and Lynn Hamilton
HAMILTON Traditional
Given by Barbara and Chip Hamilton
HANNA
Given by Sara Harrington and Vicki Harrington Franch
HENDERSON
Given by Nancy Newman
HUNTER
Given by Richard Hunter
JOHNSTON
Given by Virginia Dilkes
KEITH Ancient
Given by Huston Keith
KERR
Given by Ann Evers
KINCAID
Given by Glenn and Jim Kincaid
KIRKPATRICK
Given by Mary Jane and David Kirkpatrick
MACBETH Modern
Given by Rick and Nancy Barnes in memory and honor of Sherard
MACCALL
Given by Nancy Newman in honor of McCall
MACDIARMID Modern
Given by the Spence McClelland family
MACDONALD Ancient
Given by Ray and Cate McConnell
MACDONALD Dress
Given by Lorie and Mack Donaldson Secord
MACDOUGALL
Given by the Frederick family
MACDUFF
Given by Janie Jeter
MACGREGOR
Given by Ethel MacGregor Wotton
MACINTOSH
Given by Stephen and Jaclyn Cannon
MACINTOSH Ancient
Given by Sheldon Staples and Will Wray
MACKAY
Given by Cindy and Kell Martin
MACKENZIE Ancient
Given by Marcia McKinney
MACLACHLAN
Given by Thorne S. Winter, III
MACLELLAN Ancient
Given by the Spence McClelland family
MACLEOD Hunting
Given by the McAskill family
MACLEOD OF LEWIS
Given by Elizabeth Sibert and family
MACLEOD OF LEWIS
Given by Jean Thrash
MACMILLAN
Given by Meryl McMillan Dilcher
MACNEIL
Given by Pam Neal Fellows
MACNEIL OF BARRA
Given by Thomas and Elizabeth McNeill
MAXWELL
Given by Sally Maxwell
MCALPIN
Given by Jan and Phil Curtis
MCAULEY
Given by Don Millen
MCDOWELL
Given by Jan and Phil Curtis
MCFADDEN
Given by the Epperson and Fosgate families
MCGILL
Given by Kelly and Stanley Dean
MCGOWAN
Given by Walter Buchanan
MCINNES
Given by Lorellee Wolters and Jerry Wright
MCNEIL
Given by Dave and Martha McNeil
MCPHEE Modern
Given by the McDuffie family
MCPHERSON
Given by Leigh Gillespie
MITCHELL Modern
Given by the Mitchell Purvis family
MONTGOMERY
Given by Lane Long
MONTREAT
Given by the McAskill family
MORRISON Ancient
Given by Alice Clark Bogle Lyons
MUNRO
Given in memory of Sarah Margaret Willins Chandler
NICHOLSON
Given by Megan Nicholson
NICHOLSON
Given by the Nickles family
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
Given by Barbara Exley
REIVER DUNBAR
Given by Jean Jakes
REIVER FRASER
Given in memory of Virginia Sheppard Lawrence
REIVER URQUHART
Given by Walter Buchanan
ROBERTSON
Given by Megan Nicholson
ROBERTSON Ancient Hunting
Given by Lib and Chuck Roberts and family
RUSSELL
Given by Charles Russell Morgan
SINCLAIR Hunting
Given by Jean Jakes
SINCLAIR Modern
Given by Tom and Joanna Mangum
SMITH
Given by Julia and Steve Smith
STEWART Black Modern
Given By Thomas Tye and family
STEWART Royal
Given by Walter Stewart
US ARMY
Given by those who served
US MARINE CORPS
Given by Betty and Jim Crawford
US NAVY
Given by Nancy and Rick Armstrong
US NAVY SEABEE
Given by Cdr. Kirsten Neff, Cdr. James Nielsen and family
US AIR FORCE
Given by Joanne and Mike Joiner
US COAST GUARD
Given by Jenelle and Tom Patton and those who served
WALLACE
Given by the Joseph Wallace Chapman, Jr. family
WALLACE
Given by Beth, Charlie, Judson and Stewart Wallace
WALLACE Ancient
Given by the Teegarden family
WALLACE Hunting
Given by the Teegarden family
WILSON
Given by Jo and Ben Shippen
YOUNG
Given by Tucker family in memory of Janet Young Tucker
Interested in participating in the 2027 Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan? Please contact Sheldon Staples at SheldonStaples@Gmail.com
Galatians 5:13–26; Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. - Proverbs 11:30
• One Battle
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
– Galatians 5:16-17
Flesh vs Spirit = sinful desire vs Godly desire
Epithumia = disordered desire
• Two Lists
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.
– Galatians 5:19-21a
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.
– Galatians 5:22-23
• Three Steps to Take
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
1. Belong to Christ
2. Crucify Destructive Desires
3. Keep in Step with the Spirit
Planting Hope.
Growing Food.
January 30 - February 1
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In January, Peachtree Church begins a year long journey through Cultivate: Life Together in the Spirit. Join us as we look forward to a year of deep transformation and a closer walk with Jesus.
We believe lasting transformation happens best in community.
We hope you will consider being part of a Belong Group where you’ll have access to monthly resources like:
Teaching Videos
Podcast Conversations
Written Group Guides
Scan the QR code to sign up for a Belong Group
PeachtreeChurch.com/Cultivate
CULTIVATE IS BOTH A BOOK AND A MOVEMENT.
Peachtree Church is thrilled to celebrate the release of Cultivate, the first book by our Senior Pastor, Dr. Richard Kannwischer! Rooted in the fruit of the Spirit, Cultivate invites readers to experience genuine spiritual transformation as God, the Master Gardener, renews growth and new life within us.
Scan the QR code for more details and to order Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit within Us.
Saturdays, February 7-March 21 7:30AM–3:30PM
Join Peachtree Church as we build our 163rd Atlanta Habitat for Humanity home! This year we are building a home for a single father and his son. Volunteers must be 16+ years old and we encourage you to bring friends to build with you—no previous building experience is needed. Together we are building a home and bringing hope to this family.
DAY 1
FEBRUARY 7
Frame and deck front, side porches; begin siding
DAY 2
FEBRUARY 14
Finish siding; begin exterior painting
DAY 3
FEBRUARY 28
Install doors, hand, and stair rails; finish exterior painting; begin interior painting
DAY 4
MARCH 7
Install cabinets and base trim: finish interior paint
DAY 5
MARCH 14
Install interior hardware; finish doors, soffit, fascia, countertops, hand and stair railings, interior and exterior paint
DAY 6
MARCH 21
Landscaping: plants, trees, sod, rain garden; clean interior of house; touch up painting
Dedication Day
Price: $20 per person
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 6-8pm Atlanta Pickleball Center
Middle and High School Only
Come join us for a fun Pickleball event for middle and high school boys and their dads! Paddles will be provided. Grand Prize for the winning duo!
Dads—please register yourself first, then your son(s).
This event is non-refundable.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:30AM | The Summit in the Lodge
High school students and their parents are invited to a special gathering with Dr. Buz Wilcoxon on listening for God’s call during the college search process. Light breakfast and coffee will be served.
Please scan the QR code to register.
Hospitality is hosting an Open Table to celebrate our incredible volunteers and to welcome anyone who is interested in serving. If you have a heart for serving others and are looking for a simple way to get connected at Peachtree, we would love to meet you! Come meet our long-time volunteers, hear their stories, and discover how you can make a lasting first impression.
February 15 | 12:30pm | Room 2315
February 16 | 6:30pm | Room 2315
Register to attend one of our events by scanning the QR code.
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.
William Holt O’Neal | 11/26
Mary Caroline and Joel O’Neal
Marge Anderson | Georgian Lakes (Rehab)
Mary DeBorde | Piedmont
Cheryl Mitchell | Wellstar Kennestone
Elizabeth Munson | Home Hospice Care
Bob Smith | Heritage Hospice
Patty Smith | St. Joseph
Susan Perry | 1/20
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
David Bradley Brown
by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Brown (David and Donna)
